When In Manila, well… I mean When In Pampanga, my friends and I went to Robinsons Pampanga to participate on the cosplay event HOBBY FEST 2012. For those of you who don’t know what Cosplay is, it is a form of art wherein you dress up as you’re favourite Anime, Manga (Japanese term for Comics), Movie or Game characters. I’m a big fan of this community and I was uber excited to share my stories [...]

  When In Manila, it’s time to Rock Out with your Blog Out!   It’s Rockeoke night for the blogger friends of WhenInManila.com   We’re inviting out bloggers to come have a night of fun, food, drinks and rockeoke!   WhenInManila.com realizes how so much of our success comes from the blogosphere and the amazing blogger friends and mentors who have helped shape our site into what it is today!   With that said, we’re [...]

      When In Manila, STOKEDinc Managing Director JV Borromeo proudly opened the first Rip Curl Concept Store in the Philippines at the Alabang Town Centre Mall (Garden Wing) with a rockin’ May 2012 summer party.       “Rip Curl’s vision is to be The Ultimate Surfing Company in all respects, so we put together a Rip Curl shop that is inspired by that wonderfiul sense of discovery we call The Search. It’s [...]

  GEAR UP 2K12 AUTO SHOW SET TO START!   Calling all CAR AFICIONADOS!  The much awaited auto show event entitled GEAR UP 2k12 will be held at SM Mall of Asia, SM by the Bay this May 27, 2012.   The show is designed to offer car enthusiasts a showcase of classic, modern, & concept cars and as well as to promote safety driving.   The proceeds of the Gear Up 2k12 Auto Show [...]

When In Manila, check out Koi Swimwear’s latest designs! Styled by the none other than Jade and Lace, owners of Koi Swimwear! Plus style icon designers–Tricia Gosingtian, Patricia Prieto and The Plump Pinay!     Scroll down to check out the photos we’ve taken during the fashion show at Prive     Koi Swimwear Owners Jade and Lace    Spotted: Jade and Lace—tandem behind Koi Swimwear     Tricia Gosingtian and Patricia Prieto     The Plump [...]

  When in Manila and we want to experience science in the coolest way possible, all we have to do is go straight to BGC Taguig and marvel at The Mind Museum.   This summer, The Mind Museum offers a one of a kind experience aside from its high-tech venue filled with awesome science stuff as it invites us this May 18 to a day of fun and excitement!             [...]

  When In Manila: Liquid production presents : AQUA MARGARITA ” Sexy blue pool party” at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila on May 19, 4pm.   Presenting Best dj THE TRIO : Marshall White (from Ecuador), Lady Trinity (Princess of female DJ) and Matthew Carbonel (Manila’s Best) with The Roochies Reggae band. Watch Bottle Flair exhibition from Buddha Bar’s 2nd place Asia champion and with special guest David DiMuzio, American Singer/Songwriter.   This is a fund [...]

  William Beckett Live In Manila, Together With Every Avenue and There For Tomorrow!     When In Manila, remember when we all cried when we heard the news that The Academy Is… broke up, but we saw a light shine through when William Beckett announced that he has a new EP coming out? Yes, this is another time to cheer up folks as your dream of ‘William Beckett live in Manila‘ has come to [...]

  Insanity for a Cause – a JCI Fort Bonifacio Taguig City Book Launch of Evolution of Insanity for the Benefit of Operation Smile and Myshelter Foundation   Junior Chamber International Fort Bonifacio Taguig City (JCI FBTC ), a non profit organization of young business professionals creating positive change; will be launching a fund raising project, “Insanity for a Cause” – a book launch of “Evolution of Insanity” by renowned author , Haresh Daswani. Proceeds [...]

  When In Manila, Bloggers United Strikes Three!   Third time’s the charm for the most anticipated fashion bloggers event in the country!   Bloggers United is staging their third bloggers bazaar this June 2 at the Grandview Events Place to once again gather Manila’s top fashion bloggers in one single venue outside of the World Wide Web. After holding two successful events last year, Bloggers United has easily become one of the most anticipated [...]

  When in Manila, finding a place to cool down during the summer would be of the utmost essence. But what can you do if you want to mingle with your friends or bond with your family without lounging around at home while eating popsicles and without spending a hundred pesos per baby scoop of ice cream? Visit Swensen’s Eastwood – that’s what! And the best part? It’s air-conditioned. Double win to beat the summer [...]

   Food Bazaar Manila: Yummy EATS 2012!   When In Manila, time for another food tripping event to end your summer! Join one of the biggest food bazaars in Manila this coming May 26, Saturday, at the Rockwell Tent! This is going to be a different kind of food bazaar wherein the booth owners will personally interact with the guests as they go around the bazaar, and there will also be cooking demos. Exciting games [...]

   When In Manila, the dream of basking on dirt, soaking up the scorching sun with other music fest goers and just chilling come late at night listening to great musicians in an open field is now a reality. Volume Unit Entertainment in cooperation with Department of Tourism were the weavers of the dream that made it to reality last May 1, 2012 at the Aseana Avenue, Alphaland Bay City Grounds in Paranaque.     [...]

  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 [...]

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. & [...]

  Join Mellow 94.7 and LazerXtreme for the *SUMMER BLACKLIGHT PARTY*! Happening on May 12 Saturday at LazerXtreme Alabang Town Center. Check the details below for more information. We are opening our guest list to all Mellow 94.7 listeners and you all have a chance to win exclusive passes! Tune in to your favorite shows for your chance to play games absolutely for free, and party with us til you drop! Dance and party in [...]

  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 [...]

  F*RUE: The True Fashion Show of Sorrow by Phoenix Productions and Elite Events   [MAY 10,2012-THURSDAY]   Phoenix Production and Elite events in cooperation with ‘Le Reve’ presents   F*RUE: The True Sorrow of Fashion at CANDYSHOP SUPERCLUB!   When In Manila, witness a night full of emotions brought to you by The Fashion Institute Of The Philippines Le Reve’ Couture and Events plus get blown by a Mentalism Act exclusively by The Full [...]

      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 [...]