By Jacqueline Lucero BEWARE THE ASWANG Filipino folklore often depict the aswang as a shape-shifting demon that preys on pregnant women (Photo from NBC's Grimm ) “I’m in Roxas City, Capiz,” I said casually when I picked up my friend’s call. There was a brief pause before she shot back,...
By Jacqueline Lucero What’s not to love about the coastal area of Roxas City, Kapis? If you’ve never been to the area, here are a few fun facts about Capiz that will get you to check it out. Locals pronounce Roxas City, Capiz, as “Rowas City, Kapis.” This unique pronunciation...
There’s an emerging type of thrillseekers in the tourism market that has grown a steady following over the years. While there’s your usual daredevil who seeks out nature’s thrills through skydiving and going down rapids, there are now those who seek out haunted destinations hoping to have a...
BingoPlus, the country’s comprehensive digital entertainment platform, brought another wave of fun and support to the communities as it successfully delivered the “BingoPlus Day Masskara Music Festival 2024” on Sunday, October 22. Bacolod crowd smiling during the BingoPlus Day Masskara Music...
The 16th PCP Professional Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Workshop is going to the Visayas! The workshop will be held in Borongan City, Eastern Samar on November 20-24, 2024. PCP, in partnership with the provincial government of Eastern Samar, is bringing the only...
HERE COMES THE GOLDEN ERA Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery's Filipino-Spanish design is meant to evoke Manila's Golden Age Known for its highly sought-after restaurant star ratings, the Michelin Guide is best known for putting various restaurants and hotels worldwide on the map since the roaring...
Imagine yourself drifting away as you sip on your drink, watching the sun set, by the beautiful shores of Palawan’s beaches. It’s a peaceful feeling, looking at the natural wonder set before your very eyes. Maybe you’re enjoying the youthful energy felt in El Nido or perhaps the...
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) Time to Fly Virtual Travel Fair makes a return, offering exclusive deals and discountsto customers in the Philippines, in partnership with Mastercard®. From 10 to 20 October 2024, Philippine-issued Mastercard® Debit and Credit cardholders will enjoy...
DANCE YOUR HEART OUT Locals participating in the Buglasan Festival Street Dancing Competition Photos provided by: Negros Oriental Tourism Office In pre-colonial times, the land we know today as Negros Oriental was referred to as “Buglas” or “Buglas Insulis” due to the abundance of tall...
MORE TO SEE Seek out your dream destinations and enjoy the tranquil waves and luxurious offerings when cruising out at sea Picture yourself sitting under the rays of the sun, a cool drink of choice in hand, and just looking far out the horizon as the gentle waves pass on by. There’s a beauty...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador WHAT A VIEW Twin Lakes Hotel adds the terraced vineyard to Tagaytay’s iconic views, all seen from the balcony of all 122 suites and the social areas of the hotel Flee from the zip code. Now isn’t that a good idea for a staycation? Draw the curtain and see a view, not of...
LIFESTYLE QUEEN Daphne Osena Paez in Egypt, Indonesia, and Jordan Before the era of self-styled and self-proclaimed social media influencers, Daphne Osena Paez pioneered lifestyle journalism on the internet. It was her carefully curated but authentic and sincere content that hooked fans to her...
