When in Manila and we want to experience science in the coolest way possible, all we have to do is go straight to BGC Taguig and marvel at The Mind Museum.   This summer, The Mind Museum offers a one of a kind experience aside from its high-tech venue filled with awesome science stuff as it invites us this May 18 to a day of fun and excitement!             [...]

  When In Manila: Liquid production presents : AQUA MARGARITA ” Sexy blue pool party” at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila on May 19, 4pm.   Presenting Best dj THE TRIO : Marshall White (from Ecuador), Lady Trinity (Princess of female DJ) and Matthew Carbonel (Manila’s Best) with The Roochies Reggae band. Watch Bottle Flair exhibition from Buddha Bar’s 2nd place Asia champion and with special guest David DiMuzio, American Singer/Songwriter.   This is a fund [...]

  What do you look forward to in a vacation?     An unforgettable destination?     Good food?     A room with a view?     An abode?     The open water?     Rest and relaxation?     A place where time stands still?     Adventure?     Something new?     A choice?     Photo opportunities?     Time with your family…     Or each other?   [...]

    When I was a kid growing up in Manila, I would spend way too much time at Rino’s and Circus video arcades. After classes (or even during), me and my friends would troop to the classic Virra Mall or Robinson’s Galleria to test each other’s skills at Street Fighter, Tekken, Samurai Shodown, and Mortal Kombat. As multiplayer games like Starcraft, Counterstrike, Unreal, Red Alert, Warcraft started to gain enormous popularity, I started to [...]

  Last month, I wrote an article about Bikram Yoga Manila (http://www.wheninmanila.com/bikram-yoga-manila-no-yoga-no-peace-know-yoga-know-peace/) describing my experience as I tried it for the very first time in the Bikram Yoga Manila Tomas Morato Branch in Quezon City. It was one of the most fulfilling things I had to do, especially because I was able to accomplish about ten sessions, and now, exactly a month after doing bikram yoga, I can honestly say that I noticed all the positive [...]

  ONENESS THROUGH WELLNESS is an open-for-all yoga event, in celebration of the 29th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.   Together, let us commemorate the lives of those we have lost to AIDS, celebrate the healthy and happy lives of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), and fight the stigma and discrimination of PLHIVs and their friends and families.   As we come together to nourish our holistic well-being, Yoga For Life hopes to free our society [...]

  The “Airline Bullying” story below is posted with permission from the author Roxanne Lu.   This happened to me yesterday for my Air Philippines Caticlan-Manila flight. I never wish for it to happen to me again, nor do I wish this to happen to any of you ever. This is a pretty long story, but if you have the patience you might learn a thing or two when dealing with airlines.   ORIGINAL TICKET: [...]

  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 [...]

  Join Mellow 94.7 and LazerXtreme for the *SUMMER BLACKLIGHT PARTY*! Happening on May 12 Saturday at LazerXtreme Alabang Town Center. Check the details below for more information. We are opening our guest list to all Mellow 94.7 listeners and you all have a chance to win exclusive passes! Tune in to your favorite shows for your chance to play games absolutely for free, and party with us til you drop! Dance and party in [...]

      When in Manila and up for the extreme, you should check out the number one boardsorts website in the Philippines – MyLifeOnBoard.Net. They have served the boardsorts community by promoting the scene both locally and internationally. Their goal? “To highlight the boardsports athletes in our country, giving them the chance to be recognized in their field of expertise, making them known and be credited about their talents spreading stoke of boardsports all [...]

Sunrise at El Nido Resorts’ Apulit Island     When In Manila friends, are you ready for my next adventure? In the Day Two of my El Nido Resorts adventure, I was met with a beautiful view of the golden sunrise set behind the rocky cliffs overlooking Apulit Island Lagoon. What a great way to start the day isn’t it? We were scheduled to leave Apulit Island on our way to our next island destination – Lagen [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to get those running shoes on for the Petron Lakbay Alalay Fun Run happening at the Ortigas Center for the benefit of the Tulong Aral ng Petron which gives school supplies to kids in need.     Petron Lakbay Alalay Fun Run 2012 June 17, 2012 Ortigas Center   Registration for the Petron Lakbay Alalay Fun Run  is very affordable, at only P200 for the 3k run, P300 for [...]

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 [...]

These past few days, temperature has been on record high, When In Manila. Philippine summers has always been known to be the hottest, and this year is no exception. More than ever, it is time to bear the sun with your favorite pair of shades in this tropical weather.         Ray Ban, the official sunglasses of summer 2012, has launched their newest line of limited edition shades. The new Rare Print Collection [...]

    When In Manila, it is often taken for granted but the home safety checks of your gas appliances should really be prioritized and not taken for granted!   Thanks to Petron’s Lakbay Alalay Para sa Tahanan (Travel Assistance for the Home) Program, we’re able to better inform the public about the importance of home safety with our gas appliances.   The Petron’s Lakbay Alalay Para sa Tahanan team went out to different areas [...]

  When In Manila, it’s really nice to hear about positive programs that bring a lasting positive impact to our society.   Just in case you missed it, The Petron Lakbay Alalay (Travel Assistance) program went into full force!   Here’s how they kicked it off – http://www.wheninmanila.com/petron-lakbay-alalay-volunteer-program-kick-off-launch-hosted-by-grace-lee/   And just recently they moved forward with their promises and initiatives. To promote the Lakbay Alalay tree planting activity, customers who gassed up at participating Petron [...]

Isa Rodriguez and Jason Cruz   With all the environmental issues we’ve been facing, one wonders: When in Manila, how do I play my part in saving the environment?   Our question was answered that night when we found ourselves at Casa Nami, along Jupiter Street, Makati, for the Tribu Sole Initiative Upcycled Footwear Launch.         Cousins Jason and Renan Luengo came up with the brand Tribu in 1995. The result of [...]

  When In Manila, fencing is considered to be a luxurious sport that only rich people play.  I remember fencing being the sport of Macaulay Culkin in Richie Rich and Lee Min Ho in Boys Over Flowers.  And of course, there are a lot of other cool movies with fencing in it too, like Zorro or Die Another Day.  Even Star Wars’ Master Yoda followed the tricks and stunts of fencing.   I was so [...]

  When In Manila and looking to travel in style, then you need to check out this new collection from Crumpler.     It’s the new DRY RED Travel Collection of luggage from Crumpler.   This new collection has eleven cool and different versions to choose from:     I really needed something for my laptop as I constantly travel with it, so I had to check out the Dry Red Luggage rolling tote.   [...]

  Sexy & Wet Pool Party at St Giles Hotel Roof Deck Sunday, April 29. 3pm-3am   International DJ Julz Dutko (UK), DJ Robe (Miami) and DJ Dodie Ocampo (PHP)   Live Bikini + Lingerie + Pyjamas Models & Ledge Dancers   Pool Party at St Giles Hotel Makati