Most resorts sell rooms. Plantation Bay, A Real Resort With A Real Spa has always sold something far more elusive: the feeling of stepping into another world. That, according to founder J. Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez, was the vision from the very beginning. Long before “experiences” became...
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has formally started the Swiss challenge for the ₱7-billion proposal to manage and upgrade the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA), as it issued a call to potential challengers to submit competing offers. In a bid bulletin dated July 31, the SBMA...
For many travelers, a trip to Boracay follows a familiar script: the same stretch of beach, favorite restaurants, and a trusted resort. Mandarin Bay Resort and Spa, which recently opened in the heart of Station 2, offers an alternative—one centered on comfort, dining, and thoughtfully designed...
The Pasay City government received a 91.39 percent rating and was recognized as "Highly Compliant" in the 2025 Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program (MBCRPP) Local Government Units Compliance Assessment (LGU-CA) conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local...
Beyond its refreshed facilities, Bacau Bay 's transformation is also reflected in the quieter details. As discussed in the first part of this series (Read: Discovering Coron’s quieter side), the resort 's vision is rooted in creating a deeper connection with Coron. That philosophy...
There is a version of Coron that most travelers know by heart. It is the Coron of turquoise waters and towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and sun-drenched island-hopping itineraries. It is the destination that fills social media feeds and travel bucket lists, drawing visitors from around...
HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John KC Lee highlighted the promise of collaboration between two of the world’s most dynamic economic engines - the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) - with Hong Kong acting as a “connector” to facilitate...
HONG KONG - Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque said here on Tuesday, June 30, that the Philippines is open and ready to be the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) strategic partner of choice in entering the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. “To our partners...
There’s something about the tension felt in “Widow’s Bay” that makes it a solid series. Apple TV has been on a roll with its offerings in recent years. So far, heavy hitters like Dan Erickson’s “Severance,” Vince Gilligan of “Breaking Bad” fame’s “Pluribus,” and the...
Olivia Rodrigo is increasingly shaping her career around shared, community-driven music experiences, a direction highlighted by her recent announcement of Daisy Chain Fields, an all-female festival set for August 29 in Irvine, California, as with the Olivia Rodrigo Official Philippine Experience...
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has once again extended its preparations for the Swiss challenge of the ₱6.2-billion Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) project, aiming to ensure that the bidding process upholds fair competition. In a bid bulletin, the SBMA’s Pre-qualification,...
How safe are reclamation projects in Manila Bay? Scientific evidence continues to accumulate, and policymakers would be ill-advised to ignore its implications. A recent study published by the University of the Philippines reported significant land subsidence in key infrastructures situated within...
