HATCH: The 5th Edition

For the forthcoming Easter season, The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Manila Bulletin, brings back HATCH – a one-of-a-kind showcase of artfully crafted Easter eggs. Displayed as a focal point of the Grand Lobby of the hotel, guests will be treated to a delightful display of novel collaboration of Filipino artists. 

With the aim to promote the local art scene and highlight the creative genius of local artists, HATCH: The 5th Edition features 18 uniquely customized acrylic eggs showcasing multitude of creative styles and distinct personalities of Filipino contemporary artists who come from different disciplines. Just as the artists adapted their respective unique styles of mixed media, each Easter egg has a different story to tell. 

Pororo & Friends is bringing an eggciting Easter Sunday at Estancia Mall

Ortigas Malls is bringing an “eggciting” Easter activity for kids as Pororo & Friends drops by for an Easter Eggventure at Estancia Mall on April 9, 2023.

Known from the South Korean animated children’s show Pororo the Little Penguin, Pororo and his friends always go on adventures in the snowy Porong Porong Forest. It’s become a popular cartoon in many countries around the world as each episode is filled with valuable life lessons that kids can learn from.

On Easter Sunday, Pororo & Friends will welcome kids and their parents for an afternoon of fun Easter Eggventure activities, such as the Egg Hunt and Pororo Fun Show at the G/F East Wing of Estancia Mall on April 9, 2023. There will be two batches for the Egg Hunt (1pm and 3pm) and the Pororo Fun Show (2pm and 4pm).

Shop your getaway essentials at Araneta City’s Summer Sale

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time for one of the biggest shopping events of the year – Araneta City’s Summer Sale! Expect amazing deals on everything from clothing to electronics, making it the perfect time to stock up on all the essentials for the Summer!

Savings up to 70% off can be had at the City of Firsts from March 17 to 19. Enjoy great deals at Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, Farmers Plaza, and SM Araneta City!

Women Davao artists take centerstage in ‘Gahum sa Buwak: Flower Power’ at Estancia Mall in Pasig City

Ortigas Malls kicked off its Women’s Month celebration with “Gahum sa Buwak: Flower Power,” an art event featuring works by women artists and fashion designers from Davao, at the G/F East Wing of Estancia Mall in Pasig City. The month-long event will run until March 31, 2023.

“For Women’s Month, we wanted to put the spotlight on Filipina artists from Davao through ‘Gahum sa Buwak,’ which directly translates to ‘flower power.’ The event seeks to provide Dabawenya artists an avenue where they can be seen and heard, and be given opportunities to showcase their creativity. Ortigas Malls supports this call, and we are excited to host our local artists in Estancia,” said Arch. Renee Bacani, Vice President of Ortigas Land.

Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year

Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing. 500,000 kilograms is almost the same weight as a fully loaded Emirates flagship A380 aircraft.

Onboard every flight that lands in Dubai, Emirates Cabin Crew work hard to quickly separate glass and plastic bottles, before they are sent to a recycling plant in Dubai. The glass is separated by color and crushed. This ‘cullet’ or recycled glass that is ready to be re-melted, is then sent to glass manufacturers in the UAE to include in their batch mix for new bottles. The plastic bottles are cleaned, chopped into flakes, melted into pellets, and sent to manufacturers to make other plastic products. As a result, Emirates and Emirates Flight Catering divert thousands of kilograms of glass and plastic away from landfill each year.

Airbnb reveals the Philippines is one of its most romantic destinations for Valentine’s Day

• Latest Airbnb data reveals Philippines has one of the highest proportions of couples travelling together during the Valentine’s Day period
• Whether you’re confidently single, looking to explore new places with your SO, or just craving time away with the barkada or family, why not enjoy a quick getaway with Airbnb this Valentine’s?

Ever wondered which countries top the tables for travel over the Valentine’s Day period? Airbnb today reveals the Philippines as one of Airbnb’s most romantic destinations around the world. The country has one of the highest proportions of couples travelling together for Valentine’s Day, alongside Puerto Rico, Netherlands, Greece and New Zealand.

 

This Valentine, why not create new memories with your loved ones with a memorable travel getaway? No matter how you  celebrate love, there surely is an ideal and easy-on-the-pocket Airbnb Stay for you.

Emirates operates milestone demonstration flight powered with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Conducted in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell, Neste and Virent

First demonstration flight in Middle East and North Africa to be powered by 100% SAF in one of two engines

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB), and was commanded by Captain Fali Vajifdar and Captain Khalid Nasser Akram, flying for more than one hour over the Dubai coastline. 

The demonstration flight powered by SAF holds particular significance as the UAE declares 2023 the ‘Year of Sustainability’. The year will showcase the UAE’s commitment to seek innovative solutions to challenges such as energy, climate change and other issues related to sustainability. The flight supports collective industry efforts to enable a future of 100% SAF flying and help advance the UAE’s sustainability objectives.