When In Manila and craving for a delicious and hearty breakfast meal, you definitely have to get it at Kanto Freestyle Breakfast!   Back in college, my friends and I usually go out of the dormitory during late nights to buy some food to eat while studying ( sometimes more on the eating part). There are many food establishments around our area which are open for 24 hours. Definitely convenient if you’re craving for [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA, bring your mom to one of the best spas in Makati this Mother’s day. Show your love by giving her a Toccare Spa pampering package inclusive of a classic massage, collagen facial and basic mani-pedi service.      Call Toccare Spa now for reservations!   TOCCARE SPA 4th Floor Antel Spa Hotel Suites Antel Lifestyle City, Makati Ave., Makati City   Toccare Spa Phone Number:  403-0808 Loc. 2050   Operating Hours: 1PM – 1 [...]

   Food Bazaar Manila: Yummy EATS 2012!   When In Manila, time for another food tripping event to end your summer! Join one of the biggest food bazaars in Manila this coming May 26, Saturday, at the Rockwell Tent! This is going to be a different kind of food bazaar wherein the booth owners will personally interact with the guests as they go around the bazaar, and there will also be cooking demos. Exciting games [...]

WHEN IN MANILA and looking for the perfect venue to treat your supermom to a wonderful Mother’s Day dinner, have a fun-tastic evening at LULU Restaurant and indulge yourselves with LuLu’s magnificent Mother’s Day Menu. As a bonus, mom gets to dine for free and gets a gift from Clinique for every family of four or more who’s availing the special menu :)     LULU Restaurant G/F Joya Building, Joya DriveRockwell, Makati Tel. (02) [...]

  Are you planning for a longer vacation but worries where to leave your beloved dog-babies? Well, I’m happy to share with you the great news! Finally, there’s a place where your doggies will be well taken care of no matter how long you leave them there. The Dog Park now accepts advanced reservations for LODGING, DAY CARE & GROOMING services.     The Dog Park has a very spacious area where dogs can play and [...]

Man has always sought reasons to celebrate and in order to add to those reasons, unusual holidays have found their way into our calendars over the years. There’s International Surfing Day (June 21), Cannabis Day (April 20, to be followed by Surprise Drug Test Day the next day), Sex & Pornography Day (Jan. 18), Towel Day (May 2, for you  Douglas Adams fans), and now…Free Comic Book Day!     Free Comic Book Day falls [...]

MoMo Gourmet salad for a MoMo-licious start at MoMo Cafe     When In Manila, try looking for ways to thank your Mom for its going to be Mother’s Day soon! What better way to thank your Mom by treating her to a good restaurant and cafe. Lucky for you, MoMo Cafe is treating you to delectable dishes just in time for a good Mother’s Day indulgence, couple with love and warmth every moms deserve. [...]

It has been years since I got myself a belly piercing. You could say that the insatiable urge to put pretty things on my body pushed me to have it done.     (Photo by Camille Rodriguez)   When In Manila, though, it has become such a chore to look for quality belly rings. It’s been 6 years since I got this piercing and I still haven’t found the prefect one. To my dissatisfaction, I [...]

When in Manila and looking for top quality yet affordable furniture, there really is no need to look any further than Mandaue Foam Las Pinas. Last week, I was able to take a proper tour around the three-story furniture showroom, and I am now more than excited to take you on a virtual tour through some of the pictures that I took that day.     Mandaue Foam Las Pinas from the outside     [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA and not quite sure if you want to eat French, Italian or Spanish, then just go to Cuisinier Bistro in Quezon City. This lovely restaurant serves French-Mediterranean cuisine that will surely make you smile.       The interior and façade of Cuisinier Bistro might make you think that the price of the food is steep, but hey, you’ll be really surprised that the foods are very reasonably priced, especially with [...]

