Heart Evangelista was among celebrities spotted at renowned brand Max Mara 's 75th anniversary celebration show in Shanghai, China. The actress and fashion personality shared the front row with Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and Hollywood star Katie Holmes during the event held at the...
From a weekend beach getaway, Mactan Island is rapidly urbanizing without losing its natural vibe, with integrated master-planned townships and the expansion of resort-style residential communities. Historically, the island is a renowned vacation spot for its top-notch beaches, rich history, and...
SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has nearly sold out its Balea Suites at the ₱3-billion Pico Terraces in Hamilo Coast and is on track to turn them over to buyers by the fourth quarter of 2027. Balea Suites is the second residential offering...
Independence Day celebrations often revolve around flags, ceremonies, and patriotic songs. At Fina in Nustar Resort Cebu, the occasion will be marked through a different medium: food. On June 12 at 7 p.m., Fina, Nustar Resort Cebu 's Filipino dining concept, will host “MALAYA, Flavors of...
The summer season never quite feels complete without one last escape to the sea. Before the rains fully settle in and the pace of daily life takes over again, there is always that lingering desire for a few more days of sun, sand, and sea. For my final attempt at a summer getaway this year, I found...
The cutting of trees affected by the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) Project was undertaken only as a “last resort” after mitigation and conservation measures had already been considered, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday, May 28. In DENR’s...
A six-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool in Barangay Parina, Jiabong, Samar on Monday, May 18. The victim was identified as Kiel. Police said the victim’s family was busy carrying their belongings at the resort when he asked permission from his brother Athan to swim in the pool. Athan later...
Okada Manila, the integrated casino resort owned by Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), is turning to its newly minted online gaming business to overcome severe structural headwinds and macroeconomic fallout from the Middle East crisis, which the company expects will weigh on...
As the summer heat comes into full swing, travelers are flocking left and right, trying to find ways to beat the heat. To take advantage of this, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) is hosting its Summer Online Sale (SOS). Over 69 properties from across the country are participating in...
Just as blood carries oxygen to every organ to keep a body in motion, a steady electrical current delivers the “breath” required for the island’s infrastructure to thrive. When power flows reliably, the island is healthy. Businesses flourish. Homes remain cool. And the community remains...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the owner of Okada Manila integrated casino resort, registered a 53- percent drop in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) during the first quarter—signaling that the local casino business is still far from a...
More often than not, it’s those unplanned encounters that reveal a child’s confidence, values, and sense of self. Such was the case for nine-year-old Rhiannon Alvarez, whose simple family dinner turned into a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime moment that her mother, Elle Alvarez, would later...
