For someone who has spent the last five years facilitating public service programs, you would think Vice President Leni Robredo has a luxurious vacation in mind when asked about her “alone time.” Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Instead, Robredo simply wants to organize and label...
We're fervently praying that this pandemic will be over soon, so we can all travel and see the world again. First on our list is the Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wish, that was just introduced this week by Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Creative Executive Laura Cabo. On the website, she shares...
Quiet. Unsettling. But it need not be empty. Like a prayer, this year's Holy Week we can spend in the grace of silence, in all that can be discovered in contemplation, in the cleansing power of meditation. Forced by circumstances to stay home, to stay still, to stay away from the distraction of...
The big happy family of Vic Sotto had a great time in Baguio as he treated his whole brood to a fun vacation. His wife Pauleen Luna posted a family photo with son Oyo and his family, daughter Danica and her family. Vic's brother Maru Sotto and his family also joined the clan. View this post on...
Hotels, especially in tourist areas such as Tagaytay, are getting ready for summer. But they are getting ready differently from past summers as they are now doing it safely, adhering to the new normal way of making sure first that their guests are not only having an enjoyable time, but also are in...
Summer, as they call it, has come but as the threat of the coronavirus disease remains, would it still be more fun in the Philippines? Yes, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin) "There is no stopping summer. Marami nang tourist destinations...
Until March 14, you can book Bohol for 70 percent off PHILIPPINE WONDER The Chocolate Hills, one of Bohol’s most famous tourist destination (Photo by Per-Andre Hoffman) Bohol is my most favorite Philippine destination. Sure, crowd favorite Boracay has the world’s best beaches, unrivaled by any...
It’s time to support our local economy, with safety precautions in placed Our travel plans had to be postponed this 2020 due to the pandemic, leaving us dreaming of when we would get to embark on new adventures again. I must admit, that despite the announcement of Boracay opening its doors to...
So what if it will take a long time before the pandemic is over and we are free to travel the world again? We have El Nido and we’ll always have El Nido ROCK AND ROLL El Nido is famous for its gorgeous rock formations I’ve been to El Nido a lot, but upon arriving at El Nido airport, I would be...
What it means to take some time off now that Saturday and Sunday are just like the rest of the week LIFE BEGINS ON THE WEEKENDS Clockwise from top left: Raul Manzano, Miguel Pastor, Francis Tolentino, Kaye Tinga, Patrick Martin, and (inset) Carla Abellana With all these shutdowns, time has become...
Book that three-night vacation in September NOW WELCOME! Miniloc Island facade calls us We can barely believe it—because who has not, in one dark, depressing moment during this quarantine—sincerely doubted that we would ever get out of our houses again and experience the freedom of the...
