Evo & Grace: The WanderLusts

Hotel Sogo continues to care as it ramped up its effort in helping the country’s indigent communities by reaching out to several communities in Luzon. Recently, it donated school supplies to over 300 school children in Triangulo Elementary School - Diversion Road, CBD II, Barangay Triangulo, Naga, and Oroc-Osoc Elementary School - Oroc-Osoc, Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Hotel Sogo also distributed long sleeve shirts and black out tarp cover from Hotel Sogo’s collateral materials for use as cover for tourist and fishing boats to 200 fisherfolks from Brgy.Paniman, Caramoan Camarines Sur. For more information about Hotel Sogo, check out  https://www.hotelsogo.com.

Rico Maierhofer, Gerry Santos & Sol  Mercado Libre ZION Philippines presents a POWERHOUSE ensemble of well-known celebrities and influential personalities showcasing top-of- the-line massage chairs that not only offer comfort but also complete body and mind relaxation. This is where luxury meets the utmost relaxation. ZION Philippines is the leading brand in the industry that provides a wide array of massage chair models that are intended to fit various requirements and tailored to the needs – using cutting-edge technology to deliver therapeutic, pain-relieving, and calming effects, alleviating muscle tension, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being. Rico Maierhofer, Bambi Del Rosario-Young, Jeck Maierhofer, Sol Mercado, Gerry Santos, Chelsea Robato, Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Dimples Romana, Maoui David, Anna Magkawas, Dianne Medina ZION Philippines provides THE ULTIMATE MAN CAVE NEEDS with massage chairs ranging from the most basic to the high-end models with advance...

The Henry Gaisano Outstanding School Leader award was conferred on Fr. Aristotle Dy, SJ, on April 15 at the Philippine International Convention Center. The award is known in Chinese as the Shi Weipeng (Cebu Anonymous) Model Educator Awards, which also recognizesoutstanding Chinese language teachers.  Fr. Ari Dy has been school president of Xavier School since 2013. His approach to education is to serve the needs of the 21st century learner, where the focus is on developing a growth mindset. This approach emphasizes the development of lifelong learning skills and attitudes rather than just focusing on the specific – and narrower – curriculum of each subject area. Assuring the quality of the school’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for Senior High School students has proved to be one way of promoting academic rigor. This focus on growth and quality also involves the expanded inte...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, recognized its top performing travel agencies from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region as it held the 17 th edition of the annual Eagle Wings Awards, the first since 2019. Cebu Pacific team poses for a photo with the travel agency awardees at the 17 th Eagle Wings Awards held from March 21-23, 2023 at Modala Beach Resort, Bohol. A total of 62 agencies from CEB’s local and international stations were conferred with the Eagle Wings Award in a three-day event held from March 21 to 23, 2023 at Modala Beach Resort in Panglao, Bohol. The Eagle Wings Awards is held annually to recognize CEB’s top domestic and international producers in terms of ticket sales, as well as their contributions to the overall success of the airline. The 2023 edition, which honored the previous year’s top producers, marked the return of the awards after being suspended for three years due to the pandemic. “The past three years have been tough, wi...

Lawrence Corbett, Chief Operating Officer of Circles and Simon Hyett, Contributing Editor of Asian Telecom Magazine Recognized in the categories of Marketing and Brand Initiative of the Year and Travel Product of the Year Circles , the leading global digital telco and consumer company, won two prestigious awards from the Asian Telecom Awards 2023. The award recognises the remarkable achievements and initiatives of Asia's leading telco companies. The Travel Product of the Year was awarded to Circles' digital telco, Circles Life Singapore's travel lifestyle app, Jetpac. Launched in 2022 to provide greater convenience and experience to post-COVID travellers, Jetpac promises travel freedom for all with its fuss-free e-sim activation, unbeatable global roaming rates and travel perks. Within 4 months of launch, Jetpac achieved more than 10x growth in sign-ups, of which, more than 50% were new customers. The second award, Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year, was awa...

Excellence thrives where it is practiced consistently. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)—the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country—recently honored three outstanding employees with this year’s Gold Crown Awards. This recognition is awarded to employees for demonstrating professional dedication in line with PCPPI’s ICARE Values, which stands for Integrity and Innovation, Care and Respect, Empowerment and Excellence. The three awardees for this year are (in photo, from left to right) Faith Marie M. Zacal of from PCPPI’s Cagayan De Oro plant, Lucky J. Mallari from the Central Luzon Operations (CLO) and Jona Marie S. Rollan from the Davao manufacturing facility. Of the awardees, PCPPI president and chief executive officer Frederick D. Ong said, “Our people remain at the core of what makes us proud to be part of PCPPI. The Gold Crown Awards allow us as one team to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of our employees.” He added, “Jona, Lucky, and Fa...

This year’s edition of the Manila-based food and music festival gets bigger with a more exciting lineup of performers, activities, and programs After a hugely successful debut in 2019 , Zark’s Fest returns this summer with their biggest offering in live music and comfort grub. Presented and produced by Zark’s Burgers , a popular burger joint in the Philippines, and organized by GNN Entertainment Productions , the hybrid festival promises to treat its patrons with an exciting music lineup, more inclusive programming, a dedicated space for lifestyle, crafts, and arts merchants, and most especially, a hearty serving of American comfort food, the Zark’s way. Headlining the festival are the award-winning and best-selling Filipino band Ben&Ben and 2021/2022’s most-streamed solo artist Zack Tabudlo. The Manila-based food and music festival are also set to feature some of the most prominent names in the local music industry, including Ebe Dancel , Urbandub , Sandwich , The Itchyworms...

