Lea Salonga returned to the world of Disney princesses recently, sharing the stage with some of the women who helped bring the beloved characters to life. The Filipino Broadway star was among featured performers in “Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration,” held in Anaheim,...
AREIT Inc., the real estate investment trust sponsored by Ayala Land Inc., agreed to acquire three hotels and four shopping malls from its parent developer in a transaction valued at ₱19.95 billion. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AREIT said the property injection consists of a...
For millions of listeners around the world, Peabo Bryson 's voice was inseparable from fairy tales, first dances, and unforgettable movie moments. The Grammy-winning singer, whose powerful tenor elevated Disney classics "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World" into cultural touchstones,...
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...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. is diverting ₱1.44 billion in funds raised from the sale of AREIT Inc. shares to pay for its acquisition of the 578-room New World Hotel from the redevelopment budget of Bank of the Philippine Islands’ Ayala headquarters. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
Zobel-led real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) has acquired the landmark New World Hotel Makati in a strategic move that strengthens its footprint in the country’s leading financial and commercial hub. In a statement, ALI said the acquisition forms part of its subsidiary AyalaLand...
This Valentine’s season, New World Makati Hotel is rolling out a lineup of romantic experiences designed to make your celebration unforgettable. From cozy staycations and intimate dinners to sweet treats, there’s something for every couple to enjoy. For a romantic escape, the hotel’s...
The Chinese restaurant Jasmine at the New World Makati has some history with my three sons and me. For more years than I’d like to count, it’s been a reliable go-to when we’re thinking dim sum or Cantonese cuisine for a regular Sunday lunch or a special occasion. If you asked us to list our...
Deep-fried crispy enoki and shiitake golden mushrooms Relations between the Philippines and China span over several centuries and have been, for the most part, recent territorial disputes notwithstanding, cordial and warm. Before the Spanish colonization, the existence of various pre-colonial...
For the Year of the Water Rabbit, the hotel’s Chinese restaurant Jasmine brings back its handcrafted tikoys and Chinese New Year hamper Celebrating Chinese New Year has been part of the Filipinos’ yearly traditions. It is a time for families and friends to bond, enjoy good food, and wish...
Choose your poison from a fresh lineup of premium Japanese, Taiwanese, and Scotch whiskies paired with a craftily curated bar chow DRINK UP Aficionados can try various spirits from the signature cocktail Single Malt Whisky Sour to a neat Hibiki Whisky The nightlife is back. It’s been more than...
For a majority of our hotels and dining establishments, it’s about pressing the Restart button, and flexing their muscles as they embrace what hopefully will be the road to normalcy or the new version of what qualifies as our post-COVID world. The New World Makati was one of my pre-pandemic...
