Carmen Brias bares her Filipino soul in balikbayan exhibit, “In A New Light”

Spain and the Philippines are bound together in art through Carmen Brias’s comeback exhibit titled “In A New Light” showing at the Altro Mondo gallery in Greenbelt 5, Makati City on March 3. “In A New Light” will feature the Madrileña’s latest works in painting and sculpture, and focuses on the intimate relationship between the two countries from the artist’s unique perspective.

Brias was born in Manila and lived here until her teenage years before her family moved to Madrid, where her mother, distinguished portraitist and Presidential Medal of Merit for Art and Culture Awardee Betsy Westendorp founded a painting school.

“As an artist, my soul is Filipino. Most of the inspiration for my art comes from my childhood in Manila,” said Brias.

“Being close to nature and the animal world growing up, I became sensitive to nature’s vibrations, of what is “unseen”, as in The Little Prince, “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” I feel that the Philippines is placed strategically in a certain part of the world where energy vibrates in a different way; everything is always moving.”

Profil Holidays Celebrates 25 Years Of Service Around The World

For the last 25 years, Profil Holidays had helped thousands of Filipinos explore more than 100 countries in five continents, giving them a lifetime’s worth of unforgettable experiences.

From an earnest dream that started in a single 20-square foot room at the height of the Gulf War, and fueled by the dream to provide Filipinos services that set the benchmark in the travel and leisure industry, Profil Holidays had since given Filipinos a chance to see the world through enriched experiences made possible by travel.

Philippines hosts ATF 2016

The Philippines played host to 10 ASEAN member nations for the biggest regional event in the travel industry – Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) 2016. The forum, which gathered all the member countries’ tourism sector representatives, showcased the ASEAN region as a prime tourist destination.

Joining the annual event were the tourism representatives of the 10 member nations including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With the theme ‘One Community for Sustainability’, ATF 2016 aimed to project ASEAN as a beautiful and versatile single destination that will attract more tourists and strengthen ties among the various sectors of the ASEAN tourism industry.

Shop at SM, enjoy a Red Carpet family experience at Hong Kong Disneyland!

120 lucky SM Supermalls shoppers will be flown to Hong Kong for an unforgettable trip with the families at Hong Kong Disneyland

From February 12 to March 13, SM will be giving 30 lucky SM patrons a unique and memorable Disney experience joining Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other Disney friends for Hong Kong Disneyland 10th anniversary celebration!

Shoppers are invited to visit SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa and SM Seaside City Cebu beginning February 4 to get a glimpse of the resort’s magical 10th anniversary celebration. Patrons are welcomed to shop at any SM Mall to get a chance at winning a holiday trip to Hong Kong Disneyland, creating magical and memorable moments for their family. Winners will receive round-trip airfare (economy class), 3-day-2night hotel accommodation at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and 2-day Hong Kong Disneyland park tickets --- all for an entire family of four (4) persons.

The Biggest Lights and Music Show is Back at the SM Mall of Asia

The Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is back for its 7th year at the SM Mall of Asia and it is an even bigger and better show than ever! Twelve countries will display their awe- inspiring fireworks performances in a shower of lights amid a symphony of sounds.

This year’s much-awaited pyrotechnics event will be held every Saturday, 7:30 pm at the Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia. Starting on February 13, with the Philippine Platinum Fireworks team showcasing their skills together with LusoPirotecnia from Portugal. On February 20, it will be ParenteFireworks from Italy against Pyrotex Fireworkx LTD from United Kingdom, while the Atlas Pyrovision from USA and Royal Firework from the Netherlands show off their skyline expertise on February 27.

Experience The Special Celebration of Chinese New Year At Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel

Herald the Lunar Year with joyous celebrations, traditional festive goodies and sumptuous feasts at Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel, set to take place on February 7, 2016, 6:00 pm to 12:00 mn.

To celebrate the year of the Fire Monkey, Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel has prepared an array of traditional Chinese activities. The celebration will kick off with a Lion Dance and Taoist Blessing to bring good luck to the whole Filipino and Chinese community. There will also be snippets of Feng Shui forecasts and predictions for the upcoming year. 

In addition, the hotel will also host its first ever Search for Little Emperor and Empress of Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel. The contest is open to all children around the country from age 5-9 years old, who will compete in Chinese New Year costume, talent showdown and question and answer portion. The winners will be the face of Chinatown Lai Lai Hotel’s print and online advertisements.

Disney On Ice skates back to Araneta with Magical Ice Festival

For kids and kids at heart, Christmas is never complete without the colorful, magical show that makes Christmas dreams and fantasies come to life—Disney on Ice. And this holiday season, the awe-inspiring Disney On Ice returns for another spectacular performance on ice. 

Now on its 33rd show worldwide, Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once again capture the hearts of the Filipino fans—both parents and their children—who will watch the show at the Big Dome.