PRESS RELEASE Pokémon Champions is now available to download for free on mobile devices in addition to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, bringing fast-paced, competitive Pokémon battles straight to players wherever they are. Download via  App Store: https://appkmn.com/pc/   or  Google Play: https://appkmn.com/pc/   Free update available on Nintendo Switch 2!   A free update is available for Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2. When playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll be able to enjoy Pokémon Champions with even clearer graphics. Note: You will need to connect to the internet and download the latest update data (available at no cost).   From this announcement on 17th June until Wednesday 2nd September 2026, a special in-game campaign featuring Raichu begins. Players in both the mobile app and Nintendo Switch versions of the game can receive Raichu, Raichunite X, and Raichunite Y by checking their in-game mailbox. Player...

  Mama Sita’s Cecilia Pacheco Morais highlights the importance of Filipino cuisine at Isang Kusina  To close out Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Istorya LV, along with Title Sponsor, Mama Sita’s, presented Isang Kusina 2026 at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center, in America's most popular city, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Held last May, Isang Kusina is a profound cultural event that mapped more than four centuries of Filipino- American history onto an eight-course tasting menu.   Each dish served as an edible monument to the migrant workers, pioneers, and families who shaped the American landscape. “Filipino cuisine is more than food: it is memory, family, history, and home,” noted special guest speaker Cecilia Pacheco Morais, granddaughter of the legendary culinary icon Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes. Alaskero Salmon by Rachel Carrillo Barril The historical storytelling was palpable throughout the night. Chef Rachel Carrillo Barril (In Bocca Al Lupo, ...

Ma. Paz Alberto, Chairperson, Travel Madness Expo 2026  welcomes exhibitors at a briefing held recently The travel itch is back—and this time, it’s packing a serious punch.  Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2026 is happening once again from July 10 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center Manila (Halls 1–4). As the countdown ticks closer, TME 2026 is positioning itself as the ultimate catalyst for the return of "Revenge Travel." It’s not just a travel fair; it’s a massive injection of confidence for a world that is ready to fly again. Overcoming the Turbulence: Confidence is the New Currency There is no denying that recent international crises caused a temporary dip in travel enthusiasm. Safety concerns and fluctuating fuel surcharges made even seasoned jet-setters hesitate. However, history shows that the travel industry always bounces back—and the current shift is highly strategic. Travelers are no longer staying home; instead, they are adapting. They are seeking out destinations that...

An original Bahay na Bato in this side of Intramuros, Manila, the Destileria Limtuaco Museum used to be a bodega before turning into a two-storey wine museum. The oldest and still existing distillery in the Philippines (founded in 1852), Destileria Limtuaco, through its museum, chronicles five generations of wine makers and preserves over a century of Filipino craftsmanship and innovation. This museum showcases the process and production of whiskeys and features a collection of items and liquors dating back to the Spanish colonization as well as the personal belongings of the four generation of owners which made the company a success until these days. The stone house was purchased in 1979 and developed, later on, as a museum dedicated to the company’s 's history showcasing some original and miniature replica equipment in whiskey-making. A brainchild of Ms. Olivia “Olive” Limpe-Aw, a fifth-generation master distiller, the museum finally opened for public viewing in February 2018, an...

"Seven years ago, we envisioned Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo as a landmark property that would add to the vibrant tourism landscape of Western Visayas," said Ms. Peggy Angeles, Executive Vice President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation. "Seeing it flourish into a beloved destination that marries global standards with local heart is immensely rewarding. This achievement is a testament to SMHCC’s enduring mission to create meaningful experiences and support sustainable community growth across the Philippines," Ms. Angeles added. Since its opening in 2019, the hotel has evolved into a cornerstone of Iloilo’s tourism landscape. This year’s anniversary theme, “Seven Years of Ilonggo Hospitality,” serves as a tribute to the warmth and authenticity that team members bring to every guest interaction. Global Standards, Local Flavors The past year has been marked by notable accomplishments that reflect the hotel’s pursuit of excellence while staying rooted in local iden...