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Located in the heart of Makati, Manila’s business and financial district, The Peninsula Manila is the ideal business address and a favorite hotel for visitors to Manila for over 30 years. Strategically placed on the corners of Ayala and Makati Avenues, The Peninsula Manila is close to premier shopping facilities and within easy access of Manila’s numerous attractions. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and just 20 minutes from Manila’s Domestic Airport.
Elegantly furnished in classic style, The Peninsula Manila’s 497 rooms …

In 1965, Alfonso Sarayba, Sr., whom family and friends called Ponso, bought 8 hectares of fishpond in the town of Kawit, Cavite. Fishponds were considered especially good sources of income, but Ponso wanted to transform his fishpond into something different. What he had in mind was building a housing subdivision over land he was going to reclaim from it.
Despite numerous obstacles and relatives’ thinking him crazy, Ponso was not discouraged. He borrowed money from friends to raise enough capital for his business plan. This was considered a pioneer undertaking then …

Tropical asian architecture has certainly made its mark all over the globe for its quiet minmal style and unmatched serenity. The Blue leaf has each pavilion which blends nature and modernity, creating a perfect backdrop to your affair.
The Blue Leaf consists of three fully airconditioned pavilions surrounded by lush garden areas. Complete with an administration building, a parking facility, and ample restrooms for guests, The Blue Leaf is a a result of a meticulous site planning and design.

Just a stone’s throw away from two of the city’s most progressive business …

Pioneering Tagaytay as the premiere wedding destination, Splendido Taal boasts of wide undulating greens and luxuriant landscapes of a par 72 championship golf course. But beyond golf, Splendido Taal highlights its charms as an intimate place to get married.
The Spanish-Mediterranean-inspired golf clubhouse designed by leading architectural firm RR Payumo and Partners, offers the Ladera Golfers’ Lounge, which can accommodate anywhere from 100 to 300 people and provides a one-of-a-kind venue for weddings.
The hillside lounge has a cozy atmosphere with its high wooden ceilings and wrought-iron chandeliers. …

Fernbrook Gardens is the latest brainchild of Al de Veyra, the same visionary that designed and create Fernwod Gardens in Metro North. Not only did he create a niche for garden reception venues, rather Al de Veyra has become a notable example by virtue of the outstanding standards of which Fernwood has been famous for. Guided with the same tradition for excellence and wealth experience, he brings forth Fernbrook Gardens, an events venue south of the Metro.
Discover the wonders of celebrating your special events in a venue …

You need a getaway. And fast. What’s holding you back? You don’t want to feel as if you were far, far away from the city.
You want to pay good money for a nice place. But somehow every other resort feels too generic. Same old cabanas, same old bungalows. As if it would hurt to have just a little more uniqueness and style.
You need to feel refreshed and recharged after, not tired out and exhausted.
You’ve realized that taking a break is as much a need of the spirit as it is …

Wedding Resources and Events Management Corporation – one of the most prestigious and sought after events and catering provider in the Metro namely; Ibarra’s Garden, Plaza Ibarra, Patio Ibarra, Cilantro by Ibarra’s and Ibarra’s Portico del Sol and an affiliate of City Garden Suites Manila and Makati & Lotus Garden Hotel – Manila.
Their company has been in the banquet service industry for the past 7 years with our pioneer branch Ibarra’s Garden and Cilantro Resto-Bar in Manila, Patio Ibarra and Plaza Ibarra – both in Quezon City and Ibarra’s Portico …

At the heart of old Manila, the Orchidarium and Butterfly Pavilion is an oasis for those looking for a serene, quiet spot that’s close to nature: it is filled with lush greenery including a miniature rainforest.
And to think that this theme park and ecological preserve is right in the middle of congested roads and government buildings. A park within a park, the Orchidarium is located inside the Luneta National Park. Around it are the National Museum, Museo Pambata, Rizal Park and its Planetarium, and the Manila Bay. Owned and managed …