WHEN IN MANILA, you don’t have to worry about your maintenance medications, especially for those with chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol levels).   With WATSONS COMPLIANCE PACKs and the change to a healthy lifestyle, winning over chronic illnesses is easy.       WATSONS first launched their compliance packs last 2010 with the intention of helping Filipinos manage chronic ailments by making the medicines available at 60% cheaper than the [...]

    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 [...]

  When In Manila and you’re expecting, know someone expecting or have already delivered your little bundle of joy, then you might want to head to your local department stores and check out the excellent range of Mustela products.     Mustela, the skin care expert for babies and mothers-to-be, is a high-end line of skin care products that uses ultra gentle formulations. For moms who want to prepare for their little ones arrival, Mustela [...]

      When In Manila, there is nothing a quick trip to the salon cannot fix. But it’s hard to keep up with salon rates nowadays and not to mention, the queues! All this can change if salons offered quality service at the right price, thus, making Studio Zen’s 8 Stunning Offers hard to miss.   Studio Zen Complete Care Salon is situated in Katipunan, making it accessible to students and young professionals who [...]

It’s been a busy month with the coming holidays. With just a few weeks before Christmas, the rushing to and from with preparations and gift hunting, I’m sure everyone’s feeling the stress this season brings, When In Manila.   With everything that’s been happening, I welcomed the one day vacation holiday that was coming my way and decided to spend it by relaxing and pampering myself. It was the Tuesday night before this said non [...]

  As a kid growing up, I was exposed to so many outdoor activities. I still have very fond memories of cold nights spent in sleeping bags, giggling and counting shooting stars.   Time went by, and I grew up into a city dweller. When In Manila, I learned to go out, shop and dine. The only exercise I get is when I walk through Landmark from Glorietta, to get to Greenbelt. The urban jungles [...]

    When in Manila, it’s imperative that you always look your best because you’ll never know who you might just run into. Although beauty comes with a price, it’s actually not so steep if you prettify yourself with Studio Zen.   Other salons offer regular haircuts and other treatments, but this particular salon, in the heart of Quezon City, is more inviting with its offer of unlimited salon services. Where else can you avail [...]

  When in Manila, how can we be sure of the quality and safety of the personal care products that we use each day?   Recent research found that many of the products that we use, even those that are labeled as ‘mild’ and ‘hypoallergenic’  are often laden with harmful chemicals. Moreover, an ordinary consumer is usually clueless about the nature of the chemicals listed on the back of personal care products. So how can [...]

      Bloggers are some of the most influential people in the online marketing field, as more often than not the general public base their purchasing decisions on the blogger’s review of certain products, services, brands and more. Blogapalooza is an event that brings together 100 of Manila’s influential bloggers into one venue to bear witness to new products, brands, services and many more upcoming gadgets that our partners have in stored for them.   Last [...]

  When In Manila, semestral break is one that I’ve been longing for! After weeks of being swamped with work, typing till the wee hours of the morning, I believe it’s time to unwind and relax. Living in the south, and having lived here all my life, I was looking for an activity that wouldn’t entail planning, or driving for hours just to get to do something– a quick fix to my relaxation woes, When [...]

The art of skin beautification. When In Manila, this seems to be an unending quest.  But as they say, beauty has a price to pay. Finding Skin House would be an answered prayer for those who have been wanting to undergo a variety of skin treatments without having to worry about acquiring rubbish in any form.       Skin House is an advanced medical aesthetics center that offers a wide array of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. [...]

  When In Manila, paint your support for our animal friends! Nail-a-holics Nail Salon & Spa, the country’s biggest chain of nail salon, has its own fair share in promoting awareness in animal welfare by coming up with a campaign entitled “ANAILMALISTIC! Faux Fabulous Nail Prints for a Real, Worthy Cause.”       ANAILMALISTIC – Faux Fabulous Nail Prints for a Real, Worthy Cause In celebration of World Animal Month this October, Nailaholics Nail [...]

When In Manila as you lead a busy life, you deserve some pampering once in a while. Luxury pampering with reasonable pricings and soothing surroundings are all yours at NAIL Boutique.  Their company’s goal is spot-on:  To ensure every customer who passes through the doors of their nail salon walks in and out comfortable and armed with full confidence.       NAIL Boutique is a quaint but surprisingly chic nail salon located right at [...]

    When In Manila, the bridge that unites 50 businesses to 150 bloggers happens only here at Blogapalooza!    Blogapalooza aims to connect big and small businesses to the online community. Blogapalooza send invites to influential bloggers of different genres, social/media influence-rs and businesses that have something cool to offer, put them all in a room and VOILA! The connection starts there!   Businesses will have to present their products/services in the most unique [...]

Queen of all media Kris Aquino still holds the crown of being the most effective and lucrative endorser, agree?  When In Manila, Kris is perennially one of the most visible celebrity endorsers. It’s no surprise that she was officially launched as the new face of Olay Total Effects at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.  Boy Abunda interviewed Kris; it was yin and yang on stage once again.     Kris came out in a backless gold [...]

    CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO LOVE AND PRIDE   The Yabang Pinoy – Filipino Pride movement celebrates its 6th year by celebrating Filipino Love and Pride.   Together with Yabang Pinoy’s community of Filipino entrepreneurs committed to Filipino artistry and craftsmanship, Yabang Pinoy will once again stage the 7th Global Pinoy Bazaar on November 5-6 2011 at Rockwell Tent, Makati City.   Global Pinoy Bazaar 2011will feature businesses with 100% Filipino Love and Pride, showcasing [...]

When In Manila what’s your shopping style? Sometimes hitting the stores solo is just what the doctor ordered for me. I like the tranquility of being alone with my own thoughts sometimes, you know? But am pretty sure that most of you wants to have tons of retail therapy with your friends. This is also the time of the year when almost every  shopping malls have the word SALE on them. There is just that irresistible [...]

  When in Manila, treat yourself to some “me time” and spend a day in the spa or a similar establishment where you can clear your mind and just lay back and relax. Such places are abundant in the metro but nothing beats going somewhere that has it all.             Aesthetic Science, for instance, is a one-stop shop that has been in the industry for six years already. Aside from [...]

    When in Manila, take a break from the chaotic city life and spoil yourself silly. Whenever I feel stressed or simply want to indulge, I get a massage or some sort of body treatment to make me feel all good.   There’s a one-stop shop in the metro where you could try various services such as massages, facials, and all kinds of cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery treatments. Aesthetic Science, which was established [...]

When in Manila and looking for a beauty clinic that can provide affordable and yet quality beauty treatments, I found a little nook in the Quezon City Area in a place called teacher’s village that like myself, you may find absolutely delightful. This beauty clinic was introduced to me by a friend of mine and I was really delighted by this beauty find because it’s not everyday that you come across a place that just [...]