Walk into any Hotel Sogo location right now, and you might notice something different. On June 23, the hotel chain quietly shifted the conversation around corporate support by rolling out the Pride Pass. It is an ongoing program designed to turn daily hotel stays into practical ways to support...
NUSTAR Resort Cebu will spotlight the province’s rich culinary traditions with “Taste Cebu: Heirloom Culinary Gallery,” a two-day immersive exhibition that explores the stories, history, and flavors behind some of Cebu’s best-known dishes. Set on July 9 and 10 at the Grand Ballroom of...
Lifestyle journalism has its perks. For many Filipinos, their first real travel experience is boarding a plane bound for another country. Mine happened differently. Because of work, I 've been fortunate enough to travel across the Philippines—from the centuries-old churches of Ilocos and the...
Peter Markus Jentes has always been drawn to order. Long before he became known for his abstract paintings, Markus spent years in graphic design and advertising, where planning, precision, and structure were part of everyday work. Those same qualities defined his earliest paintings, built around...
I 've attended countless environmental activities over the years, from coastal cleanups to tree-planting drives. But a recent initiative in Pasay City reminded me that sustainability can also be deeply personal. When Savoy Hotel Manila invited me to join its Plant a Sampaguita advocacy, I...
The Manila Hotel once again opens its Grand Lobby to a celebration of heritage, artistry, and national pride with “Draped in Valor, Fashioned in Freedom: 2026 Philippine Independence Showcase,” presented in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines. In celebration of the 128th Philippine...
Iloilo is a place worth coming back to for its food, walkable paths, and homely atmosphere. That comes as no surprise, given the city’s identity as the City of Love. If that’s not enough to call it a place worthy of repeat trips, even UNESCO knows its worth, having granted it the prestigious...
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...
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and The Manila Hotel is marking the occasion with a monthlong selection of dining experiences and indulgent treats designed for family gatherings and meaningful celebrations. Leading the festivities is Café Ilang-Ilang, which will offer its popular...
From 1976 to 2014, Mandarin Oriental stood at the center of Manila’s social and cultural landscape for generations. Designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin, it emerged as one of Manila’s most enduring social landmarks, hosting generations of influential figures from across the worlds of...
Our fathers deserve only the best treatment this coming weekend. What better way to show them how much you care by treating them to a mini staycation? We’ve gathered a list of hotels we can always vouch for when it comes to providing quality service. Taal Vista Hotel Planning to venture out of...
Global One Hotel Group, Inc., the management arm of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the rental pool program of its condotels. The SEC said the rental pool program was processed under the streamlined guidelines on Securing and...