When schools closed and the pandemic pushed education to remote learning, we knew that students would pay a heavy price. True enough, a 2021 research showed that 86% of students believed that they learned less under remote learning. 66% of those who attend classes virtually and 74% under hybrid learning were also no better mainly because of one reason: lack of innovative and technology-driven solutions to support these set-ups. This troubling reality didn’t cause learners to falter, because Globe believes that it brought out the best of us, and we can see these inspiring stories every day. As part of its commitment to uplift education through technology, Globe launches Heroes of Learning Awards, a search to honor modern-day heroes who shined bright or became a light for others amid obstacles. The awards will spotlight their inspiring journeys and support them further by equipping them with the relevant e-learning tools they need. Students, educators, and parents are eligible to jo...

The Australian pop duo also expressed interest in going back to the Philippines sometime in the future Multi-GRAMMY® award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY is currently making waves with the crossover success of “ Love Me Like I Am ,” their current single featuring American R&B superstar Jordin Sparks . Aside from topping Billboard’s Christian Airplay charts (dated February 25, 2023), the multi-format smash has recently entered Billboard’s Adult Top 40 charts at No. 31 and Billboard’s Adult Contemporary charts at No. 17, becoming one of the biggest hits in the US by an Australian act this year. To date, the soulful ballad has amassed more than 30 million streams on Spotify alone. The Christian pop duo, which recently headlined Manila’s Found Music Festival in 2019 at Circuit Makati, also expressed their intent of going back to the Philippines sometime in the future. “You know, we hope to always come back to the places that we’ve been, because every country has its own individu...

Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, further strengthens its Cebu hub by adding three routes from Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA), allowing every Juan to reach more destinations to and from the Queen City of the South. “We are excited to operate new routes from our second largest base, Cebu, as we mark our 27 th anniversary in March. This is in line with our commitment to bring every Juan closer to each other as we make air travel more affordable and accessible to our customers,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer. Starting March 26, CEB will begin flying from Cebu to Naga four times weekly --- on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays --- making it the only carrier to operate flights directly between the two destinations.  DG 6316 will depart from MCIA at 12:00 PM and will arrive in Naga at 1:45PM, while the return flight, DG 6137, will leave Naga Airport at 2:05PM and will arrive in Cebu at 3:50PM. The ai...

With the country’s aim in focusing its resources to generate sustainable food security, the arrival of the RICHMADE brand has been timely and essential. CJ Feed &Care, Korea’s number one food company recently launched RICHMADE as the new brand to carry its feed portfolio. The introduction of RICHMADE in the Philippines will be the first, leading other Asian countries where it has businesses and plants, aside from Korea. This is a testament of CJ Feed & Care’s commitmentin helping and supporting the country in growing the agriculture sector, particularly the feed and livestock industry. By using the RICHMADE brand in its feed products, the company’s customers, managed farms and stakeholders will be assured that the standard and technology placed in all RICHMADE feeds to be manufactured here in the Philippines is the same in all parts of the world. GLOBAL TO LOCAL. The Richmadelaunch here in the Philippines will be the first, leading the other countries in the Southeast Asi...

Globe's retail venture Rappit is showering its customers with a practical kind of love this February, from discounts on your favorite products to special offers, there's definitely something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a gift for your special someone or want to treat yourself, Rappit has got you covered! Here’s what’s in store. Rappit curated special collections, including the Somebunny To Love collection of chocolates from Toblerone, Kisses, Cadbury, and KitKat; the All Things Blush collection of beauty products from Olay, St. Ives, Vaseline, and Aveeno; and the Singles collection with treats from Heineken, M&Ms, Rio Strong, TimTam, San Miguel, Snickers, and Suntory.   If you’re planning a romantic evening, the Date Night Collection is perfect, with premium meats from Mrs. Garcia's and Meltique, fine wines from Carlo Rossi, Novellino, Yellow Tail, Arbor Mist, and Beringer, and chocolates from Hershey's, Ferrero Rocher, and Cadbury.   Rappit...

His new single is accompanied by a music video starring social media influencer Albert Nicolas and up-and-coming TV/film actress Roxie Smith Filipino singer-songwriter Jason Marvin starts 2023 on a bright note with the release of his new single "Oras.” Brimming with lush, gentle arrangements and laid-back vocals, the piano-driven ballad finds the Cornerstone Entertainment artist traveling back in time in an attempt to amend a romantic relationship. It also touches on the idea of admitting one’s mistakes and using them as motivation to become a better person. To quote Jason Marvin, "Mistakes will be made and regrets will always be a part of life, but we must learn to live with it, grow stronger, and continue singing the songs that we’re meant to sing." According to the singer-songwriter behind Gain , "Oras" is the first song that he wrote where the music video concept came first. "I imagined this scene where a guy who can time travel keeps on failing...

  AFTER three years of cancellation and online editions, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival – the largest multi-arts festival in the country organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines – returns this year on February 3 to 5, 2023 in various venues inside the CCP Complex, located along Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. The festival highlights the different outdoor venues such as the CCP Front Lawn, Liwasang Kalikasan, Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez and its surroundings, and parade ground of Vicente Sotto Street, among others. “This year, Pasinaya follows the theme ‘Piglas Sining.’ We are breaking away from the notion that the CCP is just the building.  We are emphasizing that CCP can be anywhere,” said CCP artistic director Dennis N. Marasigan. Pasinaya continues its experience-all-you-can, pay-what-you-can scheme.  For a suggested donation price of P 50, participants may go in and out of the different CCP venues to attend the 30-minute workshops in various art d...