Mama Sita’s Cecilia Pacheco Morais highlights the importance of Filipino cuisine at Isang Kusina  To close out Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Istorya LV, along with Title Sponsor, Mama Sita’s, presented Isang Kusina 2026 at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center, in America's most popular city, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Held last May, Isang Kusina is a profound cultural event that mapped more than four centuries of Filipino- American history onto an eight-course tasting menu.   Each dish served as an edible monument to the migrant workers, pioneers, and families who shaped the American landscape. “Filipino cuisine is more than food: it is memory, family, history, and home,” noted special guest speaker Cecilia Pacheco Morais, granddaughter of the legendary culinary icon Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes. Alaskero Salmon by Rachel Carrillo Barril The historical storytelling was palpable throughout the night. Chef Rachel Carrillo Barril (In Bocca Al Lupo, ...

Ma. Paz Alberto, Chairperson, Travel Madness Expo 2026  welcomes exhibitors at a briefing held recently The travel itch is back—and this time, it’s packing a serious punch.  Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2026 is happening once again from July 10 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center Manila (Halls 1–4). As the countdown ticks closer, TME 2026 is positioning itself as the ultimate catalyst for the return of "Revenge Travel." It’s not just a travel fair; it’s a massive injection of confidence for a world that is ready to fly again.   Overcoming the Turbulence: Confidence is the New Currency There is no denying that recent international crises caused a temporary dip in travel enthusiasm. Safety concerns and fluctuating fuel surcharges made even seasoned jet-setters hesitate. However, history shows that the travel industry always bounces back—and the current shift is highly strategic. Travelers are no longer staying home; instead, they are adapting. They are seeking out destination...

An original Bahay na Bato in this side of Intramuros, Manila, the Destileria Limtuaco Museum used to be a bodega before turning into a two-storey wine museum. The oldest and still existing distillery in the Philippines (founded in 1852), Destileria Limtuaco, through its museum, chronicles five generations of wine makers and preserves over a century of Filipino craftsmanship and innovation. This museum showcases the process and production of whiskeys and features a collection of items and liquors dating back to the Spanish colonization as well as the personal belongings of the four generation of owners which made the company a success until these days. The stone house was purchased in 1979 and developed, later on, as a museum dedicated to the company’s 's history showcasing some original and miniature replica equipment in whiskey-making. A brainchild of Ms. Olivia “Olive” Limpe-Aw, a fifth-generation master distiller, the museum finally opened for public viewing in February 2018, an...

Integra RE's booth features an impressive features quality, high-tech equipment from solar panel, to power storage, battery, and adaptor, among others (above photo. Below, visitors and the media visit the booth on May 20. The Solar & Storage Live Philippines 2026, held recently at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, witnessed the new brand identity at “Integra R.E. — Unveiling the Future of Trusted Energy. ” The rebrand comes at an important time for the Philippine energy market. Recent grid alerts and outage concerns have reinforced what many businesses and households already experience: reliable, affordable, and cleaner power is no longer a future requirement, but an urgent national priority.  For Integra R.E., this reality strengthens the company’s role in supporting energy security by helping more customers and partners deploy rooftop solar, battery energy storage, and smarter distributed energy systems closer to where power is consumed.  The company said rooftop so...

Congratulations, Savoy Hotel Manila (SHM), on your new nomination as the Philippines’ Leading Airport Hotel at the prestigious 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia. Founded in 1993, WTA is the foremost symbol of excellence in global travel, recognizing destinations that exemplify outstanding hospitality and tourism.  The awarding will take place on September 27, 2026 (World Tourism Day) at Crossroads Maldives. Gunning for its sixth consecutive win, SHM has won the same citation in October 2025 at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong; in September 2024 in Manila; in September 2023 and 2022 both in HoChi Minh City, Vietnam; and in October 2021 in London, United Kingdom. SHM was also named Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel in 2021.    Moreover, the hotel was also awarded “The Value Star” at Tripzilla’s Travel Excellence Awards 2024, further highlighting its dedication and excellence in its barely eight years of existence in the industry. SMH is set to celebrate its anniversar...

NCCA officers and heritage advocates gather at the opening of National Heritage Month ( photo: Teddy Pelaez)    The National Heritage Month, or Pambansang Buwan ng Pamana, is a month-long celebration held every May in the Philippines. It honors the country’s rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions. Throughout the entire month, various events, programs, and activities will be held across the country to celebrate and showcase the richness of Philippine heritage and culture. This observance serves to preserve and promote Filipino culture, raise public awareness about its importance, and inspire every Filipino to take pride in their identity and shared history. On May 10, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), in partnership with the Municipality of Angono, the Angono Tourism Office, and the Commission for Cultural Heritage and the Arts of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Clement. kicked off the festive opening ceremonies at the 7-hectare Loyola Ret...