Food

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 members may purchase using Pag-IBIG Housing Loans. The MOU also covers preferential pricing on selected units, buyer education and planned homebuyer programs. The partnership advances efforts by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund to strengthen...

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 now brings his lens to the country’s landscapes, people, and stories for Lakbay Magazine. Nebres is the former chief photographer of the newspaper where he retired in July 2026. At The Philippine Star, he started as a paste-up artist in 1988 before...

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,...

Best Things to Do in Manila for First-Time Visitors

For many travelers, Manila is simply the gateway to the Philippines. While many continue to destinations like Boracay, Palawan, or Cebu, those who spend...

SM Hotels opens the gateway to Philippine gastronomy

SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation champions regional culinary heritage in support of the Department of Tourism's food and gastronomy tourism roadmap Food has always been...

Cabel Restaurant, Cacao de Davao launch World Chocolate Day collaboration

Cabel Restaurant and Cacao de Davao marked World Chocolate Day with the launch of a special collaboration menu that reimagines beloved Filipino delicacies using...

Why the best memories are often made on rainy days

There is something about rainy days that has a way of slowing us down. The sound of raindrops against the window, the cool breeze that...

Celebrate Father’s Day at Conrad Manila with elevated dining experiences across its signature restaurants

As Conrad Manila celebrates its 10th year of refined hospitality this June, the hotel pays heartfelt tribute to fathers with thoughtfully curated dining experiences...

Honor dad with curated Father’s Day offers across SM Hotels

This Father's Day, give dad more than gifts - give him time, comfort, and relaxation that he deserves. To honor the man of the...

Hog Festival 2026: A celebration of Filipino flavor, farmers, and food heritage

On June 12, Independence Day, conversations about nationhood often revolve around history, freedom, and identity. At the Novotel Manila Araneta City Grand Ballroom, however,...

Fiesta flavors all season long at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Get ready to indulge in a festive culinary experience as The Heritage Hotel Manila brings its much-awaited Fiesta Season Buffet, running from April 10...

Pico de Loro Cove launches its culinary travelogues series with ‘Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico’

The seaside destination unveils its F&B campaign celebrating storytelling, craft, and place. Pico de Loro Cove, long committed to supporting local communities, further strengthens this...

Angel’s Pizza raises the bar with new menu creations

Angel’s Pizza, one of the country’s beloved pizza brands, continues to redefine comfort food with the launch of a new lineup of indulgent menu...

A taste of history: Taal Vista Hotel launches ‘Mga Bayan ng mga Bayani’ in Veranda

In a time when travel choices are becoming more intentional, Taal Vista Hotel invites guests to rediscover Filipino heritage through a meaningful and immersive...