With a new year comes more opportunities, hence the everyone seems to be asking for luck. But luck does have its limitation, especially if you want 40,000 runners to prove you have what it takes to become the biggest race of 2023. The organizers and management of the 7-Eleven Run Series has taken this challenge... Continue Reading →
TEAM 7-Eleven PH Shine Brightest at the 2022 Ho Chi Minh Intl Marathon
It's their MOMENT to SHINE. Sixteen Filipino elite runners with various backgrounds and age categories were brought by 7-Eleven Philippines to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to compete in the full and half-marathon categories of the 5th Techcombank Ho Cho Minh City International Marathon. This international race participation is part of the runners’ prize for... Continue Reading →
Team PH 7-Eleven Represent at the Ho Chi Minh City Intl Marathon
One of the first who responded to the call of going back to physical races was the 7-Eleven Series. Hence after two years, the 7-Eleven Run Series had its much-awaited big comeback last September 25, 2022, at the Filinvest City in Alabang and in Cebu Business Park and SM City Davao for the Cebu and... Continue Reading →
Racing Again in Run Ortigas 2022
Declining running performance, aggravated by an overstaying pandemic, was my reason for staying away from competition -- even when physical races rebooted since 2nd Quarter as Alert 1 gave us more courage to go outdoors. I must admit that it was plain curiosity that had me signing up for the Run Ortigas 2022. I had... Continue Reading →
The Manila Hotel’s Café Ilang-Ilang reopens with a bang!
If there's anything that might have a semblance of old-normalcy these days, it's being able to dine at your favorite spots, indulge in great food and bask in luxurious ambience. Excitement is an understatement, as patrons and valued clients flock back to the Manila Hotel's Cafe Ilang Ilang since it reopened May 31, 2021. The... Continue Reading →
TMH Cafe Ilang Ilang: Certified Halal Home Buffet to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims around the world, including predominantly Catholic, Philippines, celebrate the end of the fasting period of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast this May 12, 2021. It is celebrated through prayer, gifts, and a lavish feast. Indeed it is a time for authentic brotherhood as Christianity shares its fondness for Halal... Continue Reading →
Ginebra San Miguel Shoots It Forward with Bagong Tapang Jersey Promo
Filipinos are known for their resilience especially in difficult times. This is reflected in their continuing love and support for sports. But it's a two-way street as the Gin Makers step up and foster new courage to bring people together again, for the common good. It is on this premise that Ginebra San Miguel Inc.... Continue Reading →
Wax Romantic, The Manila Hotel Way
Did this, done that. Take the guesswork out of the perfect way to show your love and affection this Valentine, even if we are still in the middle of Covid times. And the ultimate venue is just at the heart of Metro Manila. Let The Manila Hotel give you and your significant other, a Valentine... Continue Reading →
2021: The Year for ALL-IN Virtual Racing
And so, it has come to this, that physical races will have no clear platform to be held this year and we have to continue with the safety protocols and foot racing alone, on virtual mode. The trend for more virtual races is kicking in, as runners come out of denial and try to focus... Continue Reading →
NAVCO X WellteQ : Timely Digital HealthCare
Nauts and Vectors Company Inc., NAVCO, the official distributor of Garmin smart wearables in the Philippines, announces a partnership with WellteQ, a Singapore-headquartered digital wellbeing platform that enables access to the latest innovative healthcare. ● Through Garmin’s official distributor in the Philippines, Nauts and Vectors Company Inc, (NAVCO), the partnership enables Garmin users a seamless... Continue Reading →
KilKoVid Alliance Launch: Citizens as Partners in Covid Management
Quezon City, PHILIPPINES. Eight months into this pandemic but we are still in the fight. Fortunately there are some bright spots worth capitalizing on. While our experts and the medical community make headway into the pillars of prevention and management, a group of concerned citizens formed the KilKoVid (Kilusang Kontra COVID) initiative as a resounding... Continue Reading →
Taiwan’s Promise: A Dentistry of Global Excellence
Five Taiwan Excellence Award winners demonstrated their groundbreakingand state-of-the-art products for the dental materials and products industryduring a virtual product launch called “Dentistry of Excellence” that took place recently. The five Taiwan Excellence Award winners were EPED’s real-time imaging system, Saturn Imaging’s all-in-one digital solution for implantation, Dentmate’s innovative LED light solution for dentistry, Young... Continue Reading →
An adult PWA and the Credit Card
Caught my adult PWA Jason on the cell with this morning. Not meaning to eavesdrop but my usual long ears caught the words "credit card" and that's when Mama Bear put down the broomstick and ask to speak to the caller. As it turns out, someone from Jason's bank had offered him a credit card... Continue Reading →
Friendly Trading espoused by The Sagada Harvest Project
Time is NOW, more than ever, that NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND, in this pandemic. Especially not our brothers in the Cordilleras, toiling for a livelihood that puts food on the table. In the spirit of camaraderie, we will try to reach out to more Metro Manila advocates with this blog, to ultimately help these... Continue Reading →
Save the date Sept 26: NOVUHAIR® X Alopecia Philippines
“VICTORIOUS, Rising Above Alopecia and the Pandemic Together” is this year’s official online gathering theme LIVE at When In Manila FB page on Saturday, September 26, 2020 (3pm to 8pm). Everyone is invited to witness this momentous event.
NOVUHAIR® Revels in ADP’s 10th!
ADP Pharma Corporation is celebrating its 10th year anniversary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lkmMmnvSsA&t=11s&ab_channel=NovuhairOfficial The company established its position in the pharma industry through successful endeavors in all aspects of operations. Its ambition to give Filipinos with the best helped ADP cap off each year with new product developments and partnerships. ADP is a team of driven & passionate people, who keep... Continue Reading →
Ride Your Passion: The Heritage Virtual Ride 2020
Because of an overstaying virus, bikes have never been more in vogue - both for transportation and fitness. But in order to get to destination or goal requires serious skills through training and experience. And then there's the issue of staying motivated and committed. In the "normal" past, local races like Audax Randonneur and Le... Continue Reading →
Garmin® pioneers the SOLAR SERIES!
Life is really about doing what you love...MORE...and LONGER. After the launch of fēnix Pro Solar in 2019, the iron test and verdict came out for the Philippines: YES, we want more solar variants here! The Philippines, being undeniably tropical makes outdoor sports and activities a lifestyle staple that a solar-powered wearable was on the... Continue Reading →
Awake, Sans Caffeine. Part 1
For some reason, a week prior to the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) I embarked on an ambitious attempt to be caffeine-free. I felt ready to begin a new caffeine-free chapter of my life because: For 2 years now, I had been drinking, on the average, only 1 cup of java. This was the hot go-to... Continue Reading →
Featured Artists LEA SALONGA, KUH LEDESMA & Others Uphold NY tradition: THE MANILA HOTEL 2021 Countdown with a Cause
Artists like Lea Salonga, Kuh Ledesma, world-renowned soprano Rachelle Gerodias, Korean baritone Byeong-In Park, Richard Reynoso, UP Concert Chorus, and others join The Manila Hotel in a virtual countdown event to mark the coming of the New Year. In keeping with the long-standing annual tradition that has been in place since pre-war times, The Manila... Continue Reading →