Philippine Airlines marks 81st anniversary with renewed commitment, partners with TPB Philippines to boost tourism revival March 24, 2022 at 10:40PM

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Philippine Airlines marks 81st anniversary with renewed commitment, partners with TPB Philippines to boost tourism revival

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Philippine Airlines (PAL) marks its 81st anniversary with a stronger commitment to fly forward as a renewed flag carrier, better positioned to bring passengers to more exciting destinations locally and globally as the world opens up for tourism once again.

In photo during the courtesy call in Boracay, Alkan are: Malay Mayor Hon. Floribar Bautista and DOT Western Visayas Regional Director Cristine Mansinares (center); flanked by (from left) PAL Digital Marketing Manager Jed Arvin Menes, PAL Corporate Marketing Manager Fernand Yoshio Yoshida, Malay Office Tourism Officer Felix Delos Santos, TPB Public Relations Officer IV Febbie Alacapa, Aklan Provincial Tourism Officer Roselle Ruiz, Henann Crystal Sands Resort OIC Sarah Grace Cepe, as well as PAL Kalibo Branch Manager Pedrito Dimaculangan and PAL Marketing Partnerships & Events Manager, Kit Javier. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

To revive wanderlust and confidence in traveling, PAL will be working closely with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arms of the Department of Tourism (DOT), in assuring travelers that the tourism industry is ready to welcome them and is well equipped with all the needed safety measures and health protocols.

Raising their glasses for PAL’s 81st anniversary and the revival of domestic tourism are
PAL Marketing, Partnerships & Events Manager Kit Javier, DOT Central Visayas Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Judilyn Quiachon, PAL Sr. Assistant Vice President for Sales Harry Inoferio, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu General Manager Dave Junker,DOT Central Visayas Regional Director Shahlimar Tamano, Shangri-La Mactan, PAL Marketing, Partnerships & Events Manager Kit Javier, DOT Central Visayas Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Judilyn Quiachon, PAL Sr. Assistant Vice President for Sales Harry Inoferio, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu General Manager Dave Junker,DOT Central Visayas Regional Director Shahlimar Tamano, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Director of Sales and Marketing Melissa Ann Santiago, and TPB Public Relations Officer IV Febbie Alacapa. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

Strengthening partnerships to stimulate local tourism recovery in Cebu, photo shows (from left) DOT Central Visayas Regional Director Shahlimar Tamano, PAL Sr. Assistant Vice President for Sales Harry Inoferio, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu General Manager, Dave Junker. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

As part of its anniversary celebration, PAL and TPB organized an 8-day familiarization tour (fam tour) with a group of media and social influencers to rediscover well-loved island destinations – Boracay, Aklan; Cebu City, and Coron, Palawan. The tour puts a spotlight on TPB recommended attractions, activities, and experiences that echo how #itsmorefuninthephilippines and #ItsMoreFunWithYou.

In photo during the courtesy call in Coron, Palawan are: (L-R) PAL Corporate Marketing Manager Fernand Yoshio Yoshida, TPB Public Relations Officer IV Maria Febbie Alacapa, Coron Municipal Accountant Richard Rimando, PAL Digital Marketing Manager Jed Arvin Menes, Coron Municipal Tourism Operations Officer II Corinne Kong, Tourism staff Lucille Lagrosa, and DOT MIMAROPA Tourism Operations Officer I Gilmore Apolinario. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

In Boracay, the tour was highlighted by an up-close and personal experience of the world-famous Philippine sunset via a relaxing cruise, while in Cebu, the group toured scenic spots along Transcentral Highway. In Coron, participants were captivated by its majestic islands, cerulean waters, and limestone cliffs.

Rediscovering the beautiful island of Boracay, the fam tour participants strolled around
the long stretch of white, powdery sand beaches with turquoise-clear waters. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones, TPB Chief Operating Officer expressed “With more than half of the population vaccinated and mobility restrictions have eased, we aim to highlight that we can all enjoy fun and safe travels once again. We believe that there is pent-up demand for leisure trips and the summer months have always been a peak season. The fam tour is but a sneak peek of the fun experiences local tourists can explore when they visit around the Philippines.”

Reconnecting with Cebu musical roots, the fam tour participants visited the Alegre Guitar Factory where owner and manager Fernando Alegre shared the family’s heritage and thriving business. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

PAL Vice President for Marketing, Ria C. Domingo said, “We’re very happy to celebrate PAL’s 81st Anniversary and showcase that we have emerged as a renewed airline that can fly passengers to the best destinations in the country and the world. Kudos to TPB for supporting this initiative.”

