When In Manila and want to turn your fantasies into realities, book a room and have an exceptional and unique experience at Victoria Court.       Last July 29, 2011, Victoria Court celebrated their 25th Anniversary at Club Manor in Eastwood. The culminating event of 25 years of hard work featured a fashion show, an HIV awareness campaign and of course, fine women, fine music and fine alcohol.       Hosted by [...]

  When In Manila and looking for the place to party on a Tuesday night, then look no further!       Decadent luxury and sensual delights await the most discerning revelers. Delight yourselves with the hottest events and happenings at Fever Luxe Lounge.           We highly recommend that you check out FEVER on Tuesday nights for Blender!   Party Starts Early Every Tuesday Night as Fever Luxe Lounge bridges the [...]

Attention shoppers, bazaaristas and bargain-hunters!   The Rockwell Community, composed of Rockwell Land, Rockwell Club, Power Plant Mall and the Rockwell Center, invites everyone to Love Japan – a one-of-a-kind bazaar and auction on July 23-24, 2011 for the benefit of Japan’s rehabilitation following the devastating earthquake earlier this year.       The Rockwell Community, in partnership with the Japanese Embassy, is putting together the Love Japan project to raise funds for the Japanese [...]

  When In Manila and looking for that hip, casual and stylish look without having to spend loads of cash, then head over to the new Penshoppe stores and check out their new apparel.       Penshoppe is unveiling their new look with a relaunch of Penshoppe’s first ever boutique in the country! It’s the first time that Penshoppe will be launching their new store look in a major mall / boutique in Metro [...]

Backstage at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party! by JC Ansis     One of the perks of having media passes at an event like the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party is you get to to go backstage and see the ladies up close.   Thanks to When In Manila, I got my pictures taken with some of the hottest and prettiest girls in the country!   [...]

FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Victory Party goes Burlesque! by JC Ansis     When In Manila, there’s only one place where you can find the most hottest ladies in the country.. and that’s at the FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2011 Victory Party!   Last July 14, I witnessed the most thrilling show at the World Trade Center. I saw skin everywhere! It was like a dream. A dream you didn’t want to [...]

  When In Manila gets access to the hottest event in town, the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World Party! A ton of hot models and celebrities – Burlesque style!   Here’s a little teaser for all you guys.       Want more? You’ll have to grab on to your pants and wait just a bit. I’ll post more photos soon!   FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 Party  

    When in Manila, satisfy your fashion juice for vintage at Funky Plum!   MENTION  WHENINMANILA.COM! Automatically and get a gift check! You can use that immediately or in the future.           Funky Plum Vintage is a Specialty Store that is set to take you back to the basics believing that disposable fashion is fleeting… but classic flair is forever!   I visited their sleek and chic boutique store down south [...]

  NIKKI BACAY & CO. SALON : A Great Makeover Destination When in Manila By Niña Terol-Zialcita   When in Manila and in need of some perk-me-up pampering, hop over to Nikki Bacay & Co. Salon in Connecticut Street, Greenhills to give yourself and your looks a serious boost. Just a stone’s throw away from some of your favorite Greenhills shopping and dining haunts, Nikki Bacay & Co. Salon is a quiet enclave that does [...]

  When In Manila and looking to get the best make up and photography, then look no further than HG Studios!       HG Studios is the only studio in the Metro that offers makeup, photography and handle events in one venue. “YOUR WEDDING STUDIO”   HG Studio is a studio for makeup, photography and events. This is a 90 sq meter studio divided between the makeup area and the photography area with a [...]

  When In Manila and looking for some slick kicks, then Traffic is one thing you should embrace!   Traffic Footwear store is the newest style hub at the Rockwell Center. The store’s sleek and minimalist interior makes the shoes displayed on layers of racks as focal point. Dim lighting contrasts the brightly colored Kartel footwear and patent Frank dress shoes.   Philippine Football Team or Azkals     The latest Traffic Footwear collection carries [...]

When in Manila and too lazy to step out of the house to have your nail art done in the nail salon, I am happy to share with you gals that I Do Nails specifically caters to the women (and the men apparently!) who want to have their nail art (not for the men though) done in the comfort of their own homes.   I’ve just recently become a fan of nail art and have gotten [...]

When in Manila, it’s always fun to stroll around and enjoy all the wonderful things the city has to offer. But before doing that, you have to make sure you’re wearing the right footwear or you’re in for a bad day!     With one glance, FitFlops might just look like any ordinary pair of slippers. But once you wear them, you’d instantly understand what makes the FitFlops the talk of the town! So what [...]

The tennis world could definitely use more color! Just when you thought no one could beat Venus William‘s not-so-conservative outfits in her tennis matches, in comes Bethanie Mettek-Sands! Dubbed as the ‘Lady Gaga of Tennis’, Mattek-Sands makes every tennis match a gala by donning costume-y outfits. And we’ll be seeing more of those especially now that the tennis player’s already partnered with Lady Gaga’s fashion designer Alex Noble! Bethanie Mattek-Sands currently ranks 31th in the world, but [...]

  Vibrant corals shelter exotic tropical fish in the waters of the Philippines     When In Manila, we all need to do our little part in saving our seas and our planet! So take the first step by simply making a pledge to help protect the one and only Mother Earth that we have, before it’s too late.   I just wanted to thank our friends from Jewelmer and Yehey.com for inviting me to [...]

    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 [...]

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 need to dress to impress around the socialites to fully make use of your Asian persuasion.   It was about time to get me a new pair of sneaks… I had heard about this really slick brand from London and was excited about their recent arrival to the Philippines.   Boxfresh is a British brand from east London. And its British Street wear. It’s really like British street music fashion.   [...]

When in Manila, be sure to check out Speed Magazine which recently celebrated their 8 years of speed and technology – the eco-friendly way. When I read the invite from Speed and saw the theme: Green. Fashion. Technology. I just knew it was the kind of event I wouldn’t want to miss. I mean, come on – an evening of fashion and technology? That sounds pretty awesome to me! Speed Magazine’s 8th Anniversary is the first event [...]

When In Manila, you really need to know how to balance out your work and play. As the old saying goes: “Work hard, but party harder!” Which Is exactly the way I see Asus’ new gadget, the Eee Pad Transformer! This new gadget is the perfect toy for all your media consumption needs while also being able to seamlessly transform into a netbook where you can type and work away anywhere you take it!   [...]