Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

As someone who’s always on the hunt for great food in unexpected places, I recently stumbled upon a surprisingly delightful discovery: Sogo Food Restaurant yes, the new in-house dining concept by none other than Hotel Sogo. For over 30 years, Hotel Sogo has been a well-known name in the Philippine hospitality scene, famous for its clean, convenient, and accessible accommodations. But this time, it’s not the rooms that caught my attention it’s what’s being served on the table. After three decades in the industry, Sogo has launched its first-ever restaurant,…

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Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, brings more magic and fun for its 30th year with the month-long birthday celebration of its iconic character, Eldar the Wizard this July. As part of The Enchanted Story of Eldar the Wizard campaign, EK honors its most beloved homegrown character through a series of engaging activities, captivating shows, hands-on learning, delightful treats, and plenty of surprises around the park. Kicking off the festivities for his Mega Birthday Bash, Eldar enlisted the help of his Spaceport and Jungle…

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A new era of wellness begins as BlueWater Day Spa unveils its newest brand ambassadors. From left: Korean actor and ambassador Choi Bo Min and Filipino actor-singer Teejay Marquez pose for the official campaign reveal. For 20 years, BlueWater Day Spa has been that go-to space — the quiet sanctuary in the middle of everyday rush. Known for its curated massage experiences and signature treatments, the spa has helped countless Filipinos recharge, reset, and find their glow again. Laughter and energy filled the room as BlueWater Day Spa’s brand ambassadors…

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The biggest travel and trade fairs happening soon on July 11-13, 2025, TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (TME) offers the best travel deals and more exciting destinations both local and international. Travel Innovators Inc, President MA. PAZ ALBERTO and 12th TME CHAIRPERSON, as always, is making sure that no stones shall be unturned for this highly-anticipated annual event. “ We are ready to provide you with the ultimate travel experience. Our exhibitors are working tirelessly to curate the best and most unforgettable trips for you to take. I invite you to dream…

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Pasig, Philippines — 07 July 2025 — JuanHand, the leading fintech lending platform in the Philippines, has been awarded the Green Flag status by the Filipino Fair Loans Advocacy Group (FILFLAG), one of the largest borrower associations in the country. The Green Flag distinction is given only to online lending platforms (OLPs) that meet FILFLAG’s strict standards for transparency, fairness, and responsible lending. JuanHand was recognized for its reasonable interest rates, clear and transparent repayment terms, ethical collection practices and full compliance with regulatory guidelines. “We are honored and grateful…

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Empowered and united! DTI Undersecretary Blesila A. Lantayona proudly supporting local weavers from North Luzon The WOMENBIZ | WOMEN STRONG Trade Fair successfully wrapped up back-to-back legs at SM City Cebu from July 4 to 6 and at SM Megamall from July 8 to 10, bringing together some of the country’s most inspiring women entrepreneurs under one empowering roof. Organized by WomenBizPH in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and SM Supermalls, the trade fair spotlighted a diverse range of women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs)…

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Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech), a premiere automotive technical-vocational institution, held its 14th commencement exercise for 231 graduates from its Automotive Servicing General Job, Automotive Body Panel Repairing, and Automotive Body Painting courses at Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) industrial complex in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. With the addition of the new graduates, the institution has produced a total of 2,792 graduates from its regular and specialized training programs since 2014. Starting its operations in 2013, TMP Tech was founded by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Honorary Chairman Dr.…

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The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), fresh off the heels of a successful golden edition last year, is setting the stage for a new era of Philippine cinema with the announcement of the first official entries for this year’s festival. The first batch of entries, chosen based on script submission, represents a wide variety of genres, highlighting the creativity and versatility of the Filipino filmmakers. The first four MMFF 2025 official entries are the following: • CALL ME MOTHER Production: Abs-Cbn Film Productions, Inc., The Ideafirst Company, & Viva Communications,…

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This July, in celebration of the 2025 Global Plastic-Free Campaign and in alignment with Anya Hospitality Group’s (AHG) “I Choose Green” initiative, Roxaco-Asia Hospitality Corporation (RAHC) proudly kicks off one of its most creative and community-driven environmental programs to date: the G3 – Go Green and Grow campaign. Now on its latest run, this annual sustainability initiative spans across all RAHC-managed Go Hotels properties: Timog, North EDSA, Ermita, and Airport Road, transforming each hotel lobby into a hub of eco-conscious action and visual storytelling. At the heart of this year’s…

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