When in Manila, finding a place to cool down during the summer would be of the utmost essence. But what can you do if you want to mingle with your friends or bond with your family without lounging around at home while eating popsicles and without spending a hundred pesos per baby scoop of ice cream? Visit Swensen’s Eastwood – that’s what! And the best part? It’s air-conditioned. Double win to beat the summer [...]

It has been years since I got myself a belly piercing. You could say that the insatiable urge to put pretty things on my body pushed me to have it done.     (Photo by Camille Rodriguez)   When In Manila, though, it has become such a chore to look for quality belly rings. It’s been 6 years since I got this piercing and I still haven’t found the prefect one. To my dissatisfaction, I [...]

Isa Rodriguez and Jason Cruz   With all the environmental issues we’ve been facing, one wonders: When in Manila, how do I play my part in saving the environment?   Our question was answered that night when we found ourselves at Casa Nami, along Jupiter Street, Makati, for the Tribu Sole Initiative Upcycled Footwear Launch.         Cousins Jason and Renan Luengo came up with the brand Tribu in 1995. The result of [...]

When In Manila, you’ll encounter people who’ll try to recruit you or sell you deodorants, food supplements, whitening products and other marketable products. This is the result of the mushrooming of networking companies in the country during the past decade. The word network marketing though has an awful reputation, mostly because people think that they’re all pyramid scams when the two are different. To compare and contrast, a pyramid scheme often does not offer selling [...]

When in Manila, the party scene at the local bars and clubs can get a little too much – same places, same music, same surroundings. Swizzle Mobile Bar lets you party in style when in Manila by giving you the full, pimped-up experience with their party bus.     The only bus that lets you party in style.             The Swizzle Mobile Bar is a private bus where you and nineteen [...]

The difference between a casual coffee drinker and a true caffeine-junkie is often their definition of what ‘great coffee‘ is. Whichever side of the coffee fence you’re on, be sure to enjoy a cup of great coffee at Highlands Coffee, Resorts World Manila.   Great coffee means Highlands Coffee.             Highlands Coffee began as packaged roasted coffee in 2000. Just two years later, the great coffee taste of the brand [...]

Wicked Tie Dyes   When in Manila, and searching for the perfect summer outfit, thou shalt not overlook bright and colorful tie-dye shirts. In the scorching heat of the sun and the playful atmosphere of summer in Manila, it’s always best to come out in vibrant colors instead of boring and dark shades of gray. Though reminiscent of the 70′s and retro, tie-dye screams fun and excitement, which should be a staple item in everyone’s [...]

Akai Nori: Japanese Cuisine Inspired Rice Burgers     WHEN IN MANILA, you’ll find yourself gastronomically stimulated by the wide array of distinct and mouth-watering dishes around. It’s amazing how the Filipino’s flair for creating fresh cuisine never ends. I’m sure you’ve heard of burgers or in other words, a quarter to a half-pound of evil tucked between two hefty slices of bread but have you heard of Japanese rice burgers?   Founded by five [...]

  SM E-Plus Card     When in Manila, we go crazy over movies. Watching movies is one of the usual bonding activities of families, friends, and lovers. Because we all love watching movies, we also want to have the best experience possible. That’s what SM Cinema has been giving us all these years! But now it’s bigger than ever as SM Cinema introduces your gateway to Entertainment, Privileges, Lifestyle, Upgrades, and Surprises with SM [...]

Travel Philippines   Travel Philippines: Camp CamSur Summer Beach Party     This is part 2 of WhenInManila.com’s feature on Camp Camsur. See part 1 here.   When In Manila, a close-knit group of friends who really into throwing parties decided to try and make a living out of it. Formed by Mark Reyes (RIP), Euric Lumanog, Nick Santiago, Cas Tanseco and Jason Malajacan a few years ago, Daylight has quickly gained a reputation for [...]

NOT JUST FOR YOUR BODY When asked about how she found yoga, Ginger tells us the story of how at 24 and working as a preschool teacher, she was like most people in their twenty somethings– confused and looking for purpose.

…She regales us of tales on how she herself struggled with the poses at first, but as is evident in everything that this young lady has achieved, nothing is impossible with hard work.

      There’s only one thing for you to do when in Manila and in entrepreneur Kim Cariaso’s stall in Alabang Town Center: Eat his GF! Or his sausage, whichever strikes your fancy. Either way, Eat My GF (GF, of course, stands for ‘Garlic Fries’) offers a quickie when you’re hungry, and when you need it fast when in Manila.   Eat My GF When In Manila.               [...]

   Mario Singh spills his secrets to Forex Trading Success     WHEN IN MANILA and a Forex Mentor like Mario Singh visits the Philippines, it’s an event you surely don’t want to miss.  I know I won’t.  Why? Because he’s THE Forex Trading superstar.         Last March 24, 2012 (Saturday), Mario Singh held a seminar at Fully Booked, Taguig. At the registration, I was able to talk to some of the [...]

      When In Manila book shops, one notices more and more titles occupying the self-help section. They cover a broad range of topics–from how to be creative, be a success, get fit, find love, be happy…you name it. The titles beckon you with ever more grandiose claims and lofty promises. I’ve read quite a few over the years, and a lot of them blend together into boring, pseudo-scientific, pop psychology fluff.     [...]

  Manila Photography Classes: Affordable Basic Digital Photography Class with Sir James Nicolay   WhenInManila, and looking for some Manila Photography Classes, then try out one of Sir James Nicolay’s Photography 101 classes. I was given the opportunity to experience it and I absolutely loved how it was both very informative and enlightening. My passion for photography was validated and my knowledge about it was amplified. Here are  some reasons why you should attend Manila Photography [...]

  Running in Manila has been on the rise for the past few years, and when in Manila, the discerning runner – elite or newbie – would be wise to check out the newest RUNNR stores in Manila.      Now in TriNoma and Alabang Town Center.       When In Manila was granted an exclusive interview with the man behind the Philippines’ first technology-focused runner-centered concept running store, Mr. Toby Claudio. He explains [...]

  WhenInManila obtain  NSO documents like Birth Certificates, apply for passports, Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates and CENOMAR (certificate of NO marriage ) online and super fast through TELESERV citizen services! NSO documents are processed and delivered within 2-3 days of your making the request with Teleserv . A super-sexy time saving option in service of the increasing numbers of web-savvy Pinoys all over Philippines and abroad. Use the hotline 02-737-1111 or chat online  www.birthcertificates.com.ph.    The [...]

  adobo Magazine Design Awards: Call for entries extended to April 7, 2012!   The adobo Design Awards is extending its deadline for submission of entries to April 7, 2012. Open to students, professionals, freelancers, and enthusiasts, the competition challenges the Philippines’ best creative minds to put their design skills to the test through two categories: Main and Theme.   adobo Magazine Design Awards at the Ayala Museum       Are you ready to [...]

  Catch the most sought-after celebrity FX (Foreign Exchange) Coach, Mario Singh, here in Manila!   Take this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn directly from one of the most renowned Forex Experts in Asia.   Mario Singh will cover the rules of successful trading in today’s turbulent markets and will answer your questions in person.   March 24 (SAT), 10:00am to 5PM, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street   Investment Fee: P4,000 only! Sign [...]

 Little Louie’s yummy cupcakes at the Super Bowl dinner   When In Manila, desserts are always a must after eating one good lunch or dinner at a good restaurant. Having a sweet tooth myself, I am always in a look out for new cakes and pastries out there. Just last month, I came across Little Louie’s Cupcakes from a post by a church friend in Facebook. I messaged that friend of mine who introduced me [...]