By Alma Wendy Yu The Philippines is known to have the longest Christmas celebration. Christmas jingles start as early as September, decorations are up by the end of Undas, and stay until January. In between, there are countless Christmas parties, get-togethers, and family reunions. The holidays are...
MEET THE BAR EXPERT Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis A mainstay served in bars the world over, the Cosmopolitan has cemented itself as a classic cocktail. It has further gained huge popularity in the 1990s due to the long-running HBO...
CULTURAL NEIGHBORS Aboitiz Power Corporation chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer Danel Aboitiz, DSWD Usec. Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, TPB COO Marga Nograles, and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino In a celebration of culinary diplomacy, the Tourism...
By Jellyn Gueco As a born-and-bred Kapampangan, food is something I take seriously. Growing up with my Lola Agang being a superb cook and my parents running a handful of restaurants in the past, it was but natural for me to develop a discerning palate. It has always been a great source of pride for...
NICE AND COZY Nozo Hotel's guest room bed The brand-new international Nozo Hotel officially opens in Hokkaido's powder snow paradise of Furano just in time for Christmas and Japan’s ski season on Dec. 19. Complete with spacious hot water baths, the chic but homely 78-room resort hotel is just a...
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS Santa’s Post Office is in Rovaniemi, Finland, where it receives thousands of letters throughout the year As December comes into full swing, it’s prime time to start sending in your letters to Santa Claus. While many are aware of Santa’s workshop being located in the...
A SPECTACULAR SUNSET Ormoc scenery graced by the beauty of the setting sun (Photo Serge Ilarina Jr.) I don’t know about you, but I never really have any expectations when I travel. I never really plan and, if I travel with a group, I never really pay attention to the itinerary. If at all, I would...
SWIMMING TIME Take a relaxing dip at the new pool area We all have our reasons to travel. Some seek thrill, to test out their physical limits by going through extreme environments like the hot desserts of the Sahara, the freezing heights of Mount Everest, or the damp forest of the Amazon. Others...
Images by FREEPIK As the holiday season reigns, the air is filled with festive excitement and the aroma of delectable treats. Cookies, hot cocoa, sweet ham, and the big ball of cheese are all considered nochebuena staples. But as much as the holidays are a time for feasts, it’s also a dire...
CEBU CITY – The Manila Bulletin was feted at the Philippine Heart Association-Philippine College of Cardiology (PHA-PCC) Media Awards 2023 on Thursday, December 7, at The Westin Manila in Mandaluyong City. The 2,312-member PHA-PCC awarded nine journalists, 13 media entities, a singer-host, and a...
HIGHEST HONOR French Ambassador Marie Fontanel pinning the Order of Arts and Letters medal on Arsenio Lizaso When we think of knights, we imagine valiant men serving the throne clad in shining armor. We remember the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, noble figures who sought...
Now that it’s the beloved holiday season, venues from all over the nation have put up their grandest displays to show their love for Christmas. Each place tries to dazzle and amaze all that would pass through their halls. We’ve gathered up the best-looking festive locations for you and the...
