Philip Cu Unjieng
On the front lines of Philippine tourism
May 04, 2024 4:01 pm
The other week saw me at the Lanson Place, attending the HSMA General Membership Meeting and media launch of this year’s HSMA Virtus Awards – the landmark 10th year that the awards are being held. HSMA is the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association Philippines, and it was very interesting to engage in the tourism “shop talk.” On board was Capt. Stanley Ng, president and COO of Philippine Airlines, as he was the lunch’s keynote speaker.
The stuntman’s thumbs up: A review of 'The Fall Guy'
May 03, 2024 11:10 pm
You know, a film company and its stars are leaving no stone unturned in trying to ensure the film’s success when the lead star shows up for the Hollywood premiere, reprising the Beavis role he took on for a Saturday Night Live skit two weeks ago.
An East Capitol ‘meat-ing’ of the minds
May 02, 2024 4:14 am
High-quality and reasonably priced steak is not easy to come by here in the Philippines. It piqued my interest when I heard that the seven-year old online "go-to" for frozen meat cuts, Steak.PH, had opened a brick and mortar establishment called The Steak Market Deli & Tasting Room.
Beyond Magneto and Gandalf: National Theatre Live’s 'King Lear'
April 30, 2024 11:57 pm
Brought to us by the CCP and in partnership with Ayala Cinemas, the National Theatre (UK) Live series has been a wonderful set of filmed plays enhanced by multiple camera angles and strategic close-ups.
IYCRMM: Keeping it real… and unreal
April 29, 2024 7:14 am
Book reviews on ‘The Day Tripper,’ ‘Jumpnauts,’ ‘The Tainted Cup,’ ‘Knife Skills for Beginners,’ ‘Butter’ and ‘The Winter Visitor.’