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Wander into the ‘Paracosm’ of Ivan Co

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In his search for ‘self-reconciliation’ through meditation, artist Ivan Co ended up building his own ‘Paracosm’ – a world of pendulums, semi-precious stones and metals, and other meticulously crafted pieces – that inspires viewers to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life…

The Bellevue Group’s Ryan, Patrick & Dustin Chan: Their suite life

BY FRANCINE Y. MEDINA Pioneered by the charming and energetic businessman Johnny Chan, the Bellevue Hotels and Resorts has grown from one hotel in 2003 to a series of properties, including a resort, in Alabang, Quezon City and Bohol. The Chan brothers — Ryan, Patrick and Dustin — who grew…

Follow the ‘Nustar’ and find an island of flavors in Cebu

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ When the Three Wise Men followed a star from the east, they found faith. For those of us who followed the 'Nustar' recently, we found an island of flavors. The ceremonial cake cutting, led by Nustar CEO Alan Teo (center, wearing red tie) and…

How to have a magical Christmas at Solaire

From dining extravaganzas to a flurry of activities, Solaire Resort in Entertainment City pulls out all the stops for a truly magical Christmas. Here are some tips on how you can enjoy all of them. Soak in the sights The magic starts at the lobby of Solaire The magic begins…

Ayala Malls celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary with “Wish” premiere

Ayala Malls and Disney recently teamed up for the Philippine premiere of Wish at Glorietta Cinemas, where they delighted guests with exciting pre-show games and activities at the Glorietta Activity Center. The movie, which debuts worldwide on Nov. 22, marks the 100th anniversary of Disney Animation Studios. Disney's 100th anniversary…

PAL and SIA sign codeshare partnership agreement

Apart from flights between Singapore and Manila, SIA will also codeshare on PAL’s flights from Manila to 27 destinations within the Philippines, while PAL will codeshare on SIA’s flights to six destinations in Europe. Two of Asia’s leading airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA), reaffirmed their cooperation, signing…

Eat out and give back with Globe’s “Gourmet Giving Series”

Globe and Fine Dining Club Philippines join forces for the “Gourmet Giving Series.” Happening until Nov. 30 across 12 restaurants, this culinary adventure also contributes to the Hapag Movement’s mission of helping Filipinos who are experiencing involuntary hunger. A Social Weather Station (SWS) survey released earlier this year indicated that…

Manami Resort: The lush life

By ALEX Y. VERGARA This 16-key holiday destination consisting of villas and suites in Sipalay, Negros Occidental, offers today’s guests more than the usual sun, sea and sand. Owing to its secluded location, it has also become a font of luxury where privacy and exclusivity are premiums. Lingaw, Manami’s poolside…

Discovery Samal: A secret island garden no more

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Dubbed as the “Island Garden City,” Samal Island can easily go head-to-head with some of the country’s top tourist destinations, thanks to its fair share of pristine shores, underwater sights, diving cliffs, bat caves and, just quite recently, its own Discovery resort. The pristine…

Henann Group of Resorts marks 25 fruitful years in the hospitality biz

From a single 43-room property 25 years ago, the Henann Group now runs several hotel resorts in Boracay and Bohol with a total of nearly 1,700 rooms. The expansion continues, with the company setting its sights on building additional properties in Boracay, Bohol, Mactan, Coron and Malcapuyo Island in Palawan.…