ARMAGEDDON   This 2012, GRAVITY will pull us CLOSER… HEAVENLY BODIES will SMASH against each other… The END of the WORLD will never be any WILDER!   As UP SANDIWA together with Petron and Universal Robina Corporation In cooperation with Gran Matador Brandy, and Fourth Wall Brings you ARMAGEDDON A Black Party FEB 11, 2012 @ Blue Onion Eastwood, QC   FREE FLOWING DRINKS | FREE HENNA TATTOO| OUT of this WORLD Games| [...]

  When in Manila and a die-hard pro wrestling fan, chances are you can only get your fix through watching wrestling on TV or on YouTube (if you hate the commercials and fast forward through the women’s wrestling matches).   Manila has not had a chance to witness a live wrestling event since 2009 but that will change when WWFX, or the World Wrestling Fan Xperience: Champion Showcase Tour 2012, hits our shores this weekend. [...]

    When In Manila, we have long awaited the arrival of one who can properly craft a gems and stones into something truly worth admiring.   Just like a diamond is time’s definition of coal, Manila’s long wait has finally crafted us Victoria Panopio.       Victoria Panopio, hailed as one of Mega Magazine’s “Young Women to Look Out For,” is half of the designing mind behind Panopio Jewelry, the other half being [...]

  I told you all that David Archuleta sounds totally pinoy!   Check this out! I got to hang out with my friends from TV5 and got to hear him sing this at the studio. I’m not the biggest follower of David Archuleta but I was just really impressed at how much he prepared for this and how pinoy he sounds.   I heard him sing it a few times, sounding perfect, but each time [...]

  When In Manila and looking to go bag trendy without hurting your pockets, then come by a Crumpler Store near you and check out their Crumpler Limited Edition Bags!         5 Million Dollar Home (above)   Polished professional. Aspiring Amateur. Happy snappy chappy or chapette. It makes no difference. If you want to haul a basic set of camera or video equipment, and protect it from the elements and things that go bump [...]

    When In Manila, if you haven’t seen it, then you need to check out the “Pak Yow” music video!   Thi Pak Yow Music Video is reportedly a teaser for a 12 episode web series starring Mikey Bustos that’ll be released online.   It’s a really fun video and I’m excited to see the actual show! My favorite part has to be the “Who’s your coach – Freddie Roach” lyrics.   Anyway, I’m [...]

  When In Manila, Ballet Philippines ends its 42nd Season with undying love in the all-new contemporary ballet, “Pusong Wagas” on February 17 to 19 at the CCP Little Theater.   BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin creates his original contemporary ballet based on the legend of the city of Mandaluyong, with libretto by Nicolas B. Pichay and original music by independent music icon Cynthia Alexander.         Set in pre-colonial Manila, the story highlights the exemplary [...]

  When In Manila, come join the Mellow 94.7 School of Jocks (SoJ) Open Auditions 2012. Do you have what it takes to be a radio personality?     Have you always wanted to be a DJ? Do you have what it takes to be on radio? Are you tough enough? Take on the challenge!   Mellow 94.7’s official student-centric radio show opens its doors this year 2012 to all aspiring bona fide college students [...]

  When In Manila, Katy Perry kissed a boy in the Philippines, and she liked it!   Check out the video and pics of this lucky guy with Katy Perry in Manila!     I. WANT. TO. BE. HIM! If only I could have wrestled him away from Katy and stolen that kiss!   The guy is Ivan Dorschner, a Pinoy Big Brother contestant from the PBB Teen Clash 2010 edition.       Funny [...]

  When In Manila and looking for some headsets that have both beauty and brains….. then the Marshall Earphones are for you!   One of the cool things about blogging is that I get to try out so cool things! From new adventures to slick new gadgets, I get a first hand look at all the newest thingamajigs.   Now add to being a blogger is my other role of being a radio DJ. Here, [...]

