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Philippine Airlines edges out local rivals as top on-time performer

In terms of on-time performance (OTP), Philippine Airlines (PAL), the nation’s flag carrier, continues to lead other Philippine-based carriers during the second half of 2019. As the country’s leading on-time performer, PAL achieved an all-time high of 92 percent on-time flights in October for both international and domestic flights, said…

Gov. Migz Villafuerte is one lucky guy

In a counterpart post on her Instagram account, Rachel Peters (@rachelpetersx) declared for all the world to hear--"Your girls (sic) getting hitched!" Taken a bit later in the day, with the couple wearing the same sets of clothes, the series of photos show Migz with his back turned against the…

Christmas countdown shines and sparkles at Crimson Filinvest Hotel

The hotel’s annual tradition was graced by corporate partners, local community, media and representatives from partner organizations for Crimson Hotel’s CSR program. The tree lighting was led by Crimson Hotel Filinvest General Manager Gerhard Doll and joined by Muntinlupa City Congressman Ruffy Biazon, Chroma Hospitality executives such as Country Manager…

TV’s Golden Boy gets a resounding yes

There's an old Filipino saying that goes like this: "No matter how long (or arduous) the procession is, chances are, it would end sooner or later in church." And so it was for long-time celebrity sweethearts Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo. The pair, who first publicly confirmed their relationship in…

John Gokongwei Jr., industrialist, philanthropist and wide-eyed optimist

John L. Gokongwei, Jr., founder and chairman emeritus of JG Summit, whose business interests include air transportation, retail, real estate, tourism, food and beverage, banking, publishing and petrochemicals, died last November 9 at the age of 93. Said to be the third richest man in the Philippines, Gokongwei had a…

“Walk-Through” fashion event kicks into high gear at Ayala Malls Circuit

The “Walk-Through” is Fashion Revolution Philippines’ first artist collaboration "activation," wherein global fashion industry issues are communicated through creative media. This project seeks to take the conversation on sustainable fashion further, exploring in unexpected ways the delicate web of the industry that we currently find ourselves embedded in. The project…

The ‘Beatles’ are coming for The Estate Makati

SMDC and Federal Land, Inc. are celebrating what is quintessentially British by hosting an exclusive one night-only performance like no other. The two biggest real estate developers in the country have flown in stars from the revamped production of "Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles" from London’s…

Wilcon celebrates its 42nd anniversary by giving away 1M loyalty points

One of the country's leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, Wilcon Depot, celebrates its 42ndanniversary in the industry by giving away one million loyalty rewards points and exciting prizes this October. With its newest offering, “Wilcon Depot Loyalty Rewards Promo,” valued customers can get a chance to win 1,000,000…

The curious case of Carlos Celdran

He walked his talk and he talked when he walked. Many knew him as Manila's ultimate tour guide, but Carlos Celdran, who died Oct. 8 in Madrid, Spain where he had been in "self-exile" since January this year, didn't consider himself one. Carlos, one of PeopleAsia magazine's Men Who Matter…

Three-man exhibit takes center stage at ManilaART 2019

ArtFarm is proud to present "Rhythm," a three-man exhibition featuring the works of Raul Lebajo, Nikulas Lebajo and Ivan Co at ManilART 2019. "Rhythm" promises to treat viewers' eyes as well as their other senses to the varying melodious tempos that art offers. Raul Lebajo’s paintings of forest growths, fantastic…