The Place He Wants to Come Home to for His Dad’s Original Recipes, Leveled up!

Entrepreneur Henjie Carmona launches Rafael’s Tapas Bar and Restaurant at Resorts World Manila to share his father Rafael’s passion for home-cooked dishes, his mother Petronila’s elegant homemaking, and his penchant for art collecting to the upscale hotel-casino complex’s food, wine, and fun loving clientele of high rollers, junkets, and the fancy set.

 “I want to offer them a place to come home to not only for familiar but original home recipes that have been leveled up for their discriminating tastes,” he said, “but also to cozy up, chill, and unwind after spending hours playing and gaming.”

NAIA and Newport City Gets Closer with Runway Manila!

The Golden Age of Infrastructure is now kicking off with a lot of transport and public works that will propel the nation into more progress. But of course it would take a lot of hard work and patience as building them would not be easy as it seems.

With the projects of the previous administration is worked on and completed, the challenge now is to make them work for the people. One of which is Runway Manila which a link bridge directly connecting NAIA Terminal 3 (T3) and Newport City. This shall be made accessible to the public, free of charge.

The project is part of Alliance Global Group, Inc.’s (AGI) commitment to work with the Philippine government in promoting Philippine tourism by providing tourists and visitors with a convenient and seamless travel experience in the country.

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, the celebrated Jon Santos comedy show, lands a new home this 2016!

Jon wields his riotous brand of satirical laughter to inaugurate the brand-new Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila, on the nights of Feb 17,18,19,20,24,25,26 and 27, and on Mar 4, 5, and 6, with his latest send-ups of the most notorious and hilarious politicians, celebrities, stars and wannabes that crowd the Philippine headlines this season.

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, turbo-charged with new punches and targets, features the even wilder adventures of presidential aspirant Miriam Da Defensive Defender as she corrects Miss Universe Pia Horseback on her answers on the US Bases issue. Concert goddess Majonna reveals her shocking discoveries about the sensual possibilities of balut and ube ice cream during her Philippine tour. Future ex-president Pi-Nyoy spills the beans on his post-Malacanang plans, and it includes marriage to this mystery girl! Resurgent Grace Foe wrecks revenge on her DQ attackers in a way that puts FPJ’s action scenes to shame. Is Diyoning, the big bad mama of Pakyaw, still with her cougar ways? Is Ate Vi, running for senator, or running away from the ballot?

Marco, Hajji, Noel and Nonoy in One Special Night Performance - The Classics

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable gathering of four iconic Filipino artists - Marco Sison, Hajji Alejandro, Noel Cabangon, and Nonoy Zuniga  - together in one stage, one corcert, one night only! THE CLASSICS brings together these incomparable four gentlemen for an enchanted evening of song, music and dance on November 7, Sunday 8PM at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

The original kilabot ng Kolehiyala (College girl's heartthrob), Alejandro is best remembered for such songs as Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Panakip Butas, and Nakapgtataka.

Sison started his singing career after his triumph on a singing contest in Channel 7's noontime variety show " Student Canteen" in the late 70's and early 80's. Being one of the classic balladeers to have captured the true vocal essence of OPM in the 80's, Sison was responsible for the songs My Love Will See you Through (his biggest thus far), Si Aida si Lorna o si Fe, I'll Face You Tomorrow, Always Make Believe.

90's Hit Artists Diana King and All-4-One Will Have A Concert at Newport Performing Arts Theater!

The 90's was indeed a decade of innovative and unforgettable music. With artists experimenting on pop, RnB, Hiphop etc., the music scene has grown so much that they still continue to influence us even up to today. And one of the most loved artists of that decade are All-4-One and Diana King. Good news is that they will be performing here in the Philippines at the Newport Performing Art Theater This October 28!

I remembered when I covered the Then and Now Concert 5 years ago where Diana King was one of the performers. It was truly a surreal experience as she is one of the most anticipated artist for the concert. If your might be too young and wondering who they are, let me give you some information about them.

All-4-One is an american male RnB/Pop grop best known for their cover hit single I swear from their self-titled 1994 debut album. The group comprises James Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez, and Tony Borowiak, all fom the Antelope Valley in Mojave, California areas, but are based in Los Angeles Area. The group has sold 22 million records worldwide.

Cody Simpson Will Make Manila Go “La Da Dee” on August 12!

Get ready, Simpsonizers! Cody Simpson is finally coming to Manila as Wilbros Live brings in the multi-awarded Australian pop singer on August 12 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

The 18 year old singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor hailing from Queensland, Australia, landed a record deal on his 13th birthday, an indisputably remarkable feat. Simpson’s claim to fame was his debut single “iYiYi” released in 2009 which features American rapper, Flo Rida. Since then, the singer and awarded swimmer began touring with iconic pop figure, Justin Bieber. In 2013, Simpson’s album called “Surfers Paradise” debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. In the same year, he commenced the Paradise Tour, presenting Before You Exit, Plug In Stereo, and Ryan Beatty as the opening acts. The brilliant performer infiltrated the world of dancing, as well—becoming a participant in the 18th season of Dancing With The Stars and landing a spot in the contest’s top 9.

#YolandaPH : PAGCOR, Solaire and Resorts World Manila Comes Together To Help

Setting aside entertainment and gaming rivalry, the big players have come together to be a blessing and hope for the people affected by the "storms" that affected Visayas and the rest of the country.

PAGCOR together with @SolaireResort & @RWManila encourage everyone to be a part of this #ReliefPH operation for #YolandaPH victims.

