Category Archives: Local News

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When In Manila, one of the Philippine’s top job portals is on to something BIG!   This year, witness as JobStreet.com, the job site for jobseekers in the Philippines, and a leader in Asia brings together a momentous event that will open doors of opportunities through JOBGANTIC CAREER FAIR 2011!         The JOBGANTIC CAREER FAIR / New Job Fair 2011 will feature more than 250 top companies from here and abroad in [...]

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       When in Manila, a lot of funny things happen on the road. Take this guy named Christopher Lao for instance. He’s put a lighter spin on the news yesterday by attempting to cross a heavily-flooded street along Quezon City. And when reporters tried to get his side, he said “…I was not informed…”. Okay, I suggest the guy visit an optometrist to have his eyes checked and get a new pair of [...]

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Get into the True Spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival at Manila Hotel     When In Manila, the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival is one of the most celebrated events in the Chinese calendar. During the harvest season, when the moon is at its fullest and roundest, family and friends gather to dance, feast, and moon gaze. At the center of the Chinese festivities are the colorful and tasty moon cakes – special kind of sweet [...]

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When In Manila, it’s best to be careful and be very aware of the crazy weather, typhoons and flash floods that we get here in the Philippines!    See what happened to this unsuspecting motorist, named Christopher Lao, as he crosses this flooded street. His car didn’t stand a chance!        Christopher Lao Floating Car: Smart guy vs flood waters of Manila    In all honesty though, this video is kinda funny. I [...]

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When in Manila, you probably have noticed how the streets get easily flooded nowadays. Think about its dire consequences: suspension of classes, work delayed, people stranded somewhere, vehicles stalled, and so much more. See what happened to our country during Typhoon Kabayan. The cause? You should know it by now! It’s our lack of self-discipline. Some people would rather throw their trash someplace to their convenience. Others can’t even throw their trash properly even if [...]

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When In Manila and hoping to steer clear of the heavy traffic all around the metro, then this new site is exactly what the doctor recommended!   Let me introduce you to the Metro Manila Traffic Navigator! You’re one way solution to avoid all the heavy traffic spots in Manila!           TV5, MMDA provide motorists a better way to view traffic situation via Metro Manila Traffic Navigator   On August 1, [...]

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When In Manila, imagine a world without the “Reply All” button or a world without “chat.”   Ok, maybe without the “Reply All” button we might have saved ourselves from a few embarrassing sends that went to everyone, but for every one mis-sent email are thousands of other useful “Reply Alls!”   So now why have we not created a button or function that can do this for cellphones?   Well this new group called [...]

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  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 [...]

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There’s this online article circulating over the net about this Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sales Promotion Permit and a lot of Pinoy bloggers reacted skeptically about it. Apparently, the million-dollar question pointed towards that article was: do bloggers need to secure a DTI Permit before holding online contests and giveaways?

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When In Manila and and going through a list of the sexiest and most beautiful young women of today, you’ll surely find showbiz royalty KC Concepcion placed at the top of the pack. What makes her a real icon of beauty and wellness? Well, we’re about to find out.         KC Concepcion loves keeping fit and sexy. For KC, pursuing a healthy life is a passion. She believes it’s what inspires confidence [...]

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When In Manila and looking to rock out then Jared Leto and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars is the only way to do it right!         Well first you need to check out DJ Shayla’s review of the concert here – http://www.wheninmanila.com/not-even-the-rain-could-stop-an-awesome-concert-30-seconds-to-mars-performed-live-in-manila/   I was there too and had way too much fun! I just wanted to give a little extra footage and reviews of the event.         [...]

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When in Manila, I’m sure a lot of you were enraged upon learning that there are some Pinoys who are into the business of making animal crush videos for profit. Good thing Buhay party-list Representative Irwin Tieng has now taken matters into action by proposing a bill that when passed, would soon make the selling of animal crush videos (and other similar cruel acts) filmed in the Philippines illegal.

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When In Manila, you should definitely fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan and visit the famous Underground River. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s longest navigable underground river.           The Underground River was formerly known to be St. Paul’s Cave by the ancient people. As it was handed down to generations, it was resolved to be named as St. Paul’s Underground River National Park. [...]

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When in Manila (or anywhere in the Philippines) you might wanna hold your horses before booking that flight for a loooong weekend you are soo looking forward to next month. Here’s the real deal: According to the Manila Bulletin website, August 29 (Monday) is a regular holiday while August 30 (Tuesday)  is a special non-working holiday because of Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan).

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When in Manila (or other parts of Philippines and the globe), millions of Filipinos tuned in yesterday afternoon to President Benigno Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address for 2011 at Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives, Quezon City. Even before PNoy started to deliver his SONA 2011 speech, a lot of Filipinos were already voicing out their expectations and were eagerly waiting for it. On the other hand, some weren’t able to catch [...]

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It’s a day to go down in the history books. Possibly the best assortment of basketball players in the world to ever hit the shores of the Philippines at the same time!       When In Manila, you’d have to be living in a cave to not know that basketball is the favorite past time of most sports loving Filipinos.   So it was with great cheers and excitement for Filipinos everywhere to hear [...]

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  NBA All Stars vs PBA Smart Gilas Basketball in Manila Philippines http://WhenInManila.com presents Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul CP3, Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Derek Fisher, Derrick Williams and more!   At thier exclusive media press con at the Shangri La Hotel.   They’re in the Philippines to go up against the PBS (Philippine Basketball Association) All Stars Smart Gilas team.   Check out the full story and more pics coming soon!   Very special thanks [...]

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La Salle’s ‘Proudly Green’ musical to be re-staged July 31 by Ida Bata The new and much talked-about musical ‘Proudly Green’ with a cast of 100, tackles two messages that the 100-year old De La Salle University hopes its 180,000 students in its 17 campuses across the country must take to heart – better education and environment in the Philippines in the next 100 years.   Directed by multi-awarded director and La Salle alumnus Fritz [...]

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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 [...]

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  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 [...]

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