As the Radisson Hotel Group signed three new properties with SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), strengthening its presence in Metro Manila and Greater Manila, the agreement introduces a dual-branded complex at the SM Mall of Asia and add a new hotel in Santa Rosa’s SM City development. This year, Radisson Hotel Group celebrates 15 years in the Philippines, following the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu as the Group’s first operating hotel in the country. One hotel has grown into a diversified portfolio of six hotels in operation with 1,436 keys, and fifteen more under development, adding a further 3,090 keys. Sealed with a handshake. From left: Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) Executive Vice President & Global Chief Development Officer Elie Younes; Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) Chief Executive Officer Federico J. Gonzalez; SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) President Elizabeth T. Sy; and SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) Executive Vice President Pegg...

  Winners gather on the stage for a posterity photo The highly anticipated 41st PMPC Star Awards for Movies turned a gloomy, rainy night into a  spectacular event  for the entertainment industry.   Staged and produced by GSD Studios at the Makabagong San Juan Theater  on November 30 , the biggest names and brightest personalities in Philippine cinema were in attendance to receive the PMPC Star trophy bestowed upon them.   The Star for All Season, Ms. Vilma Santos, and Kapuso Drama Prince, Mr. Dennis Trillo, led this year’s pack for best performers in their respective movie, respectively. Leading the charge for Uninvited ,  Santos took home the coveted Movie Actress of the Year award (her 10th  trophy from PMPC Star Awards for Movies ) , along with a special citation  as the Female Star of the Night. As the Movie of the Year, Uninvited's director   Dan Villegas was recognized as Movie Director of the Year, proving his masterful hand in gu...

As the Philippine cinematic landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation and Filipino actors are increasingly stepping onto the global stage, it is but fitting that the upcoming 41 st PMPC Star Awards for Movies is themed “Bagong Dekada ng Makabagong Pelikula,” Today, Filipino actors are now commanding attention in Hollywood blockbusters and critically acclaimed independent films. Thanks to the increasing accessibility of global platforms and co-productions, allowing Filipino stories and talents to transcend geographical boundaries. On November 30, 2025 (Sunday), the newly built Makabagong San Juan Theater proudly hosts its first major entertainment event, the 41 st edition of the highly anticipated Star Awards for movies commending the crème de la crème of the movie industry for 2025. Behind the event is GSD Studios, led by Elai Tabilog and directed by Jorron Lee Monroy, with support from sponsors Playtime, Puregold, San Juan City, PLDT, Reddit, Fat Smoke, Emperador D...

  Vien King with the Opera Belles at Lanson Place The ‘Season of Joy’ literally started with an enchanting night of music, Christmas songs, and festive lights at the Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila.  Theater actor, television personality, and recording artist Vien King together with the trio of beauty, Opera Belles, and Conductor Bernie Pasamba with his team, the Music Masters, serenade guests during the hotel’s Christmas Tree Lighting Program on November 13. The musical program started with Maestro Pasamba and his mini orchestra playing Allegro in G. It was followed by the rendition of Somewhere from West Side Story by Vien King with the accompaniment by Pasamba and the Music Masters. Opera Belles took the center stage with their rendition of A Million Dreams. Nostalgic music further filled the air as the Opera Belles sang Golden from KPop Demon Hunter; Let the Bells Ring by Bernie Pasamba and the Music Masters; A Perfect Christmas/Christmas In Our Hearts by King; and Santa...

                      At the official opening Of Art and Wine: Return & Remember: Places & Home exhibit, from left:            Maribel Calma (Guest of Honor), Rupert Hallam (Conrad Manila’s General Manager), Elizabeth Sy                                 (President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation),  J.A. Tan (featured artist),                                   Peggy Angeles (Executive Vice President, SMHCC), and Mona Magno-Veluz                                          (National Spokesperson of the Autism Society Philippines) The premier hotel by the bay ’s   “Of Art and Wine” Series   introduces a ...