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‘A COMPLETE SUCCESS’; Face-to-face Dinagyang exceeded expectations

  Hala Bira! Lifestyle columnist Tessa Prieto, TV Personality Tim Yap, and broadcaster Karen Davila at the Dinagyang Exhibit with SM Supermalls president Steven Tan. With thousands of domestic and foreign visitors packing various festival activities, Dinagyang’s return to the city’s streets exceeded expectations, according to  Mayor Jerry P. Treñas . A “ complete success ” was how he described the festival’s return to a face-to-face celebration after two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. “ Everyone wanted a strong comeback…It was a complete success and this showed that Dinagyang and our Sto. Niño is beyond politics ,” added Treñas. The special guests were seen enjoying the Ilomination night at SM City Iloilo with Mayor Jerry Treñas, SM’s SVP for Operations Bien Mateo, Talent Manager Jojie Dingcong, Youtube celebrity Small Laude, veteran broadcaster Karen Davila, SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, philanthropist, and influencer Tessa Prieto, evento...

Hop your way to Luck this 2023 at SM Supermalls

This 2023, say goodbye to the roaring tiger and usher in the spirited rabbit as you celebrate Chinese New Year at your favorite  SM malls  nationwide! From January 9 to 22, SM Supermalls has lined up exciting activities and events for a prosperous Year of the Water Rabbit festivities. If you are up for some hoppin’ fun adventures, here are exclusive CNY deals for you to enjoy. Share good luck over good food at SM Chinese New Year will always be about family dining and spending time together. This month, indulge in a delicious dine-in experience at SM with the whole family and enjoy sumptuous Lucky Feast deals from participating tenants. Have a stroll at the Lucky Park Don’t miss out on the fun of strolling around SM Supermalls’ Lucky Park. Snap a photo with the whole family at the Bunny Family Photo Spot, or take selfies at the magnificent Money Trees and the lighted rabbits. You can also read through your luck this year with the Zodiac Forecast Panels or put your A-game on at...

Hotel Sogo shines at Asian Business Excellence Awards

  Congratulations, Hotel Sogo! The country’s largest Filipino-owned hotel chain company has been awarded Asia’s Most Outstanding Hotel Chain of the Year and Philippine’s Most Leading Hotel Chain of the Year. Meanwhile, Hotel Sogo’s CEO, Mr. Reynaldo M. Malaca was recognized as the Philippines’ Most Outstanding CEO of The Year at the recent Asian Business Excellence Awards 2022 held in Quezon City. Hotel Sogo Marketing Director, Ms. Sue Geminiano shares her gratitude to the award-winning organization for recognizing the hotel’s goal of providing a clean, safe, and top-notch service to its patrons and guests. “On behalf of Hotel Sogo, thank you Asian Business Excellence Awards 2022 for giving us these recognitions. These awards are nothing if not because of the management and the hardworking staff of our operations. We will continue to give our all in providing our guests with a safe and clean stay. Hotel Sogo will not be here without your love and support” she shared. The Asian Busi...

Hotel Sogo lands two accolades at the 10th Netizens Best Choice Awards

Hotel Sogo , the country’s largest Filipino-owned hotel chain company with over 45 branches nationwide, has been crowned as the “ Best Choice Philippines Leading Hotel Chain ” and won the “ Philippines Guest Choice Awards ” by the acclaimed Netizens Best Choice Awards 2022. The Netizens Best Choice Awards for Business Excellence play a vital role in promoting responsible use of the internet since it conducts online research and surveys for promoting the best brands, products, and services that distinguished themselves among their competitors by earning the Netizen’s Trust Seal. Awardees are chosen through an online nomination and multi-criteria evaluation in a variety of categories such as Product/Brand/Service Quality & Innovativeness, Image/Value Proposition & Pricing, Strong Brand Online Market Influence, and Proper & Responsible means of using the internet. Remarking on the impressive win, Ms. Sue Geminiano, Marketing Director of Hotel Sogo, says, “This award is for the...

Tanduay, Embassy, and Ginto Gift Boxes Now Available at SHOTS.PH

  If you’re still looking for the perfect gift to give yourself and your loved ones this Christmas, head on over to SHOTS.PH for a great selection of Tanduay. Embassy, and Ginto box sets. From only PhP150 and up, the institutional gift boxes come in four selections. There’s the 600 ml Ginto gift box that comes with a complimentary shot glass. Ginto is Tanduay’s barrel-aged gin that’s been gaining customers who want more than just the usual gin. It is a complex mix of sweet and spicy flavors with hints of fresh botanicals. Being aged in oak wood barrels for six months produces its golden sunset color. For friends who love whisky, there’s the 750 ml Embassy. Whisky gift box that comes with a branded rock glass. Embassy Whisky is a smooth blend of malt whisky and fine spirits aged in oak barrels. This aging process produces its distinct taste and aroma. If you prefer rum, there’s the 700 ml Tanduay Select gift box that also comes with its branded rock glass. Tanduay Select is a unique...

Tanduay Christmas Barrel Tree 2022 Spirit of Christmas

  Tanduay   recently unveiled its Christmas Barrel Trees. First, the Tanduay Barrel Tree at Eton Centris in Quezon City. Another is the Ginto Barrel Tree at Eton City Square in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Made with barrels used for aging its award-winning rums, the Barrel Trees are a holiday tradition for the brand. Likewise, it is a reminder that there is an abundance of blessings we must be thankful for even the little things such as an old used barrel. Recycling or re-purposing is a strong advocacy of Tanduay to ensure the sustainability of its business. In 2022, Marc Ngo, International Business Development Manager and Senior Brand Manager for Tanduay Distillers, Inc., said that “Tanduay has a myriad of achievements to be grateful for as it successfully entered new markets such as Armenia, Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Poland, and Slovakia. It has also maintained its standing for the fifth consecutive year as the World’s Number 1 Rum in Drinks International’s The Mill...

Grab celebrates good food with Caviteños at the Grab Cavite Caravan

When there is good food, Filipinos will surely be there! Southeast Asia’s leading super app Grab goes to different areas of the Philippines to gather and celebrate their best local food choices with Grab Caravan . After a successful leg in Rizal on May 14, the Grab Caravan visited Cavite last June 4 ! Grab Caravan #CavEATe was an on-ground celebration of food that brought together the best eats of Cavite for the food-loving Caviteños. The second leg of the Grab Caravan was held at Main Square Mall Activity Center, Bacoor, Cavite on June 4 from 11 AM to 8 PM . Grab Caravan Cavite with Grab Delivery partners Through the Grab Caravan, Caviteño foodies got a bite of Cavite crowd-favorite food in one place, such as Korean food, Mozzarella bites, pizza, milk tea, popcorn, and green smoothies from Eomma Korean Foodie, Chizmozza, California Pizza Kitchen, Angel's Pizza Express, Chachago, Taters, and Go! Salads!   While enjoying GrabFood's wide array of food choices, Grab Caravan Cavite...