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...
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has intensified supervision inside its barracks and strengthened its welfare system as part of a firm stand against maltreatment or hazing. Brig. Gen. Nelson Aluad, PMA Commandant of Cadets, said the academy maintains a “zero tolerance policy” on...
DAVAO CITY – Authorities are investigating the movements of Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, the father-and-son Bondi Beach gunmen who visited this city prior to the recent shootings in Sydney, Australia. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed on Tuesday that they were in the Philippines,...
This holiday season, Taal Vista Hotel invites guests to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Tagaytay with festive stays, delicious dining, and heartwarming experiences. Whether it’s a cozy family getaway, a romantic escape, or a fun-filled celebration with friends, Taal Vista promises a memorable...
A popular hotel in Baguio City kicked off the holiday season by lighting a 20-foot Christmas tree on Wednesday, Dec. 3. “We look forward to being able to go past that darkness, to go on just as how life goes on. That is faith. That is hope,” Hotel Supreme founder businessman Peter Ng said...
Growing scrutiny over the assets and businesses of former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co has brought to light a five-year dispute with popular online gaming firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp. stemming from their joint ownership of Midas Hotel and Casino. Law firm Villaraza and Angangco confirmed...
( UPDATED: Hotel management 's response reflected in November 30 update.) Combined elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) swooped down on a luxury casino hotel in Pasay City on Friday, Nov. 28, to serve arrest warrants against three...
The year 2026 marks an exciting new chapter for SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship property in Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel, as it unveils the refreshed look of its 133-room Lake Wing. Featuring Deluxe, Premier, Deluxe Suite, and Batangas Suite categories, the renovation is...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s leading online gaming firm, is venturing into brick-and-mortar integrated casino and resort development after acquiring the right to buy a majority stake in Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), which owns New Coast Hotel Manila, for...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the conglomerate led by tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, reported a robust 24-percent year-on-year growth in net income in the first nine months of 2025 to ₱24.8 billion, boosted by a one-time gain and strength of its core businesses. In a disclosure to the Philippine...
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. reported a 95-percent plunge in consolidated net income for the first nine months of the year on the back of ballooning losses in the third quarter as the international high-roller market remains weak while expenses increased for its new online gaming business. In a...