Around 70 local and foreign franchising players and experts will meet in the country to share emerging strategies and business trends to help ensure continued growth of the industry amid continuing global economic challenges, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). announced that a powerhouse...
MEETING OF MINDS The delegates from the University for Administration and Finance of Ludwigsburg Germany paid a courtesy visit to Benilde chancellor Benhur Delegates from the University for Administration and Finance of Ludwigsburg, Germany visited the Philippines to learn more about local public...
BONSAI BEAUTY The biggest bonsai exhibit is set to happen this June 10 Get ready for the grandest bonsai exhibition in Asia, presented by SM Mall of Asia (MOA) and the Philippine Bonsai Society, which will open on June 10 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. This year’s event is extra special as...
LONG-STANDING RELATIONS Ambassador Jana Šedivá delivers her opening remarks The Embassy of the Czech Republic launched the book on Czech-Philippine cultural and diplomatic relations, the first of its kind about the rich cultural and historical heritage shared between the Czech Republic and the...
LUNCH CONVERSATIONS Amb. Veron goes home for lunch whenever he can–and for good reason Whenever possible and barring any work engagements, Ambassador Luc Veron of the European Union’s delegation (EU) to the Philippines likes to go home for lunch and eat with his wife, Mme. Nicole Weismann. They...
HELLO, HUNK Wi Ha Jun at the press conference in Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, a day before his fan meet One of South Korea’s most sought-after actors, Wi Ha Jun, is in the Philippines for the first-ever meet-and-greet held at the New Frontier Theater, organized by local fashion label Bench....
Cebu-based national bowler Alexis Sy made her trip back to Manila worthwhile earlier this today, May 20, outclassing top Malaysian bowler Siti Safiyah 279-216 to bag the women's open crown of the Philippine International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships. *Alexis Sy (center) proudly shows off her...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) to live up to the tenets of honor and excellence, and cultivate the ability to recover amid existing challenges and threats to the country's security and safety. *President Ferdinand...
The exhibition will be held at COLLAB Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts on June 3 at 5 p.m. Gonzalez’ grand exhibition follows a string of international sold out shows in the US and Japan. Manila Art Show presents opportunities for the Filipino public, art collectors, and the media...
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan temple in Thailand No matter what season of the year it is, Filipinos are always up for a trip. As long as there’s a few days—or even weeks—off work or school, you know we’ll take the chance to fly off somewhere. But if you’re still looking for...
OLD WORLD CHARM Owned and operated by the Razon family, this hideaway is the next best thing * *By Nestor Cuartero * * On a bright and breezy, sun-smiley day, for a change, following a series of intermittent rains and thunderstorms recently, we paid homage to the Taal Basilica, canonically known...
Senator Grace Poe led family members and friends of the late “Queen of Philippine Movies” Susan Roces at the Manila North Cemetery to remember her legacy on her first death anniversary. Senator Grace Poe leads family members and friends in remembering and honoring the legacy of her...
