Champagne Room Introduces New Additions to its À La Carte Menu

At Champagne Room, dining has always been as much about the experience as what arrives at the table. Set within the elegant surroundings of The Manila Hotel, the restaurant invites guests to savor the new additions to its a la carte menu, available for lunch and dinner.

Complementing its well-loved culinary repertoire, the latest additions span starters and seafood, hearty main courses, grilled specialties, and desserts with a touch of tableside theater.

“The new dishes are designed to stay true to the distinct Champagne Room experience while giving our guests something new to discover. We wanted to bring together familiar favorites and a few dishes with a sense of occasion, so every course feels special from the first bite to the last,” says The Manila Hotel’s executive chef Konrad Walter.

A Hauntingly Good Time Awaits at Discovery Samal This Halloween

Something mysterious is stirring beneath the waters of Discovery Samal. This October 31, families, couples, and adventure seekers are invited to step into a world of ghostly pirates, hidden treasures, and seaside enchantments as it unveils a series of Halloween experiences designed for all ages.

Inspired by the tale of a legendary pirate treasure guarded by a powerful Sea Witch, this year's celebration, themed “Curse of the Haunted Seas: Inside the Sea Witch's Lair,” brings a playful twist to the usual Halloween festivities. From treasure-hunting adventures for little explorers to an evening of music and revelry under the stars, guests can look forward to a Halloween that is part mystery, part island escape, and full of memorable moments.

Explore magical elemental realms at Araneta City this Halloween

Araneta City opens a doorway to a magical world with this year's "The Rise of the Four Elements" Halloween celebration.

On October 31, the City of Firsts is transforming its malls into elemental realms to create otherworldly dimensions filled with vibrant events and activities. Kids and kids-at-heart can navigate the Water Realm at Gateway Mall 2, conquer the Fire Realm at Gateway Mall 1, float through the Air Realm at Ali Mall, and explore the Earth Realm at Farmers Plaza.

Golden Visa Centrale Hosts October Roadshow Offering Expert Guidance On Portugal And Greece Investments

For Filipino investors exploring residency-by-investment opportunities to diversify their assets, understanding the financial commitments, potential returns, and residency requirements is essential to making informed decisions about overseas investments.

To help investors navigate these considerations and take the next step toward their residency goals, Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a leading Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy, will host a series of roadshow sessions this October. With more than 400 families having already started their Golden Visa applications, GVC aims to help more Filipinos explore investment and residency opportunities in Portugal and Greece.

Portugal And Greece's Investment Opportunities

Vicky Luis, Co-founder and President of Golden Visa Centrale, will lead the sessions, providing detailed insights into each program’s residency benefits and investment potential:

Portugal remains the most popular residency destination for investors seeking a better quality of life and opportunities to live, work, and study in Europe. Through the roadshow, GVC will introduce a €500,000 private equity fund investment opportunity linked to prime real estate in Caparica, located approximately 20 minutes from Lisbon’s city center. This offers a pathway to citizenship in five years with a minimal stay requirement.

The Manila Hotel Welcomes the Holiday Season with 30% Off Christmas Hampers

Christmas at The Manila Hotel comes with traditions of its own, and this year, the Grand Dame of the Philippines adds to the season with a selection of Christmas hampers filled with festive treats and keepsakes to bring home.

Available in two selections, the hampers bring together holiday favorites such as Fruit Cake, Santa Chocolate, and a bottle of red wine, alongside The Manila Hotel keepsakes and Willy the Bear collectibles. They make an easy choice for sharing at home, bringing to a holiday gathering, or sending to family, friends, and colleagues.

“Gift-giving is one of the things that makes the Christmas season special. With our Christmas hampers, we wanted to bring together some of the familiar flavors and keepsakes associated with The Manila Hotel. From the treats on the table to the little things we keep year after year, Christmas is very much about sharing. We hope these hampers become part of the meaningful moments that make the season special,” says Marvin Kim Tan, vice president for sales and marketing of The Manila Hotel.

Two Projects, Two Wins: Aseana Residential Earns Its Second Best Completed Condo Development Award

MidPark Towers earns Best Completed Condo Development and Best Lifestyle Condo Development at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, building on Aseana Residential’s award-winning track record.

Two residential projects completed. Two Best Completed Condo Development awards.

Aseana Residential Holdings Corp., the residential arm of D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMW), has earned its second Best Completed Condo Development recognition, with its second residential project, MidPark Towers, receiving the distinction at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. The development also won Best Lifestyle Condo Development.

The achievement marks an important milestone for Aseana Residential: both of its first two completed projects have received the Best Completed Condo Development title. Pixel Residences, completed in 2020, also won the same award. For the developer, this establishes a track record of translating its residential vision into completed homes recognized for their quality.

Filipino Investors Get First Access to €250,000 Athens Investment Offering 6% Fixed Rental Income

Golden Visa Centrale responds to growing Filipino interest in overseas property and residency opportunities with its latest Athens investment offering

Following the sell-out of its previous Greece investment offering, Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) is bringing a new €250,000 Athens investment to Filipino investors first, offering fixed rental income equivalent to 6% annually for the first five years.

The Philippines will serve as the first market for the project before its wider international rollout, reflecting continued Filipino interest in overseas property, residency-by-investment opportunities and euro-denominated assets.