Preview Seoul Fashion Week with K-Pop’s ENHYPEN at Dongdaemun Design Plaza - bookable on Airbnb

• For the first time ever, K-Pop powerhouse ENHYPEN are opening the doors to an overnight stay at the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
• Located in Seoul’s most fashionable district, guests will steal the spotlight with an overnight stay ON the runway the night before Seoul Fashion Week in September 2023
• Guests will get a sneak preview of new collections and exclusive passes to Seoul Fashion Week including front row seats with some of K-Fashion’s biggest names

 

 

Get your lightsticks ready! ENHYPEN is set to kick off Seoul Fashion Week in September 2023 with the world's first overnight stay at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the soul of style in Seoul.

 

Following their appearances at Milan Fashion Week, K-Pop’s ENHYPEN are becoming Airbnb Hosts and inviting two lucky guests to preview Seoul Fashion Week with an overnight stay at DDP. Designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, DDP is a major landmark in South Korea’s capital city, and hub to a thriving design, art and fashion scene.

Emirates creates US$200 million aviation sustainability fund

• Biggest single commitment by an airline towards R&D for the future of aviation. 
• US$200 million investment over 3 years to focus on projects in advanced fuel and energy technologies that can reduce the impact of fossil fuels in aviation. 

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced it has committed US$200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. 

This is the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over 3 years. Emirates will identify partnerships with leading organisations working on solutions in advanced fuel and energy technologies.  

Services at Qatar Visa Center: What you need to know before you visit Qatar

With some 250,000 Filipinos working in Qatar, the Gulf country remains one of the more popular destinations for Overseas Filipino Workers. Filipinos going to Qatar for work, must obtain a work visa (VRN) through their sponsor in Qatar and subsequently complete their biometric enrollment, undergo medical examinations and sign their work contracts by visiting the Qatar Visa Center in Manila, before traveling to Qatar.

Qatar Visa Centers (QVC) are operated under the mandate of the Ministry of Interior (MoI). These centers only handle administrative and non-judgmental aspects, including biometric enrollment and medical services following the requirements of the Ministry of Interior, state of Qatar.

Project Hulmahan Exhibit at The Manila Hotel

From May 8 to 20, Project Hulmahan is setting foot at The Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby and Art Gallery. The art exhibit features a diverse range of artworks such as sculptures, paintings, and mixed media pieces—all using shoe molds—created by both established and emerging artists who share a passion for helping others through their art. 

“We looked for volunteer artists by posting publicly on Facebook who were willing to paint or make any kind of art out of hulmahan [shoe molds] that are no longer being used because the pandemic hit the struggling shoe industry in Marikina, the Shoe Capital of the Philippines,” relates Bernardo. The call for volunteers had a positive response that hundreds of artists all over the Philippines expressed interest. The Manila Hotel’s creative consultant Rachy Cuna, National Artists Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Kidlat Tahimik, sculptors Pete Jimenez, Jonathan Dangue, Julie Lluch-Dalena, and thespian Dolly De Leon are some of the participating artists whose works are featured in Project Hulmahan.

Emirates and Etihad announce interline expansion, offering better itinerary options to boost UAE tourism

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travelers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. This first of its kind agreement between the two UAE carriers aims to capitalize on opportunities to boost tourism to the UAE from key source markets by enabling visitors to experience more than one destination in a single itinerary.

This summer, customers of each airline will be able to purchase a single ticket to fly into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with a seamless return via the other airport. The new agreement also provides travelers planning to explore the UAE with the flexibility of one-stop ticketing for their full journey and convenient baggage check-in.

Soapdish and Jaydee headline Tiendesitas’ OPM Festival

Jam to the infectious songs of Filipino band Soapdish and acoustic singer Jaydee as they take the stage at the OPM Festival at Tiendesitas in Pasig City on May 13, 2023. The event is free for all attendees.

Tiendesitas has been a hub for homegrown artistry, from fashion to furniture pieces, making it an apt venue to showcase local musical talents to new and regular visitors.

Opening the show will be Jaydee, whose relaxing and emotional songs will tug at listeners’ heart strings.

The main act will be pop-rock band Soapdish. Known for their hits “Pwede Ba” and “Tensionado,” they will bring their brand of fun and sentimental tracks that longtime fans will surely sing along to their favorites.

The OPM Music Festival will be a free event held at Level 2, Food Village in Tiendesitas on May 13, 2023, 6pm. Guests can enjoy dinner while jamming with Soapdish and Jaydee.

For more information, follow Tiendesitas on Facebook (@tiendesitas) and Instagram (@tiendesitas.ph). Download the Ortigas Malls app to find out more about upcoming events, and sign up for the Ortigas Community Card for exciting perks.