All of us have lost someone, may it be to an accident, an illness, or many other different reasons. My earliest memory of cancer was when I was seven years old. My godmother had been in the hospital for so long and one day, her husband just asked...
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Happy birthday Mama ko 😞 I miss you everyday! A post shared by G; (@gizellecaoile) on Feb 21, 2017 at 4:17am PST It’s the 10th time I’ve celebrated Mother’s Day without a mom. I used to think it sucks because everyone else was...
Going on a diet is like going through a break-up – choosing to eat healthier or abstaining from the food you usually eat (i.e., your favorite!). It’s hard, especially at the start. You break from the usual things you do or consume, but...
A cute guy once slid into my Instagram DMs and it sparked a little romance. After a few days, we agreed to meet for dinner. We had a great time and casually made plans to meet again. We talked via the app for a while after that but he slowly...
Relationships don’t always end well. If it’s been long since you stopped talking with your ex-boyfriend for quite a while now and you miss him but refuse to start a conversation for whatever reason(we won’t judge), we got you....
Written by Arjen Chan Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and cry about how unattractive you are? How you aren’t blessed with good genes? How there are thousands and thousands of beautiful women and men in the world, yet you’re...
My best friend signed me up on this. Scuba diving wasn’t really on top of my mind, I don’t even have a bucket list, but my best friend was so down for it. I was willing to do it with her even though I had zero experience before this at...
Article by: Michaela “Mica” Acero Do you know that feeling of comfort when a certain song just gets you and ~heals~ you from whatever pain you’re going through? I’m a teenager who experiences the usual existential crises from time to...
Attending the Discovery Self Mastery Seminar by I AM + LIMITLESS was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life so far. As much as I’d like to tell you all the details…. hmmm nah. I don’t want to spoil the awesome surprises. I’ll give...
Dear You, I just realized it’s been years since I last saw you. Funny seeing you here in our favorite tavern. Even funnier when you introduced me to one of your new friends and he asked how we met. We met here. My best friend was eyeing you from...
I never knew how hard it was to take care of someone sick until I had to take care of my own children and my mom. Caring for someone sick could be mentally and physically draining. I know as I’ve experienced that with my dying mom whilst...
In this day and age, where most people are critics than encouragers, it’s nice to bump into stories that will brighten up your day. Stories that will bring good vibes not only to you but to the people around you as well. It’s like a...
Oh, your heart’s broken? Let’s crush it even more. These films feature stories of love we find difficult to talk about, those we wish to forget or hope they never happened. After going through all of the movies listed in this article,...
Laging bigo, laging sawi sa pag-ibig. Minamalas, oh kay sakit. May balat nga ba ako sa pwet? I woke up to the sliver of sunshine slicing my face through the slats of the window blinds. It’s Valentine’s Day. I groaned. Half of my brain is telling...
Article by Sophia Teaño Wherever we go, we bring stories— of experiences, of memories, of lessons, of little and big details that make us who we are. Every person we meet holds myriads of stories. Whenever they unravel, we share who they are,...
We’ve emphasized the importance of chasing your dreams here at wheninmanila.com. Now, we are sharing another story that will hopefully inspire all of us to continue pursuing our dreams. BBC’s Amazing Humans, as the name implies, features...
Article by Isaiah Emmanuel Suguitan (@blueiceiah) / Graphics by Joselle Marie Fajardo (@jojowselle) Undoubtedly, Christmas is every Filipino’s favorite holiday. Hence, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”. Because...
Article by Aimee Julia Pua If you’re a fan of John Green’s bestselling books Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns (and, well, his writing style in general), or any of Jenny Han’s novels, you’re going to want to read this...
Netizens are quick to discover people and turn them into instant Internet sensations. Case in point: Carrot Man, Jeepney Man, Garbage Man, just to name a few. Frankly, it wouldn’t hurt adding this cute guy selling rice spotted by “Pinoy...
A happy relationship, be it marriage, friendship, domestic partnership, requires the same amount of love, trust, and patience. If Spider-Man has a quote to live by (with great power comes great responsibility) so does every relationship: a great...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest season of all? I don’t get it. Like, what’s with the Holiday traffic and extended mall hours? We’re piled up at work with Christmas related projects but the moment I sign off, the...
Ever been in a situation where you’d have to choose between doing what other people tell/expect you to and what you actually love? If you’ve been making a decision based on others and/or circumstances for a while now, ever wondered what...
If 2017 left a lot to be desired, then don’t let another 12 months pass by. Pick up your bag, strap your shoes on, and say goodbye to these things in 2017 that are better left in the past. Here’s to an awesome 2018! Toxic friendships Not...
If there’s one distinct Filipino trait I’m proud of, it would be our courage to love our family despite the problems and hardships in life. We always look at the brighter side of things, even though, it means we need to celebrate special...
Article by Aimee Julia Pua I think we’re all used to our lolas and titas asking us, “Kailan ka na mag-aasawa?” every time there’s a family reunion. Even if you’re still a bit too young for that question, they still...