Posts

Garmin Launches Next-Gen Smartwatches and Heart Rate Monitor for Performance-Driven Athletes

Image
  Equipped with new training tools, insights, and connected features MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has announced three new performance products designed to help athletes reach new personal bests: the Forerunner ® 570 and Forerunner ® 970 GPS running and triathlon smartwatches, and the HRM 600, a premium heart rate monitor that delivers advanced data and versatility. These next-generation devices work seamlessly together, offering new ways to train, track, and recover with precision—all designed with Garmin’s hallmark durability and athlete-first innovation. Together, these launches expand the Garmin ecosystem for performance-driven athletes, offering richer data insights, greater workout flexibility, and smarter recovery metrics, whether you're gearing up for a race or fine-tuning their performance in the gym. Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970: Built to Go the Distance Featuring Garmin’s brightest AMOLED display yet, the new Forerunner smartwatches deliver brilliant visual...

July Dining Delights at The Manila Hotel

Image
    This July, The Manila Hotel invites guests to savor an enticing selection of culinary experiences across its renowned dining outlets.   Fresh Offerings at the Lobby Lounge and Tap Room In celebration of World Chocolate Day, the Lobby Lounge presents a mouthwatering Chocolate Afternoon Tea available from July 7 to 13, between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Guests can delight in an elegant array of chocolate-infused bites including Chocolate Scones with Raspberry Syrup, Chocolate Bibingka, Tart au Chocolate, Pralines, Chocolate Madeleine, Banana Chocolate Turon, Tablea Chicken Adobo Sandwich, and Eggplant-Chocolate Napoleon. Each set is served with a choice of freshly brewed coffee, premium tea, or the hotel’s signature hot chocolate.   Also available throughout July is the Dark and Stormy cocktail, a bold and refreshing blend of rum, ginger beer, and lime—perfect for sipping through the rainy season. Bastille Day at the Champagne Room Celebrate Bastille Day with a taste of...

Champion to Changemaker: GTCC Winner Triumphs, GameZone Donates ₱1M to Typhoon Survivors

Image
    A 62-year-old player named Benigno De Guzman Casayuran from Quezon Province dropped to his knees in tears after successfully snatching the historic GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup (GTCC): Summer Showdown championship title and the grand prize of 5 million pesos during the 5-day online-to-onground Tongits tournament held from June 12 to 15 in Makati City. Benigno De Guzman Casayuran kissing his GTCC: Summer Showdown championship trophy. GameZone, the country’s newest digital Tongits provider, in partnership with BingoPlus Foundation, has also extended support to the community by officially donating ₱1 million to Gems Heart Outreach Dev’t., Inc. to help the urgent needs of the Buso-Buso community in South Luzon that was devastated by the recent Super Typhoon Kristine. The event was also made even more exciting by the performances from local artists and treats installed in the studio, all dedicated to the players.  Head-to-head smackdown in GTCC: Summer Showdown With a ...

Advocates of responsible gaming: ArenaPlus soars high with the Ravena Family

Image
    Dani Ravena, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, and their father, Bong Ravena, together with the president of Total GameZone Xtreme Inc., Jasper Vicencio, during ArenaPlus’ ceremonial signing of new ambassadors. Discipline starts within the family —ArenaPlus, the country’s most trusted name in sports betting, introduced their newest ambassadors last Friday, June 27, 2025, at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. It was a historic signing ceremony as the Ravena family, four prominent athletes in the country, signed together as endorsers for the brand. 4x Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Kiefer Ravena—season 81 UAAP champion and libero for NXLED Chameleons in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), Dani Ravena—B-League impressive Asia Player of the Year in 2024, Thirdy Ravena—and their father, a 5x PBA Champion and assistant coach for the TNT Tropang 5G, Bong Ravena, proudly raised the banner for ArenaPlus with a unified goal and vision for the sports community. Jasper Vicen...

SM Supermalls elevates urban air quality

Image
  There’s nothing quite like strolling through a mall with breathtaking views , expansive arcades, and lush greenery. At SM Supermalls, shopping isn’t just about transactions—it’s about enjoying spaces designed for comfort, sustainability, and a healthier environment. More than ever, SM’s commitment to green infrastructure is shaping urban air quality while creating a more livable city for everyone. Designing for people and the planet SM Supermalls prioritizes people-centric design , creating welcoming spaces that balance nature with modern convenience. The SM Mall of Asia’s arcades and the MOA Sky for example, offer open, breezy walkways, encouraging leisurely strolls and even outdoor dining and entertainment. Meanwhile, SM Aura and SM North EDSA’s Sky Garden—the first in an SM mall—integrates lush vegetation and water features to reduce indoor heat, improve air quality, and create cooling effects in dense urban areas. SM North EDSA houses the first Sky Garden in an SM mall, ...