The Marriott Grand Ballroom Set to Host the Most Prestigious Events in the Philippines

Marriott Grand Ballroom

A hotel as luxurious as Manila Marriott Hotel deserves an equally grandiose hotel ballroom that can host the most prestigious local and international events in the Philippines. The Marriott Grand Ballroom formally opens this July and sets new standards to hotel ballrooms in the Philippines in terms of space, design, luxury and technology. This architectural wonder is strategically located within the Resorts World Manila complex, an integrated resort right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Costa Coffee Opens First Branch in the Philippines

Costa Coffee Philippines

UK's favorite and largest coffee shop brand, Costa Coffee today opens it first branch in the Philippines located at Eastwood Citywalk 1 in Libis, Quezon City. Costa Coffee is a welcome addition to the Philippine coffee scene dominated by American brand coffee shop chains. Coffee as a culture or fad, it's really interesting to find out what makes Costa Coffee different.

Four Seasons Hotpot City | a New Buffet Concept by Vikings

Four Seasons Hotpot City

Four Seasons Hotpot City is a new hotpot buffet concept by the Vikings Group, the same group that brought us Vikings Luxury Buffet and NiU by Vikings. They opened their first branch last February at SM by the Bay, SM MOA Complex in Pasay City, and due to its success, Four Seasons Hotpot City is set to open a second branch in Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

One Manalo Place, Puerto Princesa City

One Manalo Place in Puerto Princesa

One Manalo Place is one of the newest hotels in Puerto Princesa City which caters to both local and foreign travelers who are looking for an intimate and luxurious accommodation without the upscale price tag. This 47-room property is conveniently situated near the Puerto Princesa International Airport, with restaurants, banks and souvenir shops located within a five minute short drive.

Hotel Veronica in Roxas City: Comfort Matched with Modern Convenience



Hotel Veronica is a ten-room hotel located at the Pueblo de Panay township in Roxas City, Capiz province. The hotel features rooms with modern contemporary interiors with touches of luxury and accents of local capiznon handicrafts integrated into the overall theme.

A Taste of Middle East at Pan Pacific Manila



Pan Pacific Manila, the top luxury hotel in Manila, recently rolled-out it latest culinary offerings featuring Middle Eastern dishes prepared by Pan Pacific Manila's new sous chef, Chef Tarek Alsarraj. Chef Tarek, who is from Syria, brings with him his mastery of various Middle Eastern cuisines to conceptualize and create dishes for the hotel's Middle Eastern guests and clients.

Ramadan Mubarak 2015 | Beautiful Mosques in the Philippines



Alhamdulillah, the Holy Month of Ramadan has officially started today, June 18, 2015 here in the Philippines. Ramadan Mubarak! A Blessed Ramadan to our Muslim brothers and sisters. May Allah bestow upon you the strength as you fulfill the month-long fasting, and may Allah bless you for all your efforts.

442nd Araw ng Pasig | Schedule of Activities



The City of Pasig will be celebrating the 442nd year anniversary of its townhood on July 2, 2015 and the city government has arranged a month-long calendar of activities including trade fairs, sports fests, culinary and heritage tours, among others. Highlights are scheduled on July 2 with the Grand Parade participated by the city's 30 barangays.

Empanada Festival 2015 | Calendar of Events

Empanada Festival 2015

The Empanada Festival of Batac was created to showcase the city's famous delicacy, the Batac Empanada. Celebrating its eighth charter day on June 23, the City of Batac will again host the annual Empanada Festival highlighted by the Street Dance Competition. Participating are students clad in colorful costumes of bright yellow, warm orange, brown and green, and dancing to the upbeat tune of Ciudad ti Batac.

Gumasa Beach in Glan, Sarangani Province

Gumasa Beach

Gumasa Beach, located in the coastal town of Glan in Sarangani province, is a popular beach destination in this southern part of Mindanao. Accessible by land from General Santos City, Gumasa Beach is an ideal day trip destination for tourists visiting the Tuna Capital of the Philippines. The 60km provincial road offers a scenic two-hour drive through coconut plantations with a view of the Sarangani Bay at the background.

California Pizza Kitchen Holds the First Pizza Wars in the Philippines, and the First outside the United States



California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), an international casual dining restaurant chain specializing in California-style pizza, gathered all its cooks in the Philippines in a competition that would bring out the talent and creativity in every participant. CPK's Pizza Wars is an annual competition held in the United States participated by CPK's domestic branches. Recognizing the talent and skills of its Filipino counterparts, CPK finally launched the first ever Pizza Wars competition in the Philippines, the first of its kind in the Philippines and outside the United States.

Independence Day Buffet at Seven Corners Restaurant



Seven Corners Restaurant, the all-day dining buffet restaurant of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, celebrates Philippine Independence this June with a month-long Filipino-themed buffet featuring classic and modern Filipino dishes.

A Dream Wedding Like No Other



Welcome to the month of June. For many Filipinos, June is the month when couples finally tie the knot in a solemn wedding ceremony followed by a wedding reception. Some weddings take months of planning, while some even take years. It is a very special occasion that every bride and groom wish to be nothing less than perfect. A dream wedding.