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Members of Philippine Marketing Association walk for the environment

The country’s leading marketers had fun on the catwalk as they modeled environment-friendly fashion, from casual to formal wear as well as Filipiniana ensembles, in an effort to promote sustainable marketing. PMA president Kathy Mercado with president of Ucycle, Tati Fortuna. Cognizant of their power to influence hearts and minds,…

IFEX Philippines ’24 celebrates ingenuity of Filipino food in a grand “salu-salo”

From May 10 to 12, the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines will showcase and highlight the excellence of Filipino cuisine and shine a spotlight on budding entrepreneurs and innovative export-ready homegrown products. Catch IFEX Philippines 2024 at the World Trade Center on May 10 to 12 International Food Exhibition (IFEX)…

Arden Botanical Estate: A “bloom zone” in the making

BY JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ This fast-rising residential and leisure development is shaping up into a modern-day sanctuary — one that’s abloom with natural parks, waterways and landscaped gardens that will feature beautiful local flora. And it’s just one-short expressway drive from Metro Manila. Megaworld SVP for public relations and…

Ramon Ang leads launch of new Ferrari showroom in San Juan City

Businessman Ramon S. Ang led the inauguration of a new Ferrari showroom and service center in San Juan City for Velocità Motors Inc., a subsidiary of San Miguel Corp. and the official importer and distributor of Ferrari in the country. The Ferrari Roma Spider "The Philippines has a rich heritage…

McDonald’s Philippines celebrates first-ever “Salamuch, Crew! Day”

In its commitment to bringing out the best in its people, McDonald’s Philippines said “thank you” to its hardworking crew members across McDonald's stores nationwide with its "Salamuch Crew" initiative. McDonald's Philippines celebrates its first-ever "Salamuch, Crew! Day," highlighting the culture of kindness and appreciation among its hard-working crew members. "Salamuch,…

Chef Pun Pitrachart brings Thai flavors to Conrad Manila

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ The 32 year-old chef de cuisine of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok brings with him not just his bedimpled smile, but also a plethora of authentic Thai dishes that will mesmerize diners of Brasserie on 3 at Conrad Manila until the end of April. Nictor Reyes,…

These Filipino women are leading the Philippines’ digital transformation

Is technology still a man’s world? These successful female leaders from the country's growing digital sphere beg to differ. GoDigital Pilipinas, an organization that heavily advocates for faster and more efficient digitalization in the country, celebrates International Women's Month by putting the spotlight on female tech trailblazers who are paving…

Conrad Manila hops into Easter with these delightful offers

Indulge in themed buffets and kid-friendly activities for a festive Easter weekend celebration. As Easter approaches, Conrad Manila is gearing up to offer its patrons an unforgettable holiday experience filled with delectable culinary offerings and delightful activities for the whole family. “We are delighted to invite guests to a fun-filled…

PeopleAsia “seizes the dream” as it honors People of the Year 2024 awardees

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ / Photos by Renjie Tolentino PeopleAsia celebrated achievers who seized their dreams at the “People of the Year” Awards Night at the Grand Ballroom of the City of Dreams Manila. Attended by top diplomats, business leaders and society figures, the star-studded event also marked…

Meet the woman behind MR.DIY in the Philippines

By FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Behind MR.DIY, the country’s fastest growing do-it-yourself home improvement chain, is a woman who has been responsible for expanding the company’s operations in the Philippines since 2018. More than five years and 500 stores later, Roselle Andaya continues to break new ground — both as a…