Hilton Manila continues its traditional annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony and officially welcomes the holiday season at a safe distance. This year’s affair was celebrated virtually and was live streamed via Facebook for guests and patrons to view. The online event was hosted by Tim Yap and...
BATANG MAYNILA Mayor Isko Moreno Owing to the gradual lifting of restrictions on certain activities and age groups amid the pandemic, apart from the nearing holidays, we expect a surge in the volume of people coming to the city and with this comes the possibility of an unwelcome increase in the...
So we asked key people behind some of our favorite hotels, wonderlands of hospitality, oracles of holidaymaking, what they have in store for us in this merry, merry season. It has become customary for The Manila Hotel to celebrate Filipino ingenuity and creativity through our Christmas décor at...
The list of this year’s participating movies in the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival is finally out! Through a well-attended virtual press conference held recently, the organizers of this year’s MMFF revealed the wide array of film options that are awaiting Filipino movie fans this holiday...
Holiday and hospitality in an age of uncertainty This year’s Yuletide season will be unlike any other in contemporary history. It can be disappointing to be unable to celebrate such a momentous occasion replete of the normal accoutrements of Christmas. And so, people are finding a means to...
Senator Manny Pacquiao (left) and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is joined by Arnold Vegafria (standing), Miss World Philippines national director and business manager of Pacquiao. (Facebook) A picture of Senator Manny Pacquiao and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno having dinner together is worth a thousand...
Staycation package offers more reasons to stay-and-dine-in the hotel The famed Hilton Manila, located within Resorts World Manila, the Philippines’ first integrated entertainment and tourism resort, re-opens its doors and launches its new staycation offering for guests looking for a safe and...
From the thrifted and pre-loved to the upcycled and reconstructed They say there is no such thing as the 'perfect' fashion find... But what if I told you that these brands aren't just chic, aren't just local, but are sustainable too? I mean, doesn't that just check all the boxes! The Manila Fling...
The recent typhoons, aside from the yet unbeaten COVID-19, have brought a heavy weight to the lives of many Filipinos. Amidst all this, others continue to bring joy and positivity to lighten the situation. Samuel S. Rojo Jr., a teacher and real estate agent who is also a plant and animal hobbyist,...
Organizers of the Metro Manila Film Festival announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the 10 official entries for 2020. During the media launch lineup reveal, the 10 official entries are: “Magikland” (Brightlight Leisure Productions Inc and Gallaga Reyes Films) Pakboys Takusa (Viva Communications...
BATANG MAYNILA Mayor Isko Moreno I am both happy and excited that the implementing rules and regulations for the integration of GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct) into the K-12 curriculum is already in the works. I learned of this as I met recently with officials from the Department of...
Photos by Vina Medenilla From November 18 to 30, the Aroids Festival 2020 will showcase over 1000 plants from Arid and Aroids Nurseries at the Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. The festival runs until November 30th where their regular aroids will be released for sale including aglaonema and...