When in Manila, experience only the best with Globe as they launch the newest innovation that will surely rock your world–GLOBE TATTOO Online Lifestyle Portal!      Globe Tattoo Online Lifestyle Portal Screenshot      Last April 12, 2012, Globe Tattoo Broadband gathered and flew a few bloggers to Boracay Island. A 3-day 2-night stay to witness the launching of Globe Tattoo’s newest innovation. When In Manila was one of the lucky participants  included in [...]

When In Manila, in 4 easy steps.. you can live your passion! Thanks to Globe Tattoo for creating the first ever online lifestyle site in the Philippines—LIVETATTOO.ph!     Globe LiveTattoo Customize your passion screenshot   WhenInManila was part of the Globe Tattoo Livetattoo launch at Boracay last April 12-14, 2012. See more here.     Globe LiveTattoo Customize your passion    Globe LiveTattoo: What is it anyway?   Globe LiveTattoo launched LiveTattoo.ph as the [...]

  “In 1987, Carmelo Santiago established Melo’s, the first restaurant in the Philippines to offer Certified Angus Beef, his personal favorite.” More than two decades later, Melo’s is now known as one of the best places to savor Wagyu beef, a delicacy that is all the rage in today’s global culinary scene.     Having pioneered the Certified Angus Beef in the Philippines, Melo’s is also the first to introduce authentic Wagyu beef in the country. Their [...]

When in Manila and interested in enjoying a new way of keeping fit, why not try Plana Forma. A new and interesting twist on taking care of your fitness in Manila, Plana Forma combines the best practices of pilates, yoga, and dance. The studio responsible for promoting this heart-pumping art held a street demo performance at Bonifacio High Street. With the rain keeping most passers-by under the shade, Plana Forma dancers lived true to the [...]

  Manila Photography Classes: Affordable Basic Digital Photography Class with Sir James Nicolay   WhenInManila, and looking for some Manila Photography Classes, then try out one of Sir James Nicolay’s Photography 101 classes. I was given the opportunity to experience it and I absolutely loved how it was both very informative and enlightening. My passion for photography was validated and my knowledge about it was amplified. Here are  some reasons why you should attend Manila Photography [...]

  Shoes make the man, so the saying goes, and when in Manila, the man better make sure he’s got the most awesome designer kicks on his feet. Clavel Magazine, the first-ever magazine dedicated to the designer kicks lifestyle, recently launched their March 2012 issue.   Heavily influenced by and catering to the sneakerhead community, Clavel Magazine presents its March issue: the usual medley of cool designer kicks, hot sneaker chicks, and the latest in [...]

When in Manila and thinking of travel, be prepared by getting the right travel items from the Primer Group of Company’s first-ever concept store, The Travel Club and its annual countrywide event, Mad About Travel. Mad About Travel is a travel fair sale happening only in Ayala Malls nationwide. The Mad About Travel fair features essential travel items such as luggage bags, backpacks, and even convenient portable storage packs for those last-minute travel items, to [...]

BLOGGING. It’s More Fun with SMART BRO!!!   Here at When In Manila, as you can see, it is evident how passionate each writer is in featuring our experiences with you all!   But you see, it’s also not easy to create such quality articles for after each experience, we have to sit down and alot time to compose  our stories for you to read. As for Frank and I who  are serious in providing [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA, “Have a taste of world-class cuisine prepared by celebrity chef Cyrille Soenen and satisfy your sweet cravings with amazing desserts from an award-winning pastry team” only at Impressions.     Clearly, Impressions’ facade was already “impressive.”     From the lovely tables and chairs…     … to the elegant table set-up and…     … to Impressions’ magnificent wall — the wine cellar containing a very wide selection of  premium wines. [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA, go to TORO Restaurant and Bar located at Taguig; and, delight your taste-buds to a marriage of flavors from Okinawa, Japan to Tijuana,  Mexico.      TORO Restaurant opened last April 2011. “It is a quaint and charming spot for anyone looking to let their senses run wild with an explosion of flavors. Indulge, relax and experience an atmospheric blend of decadence, funk and serenity. Dine like nowhere else at TORO Restaurant.”   [...]