By Jinggoy I. Salvador Davao del Sur is the gateway to the country’s highest peak, Mt. Apo, where thrill-seekers climb for leisure and athletes compete in the Boulder Challenge, one of the country’s most challenging events. Towering at 2,954 meters above sea level, the mountain rewards its...
It has been decreed: Level 6 of The Podium on ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City is the new designated “hot spot” for dining and socializing. On June 26, 2025, an event aptly called Podium Social heralded this decree—and if the wildly successful evening was a foretaste of what’s...
Midas Hotel and Casino hosted its annual celebration, the Midas Top Accounts Awards 2025, an event dedicated to expressing heartfelt appreciation to the hotel’s valued clients. Themed “Wagas: A Night of Sincere and Full Gratitude,” the evening unfolded as a beautiful tribute to the enduring...
Mega Prime Foods, Inc. (MPFI) marked 50 years of nurturing purpose, uplifting lives, and trusting God by honoring their employees, partners, and friends at a grand gala night. The occasion underscored the journey of Mega Prime Foods, which began as a small fishing company in Bicol in 1975 to...
The Rotary Club of San Pablo City proudly celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 5, 2025, with an evening of commemoration and inspiration at the prestigious Manila Hotel. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including San Pablo City Mayor-elect Najie Gapangada, district governors from...
With intermittent light showers—hailed as signs of good fortune and luck—The Ascott Limited Philippines staged a grand celebration to mark a remarkable 25 years in the country. Held on June 16, 2025, at the always impressive National Museum of Natural History in Manila, the evening embraced a...
Since 2010, Mega Magazine, one of the leading style glossies in the Philippines, has shone a spotlight on Filipino talents and creatives from various fields and the country’s rich cultural heritage through the Mega Ball. For its 15th edition, the annual gala centered its theme on the tango...
Art collectors and cultural connoisseurs gathered at Salcedo Auctions, located at NEX Tower in Makati, for the vernissage of “Finer Pursuits: Important Philippine Art and Rare Collectibles” last June 5, 2025. The event was in partnership with UnionBank Elite. The preview marked the start of...
From humble beginnings to becoming a global force, Jollibee has always believed in one powerful truth: the Filipino is world-class. Jollibee proudly launches its newest campaign, “Bida Best, Bida Pinoy”—a bold celebration of Filipino excellence, honoring the country’s finest who continue to...
L’Oréal Philippines marked a significant milestone in its 36-year journey with the inauguration of its new headquarters, Balai Beauté, at The Podium West Tower in Ortigas, Pasig City. The celebration, titled “Sense of Purpose” and held on May 8, 2025, also highlighted the company’s...
It was in 1960 when Engineer Delfin M. Wenceslao embarked on his journey of bringing forward the urban landscape of the nation he loved by forming D. M. Wenceslao and Associates as a solo proprietorship. Five years later, in 1965, DMWAI was incorporated. Therefore, it was with great pride that...
Now in its 12th year, the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) held its annual Pride Summit, “Rising Tide,” on June 4, 2025, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. As in previous iterations, this summit was the PFIP’s way of ushering in Pride Month...