Asian Dragon Magazine

13/01/2026

Celebrate the new year with diverse range of cuisines and interactive attractions within the most vibrant hub for celebration, exploration and connection .

At Ayala Malls Manila Bay, solo travelers, couples, families and friend groups are welcome as best memories are enjoyed over good food and unforgettable, immersive experiences. Guests can simultaneously enjoy both a feast of global flavors and live performances at the Vpop Live by Vikings Group.

For those seeking a more conventional yet tasteful buffet dining experience, Ayala Malls Manila Bay offers various options such as the The Place Deluxe Buffet offers sophisticated dining, with options for private function rooms; Shaburi and Kintan Buffet for a Japanese dual-concept restaurant for both shabu-shabu and yakiniku grilling; The Food Club for those who prefer a chic, contemporary buffet dining experience with Asian and Western Dishes immersive dining feels; and The Alley by Vikings for guests who want to experience global flavors with creatively designed stalls that mirror the bustling food markets around the world.

Beyond dining, Ayala Malls Manila Bay offers an expansive collection of entertainment attractions open to every guest who wants to build unforgettable memories. It houses the country’s largest permanent digital art space called a:museum. Aside from this, guests who want to nurture their minds can visit Lakbay Museo if they want to explore Filipino heritage and discover the country’s roots; Mindspark for those who opt to are looking for an interactive science exploratory museum; or check Outside The Box if they prefer problem-solving and group challenges for group bonding moments.

Meanwhile, aside from the classic amusement offered by Timezone, Timezone Hologate levels up the action through virtual reality adventures, Visitors who has more physically exacting hobbies may check out Roller Fever for a Kpop-themed roller skating rink; tbe Craft Academy for baking activities; and palyzones like Fun City and Cheeky Monkeys. More attractions will be joining this growing line up for fresh and exiting experiences throught the year.

Whether you’re dining, playing, creating, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, every visit becomes a moment worth remembering .

13/01/2026

White Castle Whisky proudly names Ashley Rivera, GMA Network artist, digital creator, and one of the country’s most recognizable online and television personalities, as the 2026 White Castle Whisky Calendar Girl. Known for her charisma, comedic ability, and screen presence, Ashley brings out a more refreshing and comical side to the calendar tradition, in line with White Castle Light Whisky’s tagline “Dapat light lang!”

The brand’s new Calendar Girl is a charismatic and comedic GMA Network artist, digital creator, and online and television personality

06/01/2026

‘Sarap ng Pasko, sarap ng Purefoods’ at NAIA

Purefoods helped families celebrate cherished traditions this last holiday season

In a country of more than 7,600 islands, Christmas in the Philippines is celebrated in many ways.

Recent Christmas celebrations in Filipino households ranged from grand gatherings among extended families, along with OFW households, to dual-income no kids (D***s) couples, single parents, and same-gender partners who marked the season in their own meaningful way. Through it all, the desire to gather, share, and connect remained at the heart of each celebration.

This last holiday season, Purefoods recognized both the traditions passed down through generations, and the new meaningful ones created along the way. Around the Noche Buena table, families remembered Christmases past, while embracing the present, and celebrating what brought them together.

Whether it’s recipes that have been handed down through many generations, or new dishes to celebrate the joy of togetherness, Purefoods provides a wide range of products to make every meal more memorable.

As a legacy brand with generations-long trusted consistency in quality and taste, Purefoods products have long been a part of occasions that matter most to Filipino families. The different Purefoods products helped make homecooked Noche Buena feasts easier and more enjoyable. The products are also easily available in supermarkets, groceries, and markets to support different regional traditions and unique family celebrations across the country.

As part of its mission to spread Christmas cheer, Purefoods turned the homecoming of OFWs into a full-blown holiday celebration last December, taking center stage at the newly refreshed Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 just as its new facilities officially opened. Seizing this landmark moment, the “Sarap ng Pasko, Sarap ng Purefoods” installation at the Arrival area and dazzling LED display at the new Mezzanine Food Hall transformed the terminal into a festive gateway home, filling arrivals with warmth, joy, and inspiration to create new Christmas memories for OFWs and their loved ones through food.

No matter how Filipino families celebrate, Purefoods helps bring the joy of any season to every table.

23/12/2025

From the moment Novotel Manila Araneta City opened its doors in 2015, it reshaped the hospitality landscape of the City of Firsts.

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22/12/2025

Some 40 years ago,pastry chef Penk Ching and her sister Shen Ratilla began making their mark as two of the most accomplished cake artists in the country, whipping up their masterpieces from sugar and flour. Some 13 years ago, however, Penk discovered a new medium, painting, specifically the more challenging medium of watercolor. “I was in a meeting when I bumped into two friends who were taking watercolor classes,” she recounts. “I got interested, and they volunteered to buy the materials for me. Since they cost an arm and a leg, I told them, ‘I can’t back out, because the materials were so expensive!’”

