Lakbay Magazine

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Manila, Philippines

Manila is often seen as a gateway to the Philippines, but spending a weekend in the country's capital reveals a destination filled with history, culture, food, and unforgettable experiences. From centuries-old churches and heritage districts to lively food streets and breathtaking sunsets over Manila Bay, there's far more to explore than most visitors expect. The secret to enjoying Manila isn't trying to squeeze every attraction...

Luxent Hotel celebrates Filipino creativity with opening of Pamumukadkad: An August Blossom Hallway Art Exhibit

Luxent Hotel officially opened Pamumukadkad: An August Blossom Hallway Art Exhibit, a month-long celebration of Filipino artistry presented in partnership with Daloy Likha Art...

Pag-IBIG Fund net income up 24% to P41.35B in first half of 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund posted record first-half net income of Php41.35 billion in 2026, up 24 percent from the same period last year. The increase was...

Pag-IBIG partnership with P.A. Alvarez to accelerate delivery of over 7,300 affordable homes under Expanded 4PH

Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into an investment partnership with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (PAAPDC) to accelerate the construction of more than 7,300...

SM Hotels celebrates Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s 5-year legacy

For the past five years, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) has continued to strengthen its footprint in the Visayas through Park Inn by...

Pag-IBIG Fund earns COA’s highest audit opinion for 14th straight year

Pag-IBIG Fund has once again earned an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), marking the 14th consecutive year that the institution received...

UNIQLO celebrates 70 years of Philippines-Japan friendship with exclusive experiences and new community project

Discover special in-store experiences and limited-edition collaborations commemorating the shared culture, creativity, and craftsmanship of the Philippines and Japan UNIQLO on July 29 announced the...

Discover a meaningful pursuit with Conrad Manila’s ‘Of Art and Wine Series: Intimate Reflections’ by Spencer Ozo

The luxury hotel along Manila Bay proudly showcases the artistic journey of a valued team member through a compelling collection that explores self-discovery, resilience,...

PHILTOA shapes future of Philippine travel by nurturing ‘NextGen Tourism’

37th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the country’s largest and longest-running travel trade exhibition and consumer fair promoting domestic tourism, slated on September 4 to...

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the gains achieved by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Pag-IBIG Fund under the Expanded...

Darwin Labayandoy appointed Cluster General Manager of Ibis Styles and Mercure Hotel Subic

Darwin Labayandoy has been appointed as General Manager of ibis Styles Subic and Mercure Hotel Subic, bringing with him extensive hospitality experience and a...

Belmont Hotel Manila turns rainy days into moments of comfort and purpose

When rain changes the plans for the day, comfort can sometimes be found in the simplest things: a warm Filipino meal, a quiet room,...

Conrad Manila opens submissions for Gallery C’s ‘Of Art and Wine’ Series

The luxury hotel introduces its updated guidelines for new exhibition proposals at its reputable art gallery, inviting a broader spectrum of artists to present...