When In Manila, think of sustainable connections   Business and environmental concern do not have to be mutually exclusive, as these pearl farmers demonstrate when they help enrich the community in which they work THE MARK of a good organization, they say, is when it leaves its environment in a better state than when it first got there. With their main enterprise being critically dependent on the health and quality of the environment [...]

When In Manila REXONA ADVENTURE 2011 comes looking for you with Coach Rio on July 23-24th at SM Mall of Asia. Runners, Wall-Climbers, Free-Fallers, even Online Adventure junkies: Rexona Adventure 2011 has set the bar higher this year with Rexona Adventure RUN, Rexona Adventure HUB and Rexona Philippines Facebook page.       Coach Rio is the Philippines’ ace Marathon trainer and organizer: the ‘Madonna’ of  runs and races in this country.  ”These races cause heavy [...]

Victorinox and Alamid Café Xpress combine coffee, art and travel gear! by Aileen Santos and JC Ansis       When In Manila, Aileen Santos and I had the chance to attend the launching of the Victorinox Seefeld Collection and a Coffee Art Exhibit at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street last June 2. The Seefeld Collection is the latest line of convertible travel bags from Victorinox that are lightweight and versatile for traveling adventures, much like [...]

When In Manila you need to understand the deep and pure beliefs that the people of this country are raised on. You need to understand the kind of religion they practice here before you can do anything else. In the Philippines, Filipinos worship two things… Manny Pacquiao and the Philippine Azkals!     Unless you have been living under a giant rock, then you must know Phil Younghusband. This British-Filipino footballer made his way into [...]

  When in Manila make sure to enjoy a culture filled and historically informed weekend in Intramuros. This is probably one of the most affordable yet noteworthy weekend destinations in the Philippines. With these things said, when my photo buddies and I decided to do a photo walk the first thing that came our minds was Intramuros.     Intramuros is probably the oldest district in Manila since it was established by the Spaniards in [...]

Have YOU registered for the MERRELL ADVENTURE RUN? Challenge the adventurer in you on this one-of-a-kind off-road run. Race through dirt trails, steep climbs, boulders, and a flowing river at the Merrell Adventure Run and feel a different kind of adrenaline high!   LAST 8 DAYS to register & invite family and friends to this one of a kind trail run on June 18, 2011! Visit the Merrell stores in Trinoma, Market Market, Festival Mall and Marquee [...]

When In Manila and looking to get in shape, with just 30 minutes a day, three times a week, then look no further! Lose weight, stay in tip top shape and have logs of fun with the Circuit Training fitness routines at the 360 Degree Fitness Club!       Get the ultimate high with 360 Fitness Gym 360 Fitness Club, the country’s first express circuit training club, has grown like wildfire since its inception [...]

    When In Manila, its time to make a date with the cult hero Jose Rizal: the cool patriot, the Gandhi of Philippines. Yuchengco Museum, Makati is celebrating 150 years of Rizal’s influence on the Filipino art and 100 years of its own inception. On June 3rd the launch party of the twin birthdays really rocked!     Rizal was a cool hero. Nerdy, foreign educated, short statured he had plenty of women friends,each inspiring [...]

    When in Manila, the pressure and stress of everyday life seems to lull all over the place! A good way to overcome all these negativities would be to eat healthy and to exercise. One great form of exercise and action towards clean living would be to practice yoga. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline that allows you to find your center and find tranquillity.       Last May 15, I was joined [...]

Pinoy Pride Fair Singapore 2011 with TrueFaith, Aiza Seguerra and Tim Tayag Keeping the Faith, with Truefaith   Simply put, Truefaith is one of the most enduring, as well as one of the most prolific Filipino pop/rock bands. The group traces its origins back to 1992, when Medwin Marfil (then a student of De La Salle University) teamed up with a couple of friends, and mustered the courage to submit an original song they put [...]

Converse Block Party: We are one! By JC Ansis   When In Manila, I got to attend the Converse Block Party at SM Mall of Asia last May 28, 2011. An entire day full of fun and sports activities, the Converse Block Party was all about uniting the community and tapping into the “bayanihan” attitude of Filipinos.   One thing that bridges people together is the clothes they wear, and as we all know, Converse [...]

When in Manila you can see Indian communities’ Sikh Gurudwara and Hindu Temple under a common roof ! They are a sight to cherish. Take a detour from Makati  and go towards the Mahatma Gandhi Street in Paco.     Perhaps in other parts of the world this happens…but I have personally never encountered this kind of physical proximity between the temples of India’s mainstream religion ‘Hinduism’ and its minority (2%) religion ‘Sikhism‘. One upholds [...]

    Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is located  just a hop, skip and jump away from  BGC’s High Street and Restaurants. Designed by Gardener A.Dailey of San Francisco, this memorial is the most beautifully lanscaped site in Bonafacio Global City, Manila. Tomorrow, May 29 2011, Sunday is THE day to visit and participate in the Annual Memorial Day ceremonies that will begin at 7.30am. Boy scouts, volunteering expats and Philippines American Guardian Association have [...]

  LAZERXTREME ANNIVERSARY AMPLIFICATION 2011 LazerXtreme the leader in laser tag entertainment in the Philippines will be celebrating its first year anniversary this May 28, 2011. AMPLIFICATION 2011 will start at 3:00PM at Alabang Town Center Corte de las Palmas. So invite all your friends to a day filled with fun and surprises that they will never forget.     From a Sci fi costume contest, to a glow in the dark fashion show, and [...]

When in Manila, be sure to visit the town of Lucban in Quezon Province during the 15th day of May to join in the celebration of the Pahiyas Festival. It’s a festival to honor the patron saint of the farmers, San Isidro Labrador, for giving them bountiful harvests throughout the year. Pahiyas is also one of the most awaited and celebrated Harvest Festival in the Philippines which I, WhenInManila.com contributor Rikki De John de Castro, [...]

BGC Passion Parade BGC has been celebrating seasons by highlighting people’s zeal for the arts, music and sports through innovative activities like outdoor orchestra, art tours, and alleycat bike race — all held as part of the ‘BGC Passionfest.’   This summer, in its commitment in igniting and nurturing people’s passions, BGC has become totally unstoppable.   On May 28 and June 4 at 5PM, in cooperation with One Serendra and Two Serendra, BGC will [...]

  When In Manila, another must see museum is the modernly majestic looking Ayala Museum located at the heart of Makati. I had not been inside this museum since it was renovated some years back so when I saw that Ayala Museum was offering free entrance in celebration of International Museum Day, I took the opportunity to finally see what had changed since the last time I was there – which was quite a few years [...]

When in Manila, one should do a museum tour! And because May 18 was International Museum Day, I did just that – visiting two of the must see museums in Manila: the Ayala Museum and the National Museum.   First stop was the National Museum located in the country’s capital: Manila. I’ve always noticed this tall, old building on my train (LRT 1) rides and so finally, I decided to visit. First thing I learned [...]

  When In Manila, after having been out to sea for days, the Manila Bay port is the perfect place to park your Nimitz Class Supercarrier and escort Destroyer and Cruiser type vessels holding a total of over 6000 sailors and marines… just in case you had one of those…     I just wanted to say thanks to the American Embassy for inviting me and Hannah of FlairCandy.com over for an exclusive tour of [...]

    If you’re asking: “What is there to do in Manila on a Sunday night?” or “What kind of nightlife is there on a Sunday in Manila?” then you’ve come to the right place!     When In Manila, I just discovered the most laid back place you can hang out on a Sunday Night! Check out the Reggae Nights at The Collective in Makati as hosted by the B-Side Bar.     No [...]