Bid For The Environment at WWF’s Greener at 50 Auction   As part of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) global network’s 50th Anniversary, WWF-Philippines held the launch of Greener at 50 fundraising online auction. The event launched the Greener at 50 fundraising online auction, in partnership with E-bay Philippines, for the benefit of WWF-Philippines’ environmental sustainability projects all over the country.   You can find the Ebay online auction with some really [...]

  When in Manila and looking to explore your senses, my favorite stop would be Nectar Restaurant.         A while back, I had the pleasure of coming to an exhibit in Nectar during their soft open stage (read more here). This was where I learned about Nectar’s concept: how the restaurant is centered around food and wine pairings, aiming to let everyone appreciate the wonders of vino.         Having enjoyed [...]

    SAVE THE DATE: Feb 4, 2012, 1pm, Fully Booked Bonifacio Global City. Happy Even After presents “Let’s Hear It From the Boys”  Single guys will talk about happy even after beginnings with the solo moms they’ve married. Admission is FREE, but slots are limited. Please call or text 0917.820.7277 (SASs) to reserve a slot.     Happy Even After: Single Guys and Solo Mom Workshop in Manila     

  When in Manila, no matter how busy we are with our personal lives, may we never forget to take the time and participate in worthwhile activities in order to make a difference and touch people’s lives!   I find joy in sharing. Everybody in my circle knows that fact. I love organizing stuff for people and making efforts to show how special they are but never have I tried volunteering before so when my [...]

    N.E.W. Network for Enterprising Women 5th Women Entrepreneurs Conference: Encouraging the Entrepreneur in YOU   Participant Fee (inclusive of snacks):   Early bird rate if paid on or before January 16, 2012:  Php 1,000 Regular Rate if paid after January 16 / Walk-in Rate :  Php 1,500 NEW members:  Php 1,000 Special Student rate:  Php 700   Each participant will also be given a  FREE GIFT PACK from our sponsors. Payments can be [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to support the local music and brands in the market today! I just recently found out about this local brand of headsets and I’m very excited to share them with you!   Let me introduce you to TIMBRE HEADPHONES!         TIMBRE HEADPHONES   TIMBRE [TAM-BER], The Color of Music   TIMBRE is pronounced as TAM-BER. It is defined as tone quality or, loosely, the color of [...]

  When in Manila, it’s time to pack your bags, book a flight and explore places around the country. It’s perfect time to support DOT’s campaign that #ItsMoreFuninthePhilippines. But before you do, it’s high time to grab the Wanderlust Travel Journal to smartly plan your trips with style.     The Wanderlust Travel Journal is the first travel journal that features local destinations and Philippine festivals such as Sinulog (Cebu), Aurora day celebration (Aurora), Pintados [...]

     From BJ Formento:   Hi Vince,   we love your blog, WhenInManila.com,  and commend you on such fabulous content!!   Here is a some of our work we shot in 3 weeks, that we want to share with Manila and the world.   It is work in progress.  Richeille is my partner and art director, I have been shooting for over 20 years and been based out of NYC since the 90′s.  We just fell [...]

    When in Manila and looking to do something unique for the upcoming Valentines day, you might want to book a photo shoot with the ladies of The Boudoir Dolls.   The holidays are over but the boudoir dolls are gearing up for another busy Valentines day. While a lot are probably thinking of gifts for their better halves, the dolls would like to think that it’s also a day when we can celebrate [...]

  When in Manila, notice how people always have smiles on their faces”. Well, here are a few tips on how you can afford to give a toothy grin despite the craziness that is called life.         When In Manila, Smile! Despite the stresses of daily life you can still smile by:   1. Having a Stress Outlet   2. Being Philosophical About It   3. Reciting the mantra, “This too shall [...]

    When in Manila, I’m sure you’d agree that  Filipinos are crazy about Italian food that we even adopted spaghetti as our own! Most restaurants, cafes and fast food chains always have pasta in their menus! Moreoever, the number or Italian bistros and restos have been popping out like mushrooms all over the metropolis that sometimes we have difficulty in choosing where to dine!         For this feature, I’d like to [...]

    David Archuleta: Now a Kapatid on TV5!   When In Manila, in a live official announcement made in Paparazzi’s Presscon Express on January 8, it was revealed that pop singer David Archuleta is officially the newest TV5 talent. The pop singer is scheduled to arrive in Manila on January 13 to shoot an upcoming primetime series with homegrown Kapatid talents Eula Caballero and Jasmine Curtis Smith.    Moreover, new reports state that G [...]

    When In Manila and passing time people-watching, one could easily spot a kuya or manong wearing a rough imitation of a Tapout or Affliction shirt. For some reason, imitations of these rather costly MMA brands have become fashionable among the masses. Go to Shoppesville in Greenhills and you’d be amazed at how better-looking their Affliction, Silver Star, Bad Boy, and Form Athletics “Class A” imitations are compared to the originals! Such is the crux [...]

  What constitutes a good cover girl? Based from my over-a-decade-old magazine collection, she has to be attractive. She doesn’t necessarily have to be pretty because everything can be enhanced with a swish of a brush. We’re lucky that over the years, not only have local magazines aided in the evolution of society’s common viewpoint for beauty, they also paved the way for non-model cover girls. Reviewing international fashion history, Anna Wintour made it okay [...]

  In behalf of the wheninmanila.com family, I would like to greet you all a Happy New Year!   And because I genuinely want you have a happy year, allow me to share to you one of my tried and tested methods. I really couldn’t exactly put into words how thankful I am with the overflow of blessings which I reaped since I started this positive switch!   In line with my previous article about [...]

When in Manila and you are looking for a truly inspiring experience to boost up your leadership skills, I have found a great opportunity for you!  Inspire Leadership Consultancy, the organizers of Dr. John C. Maxwell and Zig Ziglars programs among others, can help you achieve leadership excellence through their Voices of Leadership seminar.          Last December 7, 2011, I was blessed to have heard different Voices of Leadership (Php 5,977) from some [...]

      When In Manila, or anywhere in the world really, women who go out a lot need organizers and bags that won’t ruin their chic fashion style. We make sure our makeup brushes are kept well, our money carefully placed in our wallets and so many other organized ways we manage our life and stuff, we are that OC when it comes to filing our personal things. When you’re in Manila and looking [...]

  When In Manila, women are constantly looking for accessories that will put some flavor to an otherwise ordinary outfit. Good thing we now have these unique items that are now considered trendy by fashionistas — detachable collars and feather pieces. When in Manila, add some color to your get-up by buying accessories from Miss Sartorial and MARiS.       Detachable collars easily make a simple outfit interesting. Once used, it becomes the accent [...]

      There  is sooooo much to be thankful for when in Manila or may it be anywhere in the world! The only sad part is that oftentimes, we fail to recognize and appreciate them because we are too focused on what we do not have rather than the things which we do have!     So before we bid goodbye to 2011, may we take the time to remember and be thankful for [...]

  Dear Waiting Heart:    If he misses you, he’ll get in touch with you.    He *will.*    Whether or not he’s busy. Whether or not he’s changed his SIM & lost your phone number. Whether or not blah blah blah (insert whatever excuse you’ve made up for him here).    He’s a man. And men are designed to go after what they *know* they want.    Just observe them.    When they want [...]