Visita Iglesia is a common practice for Filipinos during Holy Week. It entails visiting either seven or 14 churches to pray at the Stations of the Cross. Often it takes place on the night of Maundy Thursday, right after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Some take this as an opportunity to travel...
Boracay has always had a way of calling you back; but this time, it feels different. There is a renewed energy in the island, a quiet confidence that signals not just recovery, but evolution. And at the center of this shift is Boracay Newcoast, where my recent stay at Chancellor Hotel Boracay...
Every May, the streets of the Philippines become a platform for beauty and devotion as Filipinos celebrate Flores de Mayo. Introduced by the Spaniards in the 1800s, the festival is celebrated throughout the month as a way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary through prayers, flower offerings, and, one...
A simple meal can go a long way. Take soup as an example. Most soup dishes need only water as a base, adding only a spice or two and a meat of choice to add flavor. You’re free to experiment as much as you’d like, trying different ingredients with every go. One of the best ways to mix around...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is scouting for additional land-based expansion opportunities as it moves toward completing its acquisition of the New Coast Hotel Manila integrated resort in 2027. Andy Tsui, DigiPlus president, said the Philippines’ largest online gaming provider aims to deepen its...
Holy Week often brings a pause to the city. Restaurants close, streets quiet down, and plans tend to stay closer to home. At New World Makati Hotel, the long weekend is approached differently, with a lineup that leans into family gatherings, familiar dishes, and a few festive touches for Easter...
On March 2, 2026, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines formally inducted its 2026–2027 Board of Trustees during its first general membership meeting held at Lanson Place Mall of Asia. The induction ceremony formalizes the new leadership term while bringing together sales...
In a time when everything seems to be happening all at once, a quiet pause can feel like a luxury. Between the constant scroll of content, the endless stream of messages, and the relentless pace of everyday life, moments of calm have become increasingly rare. This is why the ritual of afternoon tea...
Razon-led Bloomberry Resorts Corp. swung to a net loss of ₱2.6 billion in 2025 as the casino industry grappled with a pullback from high-stakes players and the lingering impact of the crackdown on offshore gaming operators. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, March 4,...
Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the gambling empire controlled by billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., finalized its exit from the South Korean casino market after completing a KR₩10 billion (₱400 million) divestment of its Jeju Island gaming operations. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on...
Savoy Hotel Manila, a brand of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, partnered with Books for a Cause to bring joy, learning, and inspiration to the children of Project Pearls Learning Center through its heartwarming Bookshelf Project. As part of the initiative, the hotel’s engineering team handcrafted...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has suspended all Star Rating Classification Assessments for accommodation establishments nationwide pending a review and enhancement of its evaluation system under the 2024 National Accommodation Standards (NAS). In an advisory, the DOT, through its Office of...
