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Savoy Hotel Manila: A Merry Mix of Hospitality and Sustainability

Savoy Hotel Manila is a 4-star airport located within the Newport City some 350 meters from NAIA Terminal 3  With the Sampaguita Project implemented starting August 2023, I have always look forward to personally experiencing it with my stay at any of the Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR) properties in the country. I have had my chance to stay at Richmonde Hotel Eastwood, Belmont Hotel Manila, and Belmont Boracay in July, August, and September 2023 but the project was still about to take off. You see I was more than excited for the project having the first to write about it for Hospitality News  in July 2023. (Read: The best of a sensory journey: Megaworld Hotels & Resorts ushers in the Sampaguita brand of experience – Hospitality News Philippines ) The long wait was finally over with the “Greener Together: A Gathering of Media Advocates for Sustainable Tourism,” event by Savoy Hotel Manila (SHM) through the coordination of travel writer cum book author Benjamin "Benj...
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Brgy. Libid celebrates 50th Grand Santacruzan with 'Reyna at Konsorte' competition

  GMA Sparkle Artist and rising actress Faith Da Silva takes on the role of the Mayflower Queen at the Grand Santacruzan. Joining the 'Sang'gre: Encantadia Chronicles' star is fellow Sparke Artist Bryce Eusebio. They will be joined by crown bearers Reyna Elena Khloe Zolenn Gabrielle Anore, Haring Konstantino Calum Izaak Aparato, and Santa Elena Rose Camille Opiniano.   These five lead roles and the rest of the Grand Santacruzan participants are all set to parade in full regalia down the historic route, starting at the Pamahalaang Barangay Libid. The event is also a chance to shine a spotlight on local landmarks—like the ever-resilient Kalbaryo Hill with its lightning-struck steel cross, and the newly declared National Cultural Treasure, Santa Ursula Church. (Read:  NCCA names Sta.Ursula Parish a National Cultural Treasure ) Started in 1975, a number of participants either as Reyna Elena or Emperatriz ended up as big names in showbusiness soon after – from...

PREVENTION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARE KEYS TO AVOIDING HEART FAILURE

  “ Ang heart failure , pag i- translate  po natin sa Tagalog, meaning palyado po ang puso. Ang ibig kong sabihin noon ay nag-i-struggle po ang puso or nahihirapan siya mag- sustain  ng enough blood or nutrients sa buong parte ng katawan. Alam na po natin na ang puso ay central pumping machine  ng katawan natin so dapat malusog po siya kasi siya po ang nagre- receive ng dugong na gamit na at the same time siya rin po ang maglilinis at maglalabas ng dugong malinis sa buong parte ng katawan ,”  said Dr. Liberty Yaneza , Philippine Heart Center (PHC) H eart F ailure (HF)  Section head and member of the PHA (Philippine Heart Association) Council on HF .   Dr. Yaneza was the featured specialist during the March 2025 episode of PHA’s Usapang Puso sa Puso (UPP) webinar hosted by Dr. Avenilo “Jun” Aventura Jr., PHA D irector I/Advocacy C hair and PHC executive director . “ So kung siya ay palyado, lahat ng organs sa katawan ay affected din po. Ang utak, ang ki...

SMX CONVENTION CENTER CLARK RECOGNIZED AT DOT REGION-3 TRES AWARDS

PRESS RELEASE Mr. Eduardo Miguel Morato (center) Senior Branch Manager of SMX Convention Center Clark,accepted the award on behalf of the entire team. In the heart of Clark Freeport Zone, where business meets leisure and history blends seamlessly with modernity, SMX Convention Center Clark continues to shine as one of the country’s premier event venues. The convention center recently earned multiple accolades at the Department of Tourism Region 3’s Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, reaffirming its role in shaping Central Luzon’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) landscape. Recognized for its premium facilities, exceptional service, and commitment to excellence, SMX Convention Center Clark secured top honors in key categories: Indoor MICE Event Venue (Grand Winner), MICE Exhibition Venue (Grand Winner), and MICE Meeting Room (2nd Runner-Up). These awards not only recognize its commitment to excellence but also reinforce New Clark...

Oras Ng Himala commemorates 32nd year with healing celebration and miracle crusades

  “ Do you want to experience something amazing, wonderful, and great miracles? You don’t have to do anything except come. And I assure you, you will receive many miracles. Here is the reason: God is the God of miracles. This is not just a theme for the anniversary of ORAS NG HIMALA. The reason program  exists is that the God of miracles is with it, tirelessly testifying through it. The sick and afflicted are healed. Those who are oppressed, evil-possessed and bound with sins are set free. All kinds of miracles happen.”  -  Apostle Renato D. Carillo   A well-respected servant of God, Apostle Carillo is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Jesus Is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries (JIOSWM). As the host of the ORAS NG HIMALA mass media program and crusade, he is a highly sought-after preacher in mainstream media. Additionally, he has also authored several life-changing and soul-enriching print resources. Apostle Carillo answers questions from the me...

The biggest travel and trade fairs: TME 2025 is happening on July 11-13, 2025

PRESS RELEASE TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (TME), one of the most anticipated events in the Travel Industry, offers the best travel deals for a decade now. With new travel experiences and more exciting destinations both local and international, travelers can look forward to great value for their money for the 2025 edition. Travel Innovators Inc, President MA. PAZ ALBERTO and 12th TME CHAIRPERSON, as always, is making sure that no stones shall be unturned for this highly-anticipated annual event. “We are ready to provide you with the ultimate travel experience. Our exhibitors are working tirelessly to curate the best and most unforgettable trips for you to take. Whether you dream of exploring the hidden gems of the countryside or jetting off to far off lands, we are here to make it happen. From luxurious accommodations to thrilling excursions, we have thought of every detail to ensure that your vacation is nothing short of magical,” says Ms. Alberto.  “I invite you to dream big and make thos...

NCCA names Sta.Ursula Parish a National Cultural Treasure

The Santa Ursula Parish in Binangonan, Rizal, has been officially recognized as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). This prestigious award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon historical sites in the Philippines, was conferred on March 2, 2025, during a special mass and ceremony.  The church, originally established by Franciscan friars as a pilgrimage site in Morong in 1621, has a rich and diverse history. It has been under the care of various religious orders, including the Jesuits, Augustinians, and Franciscans. The current church structure was built between 1792 and 1800, with renovations in 1853. It has also endured hardships, including destruction during the Philippine-American War and occupation by American forces. Participants to the historic program for the declaration of the Sta. Ursula Church in Binangonan, Rizal as a National Cultural Treasure: Hon. Victorino Mapa Manalo, Most Rev. Ruperto Cruz Santos, D.D., Rev. F...