Taal Vista Hotel , SMHCC ’s iconic Property in Tagaytay at has officially been recognized as a Tourism Pillar Awardee at the inaugural Philippine Tourism Awards , one of the highest honors in the country’s tourism sector. The awarding ceremony was held on 8 September 2025 at Okada Manila , where the hotel’s delegation—General Manager Ramon Makilan , Director of Sales & Marketing Mary Rose Lomibao, and Cluster MarComm Manager Faith Dimaano —accepted the accolade with pride. The Tourism Pillar Award was introduced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as part of its 50th founding anniversary celebration. This one-time recognition program honors the pioneers and trailblazers whose contributions have helped shape the Philippine tourism industry . It pays tribute to individuals, enterprises, destinations, and organizations that have stood the test of time and set the foundation for growth. For the enterprise category, honorees must be primary tourism establishments operating ...
Debuted in Japan in 1996, Pokémon is estimated to be the world's highest-grossing media franchise and is one of the best-selling video game franchises including animated series, films, a trading card game, and other related media. Originally called Pocket Monsters, it features a universe where humans coexist with creatures known as Pokémon, which are endowed with special powers. The franchise primarily targets children aged 5 to 12 but attracts people of all ages. Pokémon originated as role-playing games developed by Game Freak and has since become one of the highest-grossing media franchises globally, with a significant cultural impact. Now, here’s the latest in Pokémon: Mega Hawlucha, the Mega Evolution of the Wrestling Pokémon Hawlucha, introduces itself in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The video introducing Mega Hawlucha in Pokémon Legends: Z-A is now available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel with the title "Mega Hawlucha Appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A." You...