Experience affordable luxury in the city The Manila Prince Hotel by The Manila Hotel has reopened, heralding an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it re-establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city. REGAL DINING For its reopening, Manila Prince...
With all the hustle and bustle in the Metro, you need to chill out and experience an #AwSMBurstOfSummer with SM Megamall and The Podium! Here’s everything you need to check out this Summer time. 1. Preview of Mega Whale Shark The #AweSM3DWhaleShark was first spotted at the SM Megamall LED...
Ayala Malls catapults family activities to even more exciting heights with happening mall events, much anticipated store openings, and dining delights to enjoy. We’re happy to welcome more and more people back in our malls”, opens Ayala Malls Marketing Director Eunice Velasco. "Safety is always...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday said the government should consider giving COVID-19 vaccines to inbound foreign visitors to further boost the Philippine’s local tourism industry that is badly hit by the pandemic. Tolentino noted that many tourist hotspots across the globe have already...
The metaverse is definitely the tech buzz word of 2021. If you’re not yet onboard with the latest innovation and the news surrounding it—perhaps due to its intimidating stance or confusing jargon—don’t worry as that world has yet to exist. But in general terms, the metaverse is “the...
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...