The fam tour participants were stunned by the towering limestone cliffs and majestic blue waters of Coron’s crown jewel, Kayangan Lake. (Disclaimer: Face masks were temporarily removed for photo opportunity purposes only.)

On top of the fam tour, PAL will also be showcasing Philippine tourism destination videos in the in-flight entertainment of international flights, promoting the country to a global audience.

Ms. Ria Domingo furthered that more collaborations from PAL and TPB can also be expected. “As the world reopens, we will bring our A-game as we can expect a tough competition between countries for tourists. Together with DOT through the TPB, and other tourism stakeholders, we will invest in intensive campaigns and promotions attracting visitors to fly to and around the archipelago for unique and indelible travel memories.”

In Boracay, the tour was highlighted by an up-close and personal experience of the world-famous Philippine sunset via a relaxing cruise.

The Cebu leg featured a stroll around Buwakan ni Alejandra, a famous 700-square-meter garden that’s home to almost 200 species of plants and flowers located along Cebu’s Transcentral Highway.

PAL has already started to introduce more than 1,500 additional flights- an expansion of more than 52% systemwide and a clear vote of confidence in the strength of the economic rebound and the revival of leisure tourism and business travel. With this, PAL expects its Manila hub can potentially reach pre-COVID 19 levels by April this year.

At 81, PAL is stronger and bent on continuing its service to the country as the national flag carrier.

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Hilton Manila Turns Up the Heat With ‘The Market Place,’ featuring Filipino Cuisine and Sustainable Dampa-style Dining March 24, 2022 at 10:01PM

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Hilton Manila Turns Up the Heat With ‘The Market Place,’ featuring Filipino Cuisine and Sustainable Dampa-style Dining

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Hilton Manila’s celebrated Kusina Sea Kitchens restaurant recently reopened its buffet selection to diners with an innovative take on Filipino, Western and Asian cuisine served ‘dampa-style’ for a worry-free dining experience.

Kusina Sea Kitchens Lobster Nights

“We look forward to welcoming our patrons with worry-free, gourmet dining experiences that they can now truly enjoy with their loved ones—both young and old,” shares Iulai Sau, hotel Director of Operations, adding, “our Executive Sous Chef Lord Bayaban and his culinary team has put together a marvelous buffet selection, including those at the Dampa station where guests simply point and choose what they would like to enjoy and how it will be prepared, ‘turo-turo’ style.”

Kusina, famed for its rich selection of Filipino and International dishes, indulges diners with a variety of fresh and sustainably sourced seafood and premium meat options that are cooked a la minute to the guest’s liking at its Dampa station. Specially prepared on a grill of lava rocks, guest are invited to feast on seasonal favorites such as tiger prawns, shellfish, sausages, and cured meats, to name a few.

The journey of flavors continues with the famed ‘Samalamig’ station where homemade Filipino refreshments such as Sago’t gulaman, Buko Pandan, and even authentic local desserts Sorbetes and the colorful Halo-halo are served. From there, guests may ‘hop on over’ to the Japanese station serving succulent Sashimi and Sushi, the fan-favorite Carvery with U.S. beef on premium nights, pork and Chinese items on offer, mouth-watering Laksa or Beef Pho at the Noodles station, fresh and crisp salad choices and fruit slices from the Sustainable garden and playfully vibrant and decadent sweets at the Dessert station among other well-curated culinary ensembles.

Hilton Manila Kusina Sea Kitchens Filipino Cultural Buffet

The Kusina “Market Place” dinner buffet is available Mondays to Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Php 2,480 nett per person. On Fridays to Sundays patrons may indulge in melt-in-your-mouth, all-you-can-eat lobsters prepared a la minute, among others, with Kusina’s premium “Lobster Nights 2.0,” with prices starting at Php 2,680. The restaurant is also open for lunch, serving a la carte menu on weekdays and buffet on weekends, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

As an added treat, guests who book their next reservation through the Resorts World Manila mobile app may enjoy 3+1 on Kusina’s lunch and dinner buffet or at the hotel’s Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise’s Yum Cha offering until June 30, 2022. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-137950 Series of 2022.

Hilton Manila observes stringent health and safety measures in line with local government guidelines and Hilton’s own CleanStay initiative and holds the Department of Tourism “Safety Seal”.

For inquiries or reservations, please call +632 7239 7788 or +63 917 826 6442, or message them on Facebook through m.me/hiltonmanila.

