When in Manila, there’s something about our hot Pinoy celebrity males that we just can’t help but fall head over heels about.  I mean, what more can you ask for; they’re a complete package! Good looks + sexy body + irresistible charm + gentle demeanor equals the perfect equation of the hottest Filipino male celebrities…Okay, let’s cut to the chase shall we? Without further ado, let me give you some of the freshest and hottest [...]

When in Manila, there’s something about our hot Pinoy celebrity males that we just can’t help but fall head over heels about.  I mean, what more can you ask for; they’re a complete package! Good looks + sexy body + irresistible charm + gentle demeanor equals the perfect equation of the hottest Filipino male celebrities…Okay, let’s cut to the chase shall we? Without further ado, let me give you some of the freshest and hottest [...]

  When in Manila, you know you are connected to the very pulse of Philippine fashion.  The latest trends and hottest looks are easily spotted, whether in the malls or on the streets.  Like Tokyo and New York, Metro Manila is the country’s hub for style and chic, as well as the glitz and glamour of high society.  And while the limelight may be out of reach for most of us mere mortals (such as [...]

  When In Manila and looking for a worthy cause, join MTV EXIT’s fight to end exploitation and human trafficking.      MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and trafficking) is a multi media campaign which aims to raise awareness to the issue of human trafficking. This campaign started in Europe of 2004 and have enlisted help of celebrities such as Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie, and musicians like Radiohead, The Killlers, Muse and Click Five.   To [...]

  When in Manila, 21-year old professional figure skater Melissa Bulanhagui is set to join the roster of athletes who will represent Team Philippines at the Olympics.Bulanhagui is formerly part of Team USA and she has earned medals for them, including a bronze at the 2010 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany. But she felt now’s the time to focus on giving back to Philippines. 

    When in Manila, I was sipping on a lovely mug of hot chocolate and surfing the net, when a video on my Facebook news feed caught my attention, it’s called “Chinese Toddler Hit and Run…” I immediately clicked on the link and was greatly disheartened and disgusted by what I saw. Before proceeding to watch the video, I have to warn you that it is VERY GRAPHIC and that it is definitely not [...]

When in Manila, it’s inevitable that we go through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 when travelling. Unfortunately though, NAIA has “”fallen into disrepute and is now ranked the world’s worst airport due to poor facilities, bribery and security concerns…”   According to David Dizon’s “From 5th worst, NAIA-1 now world’s worst airport” article…   The website Sleeping in Airports (http://www.sleepinginairports.net) said NAIA Terminal 1, which was ranked the 5th worst airport in the [...]

    When in Manila, I cannot stress enough as to how much I love this city, let alone our country. However, that doesn’t  meant that all is well and that there aren’t horrible creatures (yes, I refer to them as creatures) lurking among us with nothing but bad intentions and ill will to inflict pain onto others.      Last October 11, 2011, 19-year-old Given Grace Cebanico was allegedly walking back to her dormitory [...]

    When in Manila, amazing things happen every day: stars are born, millions are made (and lost), and people defy gravity.  I got to see this for myself, watching the jaw-dropping, eye-popping, and even heartwrenching performance of Polecats Manila, the Philippines’ premiere pole-dancing group, at PhilAm Life Auditorium.  Infusing pole-dance moves with jazz, ballet, gymnastics, and maybe just a pinch of superhumanity, the Polecats wowed the crowd at Polarity: The Polecats Manila Second Year Anniversary Show. [...]

  When In Manila, you’ll probably get to a point where you’ll need to head over to the National Bureau of Investigation Philippines or NBI. So here’s a cute little story and funny article from our cute and funny contributor, Cherry Arceo, on how she dealt with the crazy long line at the NBI Manila. =)        I hate falling in line.   The maximum time I can wait for something that I’m [...]

