If there’s one thing that people can definitely attribute to yours truly, its my passion for traveling! From international flights to local road trips, I love going to different places and trying new things! However, this may sound pathetic, but out of the 12 years or so of my living in the Philippines, I have never EVER gone surfing. Come to think of it, not only does it make me seem pathetic, but I [...]

    WHEN IN MANILA, experience Science come alive at THE MIND MUSEUM.     The Mind Museum at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig is the first world-class Science Museum in the Philippines. Its vision is to be the country’s center for the public understanding of science, enthralling guests with its beauty, clarity and the intriguing character.  This is not an ordinary science museum but a beautiful piece of art work with designs made by Filipino artists working [...]

    When inManila and thinking of honing your Feature writing skills, then let the gorgeous ladies of Writer’s Block Philippines show you how.     Chockful of handy tips and precious advice, their Feature Writing 101 workshop aims to harness the hidden wordsmith in all of us.     Who knew that there was more to creating great Feature articles then having grammatically correct sentneces and catchy, lyrical  alliterations?  At Feature Writing 101, you [...]

    When In Manila, you can learn to shoot like a pro by maximizing the functions of your point & shoot camera.  Before photography even became my career I started with a point & shoot, mastered it until I upgraded to my first DSLR.  Don’t think just because you don’t have a DSLR you can’t take great photos and even if you do have one, and its always in auto-mode, then this workshop is [...]

    AFC Celebrity Chef Chuck Hughes Live in Manila   Edgy host of “Chuck’s Day Off” meets his fans in Manila on his A Day Off with Chuck Hughes Tour on February 26, 6:00 PM at the Open Park of Greenbelt 3.   Philippines, 06 February 2012 – This February, Canadian celebrity chef Chuck Hughes will visit Manila to perform at exciting cooking event named A Day Off with Chuck Hughes, in conjunction with the [...]

  Feature Writing 101 is back!   When In Manila, one of the best-selling workshops of Writer’s Block Philippines is back to teach you the basics of writing to get published and inspire you to make 2012 your year for writing.   Mark your calendars as we’ll have another run of Feature Writing 101 on February 18 (Saturday), 10am-6pm in Quantum Café in Feron Building, Kamagong corner Bagtikan Streets, Makati City. Workshop fee is P2,800, [...]

    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 [...]

    SAVE THE DATE: Feb 4, 2012, 1pm, Fully Booked Bonifacio Global City. Happy Even After presents “Let’s Hear It From the Boys”  Single guys will talk about happy even after beginnings with the solo moms they’ve married. Admission is FREE, but slots are limited. Please call or text 0917.820.7277 (SASs) to reserve a slot.     Happy Even After: Single Guys and Solo Mom Workshop in Manila     

    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 and you are looking for a truly inspiring experience to boost up your leadership skills, I have found a great opportunity for you!  Inspire Leadership Consultancy, the organizers of Dr. John C. Maxwell and Zig Ziglars programs among others, can help you achieve leadership excellence through their Voices of Leadership seminar.          Last December 7, 2011, I was blessed to have heard different Voices of Leadership (Php 5,977) from some [...]

  Dear Waiting Heart:    If he misses you, he’ll get in touch with you.    He *will.*    Whether or not he’s busy. Whether or not he’s changed his SIM & lost your phone number. Whether or not blah blah blah (insert whatever excuse you’ve made up for him here).    He’s a man. And men are designed to go after what they *know* they want.    Just observe them.    When they want [...]

  When In Manila, it’s typical to start another new year with a set of new resolutions, but have you tried creating your own dreamboard?    Dreamboarding is a more creative way to visualize what you want to happen in your life. By making your own dreamboard through crafting a collage of images that resonate with you, you will better understand your goals, priorities, and motivations. Isn’t that a more fun way to begin 2012? [...]

  When in Manila and would like to learn on how to capture lovely and meaningful photos, we suggest you enroll at Jim Paredes’ Basic Photography Workshop!         Sir Jim Paredes is truly an artist in many ways – A member of the legendary singing group Apo Hiking Society, prolific songwriter, performer, author, teacher, photographer, lecturer- name it, you got it! I actually grew up listening to the music of Apo Hiking [...]

  Discover the 6 major blunders and mistakes you may be committing when trying to earn from the internet.   You may have tried to earn online and failed.   You may have tried many times and you still can’t “get” it.   Why is that?   You may be blindly committing these six mistakes -and they may be holding you back from achieving success.         My Online Marketing teacher, Jomar Hilario [...]

  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 [...]

It is rare for anyone to miss this singer, writer, educator and producer all-in-one, Jim Paredes, when in Manila.  You can easily catch him singing “doo bidoo bidoo bidoo bido” with two other men, Boboy Garovillo and Danny Javier, from the Apo Hiking Society on TV; or, perhaps stumble upon his “Humming in My Universe” column on a newspaper stand.         Recently, I discovered that the all-around artist, Jim Paredes, is also a remarkable photographer as well!  His creativity is [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to learn how to unleash the leader within you! It’s time to learn the skills needed to lead your team, company, business and yourself to the next level and be the leader you were meant to be!       VOICES OF LEADERSHIP   What do successful leaders do that the rest of us don’t?   They take risks. They create value. They stay one step ahead of the [...]

  When in Manila and you are tired of your 8 to 5 job, I have some great news for you!  As long as you have a working computer, a reliable internet and a brave soul that isn’t afraid of clicking the buttons of a computer, then you can actually work from home as a Virtual Assistant.  Sounds Greek to you?  I myself found “Virtual Assistants” very foreign even when I was already in the [...]

When in Manila, did you know that the Golden South Sea Pearl found only in Palawan is the National Jewel of the Philippines? Hmmm. Better drop by Jewelmer Joaillerie at Newport Mall to take a peep at these very eye-catching jewels!      Jewelmer Joaillerie, a French Filipino luxury brand opens its 17th store, a concept boutique, at Newport Mall, with a showroom that features the full range of its luxury product line.     [...]

  When In Manila, how about trying out something that will help you channel out negativity and invite in positivity. Kabbalah is now in Manila!     REDEFINING IMPOSSIBLE: HOW TO CREATE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE ON NOV 15   Why do some people achieve anything they set their minds to and others consistently fall short of the mark? It all comes down to how one defines the word “impossible.”   The Kabbalists teach that [...]