WhenInManila and interested to have some romantic time with your special someone, try the Close-Up Pyropalooza Fireworks Display Competition. Close-Up’s Pyropalooza is an annual competition showcasing international expertise and creativity fireworks display. I’ve been hearing raves about this event for the past few years now and luckily, we, at WhenInManila was given the opportunity to be awed by amazing fireworks display.   Last February 11, Close-Up Pyropalooza kicked off with performances from YouTube sensation JaMich, Indios, [...]

     WHEN IN MANILA, don’t miss out on the hottest events!   We attended the  premiere of FUERZA BRUTA last Valentine’s Day ♥ and it was WILD!       To be honest, I had no idea what to expect because I did not check out any youtube videos of Fuerza Bruta.   All I know was that it had a HANGING POOL with acrobatic performances.     The Fuerza Bruta Lounge was already [...]

When in Manila, we know the boy who cried wolf (thanks to Aesop’s fables), we know the boy who lived (Harry Potter) and we know Boy Abunda. But do you guys know the boy who sang the Cornetto Commercial theme song entitled Hey Day Dreamer? I know it has been playing in your head – You and me.. Sitting on a tree.. K-I-S-S-I-N-G..  He is no longer a boy actually; he is a young man [...]

    When In Manila, thinking of catching You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown the musical?  Fret no more for WhenInManila.com is here to provide you with a sneak peek of what is expected to be a truly wonderful and heartfelt rendition of this well-loved Broadway musical.     I’ll tell you this, though.  Fans of Charles Schultz’s iconic strip will definitely not be dissapointed.  With a stellar cast of theatre veterans playing our beloved Peanuts characters, [...]

    Join us in welcoming the NEW STUDENT DJs of SCHOOL OF JOCKS! May we present to you WAVE08:  (1) JUSTIN EDWARD TAN from UP DILIMAN(2) ANGELIQUE TUSCANO from MIRIAM COLLEGE (3) JOSEPH VINCENT PIZARRO from ADMU (4) MATTHEW BARRETTO from DLSU CSB (5) PATRICIA LOUISE VILLARICA from UST (6) EYZELYN RUE ARNUCO from DLSU-CSB (7) AZER PARROCHA from UST (8) MA. PRISCA VICTORIA PABLO from UP MANILA(9) JANINE NICOLE ANGELES from DLSU CSB (10) ALEXI CHINGCUANGCO from UNIV OF ASIA [...]

  When in Manila, kickstart your summer by partaking in this big music event which is believed to be the “Woodstock” of the Philippines!   This coming March 2-4,  foreign and local artists with enthusiasts will troop to Mindoro’s pride to celebrate music and arts in paradise!  Since the success of 2011’s event and the impact it brought to eco-tourism in the island, it sure left audience clamoring for more!   Hubert d’Aboville’s property provides [...]

  When in Manila, you’ll never run out of things to do! And with Valentine’s right around the corner, the metro is bound to be abuzz with lots of festivities and celebrations. If you’re on the hunt for a perfect way to spend Valentine’s, look no further! Our friends over at Close-Up Philippines have cooked up a truly special Valentine’s event that is sure to bring you and your special someone closer!     Known [...]

WHEN IN MANILA, you will feel how Filipinos deeply appreciate music. The Videokes and Karaokes along the streets and inside the malls are evidences of which. That’s why when MAMMA MIA The Musical arrived in Manila, tickets were quickly sold out.     I was so excited because I was one of those lucky ones to get hold of these golden tickets!       The show was scheduled at 8PM in CCP.   We [...]

  I told you all that David Archuleta sounds totally pinoy!   Check this out! I got to hang out with my friends from TV5 and got to hear him sing this at the studio. I’m not the biggest follower of David Archuleta but I was just really impressed at how much he prepared for this and how pinoy he sounds.   I heard him sing it a few times, sounding perfect, but each time [...]

  When In Manila, Katy Perry kissed a boy in the Philippines, and she liked it!   Check out the video and pics of this lucky guy with Katy Perry in Manila!     I. WANT. TO. BE. HIM! If only I could have wrestled him away from Katy and stolen that kiss!   The guy is Ivan Dorschner, a Pinoy Big Brother contestant from the PBB Teen Clash 2010 edition.       Funny [...]

  When In Manila and looking for some headsets that have both beauty and brains….. then the Marshall Earphones are for you!   One of the cool things about blogging is that I get to try out so cool things! From new adventures to slick new gadgets, I get a first hand look at all the newest thingamajigs.   Now add to being a blogger is my other role of being a radio DJ. Here, [...]

  When In Manila, and you suddenly crave for new music just like the way you do for food in the middle of the night but just could not head down to your favorite record bars, fret not my fellow eclectics, a one stop music shop solution is here. Hail the Philippines’ BIGGEST and legitimate online music store – MyMusicStore!     There are only 8 simple ways to get your ears on those amazing [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to support the local music and brands in the market today! I just recently found out about this local brand of headsets and I’m very excited to share them with you!   Let me introduce you to TIMBRE HEADPHONES!         TIMBRE HEADPHONES   TIMBRE [TAM-BER], The Color of Music   TIMBRE is pronounced as TAM-BER. It is defined as tone quality or, loosely, the color of [...]

When in Manila, listen up! This is another moment for us to rejoice as five of our favorite bands will be sharing one stage as they perform for their Ayala Mall tour from February 16-19, 2012! This is a four-day concert of nonstop music and live performances. Go crazy as The Summer Set, A Rocket To The Moon, The Ready Set, A+ Dropouts and Forever The Sickest Kids, also known as LIV5, bring you music [...]

  When in Manila, I have always enjoyed partying with my friends. But for a bachelor party, we decided to go to Prague this time.   Prague isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still well worth a visit – particularly if you like the idea of going somewhere safe and pretty that’s guaranteed to be full of other bachelor parties! Since it became one of the top destinations for a guy’s [...]

       When in Manila and looking for some place to party on the 15th, head over to Cubao X and get your groove on!   Experience the best beats form DJ Reuben Wu of the New Wave / electropop band from Liverpool, UK.   Oh and did I mention, this gig is for FREE! So head over to Cubao X on Thursday and prepare to dance the night away. Presented by Mich Dulce, [...]

When in Manila, I’m hoping you weren’t deprived and was able to catch Mike Posner perform live in Seventh High at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig last December 9! The club was jam packed with guys and girls (mostly girls, actually) singing to Mike’s hits such as Cooler Than Me, Bow Chicka Wow Wow, a cover of Adele’s Rollin’ in the Deep and of course, Please Don’t Go. I was fortunate enough to be an arm’s length away [...]

  When In Manila, it’s always nice to see Filipinos from all over the world who do great things and inspire others be great as well.   Here’s a video clip of X-Factor Bulgaria where a young Filipino American bedazzles the crowd by singing a traditional Bulgarian folk song “Oblache le bialo” even though he’s only been living in Bulgaria for about 2 years as a member of the Peace Corps.    X Factor Bulgaria [...]

When in Manila, make sure you kick off the Christmas season with good music, drinks, dancing and friends at Seventh High at High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig! And to make it even better, make sure you go Wednesday and Friday night so that you can catch THE DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mike Posner live in Manila! What are you waiting for? Check out the flyers below for more information, go! Go! Go!       [...]

  When In Manila, French singer, songwriter and former international reporter, Julien Drolon’s charismatic stage presence and feel good music has made him the music biz’s latest artist to follow in the Philippines. After a series of successful shows in Hong Kong at the Music Matters Festival, Julien decided to launch officially his career in the Philippines in 2011.   His pop music is a mix of different genre such as funk, rock, soul combined [...]