The master of flour and sugar makes magic with paint in her one-woman show

18/12/2025

Where to go to savor the season’s best

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11/12/2025

Supercharged: Celeteque unveils new science-backed serums

Skincare is about choosing science-backed solutions that target multiple needs with just one powerful product. Celeteque’s New Serums are .

Dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, and paraben-free serums, Celeteque introduces three new offerings. The Brightening Radiance Boosting Serum promises radiant, visibly brighter skin in three days, thanks to 100 percent natural hyaluronic acid, 11 percent vitamin C complex, three times more niacinamide, and 12 times more natural plant extracts. The Acne Solutions Acne Clarifying Serum is clinically proven to visibly reduce acne in as fast as six hours and control excess oil in two days, with salicyclic acid to minimize pores and acne marks and mandelic acid for gentle exfoliation, plus natural Madagascar Cica. Advance Renew Age Rejuvenating Serum, made with 100 percent natural Bakuchiol, helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines in seven days, and is formulated with niacinamide, ceramides, and vitamin E for antioxidant protection. Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated with .

10/12/2025

Luxury Maison Montblanc unveils a new boutique at Shangri-la Plaza, Manila with the latest NEO 4.0 concept. The new boutique transcends the traditional retail space, offering a refined, immersive experience reflecting Montblanc’s roots in writing, while inviting guests to embark on their own journeys of creativity and self-expression.

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09/12/2025

Hotel101 to rise in Milan, Italy

Hotel101 Milan, with approximately 429 rooms, is set to rise on a 1.4-ha prime site at San Donato Milanese, about a 7-minute drive from the Milan Linate airport. It is expected to generate Euro 85.8 million in revenue (PhP5.8 billion), the second Hotel101 in Europe and one of the top three largest in the city. Doubledragon’s subsidiary Hotel101 Global, listed in the US NASDAQ Stock Exchange—the first and only Filipino company to have such a subsidiary— had a market capitalization of US$1.9 billion (PhP 112 billion) as of November 27, 2025.

This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's European growth strategy, with the hotel located in a vibrant community approximately 8.4 km southeast of the Duomo di Milano, with high visibility along the Autostrada del Sole motorway and connectivity to Metro Milano San Donato, a five-minute drive away, for access to Milan's UNESCO-listed Cathedral Square, Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II, and surrounding fashion and cultural districts.

Hotel101 Milan is expected to be completed by 2028, offering four-star amenities at affordable prices.

At the Hotel101 Milan site: Doubledragon Corporation chairman Edgar ‘Injap’ Sia II (second from right) with Hotel101 Global CEO Hannah Yulo-Luccini, chief development officer Catherine Chan, director for strategic partnerships-Europe Carlo Paguio, and Mario Berta

04/12/2025

Panata Awards 2025 honors next era of brand excellence

The Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) hosted the Panata Awards Night 2025 with the theme “Vow To Wow,” marking a record-breaking 225 campaign entries—the highest in 16 years.

|The awards night gathered advertising, marketing, communications, and media’s most beloved partners and long-standing collaborators. The Executive Brand Builder of the Year was awarded to Joaquin L. San Agustin of SM Supermalls, who received the very first wearable Panata trophy—a 14-karat gold ring with an emerald. The Brand Building Team of the Year went to Cebuana Lhuillier’s Emirosco Michael Sena, Josephine Casal, Richard Villaseran, and Jeff Bryan Gajita. Three Grand Panata Winners for campaigns were Polident of Haleon Philippines, Inc. with FCB Manila, Inc., Vitress of Splash Corporation with IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo, and McDonald’s Philippines with Leo Manila. Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald’s Philippines) was named National Advertiser of the Year.

PHOTO: Bobby Simborio (PANA executive director), Jared De Guzman (PANA director), Emmanuel Ordinanza (PANA PRO), Ricky Salvador (PANA auditor), Victor Janolino (PANA secretary), Third Domingo (Ideas X Machina founder and chairman, chief creative officer of Hakuhodo APAC, president of the Creative Guild of the Philippines, and Panata Awards 2025 co-chairperson) and Chrissy Roa (PANA immediate past president and honorary Chair Emeritus, Panata Awards 2025 chairperson), Cathy Santamaria (balance year president-elect of PANA), Anna Legarda (PANA balance year vice president-elect), Kathrine Martinez (PANA treasurer), Bea Atienza (PANA director), Bea Ballesca-Martinez (PANA director), and Mary Rayco-Gamo (Panata Awards 2025 committee communications lead)

02/12/2025

Natori unveils its Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection, “The Many Layers of Natori,” a rich exploration of texture, color, and artistry. This season, Natori delves into the layered aesthetic of Japanese tradition and the avant-garde revolution that reshaped global fashion while embracing modern sensibility.

The label’s Fall 2025 collection blends the drama of French couture and the spirit of Japanese design

20/11/2025

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ groundbreaking “100 Percent Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishments” campaign took home the Most Outstanding Marketing Campaign award at the 11th Virtus Awards, held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila, marking a significant milestone in inclusive hospitality in the Philippines.

Muslim-friendly campaign wins top honors at XI Virtus Awards