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Ascott BGC: A home away from home

By Princess Faith Argosino As it celebrates it’s fifth year, Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila continues to bring consistent and excellent service for its guests in the metro and those from around the world. As the first international brand to set foot in BGC, Ascott was able to establish itself…

Sun Life Philippines celebrates its 125th year

Insurance is not something that most Filipinos openly talk about, or are interested in. Reasons could either be, lack of knowledge, or illiteracy about the matter. Due to the inevitable cases of poverty in the country, some people would rather pay their bills than entrust it to an insurance company. …

Ferry, very good: Time to Cruise to Old Manila via Pasig River

By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz After languishing for decades due to unsustainable practices and pollution, the Pasig River and Escolta are on the rise as a potential “coosome twosome” for tourists and everyday travelers alike. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat recently invited members of the media and some VIP…

LT Group holds relief operations in Batangas

The Lucio Tan Group of Companies, whose Absolut Distillers Inc. (ADI) facility is in Lian, Batangas, started its relief operations for the families affected by the eruption of the Taal volcano. “We are here to help the barangays and communities whose people we consider as family. The LT Group has…

Japan’s must-try MOS Burger now in the Philippines

Craving for Japanese flavors as well as western burgers? Then Japan’s MOS Burger could be the restaurant you’re looking for. This February, the fast food chain is slated to open several stores in the Philippines, the first of which will be at the second level of Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas. If…

Anthology Festival 2020 is set to take place in Intramuros

The historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, will once again host the Anthology Architecture and Design Festival, happening on February 7 to 9. Now on its 5th edition, the event will carry the theme "Think Architecture," as curated by William Ti, Jr. Principal Architect of WTA Architecture and Design Studio.…

Kung Hei Fat Choi: Go on a food odyssey this Chinese New Year

Filipinos always associate Chinese New Year with Nian Gao, or more popularly known as tikoy, and various other Chinese cuisines. If you're craving for these Chinese treats and delicacies, you don't have to cook them yourself or wait to be invited by your good friends to their parties. All you have…

Volvo’s XC90 T8 Twin Engine wins Driving Electric Awards

By Faith Argosino Volvo’s XC90 T8 Twin Engine has triumphed in the DrivingElectric Awards, being named Best Electrified Seven-Seater. It's the first honor for the plug-in hybrid version of the large SUV, which was groomed by a series of performance, technology and styling upgrades that made it more appealing to…

Dr. Caroline Enriquez received the 2019 Gusi Peace Prize

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) president Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez was recently hailed as one of the distinguished laureates of the Gusi Peace Prize International for 2019. Dr. Enriquez was awarded the Gusi Peace Prize due to her exemplary and visionary leadership in the academe as a prime mover towards…

Friendly neighbor: TECO donates $100,000 to victims of Tisoy in Sorsogon

By Faith Argosino The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines recently donated some P5 million ($100,000) to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) for the victims of Typhoon Tisoy in Sorsogon, citing Taiwan’s long-standing friendship with Gov. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and the people of the province…