Sunday, June 7, 2026

Vietjet Unveils Mega Sale Until June 7 on Manila–Ho Chi Minh City and Routes to Europe and Central Asia

Vietjet Unveils Mega Sale Until June 7 including Manila–Ho Chi Minh City 

Vietjet is bringing one of its biggest promotions of the year directly to Filipino travellers, offering 12 million promotional tickets including fares on the Manila–Ho Chi Minh City route. The mega sale runs until 7 June 2026 and covers the airline's extensive domestic Vietnam and international flight network.

Vietjet is also celebrating its continued international expansion with two new routes connecting Hanoi with Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Prague (Czech Republic), both scheduled to commence on 10 October 2026.

Get a Start on Forever at Discovery Samal

Discovery Samal is bringing together romance, inspiration, and wedding expertise with the launch of its first-ever bridal fair, From First Kiss to Forever Bliss. The three-day event connects engaged couples with trusted wedding suppliers, fashion designers, and event professionals, while showcasing the resort as one of the country’s premier destination wedding venues.

Taking place from June 12 to 14, 2026, the event gives couples the chance to explore wedding possibilities in an island setting and meet some of the region’s sought-after wedding industry partners. More than a showcase, From First Kiss to Forever Bliss reflects Discovery Samal’s support for local creatives, entrepreneurs, and wedding professionals who help bring unforgettable celebrations to life.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Vietjet to launch new direct flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City

Vietjet recently announced a new direct route between Cebu, one of the Philippines' leading economic and tourism hubs, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest commercial centre, marking the airline's latest expansion in the Philippine market.

The new service is scheduled to commence on December 11, 2026, operating five round-trip flights per week and doubling Vietjet's total capacity between the Philippines and Vietnam.  

Philippine Airlines Invites Filipinos to Experience the ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ in Sydney

Philippine Airlines is inviting Filipinos to experience a different kind of getaway—one that comes with jackets, chilly mornings, and breathtaking harbor views.

With its “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign, the airline is spotlighting Sydney as the perfect escape from the intense heat and erratic weather in the Philippines. It’s time to swap the sweltering tropical sun for a crisp, winter getaway Down Under.

While the Philippines finds itself in the most humid months of the year, Sydney offers a refreshing contrast. Temperatures dip, fashionable layers come out, cafés feel cozier, and the city transforms into a destination that feels entirely new for many Filipino travelers.

The campaign positions Sydney not just as a travel destination, but as a seasonal experience.

From scenic walks around Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House to discovering hidden cafés, winter markets, museums, and nearby nature escapes, the city offers travelers a chance to slow down and experience a different side of summer altogether. A summer that’s cool, calm, and refreshing.

Golden Visa Centrale Launches June Roadshow Showcasing Portugal And Greece Investment Opportunities

Leading Philippines-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale (GVC) kicks off its June Roadshow, highlighting a comprehensive look at premier opportunities in Portugal and Greece.

Join the more than 400 families who have started their golden visa applications and enhance your global mobility. 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: Invest €500,000 in a private equity fund backed by prime real estate in Lisbon’s central business district. This offers a pathway to citizenship in five years with a minimal stay requirement of just seven days per year.

Greece: Invest €250,000 in a property in Athens, located in the upscale Kastella neighborhood overlooking the Port of Mikrolimano. This prime location offers a vibrant lifestyle filled with Mediterranean charm and provides a strategic blend of urban connectivity and coastal living. Benefits include a five-year permanent residence visa, family reunification for up to three generations, visa-free Schengen travel, fast processing, and no minimum stay requirement.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Free To Be HUE: Araneta City celebrates the freedom to shine in every color this Pride Month

This June, Araneta City transforms into a vibrant hub of expression and solidarity as it launches “Free To Be HUE,” a month-long campaign that highlights the many stories, identities, and experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through art, movement, and community-driven activities, the City of Firsts reaffirms its commitment to ensuring its spaces remain inclusive environments where everyone feels seen, respected, and truly free to be themselves.

Beyond knowing who we love, we also celebrate those who have come to fully understand who they are and how they choose to express themselves. This is the heart of “Free To Be HUE,” honoring individuality, no matter the colors of your identity, while celebrating the beauty of a community that comes together in diversity. Symbolized by a colorful pinwheel, the campaign reflects every color represented in a community that moves together as one. 

Friday, May 29, 2026

Joel Reglos Revisits the Architecture of Faith and Form in 5th Solo Exhibition, "Reminiscence”

Filipino visual artist Joel Reglos is set to unveil his highly anticipated fifth solo exhibition, "Reminiscence," a profound visual homecoming that explores the intersection of artistic evolution and spiritual endurance. In partnership with Altro Mondo Creative Space, the exhibit will be opening this May at the Gateway Gallery. The collection serves as both a retrospective of Reglos’s foundational aesthetics and a deeply personal testimony of the faith that sustained his rise in the Philippine contemporary art scene.

​In "Reminiscence," Reglos deliberately steps back from the present to re-engage with the raw energy of his formative years. Known for his mastery of the impasto technique and his signature use of heavy, sculptural textures, Reglos utilizes this exhibition to honor the specific palettes and vertical color compositions that first defined his voice. The works are not merely recreations of the past, but rather a sophisticated dialogue between the artist he was and the master technician he has become.