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Conrad Manila celebrates “Dazzling Holidays” this Christmas season

At Conrad Manila's Christmas tree lighting ceremony, from left, Hans Sy, SM Investments Corporation's chairman, executive committee; Elizabeth Sy, SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation's president; Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano; Peggy Angeles, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation's executive vice president; and Laurent Boisdron, Conrad Manila's general manager. Conrad Manila, recognized…

A festive Christmas celebration awaits you at Makati Diamond Residences

The Makati Diamond Residences makes the season merry and bright with its offers of luxury stay, festive brunch buffet and activities for you and your family. Located in the central business district of the city, Makati Diamond Residences offers a variety of holiday deals, including a suite room with complete…

After 40 years, U2 plants The Joshua Tree in Manila

by JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Excitement (bordering on panic) started to set in as the queues remained long and winding outside the Philippine Arena at 7:45 p.m of Dec. 11 – and understandably so. It was just a few minutes before U2’s one-night only show for The Joshua Tree…

Taste the goodness of the season at Diamond Hotel

The holiday season is for reuniting with loved ones, celebrating sentimental traditions and creating new memories, all marked by the spectacle of feasts that we crave for all year round. On December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, you can indulge, drink and be merry just the way you want…

There’s a new soap in town

A few years after it reached local shores, Korean wave pop-culture continues to influence the Philippines in more ways than one. Millennials and Gen-Z alike sing and dance to Blackpink’s “boom-baya,” while Korean-style Internet cafés spring like mushrooms offering seamless Wi-Fi with kimchi “bap” alongside chic artisanal coffee. If there’s anything this…

Bono zips by Manila with a long-lasting legacy

On the eve of his first concert in the Philippines, musician, activist and Zipline board member Bono braves the EDSA traffic to sign a pact with the Philippine Red Cross and Zipline, the world’s first and only national scale drone delivery service, to begin making on-demand and emergency…

SIA launches Taittinger Comtes de Champagne in first class

Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers can now enjoy the exquisite taste of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne in First Class. Produced by the prestigious family-owned champagne house Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is produced only in the best years, composed exclusively of Chardonnay grown in five Grand Crus vineyards, and…

A #MoetMoment with the new Moët Nectar Impérial

Moët & Chandon launches Nectar Impérial, touted by its makers as an “unexpected and original creation” that brings to life daring and completely spontaneous expressions. The iconic champagne brand recently gathered the Metro’s vibrant and party-savvy personalities at Xylo at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City for an exclusive tasting…

G2E Asia @ the Philippines is now open

G2E Asia @ the Philippines, the newest addition to the G2E Asia event series, makes its official debut recently at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. The two-day show is supported by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and will include an expo, educational conference, and unprecedented networking opportunities. Josephine Lee,…

Health begins with the gut

By Hermes Joy Tunac Have you ever felt bloated, fatigued, or had problems with your stomach without knowing why? Have you ever had days where you feel unwell even with regular exercise and diet? If you answered yes to any of this, you might want to look after the food…