ARMAGEDDON   This 2012, GRAVITY will pull us CLOSER… HEAVENLY BODIES will SMASH against each other… The END of the WORLD will never be any WILDER!   As UP SANDIWA together with Petron and Universal Robina Corporation In cooperation with Gran Matador Brandy, and Fourth Wall Brings you ARMAGEDDON A Black Party FEB 11, 2012 @ Blue Onion Eastwood, QC   FREE FLOWING DRINKS | FREE HENNA TATTOO| OUT of this WORLD Games| [...]

  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 and you want to rest from the hustle and bustle of city living, you’ll find that a lot of entertainment options are available, the most popular of which is – you guessed it right – movie.   And to TriNoma Cinema 7 I went, thanks to Sanuk’s cool movie treat. Sanuk, the international brand of funky and comfy footwear, expressed its gratitude to its loyal clients and Facebook fans with [...]

  When In Manila, Ballet Philippines ends its 42nd Season with undying love in the all-new contemporary ballet, “Pusong Wagas” on February 17 to 19 at the CCP Little Theater.   BP resident choreographer Alden Lugnasin creates his original contemporary ballet based on the legend of the city of Mandaluyong, with libretto by Nicolas B. Pichay and original music by independent music icon Cynthia Alexander.         Set in pre-colonial Manila, the story highlights the exemplary [...]

  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 [...]

  Painting by Zaldy Garra     Asian Cultural Council sets Feb. 4 Fundraising Auction   Constantly championing the Filipino artist, the Asian Cultural Council Phils. holds its annual art auction on Feb. 4, 2012 to raise funds for its Philippine Fellowship Program.   Since its establishment in 2000, the ACC Philippines together with ACC New York Foundation, have been providing grants to over 60 Filipino artists in various disciplines. In the last two years, [...]

  When In Manila and sinking into your comfy couch after a hard way’s work, check out Solar Entertainment’s latest offerings to notch up your cable viewing experience!   Solar Entertainment is the media conglomerate responsible for cable networks ETC, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV, and Universal Channel. Rounding up a spectacular year in 2011, members of the press were invited to witness what these channels have in store for 2012 in All Aboard! Destination Entertainment [...]

  When In Manila, how about a day of techno stuff for educators and tech geeks of all ages? The Philippine National Robotics Competition and exhibition is staging the best of robotics stuff made by student robotics inventors and programmers from various schools all over the Philippines.   The robotics competition is the yearly gathering of all robotics student inventors and programming. We set-up various robotics games and exhibitions by students. There is also a [...]

  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     

    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, listen up! This is another moment for us to rejoice as five of our favorite bands will be sharing one stage as they perform for their Ayala Mall tour from February 16-19, 2012! This is a four-day concert of nonstop music and live performances. Go crazy as The Summer Set, A Rocket To The Moon, The Ready Set, A+ Dropouts and Forever The Sickest Kids, also known as LIV5, bring you music [...]

  When in Manila, you can celebrate Chinese New Year with a grand feast in a grand hotel. Usher in the year of the Water Dragon this 2012 by celebrating it at the Diamond Hotel Manila.     Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Diamond Hotel     From January 20 to 23, you can spend the night at Diamond Hotel’s superior room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two at Corniche for only Php [...]

  When in Manila and you’re looking for a place to spend New Year’s Eve, there are a lot of options you can choose from. You’ll be sure to find your cup of tea from our selection of parties and events abound the Metro. Whether you’re looking for a crazy night out or just a simple dinner with friends, you’ll find the right destination waiting for you.   Here are some of our collected New [...]

    When in Manila, party hard in Republiq, Resorts World and update your status message – share what you are drinking or take a pic of who you are partying with –  through PDLT MyDSL.     PLDT MyDSL’s Holiday Gift for its subscribers is a wifi-enabled Metro Manila. From December 1, 2011 to January 15, 2011, PLDT Landline and MyDSL subscribers can enjoy FREE and unlimited WiFi access in over 2,000 hot spots [...]

  When in Manila, I have always enjoyed partying with my friends. But for a bachelor party, we decided to go to Prague this time.   Prague isn’t as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still well worth a visit – particularly if you like the idea of going somewhere safe and pretty that’s guaranteed to be full of other bachelor parties! Since it became one of the top destinations for a guy’s [...]

    When in Manila, you don’t want to spend a million years paying bills when you could’ve just used the time spoiling yourself in the salon. It’s a cliche but you can’t deny that time is gold. Well, rejoice! No need for wasting time because BPI has a new promo in partnership with David’s Salon.       As the country’s leader in electronic banking, BPI continues to find innovating ways to satisfy the [...]

  MAMMA MIA!   The Broadway & West End Smash Hit Musical Opens January Finally, Manila is ready to watch MAMMA MIA! The international tour of the highly-anticipated musical, supported by the classic songs of ABBA, will be staged at the CCP Main Theater starting 24 January 2012, which has now been extended til12 February, for a limited season only!   MAMMA MIA! creative producer, Judy Craymer, first met Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the [...]

  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 [...]