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. [...]

    When In Manila, we have long awaited the arrival of one who can properly craft a gems and stones into something truly worth admiring.   Just like a diamond is time’s definition of coal, Manila’s long wait has finally crafted us Victoria Panopio.       Victoria Panopio, hailed as one of Mega Magazine’s “Young Women to Look Out For,” is half of the designing mind behind Panopio Jewelry, the other half being [...]

    Here in wheninmanila.com, we wish for you to find ease and happiness that is why we do our best and make time to provide you with the things you need to know…to keep you informed, inspired and entertained in the hope that you may also find your way. We want you to feel good NOW! So in order for you to find that “ease,” here’s something which we highly recommend you do this [...]

    I’m truly at awe and speechless for this surprise! This is really something unexpected!  I feel so thankful and blessed with all the great things which are unfolding. With all the food bloggers around, I never thought my entry would even top the 1st round! Actually, I rarely join competitions. I’m simply happy with the things I’m doing. Eating out, doing crazy things, capturing moments and putting them all in writing is second [...]

  When In Manila, come join the Mellow 94.7 School of Jocks (SoJ) Open Auditions 2012. Do you have what it takes to be a radio personality?     Have you always wanted to be a DJ? Do you have what it takes to be on radio? Are you tough enough? Take on the challenge!   Mellow 94.7’s official student-centric radio show opens its doors this year 2012 to all aspiring bona fide college students [...]

  When In Manila, Katy Perry kissed a boy in the Philippines, and she liked it!   Check out the video and pics of this lucky guy with Katy Perry in Manila!     I. WANT. TO. BE. HIM! If only I could have wrestled him away from Katy and stolen that kiss!   The guy is Ivan Dorschner, a Pinoy Big Brother contestant from the PBB Teen Clash 2010 edition.       Funny [...]

      Ever since I could remember, I’ve had a love affair with food. What started as bonding with the family has now turned into a full blown passion. I pride myself in being very adventurous with food, I’ve been known to say I will try anything once.   When In Manila, I’m sure it’s very obvious that most Filipinos, like me, are very open when it comes to food. The diverse population in [...]

  When in Manila, and would like to  savor and experience authentic Taiwanese cuisine, I got really great news for you! You dont’ have to fly to Taiwan anymore because it has now landed on Philippine shores and I’m so eager to tell and show you great photos of this fabulous new find we recently discovered  along Tomas Morato in Quezon City called SHANG TSU (top kitchen)!     located at a very safe and [...]

    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, 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 [...]

     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 [...]

    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 [...]

  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 [...]

      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 [...]

  When In Manila, and into the whole KPOP thing, then you need to check this out!   The event is called KPOP Nation 2011, and we’re celebrating this year with much more especially to those who are new to KPOP.   The event will happen is this December 28, 2011 at SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 2 & 3    Our official Facebook Fanpage is : https://www.facebook.com/kpopandculturefest   (Kpop and culture fest was the name of our 1st event) Basically its 11 [...]

  When in Manila, grab a copy of the book, Unscripted by Sarah Meier and Vicky Herrera. It is a book based on the conversations (and not just interviews), that happened during the former radio show called The Dollhouse.      Before Sarah and Vicky became radio show hosts, and book authors, they already made names in their respective fields – Sarah as the favorite MTV VJ and fashion model; and Vicky was once a features editor [...]