SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) conventions and accommodation portfolio garnered multiple accolades during the recent 2025 TTG Travel Awards held at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok. Voted by travel agents and industry professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, the TTG Travel Awards celebrate hospitality leaders who set the benchmark in their respective categories. Since 1989, the organization has honored the best of Asia-Pacific’s travel industry. SM Hotels’ luxury brand Conrad Manila has been named Best Business Hotel – Philippines. This marks the third time the hotel has received this distinguished award, recognizing its outstanding meeting facilities, world-class venues, heartfelt service, and unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Joanne Gomez, commercial director of Conrad Manila, represented the hotel at the awards ceremony. “We are deeply grateful to the travel agen...

Midwives Summit 2025 shines the spotlight on midwives as indispensable drivers of reproductive health: advocates, service providers, and partners in improving health outcomes for every Filipino community Data from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shows that there are 179,000 registered midwives in the country with only 75,000 in active service. "Saan napunta ang mga midwives natin? Hindi naman sila nag-a-abroad to work dahil nurses ang in-demand sa ibang banda," commented Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa in his speech during the Midwives Summit 2025 held on Tuesday at Seda Hotel Vertis North, Quezon City. That's why, he said, the salary increase and benefits for the midwives, along with other health workers are included in his agenda as the health secretary. He noted that among other things, low salaries remain an issue for many midwives who are graduates of 3-year diploma program, unlike other Healthcare professionals with 4-year degrees. "We need our mi...

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. - - 2 Chronicles 7:14 ( King James Version ) In these challenging times, as corruption fuels unrest and massive demonstrations rise across the Philippines , we are called to lift our country before God in fervent prayer. This is according Apostle Renato D. Carrillo , spiritual leader of Jesus Is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries (JIOSW). According to him it is only through united and persevering intercession that Filipinos can appeal for God's mercy and divine intervention—trusting that He alone can establish righteousness, bring healing, and secure lasting transformation in our land. Thus, the group has set the National Prayer for Peace on November 5, 2025 (Wed.) / 2pm to be held at the Playtime FilOil Centre, Santolan Road, Bonny Serrano Avenue, Brgy. Corazon de Jesus, Sa...

Three culinary masters from across Savoy brand volt-in to showcase their dishes for the month-long Three Chefs, One Table at Savoy Hotel Manila Get ready for a gustatory delight this October as Savoy Hotel Manila unveils its latest offering - - Three Chefs, One Table .  A first-of-its-kind culinary collaboration bringing together the creative talents of three Savoy Hotel chefs across the Philippines—Boracay, Cebu, and Manila , it also underscores the brand’s commitment to celebrating culture, sustainability, and inclusivity .  Each dish is guaranteed crafted to delight the palate, to honor local heritage and tell a story worth sharing - - with a showcase of taste and flavors for well-loved dishes such as the Barbecue Chicken Croquette , Bantayan Scallop Rockefeller , Crab Meat Dumpling , Alugbati Salad with Crispy Danggit , Lobster Bisque with Grilled Pan Bisaya , Mactan Chili Crab , Steamed Pompano with Chawanmushi XO , and indulgent desserts like Queso Bibingka Cheesecake ...

The newest site at the beachfront of Pico de   Loro Cove is the  DASH Cart, serving a curated selection of coffee blends and brews, perfectly paired with fresh pastries.  Now, I have visitors don't have to go far to get their cups of coffee because it's just there at the beach area.  SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) has officially launched the  mobile coffee-on-wheels created in partnership with Nestlé Philippines, at its flagship seaside destination, Pico de Loro Cove. The unveiling was held at the Pico de Loro Country Club, graced by executives from SMHCC, Nestlé Philippines, and members of the media. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the launch, led by National Key Accounts & OCS Head, Nestlé Philippines  Brandy Morales, General Manager  Maxi Gavino, SMHCC Vice President for Quality and Sustainability Leah Magallanes, and SMHCC Vice President-Commercial Agnes Pacis. The highlight of the program was a celebratory DASH coffee toast joi...

Workshop participants with the organizers and facilitators Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, in partnership with the Iloilo City MICE Center, recently hosted “Beyond the Plate: A Masterclass in Gastronomical Storytelling”. The full-day workshop, held at the hotel, brought together local content creators, students, and media to celebrate and elevate the art of food writing and content creation, reinforcing Iloilo’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.    The event kicked off with a unique urban farm tour led by Chef Cidj Jalandoni, providing participants a hands-on experience and a deeper appreciation that knowing and valuing the origins of food is fundamental to authentic and meaningful gastronomy. The official program opened with a special welcome message from Iloilo City Mayor  Raisa Treñas. "This initiative highlights not only our culinary treasures but also our role as storytellers of Iloilo’s rich food heritage," she said. "Food is not just food—it is culture,...