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Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is back with States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022 March 24, 2022 at 08:04PM

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Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is back with States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Artist Network and wellness lifestyle brand Grounded is launching the second part of their exhibition series entitled States of Cadence II.

In partnership with Art Fair Philippines, States of Cadence II is a multi-sensory exhibit on timelessness and infinite evolution of the human spirit, through connection, compassion, and engagement with the natural world.

States of Cadence II featured artist: Siargao – based photographer Camille Robiou du Pont

Grounded is known for their support of grassroots and emerging artists. The arts and wellness platform aims to showcase their works through a holistic approach, reinventing the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork.

Whereas States of Cadence Exhibit I was presented solely online, for States of Cadence II, Grounded has partnered with Karrera Showroom, a vintage car showroom, and cafe based in Alabang for its physical space.

Artists from the Grounded Artist Network with Grounded Holistic Arts Studio Founder Marika Manglapus – Ledesma (L-R): Corina Borromeo, Camille Robiou Du Pont, Nikki Ocean, Marika Manglapus-Ledesma, Anina Rubio

The exhibition features paintings, prints, tapestries, photographs, and other mixed media works that bear witness to the Grounded Artist Network’s ongoing artistic investigation into various shades of time intersperesed with cadence – a natural rhythm, a frequency that the artists coalesce with to truly express themselves.

Offering an intimate portrayal of boundless beauty through art, States of Cadence II features the work of 20 artists from the Grounded Artist Network Program, presenting insights that transcend boundaries by introducing both specific and expanded narratives of various states of evolution through the lens of timelessness.

35 mm film photos by photographer Natalia Laurrari

New acquisitions on view for the first time include photographs from featured artist, French photographer Camille Robiou Du Pont whose work knits together sensory journeys of the wild woman through water surface, depths, island ecology, freedom, dreams and rootedness in duality–all under the umbrella of cosmic elements reveling in the beauty and prowess of the Divine feminine.

In line with this, Maddie Camcam’s striking work radiates with vibrant themes of feminine strength, grace, and sisterhood, whereas Lucia Fischer also explores themes of feminism and female identity, however focusing on destabilizing ideas concerning the “male gaze” and gender rhetorics that have dominated cultural perceptions and traditions throughout the human timeline.

An exhibit of photos and portraits taken during the aftermath of Typhoon Odette by Camille Robiou du Pont

Painter and illustrator Ana Abigail dedicates her floral series on fragility to loved ones lost to the pandemic, as captured in her exploration of color in oil on round canvases.

Toph Camcam’s pieces invigorate the soul as a visual feast, as much as they are based on food as a celebration of humanity and reflection of identity and culture.

This selection from the Grounded Artist Network, among many other intricately curated works, invites the viewer to explore the intricate, labyrinthine systems and states of being, and the reparative role that art and compassion play within these systems.

Grounded Holistic Arts Studio’s States of Cadence II Opening Night at Karrera Showroom for Art Fair Philippines 2022

States of Cadence II launched at Karrera on March 23, 2022, at Karrera, and will run until April 1, 2022, alongside exciting events including a wellness workshop, film night, watch showcase, and fundraiser for schools in Siargao Island affected by Typhoon Odette. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition are dedicated to Grounded’s partner beneficiary, Oceanus Conservation.

States of Cadence II is now available for viewing at the @artfairph website (https://bit.ly/3D9GGc0). For purchasing inquiries and more information, follow @groundedph or email contact@groundedph.com.

(L – R): “Touched Out” and “Arrangement” by Toph Camcam and “Bataan Rock Stack” and “Laguna Pink Moon” by Melissa Lara

Typhoon Odette Fundraiser

“On December 16, 2021 Typhoon Odette struck the Philippines and Siargao Island was one of the most devastated places destroying homes.  wanted to take the opportunity of being a part of Art Fair Philippines to raise awareness and funds for Siargao, as it is a place that Grounded is deeply rooted in. We have a number of artists that were based in Siargao, and the devastation really hit close to home. Our featured artist for States of Cadence at AFP, Camille Robiou du Pont took these eerily beautiful photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, which is the centerfold and inspiration of the fundraiser that will be exhibited at the fair.” – Marika Manglapus-Ledesma

A “Force of Nature” visual and sound installation replicating the damage brought about by Typhoon Odette in Siargao

In light of recent events surrounding the devastation brought about by Typhoon Odette, Grounded has partnered with Oceanus Conservation and continues its commitment to ocean advocacy by raising funds for the rebuilding of schools in Siargao Island. The exhibit features Camille’s eerily arresting photos of the destruction of Typhoon Odette, as well as her portraits engraved on wood by Siargao local artist Niko Kanar.

Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio

Grounded is a holistic arts and culture studio where the mind, body and spirit can work integrally towards a deeper sense of purpose. Grounded thrives on collaboration and believes in using creativity as a tool for wellness and healing, by opening up essential conversations and encouraging freedom of expression.

Drawing from the space of the arts, at Grounded you will find a gallery of projects that open up essential conversations, encourage freedom of expression, and promote awareness on the things that matter most.

Force of Nature_ fundraiser for the benefit of schools in Siargao island affected by Typhoon Odette, featuring works by Camille Robiou du Pont and Caress Banson

The Grounded Artist Network

Grounded Holistic Arts and Culture Studio is on a mission to cultivate a community where people are encouraged to live a well-balanced life and be their most authentic self.

The Grounded Artist Network or GAN is a community born from Grounded that advocates for grassroots and emerging artists. It aims to reinvent the experience, for both artist and collector, through the practice of innovative and dynamic ways people discover and purchase artwork. Applying a holistic approach to art while making use of digital platforms, GAN hopes to make art more accessible to all different types of art enthusiasts.

Grounded finds strength in being able to present works outside of traditional gallery settings, such as with Karrera Showroom, Grounded’s home for this year’s Art Fair Philippines.

Grounded Artist Network – States of Cadence II – Participating Artists

• Alecca Adarna
• Ana Abigail
• Anina Rubio
• Camilla Oster Yu
• Camille Robiou du Pont
• Carmen Araneta Villacorta
• Chiara Capony
• Christopher Camcam
• Corina Borromeo
• Gringo Benedicto
• Jose Mirasol
• Lorenz Namalata
• Lucia Fischer
• Luis Antonio Pastoriza
• Maddie Camcam
• Melissa Lara
• Mike Eijansantos
• Natalia Larrauri
• Nick Daez
• Nikki Ocean

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DOT Launches “7641” Digital Travel Magazine March 24, 2022 at 03:41PM

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DOT Launches “7641” Digital Travel Magazine

7641 Islands of the Philippines

In a bid to further promote the various destinations in the country and fast-track tourism recovery, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches “7641 Islands of the Philippines”, a digital magazine that will provide readers travel inspiration and information.

The tourism circuits that the different regional offices of the DOT have developed, as part of the tourism recovery program, take center stage in the digital magazine. Among the featured circuits are the Bike Trails of Bicol and Central Visayas, Camiguin and Misamis Oriental’s Green Adventure Loop, Davao’s Dive Tourism, Boracay Food Crawl, SOCCSKSARGEN’s Farm Tours, and the Interregional Cuisine and Culture of Ilocos, Central Luzon, and Cordillera.

7641 Islands of the Philippines

7641, which is part of DOT’s philippines.travel website, supplies travel information through feature articles that provide detailed itineraries, suggested activities with accompanying reminders for a safe adventure, and interesting stories for each place.

“In 7641, we go in-depth into the stories of a destination, a cultural tradition, a dish, a personal affiliation to a place, while also providing the basic information you need as a traveler,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat.

This will also feature more of those destinations that are lesser-known but are equally stunning as the country’s popular tourist sites, like Marinduque’s white sand beaches, the healing island of Siquijor, the caves and paragliding sites of Nueva Vizcaya, the pink sand beaches of Zamboanga City, among others.

Paragliding adventure in Nueva Vizcaya. Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism.

“We want to promote all tourist destinations in the archipelago that have already reopened to visitors. Each month, we will highlight different places so that the public can discover the marvelous sites that our 7,641 islands can offer,” said Puyat.

The DOT invited feature and non-fiction writers, some of whom traveled to the destinations themselves, for more immersive writing. The DOT also collaborated with regional creatives, including SinoPinas and Playground Films of Zamboanga City, to document the sites and motivate people to travel through images and videos.

Also featured are collaborations with writers like multi-awarded poet and novelist Edgar Calabia Samar, author of Janus Silang; Palanca awardee Joyce Roque; and MJ Tumamac, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino’s 2019 Poet of the Year.

7641 Islands of the Philippines

The microsite’s name was inspired by the number of islands in the Philippines. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), has an ongoing islands inventory.

Based on the preliminary results of the inventory conducted by NAMRIA in 2013, the latest islands count that was announced is 7,641.

Everyone is invited to discover the country’s islands and be updated on your next travel inspirations and bucket lists. Visit 7641islands.ph.

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