Marco Polo Ortigas Manila - most recently awarded the coveted five-star rating by Forbes Travel Guide - introduced last month its new executive chef, Alistair Bletcher, who is a veteran of several international hotel chains. Prior to his appointment, he worked in the same position for a luxury resort and spa in Maldives. Chef Alistair also spent a few years of his childhood in the Philippines so the country is really nothing new to him. He's expected to infuse the familiar flavors of home while interpreting it in ways that will please even the most finicky ... Continue Reading...
Cucina ni Lola lunch buffet @panpacificmanila
From April 17 to 21, Pacific Lounge at Pan Pacific Manila in Malate offers the Cucina ni Lola lunch buffet for only P1,000 net per person. Sample the finest heirloom dishes conceptualized and executed to perfection by one of the Philippines' finest chefs, Chef Myke Tatung Sarthou, known simply as Chef Tatung. All these amid great views of the Manila Bay and the city skyline from the hotel's 21st floor. We attended the media preview of the lunch promo and boy, it did make me miss the good ol' home cooking that my mom and grandma exerted effort in preparing. In ... Continue Reading...
Summer : best time to get the dengue vaccine!
The saying "better be safe than sorry" couldn't be truer than in the case of the dreaded dengue which is an endemic disease to tropical countries like the Philippines. There have been many cases of death but this need not happen needlessly because dengue is highly preventable through vaccination. You can always ask your school, company or family doctor about being immunized against dengue. And the good news is that even the friendly mall store Watsons has announced scheduled immunization dates in select branches nationwide. Watsons has teamed up with leading ... Continue Reading...
How to choose a power bank : tips from Promate
Summer in these islands usually means exploring the great outdoors and going on long vacations with family. But the problem is that in locations like the beach, mountain or camping grounds, one is not able to have a fully charged mobile phone all the time. And as you know, a cellphone is like a life saver in this day and age. We really can't live without it. This is where today's most important digital accessory comes in - the power bank. In photo: this ProMate PolyMAX-Uni meanwhile includes replaceable Micro-USB and Type-C cables for Android gadgets as well as a ... Continue Reading...
What it’s like to stay at The Henry Hotel Manila : a mini review
I've lived in Manila for most of my life and have chosen to raise my children here. Still, I can't help but wax sentimental for those days when the city wasn't this crowded or polluted or traffic prone. When the skyline was filled with trees and houses and not those towering condominium buildings. However, it's good to know that there are still secret spots in Manila where one can feel the ambiance of decades past. And nostalgia is immediately evoked upon entering the compound of The Henry Hotel Manila, one of the city's finest boutique properties with structures ... Continue Reading...
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