Author: Irwin "Wowie" Lagman

Grace Cookies: Guilt-Free Home-Baked Goodies  When in Manila and looking for a guilt-free treat, try Grace Cookies by Leslie. It’s nice to go back to basics once in a while. Forget cronuts and cupcakes for …

Super Typhoon Haiyan Survivors Get Help from Former ‘Survivor’ Castaways When in Manila there are so many things we can do to help survivors of super typhoon Haiyan: donate cash and goods, volunteer, and pray …

Organizing Digital Content and Other Things I Learned from Pismo’s Free Digital Content Workshop   When in Manila on a weekend, doing something out of the usual is good, like attending a workshop on organizing …

Super typhoon Yolanda isn’t strong enough to break our spirit When in Manila after super typhoon Yolanda, it’s natural to see disheartening news about the damages and casualties it has caused.  But the Filipino spirit, …

Typhoon Safety Tips You Must Do Now When in Manila in the eve of a storm, nerves are high because many are trying to avoid getting battered by strong winds and heavy rains. A few …

Home Safety Tips for Those Leaving for the Holidays When in Manila during the November 1 holidays, expect many houses to be empty because everyone’s gone to visit their loved ones who have passed away. …

Creepiest Halloween Characters That’ll Spook You Out When In Manila on Halloween night and you’ve run out of energy to attend parties, why not stay at home and really feel what Halloween is like? I’ve …

Earthquake Preparedness Tips That Can Save Your Life   When in Manila and living in areas that sit atop fault lines like Marikina, Pasig, Paranaque, and Makati; earthquake preparedness can save lives.   The images of …

When in Manila, nothing beats drinking delicious cold beer, feasting on sausages, and partying Bavarian-style in the middle of the day. That’s exactly what we did last September 17 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza to …

When in Manila and you’re a certified music lover, you’d most probably seen the latest Video Music Awards and are still reeling over the fact that they let Miley Cyrus wreak havoc on stage. She’s …