Resorts World Manila Philippines finally raised up its curtains for the world’s most popular musical play of all time, “The Sound of Music.” Audaciously sentimental with a timeless tale and a certified box office smash, the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical, makes its much-anticipated return to Philippine Theatre at Resorts World Manila’s world-class stage- The Newport Performing Arts Theatre. When In Manila this is one musical play you would not dare to miss. True story,  adorable [...]

      When In Manila, iif you haven’t already, go pick up a copy of this month’s Meg Magazine where I (Vince) talk about the six types of guys you might want to avoid at bars and clubs.         It’s the Wilderness Survival Guide: Bar Guys 101 on Meg Magazine’s October issue!   The intricate jungle known as the “bars” or also commonly referred to as “clubs” is one that can [...]

  When In Manila, are you ready to see a 20-piece orchestra alongside ten performers spinning, flipping and inverting on a pole?   Polarity– The Polecats Manila 2nd anniversary show On October 16, 2011, 7pm at Philamlife Theater, UN Avenue, Manila.   Watch the PoleCats Manila live alongside the Manila Symphony Orchestra!   The premier pole dancing group in the country presents a show that’s never been done before! Polecats Manila performs all-original choreography to [...]

  When In Manila, how about finding ways to inspire and motivate othere?!   Anyway, here’s an oldie but goodie! Something very inspiring that’ll surely lift your spirits. This video somehow has a way of making all your troubles melt away.    Here’s Emmanuel Kelly on The X Factor 2011 Auditions      Emmanuel Kelly FULL including judges comments – Sings, Imagine from John Lennon.   From the comments on this video alone, you can tell [...]

  When In Manila Step into a Sex Museum right in the Open Parking of A-Venue Mall…in the heart of Makati’s (and Manila’s) night life!      What? A Sex-Museum?…. in the Catholic Philippines!? ! Are you Nuts? Wasn’t CARLOS CELDRAN, the man-museum giving city walks for ten years now, put behind bars for just openly advocating the RH (Reproductive Health) bill? Then how can Manila host an actual Sex Museum? World over, such museums [...]

    When In Manila…. or better yet, when on YouTube, you know you’ve made it big when Ellen comes out to find you!   Sophia Grace and her cousin Rosie are the most recent YouTube SUPERSTARS with their video having over 7 million hits already in just a few weeks!     Nicki Minaj – Super Bass By Sophia Grace Brownlee     Sophia Grace Brownlee raps to Nicki Minaj – Super Bass   [...]

  When In Manila and performing the biggest blunder of your life, like say… driving your car through waist deep flood waters then freaking out about it on live television…. then there’s only one thing left to do…. CASH OUT!     Christopher Lao (Chris Lao) turned into a household name as his blunder, caught on camera, turned into a viral video! Chris Lao’s video gained hundreds of thousands of views in mere minutes and [...]

When in Manila, we will be experiencing a different November 2 this year. Malacanang recently announced that November 2, 2011 (All Souls Day) will be a “regular working holiday” as opposed to the usual non-working holidays we’ve had the past few years. During President Gloria Macapagal’s term as president, November 2 was a non-working holiday as part of the “holiday economics“.

  When In Manila, and looking for one of the most luxurious and elegant hotels, then Sofitel Manila Hotel is the place to go! We’re glad to announce that Sofitel Manila Hotel is Re-opening!     Sofitel Manila Resumes Hotel Operations Today   Manila, October 10, 2011 – In line with the announcement of Sofitel Manila’s General Manager Goran Aleks last October 3 in a press conference held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s grand lobby, the [...]

  ‎”Kaya ang gulo gulo ng lipunan natin eh. Maski sino na lang gago pwede kumuha ng exemptions basta may kilala ka sa PNP. Anong klase yan?” (Defensor, 2011)   When in Manila, you’ve probably already heard of the Presidential adviser for political affairs, Ronald Llamas, being in hot water after “the involvement of two of his staff members in a vehicular accident wherein the police also discovered a high-powered firearm inside Llamas’ SUV.” According [...]