Lakbay Magazine

What Makes a Hotel Review Trustworthy in the Philippines in 2026?

Anyone who's booked a hotel off a 4.8-star rating and walked into something that looked nothing like the photos knows the specific betrayal of a review that lied to them. It's not always malicious — sometimes it's an outdated photo, sometimes it's a review written by someone with very different standards than yours — but the result is the same: money spent on a...

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion 2026 brings innovation and business opportunities to Manila

Taiwan’s latest innovations took center stage in Manila as the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion was held during Taiwan Expo 2026, which ran from September 17...

Century Park Hotel marks 50th anniversary

One of Manila’s most enduring hospitality landmarks, Century Park Hotel, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary under the theme “A Golden Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years...

Benedicta ‘Dick’ Du-Baladad unveils debut solo exhibition ‘A Blissful Coexistence’

Nearly 80 works explore nature, interdependence, and the harmony between discipline and creative freedom Photos by Fernan Nebres Emerging Filipino contemporary artist Benedicta “Dick” Du-Baladad formally...

Lakbay Magazine, Orange Magazine PH form strategic media partnership for landmark print debut

Premier travel and leisure publication Lakbay Magazine and leading digital lifestyle publication Orange Magazine PH have officially formalized a strategic media partnership through a...

Pag-IBIG, SMDC partner as more developers widen home options under Marcos’ Expanded 4PH

Pag-IBIG Fund and SM Development Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September 8 to widen the range of SMDC homes that qualified...

Lakbay Magazine welcomes Fernan Nebres as photojournalist

After more than 30 years capturing news, sports, and life for one of the country’s major broadsheets, The Philippine Star, veteran photojournalist Fernan Nebres...

From arrival to belonging: Why retirees are choosing the Philippines

By Dianne Ysabel Mallare The Philippines was recognized as the World’s Top Retirement Destination in 2026 by the Expatriate Group, providing more than just a...

Pag-IBIG Fund keeps home loans affordable amid higher lending rates

Pag-IBIG Fund continues to make homeownership more affordable for Filipino workers under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded...

Angel’s Pizza launches new mobile app with Blessings loyalty program

Angel’s Pizza is giving its community more reasons to enjoy their favorites with the launch of its new mobile application on September 4, introducing...

Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts at 37th Philippine Travel Mart: Inspiring the next generation to travel

A new generation of travelers is changing the way people experience the Philippines. They are looking beyond simply where to stay and considering how...

SM Hotels strengthens its gastronomy tourism platform through Conrad Manila’s Filipinas

Conrad Manila’s all female chef-led culinary experience brings regional flavors, Filipino heritage, and contemporary craftsmanship to the table Philippine cuisine is more than a collection...

Transforming business bookings into lasting relationships with PRiMO Rewards

Every successful event is not just built on a well-executed program, but also on strong partnerships. Recognizing the value of these relationships, SM Hotels...