Alex Vergara, Author at PeopleAsia

Spiral offers Seoul-ful dishes

Explore the exciting flavors of South Korea in Spiral’s latest “Flavors of the World” culinary series. In collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center, Flavors of the World: Seoul-ful Gastronomy at Spiral features Korean Master Chef Hyeon Cheol Joo as he prepares his modern take on traditional Korean specialties from March…

Baguio in bloom

After 22 consecutive years of being staged in Baguio, the Panagbenga flower festival continued to wield its brand of magic on Filipinos and foreigners alike. City officials led by Baguio Mayor Mauricio Domogan welcomed guests from various parts of the world to the two-day festival last weekend (Feb. 24 to…

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila makes it again to Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star list

For the second time in a row, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila made it to Forbes Travel Guide’s list of “Five-Star” hotels. The list of recipients will be showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com. “It’s our second consecutive time to be on the list. We are very grateful to have been recognized once again…

NÜWA City of Dreams Manila wins prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Award

NÜWA City of Dreams Manila attained the highest ranking of “Five-Star” in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Awards, considered as the annual “Oscars” of the hotel industry and deemed the ultimate honor in the hospitality business due to its exacting and stringent standards. The prestigious list of awardees consists of the world’s…

The rewards card for all seasons

It’s a known fact that Filipinos love rewards and freebies. According to one particular study, Filipinos carry as many as 11 rewards cards in their wallets or purses. But with the recent launch of PLDT Group’s MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Rewards Card, you don’t have to carry as many cards…

Fountain of Youth in a bottle

Such was the lure of the Fountain of Youth that European explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sailed off to the New World in the 16th century in search of it. Alas, his search, which led him all the way to Florida, proved futile. But that search didn’t die with him.…