Watch the capital region's most dazzling New Year's Eve fireworks from the tallest bar in the Philippines: The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila. Sip, dance, and toast to Moët & Chandon with the city lights ...

Get to know why ‘Manila Pen’ is the only Metro Manila hotel to be included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 ‘Gold List’ of the ...

As someone who has lived in the Philippines for over 18 years, I’m not that surprised to meet a foreigner who doesn’t know a thing about the country, let alone Metro Manila, the national capital ...

Manila, Philippines, is in a continuous state of flux, but Makati Central Square or MCS, dubbed “Manila’s most eccentric mall,” remains a constant. It’s a hodge-podge establishment strewn with shops ...

During the 2021 lockdown, friends Jamille Chua, Klaire Chua, and Aira So thought to elevate their nightly virtual gatherings by creating guided cocktail kits. This proved to be a hit with friends and ...

The Bar at The Peninsula Manila landed on this year’s Forbes Travel Guide list of the Top 44 best hotel bars in the world. It’s the sole entry from the Philippines and is one of only four Southeast ...

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