Belmont's PAMANA guest Chefs Aaron and Grant (center) are flanked by HR Manager Colleen Leviste (left) who did great hosting the event, Director of Operations Rupert Tancioco, and Belmont Hotel Manager Mayann Malapote.  Belmont Hotel Manila brings the flavors of Batangas to the table through PAMANA: Taal, Reimagined , a culinary collaboration featuring chefs Grant Zuniga and Aaron Valeroso. Launched as part of the hotel's 11th anniversary celebration, the dining experience presents two Filipino-inspired creations that combine regional ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques.  Available at Café Belmont until December 31, 2026, the featured dishes are Sinigang Risotto with Grilled Maliputo and Adobo sa Dilaw Chicken Confit, priced at PHP 1,200 each.  Heritage cuisine is far more than just a collection of old family recipes; it is the edible history of a nation, capturing the stories, struggles, and triumphs of generations past. In the Philippines, regional culinary...

Showbiz is indeed a small world, and few things warm the industry’s heart quite like friends-turned-enemies finally letting bygones be bygones.  Entrepreneur and the music industry's Revival King Jojo Mendrez and Starstruck first winner and the Bad Boy of the Dancefloor Mark Herras once shared a close bond and creative collaboration, but their promising friendship famously soured throughout 2025. What began as intense internet rumors quickly escalated into a bitter public and legal fallout, culminating in April 2025 when Mendrez filed a formal grave threats complaint against Herras over an alleged hotel room altercation—accusations that Herras strongly dismissed at the time as baseless nonsense. 42nd Star Awards for Movies producer Jojo Mendrez with the PMPC at the awarding ceremonies on October 25.  However, it was truly a case of "all's well that ends well" at the 42nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies at the Winford Hotel. Following a private backstage conversation where...

All for changed and transformed society, from left: Ric Cruz, Lance Raymundo, Comm. Bai Norhata Alonto, Dr. Sandy Montano, Engr. Hermie Orbe, Dr. Cecille Dy, UNAP SecGen.  Prof Alice Lucas, Prof. Pilar Bautista and Direk Jenny Niñalga  Speakers at the panel duscussion were, from.left:  Ms. Leanna Alonto, representing the youth and young professionals; Mr. Lance Raymundo, for Filipino performers navigating the Global Stage. Prof. Pilar Bautista: Academic leader with years of experience on the Grassroots; Dr. Sandy Montano: The Global Filipino of Care; Dr. Cecilia La Madrid-Dy on positive journalism ; Global UNAP President Ric Cruz, for the Filipino and Sustainable Tourism. On the historic afternoon of October 23, a diverse assembly of civic leaders, media practitioners, international advocates, and enterprise leaders gathered for the Media & the Global Filipino: Recognizing the Role of Media in Connecting, Informing and Mobilizing the Filipinos for the SDGs. Timed in o...

PMPC Best Actress Hall of Fame Vilma Santos with Ms. Boots Anson Roa, Director Dan Villegas, and the PMPC officers and execom of Star Awards for Movies. Below, the versatile actress is visibly in euphoria for the new accolade As the Philippine entertainment industry converged at the Winford Resort and Casino for the 42nd Star Awards for Movies on Sunday night, the spotlight shines brightest on a true titan of the silver screen. Beloved actress Vilma Santos-Recto, universally hailed as the “Star for All Seasons,” makes historic waves as she is officially inducted into the PMPC Star Awards, Inc. Hall of Fame.  Earning this monumental distinction as the very first actress in the Movie Actress of the Year category—backed by a staggering record of at least 10 wins—Santos-Recto stands as a testament to unparalleled artistic longevity, versatility, and enduring grace. Across a remarkable career spanning decades, her exemplary body of work has defined the emotional and cultural landscape o...