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 [...]

  When in Manila why not stop by San Miguel and sip on some Kamikaze mixed drinks while meeting the gorgeous, quirky, wonderful Solenn Heussaff?   Anotonov’s Vodka Mixed Drink is renewing its partnership with  the lovely Solenn Heussaff, as well as releasing new flavors for its “vodka on-the-go”. Additionally, Solenn is releasing her self-titled album with the vodka brand, which I might a fun blend of club beats, sultry singing and chill tunes. And [...]

  Krav Maga Philippines     Krav Maga Symbol   When In Manila, we know that our country is a great place that offers a lot to both its locals and visitors from everywhere. In this day and age however, there are times when danger can strike, even in unexpected places. Good thing there’s Krav Maga Philippines! Krav Maga, meaning close combat, is an Israeli tactical fighting system that teaches people how to defend against [...]

  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 [...]

When In Manila, although tattoos are still taboo, I find that no one does it better than the guys at Wild Ones Tattoo. It’s a sad reality in the Philippines that people with visible ink automatically give off a negative impression in the eyes of the rest of society. You are perceived as a misfit, a miscreant, a former prison inmate, or a gangbanger. In some industries, having a visible tattoo automatically disqualifies you from [...]

  When In Manila, the phrase, “Pain is beauty,” is never truer than when one gets a Brazilian – not the blowout, but the waxing. Wincing aside, I personally think that waxing is a must for ladies and gents, especially when you live in a tropical country where bacteria like to hide and party in damp nooks and crannies. I’ve found that the amount of pain from the waxing depends on the person doing the [...]

Week 3 just ended, woohooo!! We’re getting closer and closer to our theater group’s show date and we’re all starting to get both nervous and excited! This week had a lot of impromptu acts going on and they were all SO MUCH FUN as we all got to know a little bit more about each other!   Say Whaaatttt? A Gibberish Conversation at Stage Camp 2012 Gibberish is communicating using various noises, illegitimate words, or [...]

When in Manila, I was part of music history as Manila held its very own Music Festival! Heard of Coachella? A music festival held in California where despite the scorching hot sun, they managed to sell over 50,000 tickets! It’s a celebration and culmination of good music, booze and some half naked street fashion. Well, As Sarah Meier (host for the night) said Manila indeed has its own Music Festival to call its own. & [...]

  Homeschooling Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI) Chairman Edric Mendoza     When In Manila: Exploring Homeschooling: the D.I.Y. Education    Will Smith is known for being one of the big stars of Hollywood, with blockbuster movies like Independence Day, Men in Black, and I Am Legend under his belt. Will and his wife Jada try to remain grounded amidst success, and remain focused on what’s really important—love for family and character — values [...]

      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 [...]

Adarna Food and Culture      When in Manila and curious about authentic Filipino cuisine being served around the archipelago but have no time to board a plane and travel the islands,  the Adarna Food and Culture is definitely the place to be!   I’ve been raving about Adarna Food and Culture ever since  last year when I finally got the chance to experience it and now I am truly honored to have this opportunity in [...]

When In Manila, curious about what Singapore Math has to offer? Well, this is your chance to get a glimpse of how Singapore Math works!   Singapore Math Made Easy with Galileo Picture   I have been tutoring kids since college and Math is not a difficult subject to teach… not until I encountered Singapore Math from a grade 2 student two years ago. The first time I encountered a Singapore Math problem, I asked [...]

  WHEN IN MANILA,  always check out events/musicals/plays for kids at TicketWorld and ALIW Theater. Last week, the most famous and adored giant purple dinosaur, Barney and his friends BJ, Baby Bop and cousin Riff, took everyone on a space adventure! The fun musical, BARNEY’S SPACE ADVENTURES, had 10 shows only from 26th to 29th April 2012 at the ALIW Theater. This was produced by Smile Live Entertainment and HIT Entertainment; and, presented by Lunchbox Theatrical [...]

  When in Manila, you know this is where you will meet some of the brightest and passionate people in the country.   Last April 30, I was lucky enough to be invited at the Ten Outstanding Students of The Philippines Awarding Ceremony held at the PLDT Innolab at Mandaluyong. Before attending the event, I knew in my mind that I would be among the bright young minds in Manila. I also thought that this [...]

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 [...]

  When In Manila and you’re feeling a little under the weather, there’s a place that can surely turn any frown upside down (plus, it’s a sure shot place to impress your date).    I’ve been eyeing this interesting, quaint place in Maginhawa for quite some time now and when the perfect occasion came to date, off we go to visit Van Gogh is Bipolar (VGIB).    Van Gogh is Bipolar is Jetro Rafael’s abode-slash-happy restaurant. Just like [...]

When in Manila and you want to learn web design, Photoshop, Photography or practically anything, check out the cutting-edge Philippine Center for Creative Imaging and be amazed! PCCI Details The Adobe Dreamweaver class was a 24 hour, 3 day workshop on Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is one of the best programs available for web design and working with CSS and HTML from Adobe. However other classes PCCI offer range from Photoshop, to 3D Imaging to Nude Photography. [...]

When In Manila and craving for authentic Chinese food, the best place to look is Banawe. As kid, and even occasionally these days, my family would travel from the south to this avenue in Quezon City just so we could have a taste of Chinese cuisine. A particular favorite was Wah Yuen, a restaurant whose specialty is Oysters in XO sauce.   Compared to Oysters Rockefeller, it’s raw counterpart, XO Oysters are cooked to perfection [...]

      Creating a dynamic blog Tips from Filipino bloggers   Text by Ana Santos; portraits by Philip Laurell shot on location at Victoria Court, Pasig City     Maybe it’s fashionable, or maybe it’s because you can be your own little star. Or maybe, in a purely practical sense, it’s the effect of the global economic crisis. Whatever it is, everyone seems to be interested in turning blogging into an additional or alternative source [...]

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 [...]