As they say: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” But we can’t deny that there’s a generally agreed-upon set of qualities that the majority find beautiful–especially here in the Philippines. You only have to take a...
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K-pop has truly taken the world by storm, their hashtags trending hard on Twitter at any given time, and the legions of fans ready to support their biases whenever they take the stage. People share their love on social media, imitating dances,...
Love is a challenge. And making that love last is an even greater challenge. When you ask wiser people about the secret of a long-lasting relationship, they usually say that staying in love is a choice. Of course, it is. It won’t always be...
The thoughts, views, and opinions in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts, views, and opinions of the When in Manila community as a whole. The tragic death of George Floyd triggered numerous protests in the...
It’s that time of the year again when Filipinos wave the national flags in remembrance and display of patriotism. After all, were it not for the bravery and nationalism of our national heroes, we wouldn’t be the free people that we are...
Written by Jenna Wang Graphics by Clarissa Li As the quarantine continues, so much time has come and gone. Within that time period, many of us have chosen to pick up a few hobbies or habits to get us along the day. Here are ten stages we may all be...
In August 2019, the narrative of Gretchen Diez shook Filipino consciousness. The exchange of thoughts and opinions about her case blew out of proportion. While some rallied behind Diez’s plea, others said the issue was too dramatic. Moreover, even...
Featured image by Jose Diego E. Roxas The thoughts, views, and opinions in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts, views, and opinions of the When in Manila community as a whole. In recent years, a number of...
I recently attended a webinar entitled “Lead yourself, team, and company to wellness.” Although the class was held online, it was surprisingly uniquely interactive. I’d like to share some key takeaways that I’ve learned, which may be...
Words and illustrations by: Andrea Sangco The way we socialize and expand our circle of friends are constantly changing as internet technologies continue to see shifts and innovations in endless ways to make it more convenient for us to hone...
Growing up, people have probably found themselves at least once in their lives to be sharing stories about the usual phrases they would hear from their moms. From witty punch lines to sermons they already know by heart, there will always be common...
Words and photos by Andrea Sangco As a former art student during my senior high school, I have always been comfortable using watercolor as my main medium for my artworks. For me, every art piece turned out good if I made it using my paintbrushes....
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of When In Manila. With the enhanced community quarantine in effect across several cities, we’ve seen that those suffering from it the most are the economically...
My partner and good friend Mark Cabuloy wrote a Facebook post regarding One Month of Lockdown and here’s his full article about it. As of April 15, the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Philippines continue to rise without any clear...
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the stance of When In Manila. As of April 19, the John Hopkins CSSE has reported a total of 2,343,293 COVID-19 cases around the globe, with the Philippines claiming...
After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, the reactions of people both in the online and physical world truly prove that inequality still continues to exist among the classes. The multidimensional...
Words and illustration by: Andrea Sangco Ever since the internet gave us the convenience of fast and real-time dissemination of information, how we communicate with our friends and loved ones changed drastically. From handwritten letters, to chat...
Words and illustrations by Andrea Sangco At first, I wasn’t aware of what would be my study-set up at the UP Open University and what college would be like for me. It’s funny because I mindlessly chose my BA in Multimedia Studies as I was...
Due to the patriarchal conditioning of our society, many women are not even aware of the power they truly have over their dating lives. One of the common mistakes women make- my former self included! – that stalls their having a happy, loving,...
You don’t know how many times I’ve had to endure people complaining about their parents working too hard, putting ambition over their own family, or even not caring about them enough just because they were mostly ‘absent’ in...
Words and photos by Clariz Mendoza Welcoming Mocha (our pug) into our home completely changed our lives. Having her is like riding a roller coaster with nothing but upward thrills. She is a ball of sunshine that brought chaos, laughter, happiness,...
Most Filipinos know Jose Rizal as our national hero who featured in our one-peso coin. In history, students and enthusiasts know how he fought for the Philippines’ independence against the Spaniard colonizers. As for me, the VoiceMaster, I see...
Malandi ka ba? Aminin mo na, wala naman masama sa pagiging malandi. Basta landi responsibly. GIF from GIPHY We’ve all either heard or read of that saying, “landi responsibly.” It has become one of the most relevant sayings of our generation....
Written by Mia Abigan Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means – GIFTS! Well, assuming you’re in the “NICE” list at least. According to our good friend back in the North Pole, those part of the...
We’ve all been late to something at least a few times in our lives, none of us here are infallibly punctual. But there’s a difference with occasional tardiness and habitual lateness. When someone shows up to every set schedule, every...