Archive for the ‘Philippines’ Category
Manila Central Post Office Building : The new Fullerton Hotel?
The Fullerton Hotel considered to be one of the best-in-class hotels is eyeing to transform the Manila Central Post Office Building into a first class hotel according to ABS-CBNnews. As part of the development, the management of the Fullerton Hotel group based in Singapore is in talks with the Philippine Government. Manila Post Office Building [...]
Malasimbo Music And Arts Festival 2012 Puerto Galera
Imagine Cool Climate, Beautiful Crowd, Inspiring works of art, Overflowing Booze, Fantastic Music and a natural amphitheater venue that is 250 meters above sea level – These are some of the reasons why you should experience the Malasimbo Art and Music Festival in Puerto Galera. Our very own Joey Ayala Together with the members of [...]
Is Singapore the new mecca for Pinoy yuppies?
More and more Filipinos go overseas to seek new challenges in their careers. This continuing trend, especially in the case of young Filipinos, is rapidly turning Singapore into the new overseas employment hub for yuppies. Singapore Marina Bay Sands According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, the demand for Filipino workers in Singapore grew from [...]
Yap-Sandiego Ancestral house in Cebu City
During my recent Cebu Trip courtesy of Summit Circle Cebu Hotel, we had a short heritage tour which includes a visit to an old colonial house located in Parian. Cebu is known for its friendly people, shopping, progressive business districts and heritage sites. Travelers who visit Cebu usually hear about an iconic house which would [...]
Beyond the Box One Rockwell goes 24 hours!
Beyond the Box, the newest and most innovative Apple Premium Reseller in the Philippines is introducing another milestone in the local retail community space by implementing extended shopping hours for their store in One Rockwell. During the whole summer season starting on March 2 of this year (2012). Beyond the Box at One Rockwell will [...]
Proudly Pinoy : Kenneth Cobonpue’s Cabaret Sofa Design
If you are wondering where these five star hotels and resorts all over the world are getting their furniture, don’t be surprised, they are made in Cebu by a world renowned industrial designer – Kenneth Cobonpue. Recently, he launched a new Sofa designed called Cabaret Sofa. This new collection by Kenneth Cobonpue is made of a [...]
Summit Circle Cebu Hotel Review
Last weekend, I was in Cebu with fellow travel bloggers from Manila to experience one of the best rated business hotel in the City Center – The Summit Circle Cebu Hotel. That was my first Cebu trip for this year and If I can remember it right, I visited Cebu four times last year:) Junior [...]
Bicol’s most exciting tours up for grabs at The Oriental Legazpi’s FaceBook contest
For those whose idea of a perfect weekend getaway is spending it in the Bicolandia swimming with the Butandings, trekking the Mayon Volcano, or simply enjoying the serene Legazpi cityscape, having the chance to spend this dream vacation for free at Legazpi City, Albay’s newest luxury hotel is definitely good news! Oriental Legaspi Hotel room [...]
Proudly Pinoy : Kenneth Cobonpue Showroom in Cebu City
I’ll be visiting the Queen City of the South tomorrow and while browsing my old photos of Cebu, I saw some photos I took during our visit in Kenneth Cobonpue’s showroom. If you are not yet familiar with the name Kenneth Cobonpue, he is a renowned and award winning Industrial designer from the Philippines and [...]
Davao Kadayawan Festival 2012
One of the most spectacular festivals in Philippines is the Kadayawan sa Davao Festival. As the name suggests, the Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao, a city in Mindanao Philippines, which became famous for conducting this annual festival. The term Kadayawan is derived from Dabawenyo (language in Davao) word “Dayaw”. It means good, superior, valuable [...]







