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The “Freedom Houses” of Taal

Owners of these colonial-era houses, or what were commonly called back then as mga bahay na bato, also belonged to the country’s elite. Although they led fairly comfortable lives, many of them still yearned for freedom from the yoke of Spanish oppression. Teeming with ideas from an emerging world order,…

Up on “stage” down by the lake

Nena’s Sanctuary, a nine-hectare development inside Sta. Elena Golf and Country Estate, initially opens to the public with Lakehall, an events place in the midst of nature. A hotel and spa, as well as a café and themed retail area are in the planning stages. By Alex Y. Vergara There’s…

DOT secretary donates P200,000 to Tourism scholars

As one of the featured models in the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s recent benefit dinner and fashion show at the Manila Hotel, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, escorted by husband Duke, walked the runway like a pro in Renee Salud’s Filipiniana finery. By Alex Y. Vergara Since you only…

Hong Kong’s premier airline launches travel fair

As the travel industry springs back to life, Cathay Pacific offers travelers with best-in-class promos, as it hosts the Cathay Pacific Travel Fair, from May 19 to 21, at the Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall. The event is in partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and leading travel…

Make room for revenge travel at Henann Tawala Resort Bohol

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ The latest addition to the Henann Group’s growing portfolio of hotels ensures that revenge travel is a sweet, uncomplicated and memorable affair. Henann Tawala Resort with its multiple pools Like moths to a flame, tourists from various parts of the Philippines — and even…

Mott 32: Dim sum, Spring, Summer & All

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Mott 32 gives gourmands more reasons to fly to Cebu with the addition of an extensive dim sum lunch menu and an equally impressive Spring-Summer menu. Located at the sprawling Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu City, Mott 32, the internationally acclaimed modern Chinese…

Kulinarya Tagala spotlights best of Southern Tagalog cuisine

The two-day food tour explores authentic cuisine and farm-to-table dining that define the culinary heritage of Laguna and Quezon Province. By Kenn Anthony Mendoza Kulinarya Tagala, a food and culture tour organized by San Miguel Foods Culinary Center, returns this year to champion the local culinary scene in Southern Tagalog.…

Art exhibit, Mediterranean food promotion kick off hotel’s 10th year celebration

The Radiance Art exhibit, which runs until May 21, showcases the best of contemporary artworks created by Richard Buxani, JJ Duque, Frederick Epistola, Ivy Lim, Domiel Mercado-Campos, Annabelle Papas, Raeche Dacanay, Daisy Tempongko, Nikki Vasallo, and Bea Viado. Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila has kicked off its 10th anniversary celebration,…

Veteran hotelier Joanne Golong-Gomez joins Conrad Manila

As the hotel’s commercial director, Gomez brings with her more than 20 years of experience, especially in sales and marketing, that’s bound to bring valuable insights and innovative strategies to Conrad Manila’s sales and marketing team. Changes are afoot at this premier hotel by the bay. Conrad Manila officially welcomes…

Premiere luxury residences soon to rise near Manila Bay

Banyan Tree Residences Manila Bay, a place where residents can live, dine, play and shop virtually under one roof, will soon rise in the heart of Manila. Spearheaded by one of the world's leading multi-branded hospitality networks, the Banyan Tree Group, in partnership with TransAsia Construction Development Corporation, this upcoming…