When in Manila and up for the extreme, you should check out the number one boardsorts website in the Philippines – MyLifeOnBoard.Net. They have served the boardsorts community by promoting the scene both locally and internationally. Their goal? “To highlight the boardsports athletes in our country, giving them the chance to be recognized in their field of expertise, making them known and be credited about their talents spreading stoke of boardsports all [...]

When in Manila and seeking something new and worthwhile, what do you do?     Birdwatching 101   Last April 19, bird lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and interested lovers of nature gathered at The Travel Club Trinoma for Bird Watching 101. Maia Tanedo of the Wild Bird Club gave a very informative talk about bird watching in the Philippines.    Maia Tanedo of the Wild Bird Club Philippines     As a biologist I got so [...]

  When in Manila and wanting to beat the heat, I bet you could only think of two things: cozying up the cool, mountain ranges of Baguio or taking advantage of the golden rays by getting a nice tan at the beach!   Recently, surfers, music enthusiasts, travelers, and friends got themselves stoked at the first ever Philippine surf and music festival in Aurora, Baler.       Aloha!     Aloha Boardsports in cooperation [...]

Have you ever written something about your adventures when in Manila? A trip to the historic walled city of Intramuros, maybe? Or that time that you visited the National Museum in Taft Avenue? I’ve always enjoyed writing about my trips – aside from having something to remember in tangible form, I get to share my experiences as well.     Filipinas Heritage Library at the Ayala Triangle Gardens Makati   I recently got to participate [...]

  When in Manila and missing Baguio (or feeling an ethnic vibe) (or tired of the hipster vibe) (or lusting to go to Baguio but can’t at the moment), head over to Conspiracy Garden Café in Quezon City tomorrow (10/11/11), and be serenaded by one of their best artists, Jun Utleg.     Jun Utleg at the Conspiracy Garden Café Quezon City   Jun Utleg at the Conspiracy Garden Café Quezon City(taken two years ago) [...]

  When in Manila and have a hankering for Filipino cuisine, make sure you join the search for the Sooo Pinoy Ultimate Food Blogger! The goal? To look for the ultimate food blogger and reward him / her with the ultimate epicurean delight: 101 restaurants, 10 destinations, all expenses paid! Need I say more? (I can feel your excitement now! Haha!)       The search is indeed on for the Sooo Pinoy Ultimate Food [...]

    When in Manila, do you have the need to dress up everyday? Whether you are going to work, school, a date, the mall – anywhere – are you conscious of what you are wearing? Well, you better be! Especially when going to Eastwood Mall. This is your chance to get featured by the MEGA fashion team. (Yep, you’ve read that correctly! The MEGA fashion team featuring YOU!)     Mega Magazine, in partnership [...]

  When in Manila and preparing for a marathon, what do you do?  Friends who participate in marathons say you should train, especially when participating in the bigger events (10k, 21k). But you know what Coach Rio dela Cruz advised? Eat, sleep well, and relax before the event. And that’s what we did.     Kaspersky, together with Unilab, recently hosted a carbo loading event at Italianni’s Serendra for the RunRio marathon held last August 21. [...]

  When in Manila, it was indeed a night of greatness – Globe’s way of honoring different individuals and groups who have influenced and shaped the way we think now. The Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila was filled with a great crowd last Friday night – writers, bands, media personalities, and citizen journalists alike – and it was awe inspiring just to see how much influential people we have locally.     A lively act [...]

      When in Manila, Scientists, students, writers, divers, lawyers, and everyone who loves our ocean have convened at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati last August 24 for a symposium entitled “Scientific Discovery and the Urgent Need for Conservation at the Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity”. Everyone was pleased to have Dr. Kent E. Carpenter as guest speaker, because he explained how important it was to preserve our marine life well and “as painless as [...]

          When in Manila, August 15, 2011 signified a big moment for Philippine tourism as AirAsia Philippines’ first airbus A320 landed on Philippine grounds. Captain Johansen Hernandez commanded the brand new, state-of-the art aircraft, as it was flown in from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. The very first flight carried 29 people, including Marianne Hontiveros, AirAsia Philippines CEO; Mercedes Tuason, Ambassador of Philippines to the Vatican; Father Lopez, who held [...]

      When In Manila, the who’s who of the world wide web gathered last August 9, 2011 at Salon de Ning, Peninsula Manila for Globe’s very much anticipated event, aimed to recognize influential people in the social scene. The country’s preferred broadband, Globe Tattoo, recently announced the finalists of the first ever Tatt Awards. Out of almost 500 nominations, 50 finalists have been chosen for the different categories that honor those who have [...]

  When in Manila and looking for something new to introduce to your palate, head over the nearest Figaro branch and feast on their latest menu addition. Starting today, Figaro will be serving their new line of dishes – Gourmet Feast by Figaro.     Pork Salpicao This dish was true to its name. The tender, bite size cuts of pork were very garlicky – each bit is a burst of garlic and salpicao sauce. [...]

  When in Manila and at work, you’d probably think of places to visit to get some r and r. One place that fills the fancy of many travel junkies is Caramoan island, in Camarines Sur, Bicol. It boasts of pristine waters and almost white beaches that many beach bums find awesome. On my first trip there,  however, all of my thoughts about the island have been proved wrong wrong, to be honest.   Thought [...]