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Manila Drift School – Drifting Fast and Furious in the Philippines
When I was invited by my friend, Brent Co of AutoIndustriya.com, to try their “Drifting Classes,” my first thoughts were HELL YEAH!!! My second thoughts were : What the hell am I getting myself into now….
Indeed, this was a scene that happened 2 fast 2 furious for me!
We were asked to find an old abandoned lot in the middle of Libis, Eastwood City. It looked like an old factory...
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WTF is in the Philippines? Let WhenInManila.com show you!
“When In Rome, do as the Romans do.” So When In Manila… is our way of presenting to you the cool & awesome stuff in the Philippines. Here, it’s as beautiful as Indonesia, equally affordable as Thailand and even more amazing than Mars!
WhenInManila.com is the brainchild of four friends, Vince Golangco, Harold Soon, Jason Qua & Francis Simisim, who wanted to express...
Surfer’s Retreat Restaurant in La Union (Philippine Surf Capital)
When In Manila, and you want to go surfing in the Philippines, one of the best places to go is La Union. When in La Union, and you want some good food, one of the best places to go is the Surfers Retreat Restaurant.
Surfer’s Retreat Restaurant is located right in front of the San Juan Surf Resort and the Billabong Surf School in San Juan, La Union. About five hours north of Manila, Philippines.
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Surfing in San Juan, La Union Philippines
When In Manila catch some surf and sun in San Juan, La Union Philippines at the Billabong surf school beach camp. It’s only a five hour drive from Manila and is well worth the chance to get out of the busy city.
To be honest, I may be too lazy to drive myself out five hours away, only to drive back the very same day. Fortunately, my partner in crime, Hannah of FlairCandy.com is not one to turn...
Magic 89.9 Boys Night Out w/ DJs TonyToni, SlickRick & SamYG
When In Manila gets invited to talk with DJ TonyToni, DJ SlickRick & DJ SamYG on the hottest radio station in the Philippines – Magic 89.9 on their show “Boys Night Out” !!! Was really fun talking to the boyz about WhenInManila.com!
This is the FULL interview and video for our first night there. A compilation of our first and second nights ON AIR at the Magic 899 Radio Station...
Christmas Bazaar Shopping in the Philippines
OK so this is a heads-up post for all you crazy shopping fanatics. When In Manila, or the Philippines, and it’s Christmas time, you need to go to Alabang for the best Bazaars and Shopping!
Christmas Bazaar Shopping in the Philippines is one of the craziest experiences you will ever go through. It’s pretty much like going through the Amazon Rain Forests with nothing but your instincts...
Top 10 Ways to know you’re Filipino / from the Philippines
These are the top ten ways to know you are a Filipino / Pinoy or are from the Philippines.
Top 10 Ways to Know You’re a Filipino:
10. You carefully unwrap Christmas presents or Birthday gifts so you can reuse the gift wrappers next time
9. Your luggage is a “Balikbayan” box (huge shipping boxes)
8. You wrap EVERYTHING in plastic: Books, Bed Mattresses, Furniture, Couches / Sofas, Cell...
Christmas Traditions in the Philippines: Simbang Gabi (Night Masses / Midnight Mass)
Christmas in the Philippines can mean one of many things: endless family reunions, traffic from hell, shop ’til you drop days and Christmas lights all over! Though there is definitely one thing you need to experience if you ever spend Christmas in the Philippines: Simbang Gabi (Night Masses or Midnight Mass)!
Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition that translates into “Night Masses ”...
Best FireWorks Display: World Pyro Olympics video
Fireworks have the ability to make you feel like a kid again. Looking up into the sky in awe of the bright lights and dazzling colors. With the New Year fast approaching, it’s time to get into the fireworks mood with the World Pyro Olympics!
Witness the world’s best pyromusical display competition at the Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Boni High Street. The World Pyro Olympics!!!
The...
2009 Philippine Expat / OFW Blog Awards (PEBA)
http://pinoyexpatsblogawards.com & http://WhenInManila.com presents the 2009 Philippine Expat / OFW Blog Awards (PEBA).
This is an event to celebrate Filipino Expats living overseas / abroad. The overseas foreign workers are heroes to the Philippines. These expatriates become foreigners as a sacrifice for their families and for their country. Please join us at this event to honor the bloggers...
part 2 Ultimate Taste Test Event (New Philippine Food Tasting)
First of all, you need to check out Part 1 here – Ultimate Taste Test part 1.
In part 1 of the Ultimate Taste Test challenge, we were able to speak with Anton Diaz of OurAwesomePlanet.com. He explained to us what exactly the Ultimate Taste Test is. He says that it’s a gathering of new food creators as well as critics and foodies who want to try out the new recipes. Perhaps this is really...
Part 2: 4th World Pyro Olympics 2009 Fireworks Video China
China World PyroMusical Fireworks Festival (part 2)
To see part 1 of the 4th World Pyro Olympics 2009 Fireworks Video China,
click HERE – China PyroMusical part 1.
To see the other Exclusive “When In Manila” footage of the World Pyro Olympics Firework Shows, click on these links:
Germany PyroMusical part 1
Germany PyroMusical part 2
China PyroMusical part 1
China PyroMusical part...
4th World Pyro Olympics 2009 Fireworks Video China (part 1)
This is part 1 of the full video for China’s presentation for the 2009 World Pyro Olympics held at the Fort Bonifacio High Street area. This Pyro Musical Fireworks Exhibition is an event in the Philippines where nations compete against each other with friendly firework displays.
This is the EXCLUSIVE video footage of the China World Pyro Olympics Fireworks Display entry held at the Fort Open...
Part 2: Exclusive Fireworks display World Pyro Olympics
WhenInManila.com World Pyro Olympics Exclusive Fireworks Display event
2009 World Pyro Olympics Fireworks Extravaganza! This is the biggest and greatest fireworks display competion where nations compete againts each other. It was held in The Fort Bonifacio, High Street area in Metro Manila, Philippines. This was Part 2 of contestant number 1 – Germany.
To see part 1 of this, click here: Fireworks...
Exclusive Fireworks display “World Pyro Olympics” (part 1)
WOW! If you haven’t heard of the Best Fireworks Display Competition called “The World Pyro Olympics,” then you have been missing out on life…!!!!
The World Pyro Olympics is definitely the best fireworks competition in the world! It’s held in the Philippines and it’s an event that highlights the best pyro technicians from different countries. It’s usually...
Los Angeles (LA) Lakers player introductions; Kobe Bryant vs Atlanta Hawks
Ok, so this is isn’t really something you do in the Philipines… lol. But I recently just went to California to visit my good friends there and watched a Laker game while I was there. I know that basketball is pretty much the national sport of the Philippines and sooooo many Filipinos would love to watch a game live in the States. So I figured why not share my NBA experience with you all.
Los...
Bahay Tsinoy / Filipino-Chinese Museum Inside Intramuros
Our past episode of “The Walled City of Intramuros” with Ivan Man Dy of Old Manila Walks gave us a glimpse of the city within the city that boasted history, culture and ghosts that scared Harold.
We were given a tour of San Agustin Church. Following that, our tour guide, Ivan, took me to one of his other favorite spots in Intramuros. He told me that getting people to visit the place was...
The Walled City Of Intramuros and San Agustin Church In Manila part 1
Ever since I came back to the Philippines, I’ve been really excited to get a chance to re-learn the deep and rich history of the Philippines, so really, there’s no better place to start than the than with my Old Manila Walks tour of the walled city of Intramuros, located in the heart of Manila.
Did you know that Intramuros is a Latin word which means, “within the walls”? Betcha...












