When in Manila and afflicted with a deep sense of wanderlust, the Apulit Island Resort in Palawan is the perfect place to cure your ailment!  I realized that it would be a shame for us Filipinos not to  enjoy and witness the paradise that lies in our very shores that is why we’ve decided to feature and suggest more local travel destinations which I’m sure you won’t wanna miss in this precious lifetime! [...]

  When in Manila and a die-hard pro wrestling fan, chances are you can only get your fix through watching wrestling on TV or on YouTube (if you hate the commercials and fast forward through the women’s wrestling matches).   Manila has not had a chance to witness a live wrestling event since 2009 but that will change when WWFX, or the World Wrestling Fan Xperience: Champion Showcase Tour 2012, hits our shores this weekend. [...]

adidas launches the adiZero Rose 2.5 Written by Kenny Ansis   When in Manila and looking for your next pair of kicks, check out the adidas adizero Rose 2.5, the fourth installment of Derrick Rose’s signature shoe. Weighing only 11 ounces, the adizero Rose 2.5 has upgraded most of its features to provide D-Rose his need for speed and maneuverability.         The adizero Rose 2.5 features a top down Google Earth view [...]

  When in Manila, it’s impossible not to feel the frenzied hustle of the fast-paced city life (unless you are a monk in a trance).  Sometimes we all need a break and go to a faraway place where the loud car horns and smokescreen of…well…smoke are just some distant tiny beeps and wisps of out-of-place gas.   One day, out of whim, I decided to take that break.  I checked out some tour packages online to [...]

  As a kid growing up, I was exposed to so many outdoor activities. I still have very fond memories of cold nights spent in sleeping bags, giggling and counting shooting stars.   Time went by, and I grew up into a city dweller. When In Manila, I learned to go out, shop and dine. The only exercise I get is when I walk through Landmark from Glorietta, to get to Greenbelt. The urban jungles [...]

    When In Manila, you can always rely on Boardwalk Business Ventures, Inc. to offer opportunities for our country to become a better place.     Last weekend, the ABS-CBN Foundation, Boardwalk, and other sponsors spearheaded an event dubbed as “A Run For The Pasig River.” This advocacy run aims to encourage Filipinos in taking their part to restore Pasig River’s former beauty and to keep it safe and clean. It also aims to spark awareness to [...]

  When in Manila and painting the town red, do yourself (and society) a favor and NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Such is the slogan of the Johnnie Walker Join the Pact campaign of which is the brand’s global commitment to promote the safe and responsible consumption of its products. Last November 5, 100 lucky individuals were blessed with gold passes which granted them access to Johnnie Walker’s Step Inside the Circuit party held at Prive Luxury [...]

  When In Manila, you’ll hear nothing but the sound of silence on the streets only about once or twice a year. No busy city traffic, no jeepneys honking their horns, no cops blowing their whistles and no lost souls wandering the alleys. The streets turn EMPTY whenever a Manny Pacquiao fight is on!   This time, it was the third time that Manny Pacquiao would go against Juan Manuel Marquez to finally silence the [...]

    WhenInManila join the Manny Mania! Manny Pacquiao : Yet Another Controversial WIN against  Juan Gabriel Marquez          In the Record  12 world Championship Rounds MannPacquiao y beat his ace Challenger  Juan Marquez! 3 Judge Jury in Nevada Las Vegas favored Manny, the Filipino Welterweight champion, against Juan Gabriel Marquez!         It was like Battle cats entering the ring to settle it once n for all…..   A [...]

    When in Manila on December 3, make sure you’re one of the lucky fans screaming their heads off in Rizal Stadium as our very own Philippine Azkals will be going up against the L.A. Galaxy. As if that wasn’t good enough, it is confirmed that THE DAVID BECKHAM will be competing in the game as well.   Click here for the video of Beckham’s message to us wonderful Filipinos.   Tickets for the [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to show the world what you’ve got!   The upcoming bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Marquez already has critics and fans talking like no other! One of the biggest talkers though…. is Marquez himself!   The Marquez and Pacquiao rivalry goes back a full 24 rounds! Pacquiao and Marquez faced off twice, the first time ending in a draw and the second time, ending in a 1 point [...]

  When In Manila, you can smell it in the air whenever there’s a Manny Pacquiao fight looming closer!   Filipino champion and now known as the “Filipino Godfather” Manny Pacquiao will once again enter the ring with Juan Manuel Marquez. Manny Pacman Pacquiao fought Juan Marquez in 2004 and 2008. The first Marquez vs Pacquiao fight ended in a draw and the second fight ended in a controversial split decision victory favoring Manny Pacquiao. [...]

    When in Manila and in search of something cool that you and your friends can do, head on over to Gandiva Cafe and Archery Range for an experience that you’ll surely not forget!    “Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow. Historically it has been used for hunting and combat. Nowadays it has evolved as a sport. Gandiva promotes and advocates sports through archery. [...]

  When in Manila, I was going through the news when I came upon an article stating that David Beckham would be coming to Manila. I died! Well, obviously not literally, but you get my point. DAVID BECKHAM?! In Manila?! God loves me!!    According to the article, Azkals team coordinator Ace Bright made the announcement on his twitter account last Saturday night: ”LA Galaxy and Azkals, dec 4 rizal stadium :)”    Apparently, LA Galaxy (Beckham’s current soccer/football team) [...]

    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, 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, you’ll find that basketball is an all time favorite sport for most people. It’s an intricate part of our culture and our lives! So it was with great pleasure that I’m able to step forth into this “rite of passage” of watching my first live basketball game, at the same time that a new team was making their Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) debut! Here’s the story of my very first live [...]

  When in Manila, and dancing is something you love, or you want to keep your body fit, or simply because you want to feel more confident for yourself.. POLECATS MANILA is the right place for you.   Polecats Manila     Polecats Manila is the Philippine’s premiere pole dancing group composed of 10 polecats and a tomcat who aims to share their love for pole dancing through classes they offer.. Founded by Cristina Dy [...]

  When in Manila and preparing for a marathon, what do you do?  Friends who participate in marathons say you should train, especially when participating in the bigger events (10k, 21k). But you know what Coach Rio dela Cruz advised? Eat, sleep well, and relax before the event. And that’s what we did.     Kaspersky, together with Unilab, recently hosted a carbo loading event at Italianni’s Serendra for the RunRio marathon held last August 21. [...]

When In Manila and a basketball fan, you must be saddened with the NBA Lockout. The NBA owners and players’ union have yet to agree on the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).  Mostly likely this kinda ends the possibility of having an NBA season this year.   In light of the NBA lockout, many players are considering of playing basketball overseas. Many of them want to stay in shape and continue to play abroad in [...]