Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Quezon City — Hotel Sogo concluded the inaugural run of SOGO Dance Revolution, a nationwide dance competition that brought together live performance and digital engagement, with Ride Safe Crew emerging as the overall champion. The grand finals gathered hotel executives, media partners, invited guests, and supporters to witness performances from seven finalist dance crews selected from hundreds of online submissions nationwide. Finalists represented Marilao, Bulacan; San Fernando, Pampanga; Teresa, Rizal; Quezon City; Taguig; North Caloocan; and Tondo, Manila, highlighting the competition’s broad geographic reach. Participants initially qualified through online entries…

Manila, Philippines — Cutt & Grill Manila has officially opened its doors at PARQAL, offering a fresh, elevated take on steak and wine dining. From perfectly seared premium cuts to thoughtfully paired wines and a warm, inviting atmosphere, they turn everyday meals into moments worth savoring—whether it’s catching up with family, celebrating milestones, or simply indulging in good food with friends. Designed to cater to the Filipino love for hearty meals, Cutt & Grill Manila positions itself as an accessible steakhouse offering affordable luxury. Guests are encouraged to slow down,…

Matapos ang bawas-singil sa kuryente noong nakaraang buwan, inanunsyo ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ngayong araw ang panibagong tapyas na P0.1637 kada kWh, kaya bumaba sa P12.9508 kada kWh ang overall rate para sa isang pangkaraniwang pamilya ngayong Enero. “Sa ikalawang sunod na buwan, bumaba ang kabuuang singil sa kuryente. Umaasa kami na makatutulong ito sa aming mga customer sa pagsisimula ng bagong taon,” ani Meralco Vice President at Head ng Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga. “Para sa mga customer na may karaniwang konsumo na 200 kWh kada buwan, katumbas…

PhilHealth welcomes the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to implement a one time waiver program for incurred interests from missed premium payments. This is a concrete measure to help employers, self-employed individuals, and other covered members settle long-standing contribution obligations and restore good standing with the National Health Insurance Program. The waiver policy underscores the administration’s commitment to fairness, economic recovery, and sustained access to healthcare by addressing the accumulated burden of interest arising from missed premium payments. To provide clarity, the one-time waiver applies strictly to interest…

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A Hotel Sogo Santolan employee, Mr. Raymond Tobasco, discovered a substantial sum of lost cash amounting to more than Php 400,000 inside a guest room on Friday, December 5, 2025, and promptly returned it to its rightful owner. At approximately 8:40 AM, Mr. Tobasco, a room guide, found a grey body bag containing the cash inside a cabinet in Room 273. Following company policy, he immediately reported the discovery to his supervisors in accordance with hotel protocol. The cash was promptly secured, and a meticulous, video-documented…

Nagsagawa ang Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ng wire clearing operations sa Quiapo, Maynila bilang paghahanda sa Pista ng Hesus Nazareno sa ika-9 ng Enero 2026 kung saan inaasahang dadagsa ang milyun-milyong deboto. Makikita ang isinagawang operasyon ng Meralco para maisaayos ang mga nakalaylaylay na kable sa bahagi ng Arlegui Street. Sinuri rin ng kumpanya ang mga poste at kable sa ruta ng prusisyon. “Dinadaluhan ng milyun-milyong Pilipino ang taunang Traslacion sa Quiapo, kaya aktibong nakipagtulungan ang Meralco sa local na pamahalaan ng Maynila at mga telco at cable service providers…

Honor faith, culture, and grandeur as Sinulog takes the gala to the max in full splendor—where cherished traditions meet breathtaking spectacle, bringing the spirit of the festival to life at SM. Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebration transform everyday mall moments into a city-wide Sinulog gala. At SM City Cebu,…

Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and portions of Yapak in Boracay Island, Aklan to meet the increasing wastewater management needs driven by continuous developments in these areas, under the Yapak Bypass Project. This initiative reinforces Boracay Water’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.…

As a result of the successful implementation of energy efficiency and conservation initiatives across its properties, SM Group received six citations from the Department of Energy at the recent Energy Efficiency Excellence awards. SM Supermalls earned four Certificates of Excellence in the Energy Management for Industries and Building category for SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Daet, SM City Davao and SM Center Pulilan. Meanwhile the group’s commercial and hotel properties received two separate distinctions for excellence–Three E-Com Center was awarded as a noteworthy Green Building – Large Category and…