VIVA PIT SEÑOR Sinulog dancers with their Sto. Niño statues Across bustling Tokyo, whispers of home still flutter—in the familiar lilt of Tagalog laughter echoing through the streets of Meguro, in the aroma of laing wafting from the church’s community hall. Here, at the Meguro Catholic Church...
Photos MANILA BULLETIN, SHUTTERSTOCK Every year, we get a good number of publications talking about the best practices of different countries when it comes to soft power. This, as kids say on Tiktok, is my Roman Empire—a topic that lives rent free in my head and something that I tend to judge...
AREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust of property giant Ayala Land Inc., has completed the acquisition of Seda Lio in El Nido, Palawan, from ALI's subsidiary Econorth Resort Ventures Inc. for P1.19 billion. In a disclosure, AREIT said Seda Lio is a 153-room resort hotel that caters primarily...
I have no itch to get out of the city just yet since everything in Tokyo still feels shiny, new, and exciting. But the opportunity presented itself when our friends Shilpa and Brian decided to visit us. I would normally give a hard no to guests before we’ve fully settled in. Knowing that...
POST-QUAKE AKIHABARA Life goes on for the rest of the country with most tourists unaware of how bad the earthquake was in other parts of Japan For a few years now, I’ve been advocating for welcoming the new year without a hangover. I can’t remember for sure but I guess I was influenced by the...
GETTING BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS Haruki, the author's friend, helps the author figure out how to use the best train car for more efficient transfers A lot of people like to think of expat life, especially diplomatic life, as glamorous. I think this is because hardly anybody ever talks...
(Illustration Freepik) In diplomatic life, change is a constant companion. The challenges of moving extend beyond the logistics of packing and unpacking. As I navigate this season of transition alongside fellow diplomatic spouses, the echoes of shared experiences resonate deeply. It’s a...
Barely a week before Christmas, the art of selecting gifts becomes laden with pressure. After all, it’s already crunch time and finding the perfect gift for the woman in your life can feel like a stressful process if you don’t know where to begin. But fret not as we’ll be listing the best...
LEADING THE BATTLE AGAINST HIV Duyan Foundation founder Pamela Magdaluyo and Dr. Shilpa Iyer World AIDS Day, observed each year on Dec. 1, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those affected by HIV and the ongoing efforts to combat the disease. Despite the progress made since...
REPRESENTING THE COUNTRY Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Cong. Duke Frasco at the Thai National Day As the holiday season envelops the country in a festive spirit, the last two national day events before the Christmas break were marked with camaraderie and cultural richness. Government...
RAKUGO IN ENGLISH Ambassador Kazuhiro Koshikawa and Mme. Yuko Koshikawa pose with members of the English Rakugo Association Nov. 27 may have been a holiday begging for a bit of relaxation, it would have been a disservice to myself if I skipped the cultural evening hosted by Japan’s Ambassador...
AREIT Inc. (AREIT), the real estate investment trust of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), is expanding to the hospitality business as part of its largest acquisition next year of P29.77 billion worth of prime commercial properties. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), AREIT is purchasing...
