By Alex Y. Vergara Planning on taking that dream vacation anytime soon to Thailand and beyond? Thinking of visiting friends and family in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East? Can’t wait to experience anew Thai Airways’ award-winning “Smooth as Silk” service? You could avail of huge discounts and…
By Bryle B. Suralta Uniqlo fans, have we got news for you! The Japanese global apparel retailer opens Uniqlo Manila, the largest Uniqlo store in all of Southeast Asia! The store’s opening comes as the brand celebrates its six-year anniversary in the Philippines. Located at Glorietta 5 in Makati, the…
City of Dreams Manila will soon introduce a Virtual Reality (VR) zone and food park, putting into spotlight a new generation entertainment. The Garage will bring state-of-the-art VR technology operated by world-renowned Japanese video game development company Bandai Namco, as well as a curated selection of food and beverages from…
Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO) officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Note9 in the Philippines. Held recently at the Marriott Manila Grand Ballroom, the event gathered media personalities as well as Samsung dealers and partners for an evening of talks and a closer look at Samsung's newest flagship smartphone. Hosted by…
With the rolling greens of a golf course for a view and exclusivity as its promise, Shang Residences Wack Wack will soon rise as one of the metro’s most prestigious addresses. Located in Barangay Wack Wack in Mandaluyong City, Shang Residences Wack Wack allows for easy and leisurely travel to…
If you think that a lavish hotel is all about meetings, events, staycations and gastronomic fetes for adults, think again. It’s also about that well-deserved luxurious pampering that knows no age! Marriott Manila’s Quan Spa is now offering facial and massage services for the little ones and teens. Take your…
Get your holiday calendars ready as Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir bring back the “Great Singapore Airlines Getaway” this September with great fares to over 70 great places around the globe, topped up with great perks exclusive to MasterCard. Plan your Great Getaway Making it a bigger and better global…
Known for its unparalleled comfort, refinement and luxury appointments, the next-generation Lexus ES hits the road in the Philippines. The ES builds on its strengths with an all-new seventh generation car that is the gas-powered ES 350, which follows the latest design trends. The result: a longer, lower, and wider…
By Alex Y. Vergara As the world becomes more segmented and people’s expectations and requirements become even more specialized, the Bank of the Philippine Islands, in keeping with the needs of its premier clients, recently introduced the BPI Visa Signature credit card. As BPI officials led by Jojo Ocampo, BPI’s…
by JOANNE RAE RAMIREZ This week, I am Filipino,” said a European passenger during the delivery flight of Philippine Airlines’ first A350-900, part of Airbus’ XWB (extra wide body) fleet, from Toulouse to Manila, as he observed the mood on board. He probably sensed the throbbing pride that surged through…