Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat has assured to closely monitor the compliance of tourism establishments with health and safety protocol as the agency is gearing up for the country's reopening to foreign leisure travelers next week. PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN "We...
AID TO TOURISM Traveling again to the pristine beaches of Newcoast Boracay or stay in any of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts properties. A portion of your stay directly goes to MHR’s Rebuild Recover Visayas Project to help schools in Mactan Cebu devastated by Typhoon Odette Starting your year right...
Dreams are free and, more important, COVID-free, so let me dream up solo dining out there in the world Photos by the author ALL IS EMPTY At the beach in Silom, Pangasinan (Cover design by Jules Vivas) What’s the best spot for a solo traveler in Paris? It’s the terrase , that open-air spot for...
Editorial Amid the pandemic, the City of Manila has been constantly improving its infrastructure, including its properties for leisure and entertainment. Though some have said that the timing may not be the most appropriate, considering that the pandemic has limited the access to sites where people...
The Court of Appeals (CA) has thrown out a lower court ruling which had found merit to put to trial for estafa the Japanese pachinko king, Kazuo Okada, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Okada Manila. In a decision dated Dec. 9, 2021 but obtained only recently, the CA also quashed a...
Expats in the Philippines share how our New Year’s Eve traditions compare to theirs When you’re far away from family and long-time friends, how do you ring in the new year? While living in Kuala Lumpur, we started our tradition of welcoming the New Year in a different place from the last....
This 2021 is about making the most of what we have, and what we have is usually more than enough—if we only just learn to value what we have already. Our top 10 stories under Life + Leisure just proves that this holds true as Dawn Zulueta proves that you can still have fun at home, while the...
Okada Manila International Inc. (OMI) will be listed on the US NASDAQ through a merger with 26 Capital Acquisitions Corp, a special purpose acquisition company listed on the US NASDAQ. In a disclosure to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Universal Entertainment Corporation (UEC), the parent company of...
Forget Manila Zoo! It is now Manila Zoological It seems like the soon-to-open renovated park in Manila City is going back to its former name as depicted on the images released by the Manila Public Information Office. In the series of photos Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso is seen...
It’s the season to be merry, and a time to sweat it out while having fun. Gather all your loved ones, family, friends—everyone! SM just opened a 2,500sqm interactive Game Park on the third floor of SM Southmall, along Alabang Zapote Road. It's perfect for those who live in the Paranaque area,...
Here are some donation drives and relief operations you should check out It is just days before Christmas and many parts of the country are now preparing for the festive season. But the same cannot be said for the people in the Visayas and Mindanao regions with the devastation brought by Typhoon...
Traveling to the beach is made sweeter as this airline company now offers direct flights to El Nido By Isabel Lerma A trip to El Nido, Palawan had always been on my bucket list. The exclusivity of it is what enticed me the most. When I was younger, I would often catch myself wondering what about...
