Meet KRADIUS: Where Indie Spirit Meets Breakout Ambition

What makes a “best” indie alternative pop-rock band? It’s a question without easy answers—but the greats all share something special: unforgettable hooks, uncompromising artistic vision, and the power to move both critics and crowds. Kradius band is here to claim their place among them. Formed in 2019, this dynamic alternative pop-rock outfit draws from a rich…

Lenten Specials Now Available at The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel welcomes guests to gather over meat-free, comforting dishes thoughtfully prepared for this Lenten season. Across its dining outlets, a selection of Lenten specialties joins the hotel’s well-loved vegan and vegetarian offerings, creating menus that feel both meaningful and satisfying. Lenten Specials at the Lobby Lounge At the Lobby Lounge, the Lenten menu…

Global Care Medical Center Raising Growth Capital From LeapFrog, Navegar To Expand Healthcare Access In The Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (February 10, 2026) — Global Care Medical Center (GCMC), one of the Philippines’ leading regional healthcare providers, is raising growth capital from LeapFrog Investments, the pioneering profit-with-purpose investment firm, and Philippine-based private equity firm Navegar, to fuel expansion and improve access to quality healthcare in underserved markets across the country. Founded in 2016,…

Celebrate Flavor and Fortune at The Manila Hotel’s Red Jade

This Chinese New Year, Red Jade at The Manila Hotel welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse with a dining experience that blends bold flavors, heritage, and modern culinary flair. From refined à la carte favorites to festive specialties crafted for the season, every meal unfolds as a celebration worth savoring. Red Jade’s à la…

Barique, a Premium Filipino Lambanog from Quezon Province Makes Its Debut

[2025-Dec-09] Barique Premium Lambanog Launch Filipinos have been sharing a homegrown drink steeped in tradition: Lambanog. It has long been part of Filipino culture – passed around during celebrations, gatherings and late night conversations, serving both as symbol of hospitality and a storyteller of our rural heritage. It is bold, shared and unmistakably Filipino. During…

JCASTLES HAPPY PLACE – THE NIGHTTIME SPECTACLE OF “DREAMERS”

GRAND FIREWORKS AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AT J CASTLES TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS-J CASTLES, THE PHILIPPINES’ LARGEST IMMERSIVE FAMILY PARK, WELCOMES THE MOST MAGICAL SEASON OF THE YEAR WITH THE NIGHTTIME SPECTACLE OF “DREAMERS”- AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING OF LIGHT, COLOR, AND CELEBRATION. FAMILIES AND GUESTS WILL GATHER TO WITNESS THE GRAND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, ACCOMPANIED…

Pru Life UK Employees Champion Bayanihan Spirit in Brigada Eskwela 2025

Pru Life UK once again rolled up its sleeves for Brigada Eskwela, the Department of Education’s nationwide schools maintenance programme, rallying employee volunteers last month in support of Pleasant Hills Elementary School in Mandaluyong City. The initiative began at the Pru Life UK’s headquarters, where employees painted pots and planted vegetable seedlings. These were later…

Timeless: A Filipiniana Bridal Exhibit at The Manila Hotel’s Grand Lobby

The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines (DCP), presents Timeless, an exhibit of modern Filipiniana bridal gowns, on display at the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby until August 7, 2025. Celebrating the elegance of the Filipino love story, Timeless brings together nine esteemed designers from DCP: Edwin Uy, Rafael Gonzales, Bepz Torres, Joy Aaliwin,…

The Manila Hotel’s Champagne Room Joins Goût de France 2025

Say C’est délicieux! Goût de France returns in 2025, and The Manila Hotel’s iconic Champagne Room proudly joins this global celebration of French gastronomy. Launched in 2015 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goût de France was created following UNESCO’s recognition of the “Gastronomic Meal of the French” as part of the Intangible Cultural…