Intramuros, the historic walled city of Manila, has once again earned international acclaim as it secures a nomination for the prestigious title of World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2023 World Travel Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Intramuros has been recognized on this...
EXOTIC DELIGHT Bopis is a dish made from minced pig's lungs and heart (Photo Wikipedia) As a kid, I always looked forward to Sunday family meals after six days of fish and vegetables. Besides the usual kare-kare, pochero and sinigang, Grandma often had “a little extra” like pork or beef liver...
The suspension of travel to Israel, as its war with Hamas continues to claim lhundreds of lives from both sides, has been recommended by the Philippine Embassy in Israel. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine Embassy in Israel issued a travel advisory suggesting...
IN THE STREETS OF LONDON The Philippines booth seen at the World Travel Market 2022 (Photo Department of Tourism | Facebook) The Philippines is primed to seize the spotlight at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2023, ongoing until today at the ExCel Convention Centre in London, as the Department of...
MEET THE CHEFS Bela Rieck, Don Baldosano, Jorge Mendez, and Javier Low Inspired by the Japanese word kensu , “to bring together,” Mirèio at Raffles Makati recently presented a 12-course, eight-hands dinner featuring its executive chef Bèla Rieck, Manila’s Don Baldosano of Linamnam and Jorge...
Tourist at Kawasan Falls, Badian Cebu (Photo from Tourism Promotions Board PH) There are a lot of places to travel and enjoy in the Philippines both for locals and tourists, and when one visits the country, exploring the Visayas region will never be off the list because of its vibrant...
Pancit canton When one thinks of Victoria Court, the first thing that usually comes to mind is its reputation as a leading hotel chain that provides uniquely themed rooms for various intimate experiences. What many might not know, however, is that Victoria Court offers more than just stylish...
MASTER AND APPRENTICE Bar expert and Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis and Benilde SHRIM student Sheila Marie Cervantes Sih The coming long weekend ushers in the spooky season. Whether hosting a mysterious but fun Halloween...
A TOAST TO MACAU From left: Melco Resorts and Entertainment senior vice president Kevin Benning, Tourism Congress of the Philippines president Roberto Zozobrado, Macau Government Tourism Office director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Department of Tourism NCR regional director Sharlene Batin,...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Something delectable, something grand. The first Davao Food & Wine Festival (DFWF) was a week-long celebration for the palate. It was a unique gastronomic journey that highlighted Davao regional produce, including the famed cheeses and tuna, through curated specialties of...
President Marcos has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN-GCC) Summit. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The plane carrying Marcos and the Philippine delegation landed at 12:56...
By Alma Wendy Yu Halloween is one of my favorite time of the year. There are costume parties, trick-or-treat events, horror movie marathons, and a lot of Halloween themed food! It gives us another reason to be creative in the kitchen and to “play with our food.” Pumpkin is a...
