Allow me to sing my praises to One-Of Collection—the boutique hospitality management group behind Amorita Resort, Momo Beach House, and The Funny Lion—which, as a young lifestyle journalist more than a decade ago, introduced me to what real luxury Filipino hospitality is all about. I can think...
The rich traditions of Chinese tea culture took center stage at the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon, bringing together diplomats, cultural leaders, and members of the media for an afternoon of tea appreciation and cross-cultural exchange. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the...
Pluck MNL at the NBS Park on Pioneer Street is an unassuming eatery that knows how to provide value for the buck. My youngest, Luca, had eaten there one other time and was happy to suggest it for our regular Sunday lunch. So he booked the table. I did not know who the owners were, and I was happy...
The cast and producers of the award-winning Filipino film "I 'mPerfect" have arrived in Italy ahead of the 27th Lucania Film Festival, where the film is set to represent the Philippines. The team shared their arrival on social media ahead of the festival, which will be held from Aug. 2 to 5 in...
The Manila City government and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to launch flood‑mitigation projects along España Boulevard and other flood‑prone areas in the capital. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon inspected España...
K-pop boy band NCT 127 has added Manila to the schedule of its upcoming "Neo City: The Redline" world tour, with the concert set for Dec. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Concert promoter Pulp Live World announced the Manila show on Friday via social media. Ticket prices, seat plan and selling...
In celebration of its 114th anniversary, The Manila Hotel invites guests to relive cherished moments through “I Remember the Day,” a heartfelt campaign that honors the memories created within the walls of the country 's first five-star hotel. Since opening its doors in 1912, The Manila...
Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a 25-year extension of its concession to operate the country’s largest and most advanced international container terminal. In a disclosure on Thursday, July 30, ICTSI said it signed a renewal agreement with the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday pushed back against Meralco 's argument that eliminating non-technical system loss charges could lead to higher operating costs that may eventually be reflected in electricity rates, saying distribution utilities should absorb ordinary business losses instead of...
Nearly a year after its launch, Manila’s “Fusion Alley” along Delos Reyes Street has evolved into a major night hub in the university belt, drawing not only students but also tourists, vloggers, and visitors from nearby cities, creating steady crowds while also triggering complaints from...
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Quezon province on Wednesday evening, July 29, with tremors felt in parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs said the earthquake struck at 10:11 p.m. Its epicenter was traced 93 kilometers northeast of...
Staying at a hotel is about comfort, service, and a chance to unwind, but the experience becomes even more meaningful when you know your stay supports something beyond hospitality. As sustainability becomes a bigger consideration for travelers, more hotels are combining quality guest experiences...