  Painting by Zaldy Garra     Asian Cultural Council sets Feb. 4 Fundraising Auction   Constantly championing the Filipino artist, the Asian Cultural Council Phils. holds its annual art auction on Feb. 4, 2012 to raise funds for its Philippine Fellowship Program.   Since its establishment in 2000, the ACC Philippines together with ACC New York Foundation, have been providing grants to over 60 Filipino artists in various disciplines. In the last two years, [...]

  When In Manila, how about a day of techno stuff for educators and tech geeks of all ages? The Philippine National Robotics Competition and exhibition is staging the best of robotics stuff made by student robotics inventors and programmers from various schools all over the Philippines.   The robotics competition is the yearly gathering of all robotics student inventors and programming. We set-up various robotics games and exhibitions by students. There is also a [...]

    When In Manila, it’s time to get over your fears of public speaking, and challenge yourself to get up on that stage and rock it. The SpeechCommCenter is the Philippines’ #1 speech communication center.     The SpeechCommCenter (or “SCC”) designs and delivers instructional services and products in English speech communication for the corporate, academic, government, and healthcare industries, as well as for individual clients like OFW’s, entrepreneurs, and students.   As the [...]

    Bid For The Environment at WWF’s Greener at 50 Auction   As part of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) global network’s 50th Anniversary, WWF-Philippines held the launch of Greener at 50 fundraising online auction. The event launched the Greener at 50 fundraising online auction, in partnership with E-bay Philippines, for the benefit of WWF-Philippines’ environmental sustainability projects all over the country.   You can find the Ebay online auction with some really [...]

    N.E.W. Network for Enterprising Women 5th Women Entrepreneurs Conference: Encouraging the Entrepreneur in YOU   Participant Fee (inclusive of snacks):   Early bird rate if paid on or before January 16, 2012:  Php 1,000 Regular Rate if paid after January 16 / Walk-in Rate :  Php 1,500 NEW members:  Php 1,000 Special Student rate:  Php 700   Each participant will also be given a  FREE GIFT PACK from our sponsors. Payments can be [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to support the local music and brands in the market today! I just recently found out about this local brand of headsets and I’m very excited to share them with you!   Let me introduce you to TIMBRE HEADPHONES!         TIMBRE HEADPHONES   TIMBRE [TAM-BER], The Color of Music   TIMBRE is pronounced as TAM-BER. It is defined as tone quality or, loosely, the color of [...]

     Treat yourself and your loved ones to something new this Valentine’s Day!   Watch RIVALRY: ATENEO-LA SALLE THE MUSICAL this February 12, 2012, 3:00pm at the Meralco Theater. Find out how this epic rivalry all began in historical fashion. Set in the 1960′s, this musical will captivate you with original music from renowned composer Ed Gatchalian and dialogues filled with the wittiest punchlines used by each side to raise their banner.   So [...]

  When in Manila, notice how people always have smiles on their faces”. Well, here are a few tips on how you can afford to give a toothy grin despite the craziness that is called life.         When In Manila, Smile! Despite the stresses of daily life you can still smile by:   1. Having a Stress Outlet   2. Being Philosophical About It   3. Reciting the mantra, “This too shall [...]

    David Archuleta: Now a Kapatid on TV5!   When In Manila, in a live official announcement made in Paparazzi’s Presscon Express on January 8, it was revealed that pop singer David Archuleta is officially the newest TV5 talent. The pop singer is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13 to shoot an upcoming primetime series with homegrown Kapatid talents Eula Caballero and Jasmine Curtis Smith.    Moreover, new reports state that G [...]

  When In Manila, after ten long years, they are finally back! Mark your calendars as British-Norwegian pop boyband A1, consisting of original members Ben Adams, Christian Ingebrigsten, and Mark Read, will be performing their hit singles in Manila on February 25, 2012.     The boys are no strangers to their Southeast Asian fans especially the Philippines. They were here back in their glory days before the band split up. Filipino fans warmly welcomed [...]