MASTER AND APPRENTICE Bar expert and Benilde School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (SHRIM) educator Gioseppe Racelis and Benilde SHRIM student Sheila Marie Cervantes Sih The coming long weekend ushers in the spooky season. Whether hosting a mysterious but fun Halloween...
A TOAST TO MACAU From left: Melco Resorts and Entertainment senior vice president Kevin Benning, Tourism Congress of the Philippines president Roberto Zozobrado, Macau Government Tourism Office director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Department of Tourism NCR regional director Sharlene Batin,...
By Jinggoy I. Salvador Something delectable, something grand. The first Davao Food & Wine Festival (DFWF) was a week-long celebration for the palate. It was a unique gastronomic journey that highlighted Davao regional produce, including the famed cheeses and tuna, through curated specialties of...
President Marcos has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations - Gulf Cooperation Council (ASEAN-GCC) Summit. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The plane carrying Marcos and the Philippine delegation landed at 12:56...
By Alma Wendy Yu Halloween is one of my favorite time of the year. There are costume parties, trick-or-treat events, horror movie marathons, and a lot of Halloween themed food! It gives us another reason to be creative in the kitchen and to “play with our food.” Pumpkin is a...
AN INTIMATE SPACE D’Chef Mady Café has a warm and nurturing vibe Loyal customers describe their experience at D’Chef Mady Café as warm, nurturing, and uplifting. More than just a place to dine or enjoy a cup of coffee, this cafe is your sanctuary to de-stress, breathe, and find...
We are all extremely careful what we serve our family: very fresh fruits and vegetables as often as our budgets would allow, and even imported ones as special treats. But research has shown that many of our daily food items could harm our loved ones. Cherry pits The hard seed in the center of...
GIMME A CUT OF THAT Wolfgang Steahouse’s USDA Prime Dry-Aged Porterhouse Steak Perhaps one of the highest quality meals one can get out there is a perfectly cooked high-quality steak. Just imagining the thick flavorful slab of meat is enough to send a rumble into anyone’s tummy. But to make...
WELCOME TO PH SHORES The Philippines bests usual cruise destinations in Asia like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Thailand The Philippines has proudly clinched the title Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the...
MARINE SPECTACLE The beachfront of Discovery Samal is the doorstep to the expanse and undulations of the gulf of Davao, where seacows and whale sharks, along with at least 10 species of toothed whales and dolphins, are seen quite often Why haven’t I heard of Samal Island before? It has all the...
A SEA OF BEAUTY Tubbataha Reef is home to a diverse ecosystem of marine life such as turtles, sharks, corals, and more (Photo WWF Philippines) With its rich marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and continued commitment to conserving and promoting its aquatic ecosystems, the Philippines was hailed as...
With Christmas rapidly approaching, Filipino travelers have already begun planning their holiday itineraries as early as September. According to online data specialist Statista, Japan is the preferred holiday destination for Filipinos in 2022, offering a plethora of tourist spots and culinary...
