When In Manila, the launching of new phones are always a delight. And the Smart and HTC event last November 11, 2011 was no exception. With the Republiq bar as venue, the public launch of the HTC Sensation XE and HTC Sensation XL proved to be stunning.            HTC, a global designer of mobile devices, has partnered with Beats to take mobile entertainment to a new level. I’m talking about an [...]

  When in Manila and painting the town red, do yourself (and society) a favor and NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Such is the slogan of the Johnnie Walker Join the Pact campaign of which is the brand’s global commitment to promote the safe and responsible consumption of its products. Last November 5, 100 lucky individuals were blessed with gold passes which granted them access to Johnnie Walker’s Step Inside the Circuit party held at Prive Luxury [...]

  When In Manila, its very easy to get lost in the hustle bustle of the city and the monotonous everyday cycle of the metro. Having spent virtually all my life traipsing around the city, I believe that every now and then we really should let loose and indulge our senses.   Enter Pinwheel Productions, an art PR/events management team. In so many words, Pinwheel’s Patricia Malay explained to me that art need not be [...]

    WhenInManila join the Manny Mania! Manny Pacquiao : Yet Another Controversial WIN against  Juan Gabriel Marquez          In the Record  12 world Championship Rounds MannPacquiao y beat his ace Challenger  Juan Marquez! 3 Judge Jury in Nevada Las Vegas favored Manny, the Filipino Welterweight champion, against Juan Gabriel Marquez!         It was like Battle cats entering the ring to settle it once n for all…..   A [...]

    When In Manila, get ready for the biggest innovation in the world of online shopping! Get ready for BIG savings and with SAFETY and EASE all rolled into one! Get ready for the BPI ePrepaid Mastercard.   DJ Vince spotted busy blogging   So how does this ePrepaid Mastercard work? It’s easy! You simply load it with money and you’re good to go! Just like loading a prepaid sim card. I feel that this [...]

    When in Manila on December 3, make sure you’re one of the lucky fans screaming their heads off in Rizal Stadium as our very own Philippine Azkals will be going up against the L.A. Galaxy. As if that wasn’t good enough, it is confirmed that THE DAVID BECKHAM will be competing in the game as well.   Click here for the video of Beckham’s message to us wonderful Filipinos.   Tickets for the [...]

  When In Manila, how about trying out something that will help you channel out negativity and invite in positivity. Kabbalah is now in Manila!     REDEFINING IMPOSSIBLE: HOW TO CREATE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE ON NOV 15   Why do some people achieve anything they set their minds to and others consistently fall short of the mark? It all comes down to how one defines the word “impossible.”   The Kabbalists teach that [...]

  When in Manila be sure to head down to Lotus Mall in Imus, Cavite to watch the countries best of the best at the Philippine National Yoyo Contest. This November 26th and 27th watch the boundaries of Yoyoing be pushed as players display their Yoyo skills in as many as five different divisions and compete to earn one of five titles of National Champion.    Throw Down at the 7th Annual Philippine National Yoyo [...]

  What do The Plump Pinay,  Dessert Comes First, Flair Candy and When In Manila all have in common? Other than the fact that they are awesome sites that, more or less, get thousands of hits per month, they are all participants of the upcoming Blogapalooza: Christmas Special!    Bloggers are some of the most influential people in the online marketing field, as the general public base their purchasing decisions on the blogger’s review of certain products, services, brands [...]

When In Manila, there is a ninety-nine point nine percent chance that you are stressed.  Between work and the infamous Philippine traffic you have to fight to get to work (or do it), there is very little time to sleep, much less enjoy some leisure time.  Unless, of course, there is a long weekend–a blessing to busy city slickers who want to find time to enjoy the finer things in life.  November 5 fell on [...]

  When In Manila, Twenty Slides in Twenty Seconds is all you’ll need at the IMMAP Open Mic Night.   Just how many words can one pack into 20 seconds? Find out the fun way! On Wednesday, November 10, the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) will stage the IMMAP Open Mic Night at Craft, the Fort Strip at 7PM.   As IMMAP’s version of the Japanese concoction that is Pecha Kucha [...]

    When In Manila and looking for the Best Halloween Costumes for 2011 in the Philippines, then come on by! Here’s a short collection of some of the best costumes we saw this Halloween 2011 from Manila and beyond!   We asked you to turn in some HOT Halloween Costume photos and you did just that! Thanks so much for emailing your 2011 Halloween Costume pics to us!   We didn’t post all the [...]

     When in Manila, get the best of what Manila art and music has to offer.   Are you familiar with Tiger Beer? This is Singapore’s first locally brewed beer and holds pride in being the “World Acclaimed Lager Beer” and has been around since the 1930s. So what on earth is Tiger Translate? Tiger translate promotes Tiger Beer, but this isn’t just about drinking and getting buzzed out. Basically Tiger Translate promotes art: [...]

  When In Manila, there’s something for everybody when it comes to style.  While the upper crust may favor the polish of luxury brands, edgy “street chic” is alive and kicking amongst the young and avant garde Manileños.  As made obvious by the rise of small galleries, cafés, and “hipster” locales such as Cubao X and Bangkal, Makati, the new Manila is home to the artsy young urbanite, a creative individual dressed in graphic tees [...]

  When In Manila, after 21 years of rocking the Philippines, Razorback gives us Three Minutes Of Glory.      There’s no one who can rock the crowd as hard, When In Manila, as Razorback does. As a staple in the industry, and an icon in the Filipino music scene, Razorback has given us hits like Giyang, Payaso, Ikot ng Mundo, Voodoo, Who Do?, and Wakasan, just to name a few.        5 [...]

    When In Boracay, the one place you need to be for the hottest parties with the sexiest people is EPIC Boracay!     The EPIC Club in Boracay is right in the EPICenter of all the nightlife in Boracay. I was having a blast and was absolutely in awe at all the beautiful people there! I swear, there were hot girls everywhere I looked!     It’s probably the prime location of the [...]

    When In Manila, the luxe life is at your fingertips — it’s why the term “Manileño” has always glittered with the promise of a glamorous urban lifestyle, whether it’s keeping up to date the latest fashions or snagging the most high-end gadgetry.   Philippine Fashion Week has been an integral part of this promise, delivering the best sartorial selections twice a year to the fashionable Filipino public.  Clothes, shoes, and accessories are put [...]

    Vince Golangco is a radio DJ on Mellow 94.7. You can hear him on The Wake Up Show, commonly known as “The happiest place on radio!” Mondays-Fridays 6am-10am. Vince is also the Editor-in-Chief of WhenInManila.com, a top online magazine with over 50 writers. He is a TV show host, events host, writer, blogger, surfer, skater and adventure junkie.       You can contact Vince via email – Vince@WhenInManila.com for any inquiries on hosting events, hosting [...]

  When In Manila, we really need to find a way to give Halloween the importance and attention that it deserves!   “Around the World” party with Vince as a Chinese Pimp alongside his Dutch Maid and Icelandic Princess     I mean seriously! All the other holidays are overrated! But the real all around holiday is Halloween! I mean there’s something there for everyone! The whole family can go trick or treating, the friends [...]

  All Systems Go for Digital ICT Congress in Pangasinan Eran P. Garcia   PANGASINAN – a richly blessed province yet once considered a dragon on a slumber. It has now tremendously transformed and is experiencing economic rebirth. Today, it is a leading premier province in the North thriving with life and investment, pulsing full of opportunities. Yet the province is still restless and pushing boundaries ready to thrust into the wave of the future. [...]