Interested volunteers may proceed to Manila Marriot Hotel basement parking (Newport Blvd, Manila) on November 16, 2013 (Whole Day)

#SolaireCares #1Tayo #IsaTayo #YolandaPH

iGrab Launches its store in Resorts World Manila

Though online shopping happens in the virtual world, some would also love to claim and inquire about the services and products with a live person. With this, iGrab Philippines, being one of the online market place with great deals and discounts on products, services and access to exclusive events have opened their first physical store inside the luxurious Resorts World Manila.

The store acts as a customer-friendly establishment where clients can claim, inquire and also sign up for great deals with iGrab staff to guide them through every question or scenario they might be in. The opening also would be the first and also puts its head with similar online shops who offer similar services.

MEGA Goes Digital on their 21st Anniversary

MEGA magazine, the Philippine’s best fashion magazine, celebrated 21st anniversary with a digital-themed bash at Opus Restaurant.  Lights, lasers, holograms, and LED displays set the futuristic tone of the celebration. A digital photo wall welcomed the guests, and they made their way to the main event via an LED carpet. A specially-created Twitter and Instagram wall allowed the guests to see, in real-time, tweets and photos with the hashtag #MegaGoneDigital. iPad “trend tablets” were available for the guests to tweet, post photos, and browse the Megastyle.ph site. 

The King And I: Another Eminent Theatre Production From Resorts World Manila

Along with Resorts World Manila’s incessant support for Philippine theater culture as well as the championing of world-class Filipino talents, comes another forthcoming musical spectacle, The King and I.

To unveil the highly-anticipated all-Filipino produced musical, a Premiere Night was held last September 14, Friday evening, at the state-of-the-art Newport Performing Arts Theater. The by-invitation event was attended by VVIPs from various private and public sectors together with distinguished media personalities and members of the press. 

Be Enamored Anew By The King And I

Resorts World Manila Reinvents A Timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic 

True to its reputation as the primary venue for superb world-class entertainment, the country’s one-stop, non-stop haven for superlative thrills, Resorts World Manila (RWM) is offering its third theatre production this 15th September with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I. The mega-musical shall be staged at the majestic halls of the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) within RWM’s Newport Mall. 

After setting a record-breaking 128 shows for its sophomore offering The Sound Of Music, Resorts World Manila aims to take it up a notch by providing theatre patrons a truly superlative production that features a stellar all-Filipino cast led by inimitable theatre legend Leo Tavarro Valdez, and the beautiful stage great Monique Wilson, who plays King Mongkut  and Anna respectively.

The Majestic Collection That Is Close To Rajo’s Heart

Resorts World Manila’s Third Theater Offering Promises The Splendor Of Design

No less than fashion couture extraordinaire Rajo Laurel sits on the designer’s chair for Resorts World Manila’s upcoming stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I on September 15, 2012, at the modern Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

Inspired by the timeless musical since his youth, Rajo claims that The King and I remains a personal favorite, claiming that as a child, he had been cast as one of the King’s children, as he shared the bill with current theatre greats Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Raymond Lauchengco, and Lea Salonga. “I drew a lot of inspiration from the strong imprint The King and I had on me,” he reveals.  “It’s really an iconic play, and I wanted to stay true to that form, though I did inject my personal nuance of deep romanticism and my penchant for high drama,” Rajo adds pertaining to his designs for the highly-anticipated musical.

Resorts World Manila Presents A Showcase Of Superb Filipino Talents

Considered as one of the most beloved classic musicals in Broadway and the West End, The King and I will take its course once more to the Philippine theatre scene this coming September. 

With the success of “Kaos”, the first exclusive theatre offering of Resorts World Manila, and the victory of the longest running Filipino production of a Broadway musical “The Sound of Music”, the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) will  again open its center stage to bring another Rodger and Hammerstein timeless classic about heritage, culture and a different facet of love.

This third theatre offering of Resorts World Manila promises to captivate the audience with top of the class performances by its extremely gifted all-Filipino cast, as NPAT offers its state-of-the-art venue to stage this much-awaited musical, with the biggest LED wall in Asia that will provide the dynamic theatrical panorama and visuals to complement each scene.

Easter in a Galactic World at Marriott Manila

Blast-off into an astronomical adventure where the whole family is set to see a glimpse of the galaxy. For the upcoming holiday break, why not whip up your own Marriott Manila experience with a bang and avail the Big Bang Stay package for only P10, 980 net. From April 1 to 10 for minimum stay of two nights, this offer includes two tickets to the Lost in Space Easter Party and Game Zoo credits at the Newport Mall. You’ve likely heard about Marriott’s world-renowned ultra plush beds and pillows, opulent bathrooms, sleek and chic nooks of the room. With few opportunities to enjoy longer breaks, now is the best time to treat the whole family in the midst of a packed and busy first quarter.

Marriott Manila Appoints New General Manager

From Marriott USA , Canada , UAE, South Korea , to the Philippines , Marriott Manila is proud to announce the appointment of a seasoned general manager to take over Manila , Mr. Scott Sibley.

With his almost six years of stay at Marriott Guam Resort and Spa , American native Scott is now ready to assume leadership to one of the most progressive Marriott properties in the world, “I am deeply honored and excited to be working with Filipinos where the best of the industry can be found. Marriott Manila has taken leadership in the market by storm and we aim to be at the same spot for the many years to come”, announces Scott.

An industry veteran, Scott takes pride that he started his career in the kitchen.  Boasting a strong background in food & beverage, Scott won an executive chef of the year award in 1990. He also published a cooking tour book with his stellar recipes, entitled “Tour Southeast Asia with Scott”.

Born and raised in the USA , Scott graduated Hotel Apprenticeship at The Culinary Garden & Inn and took up a special course in accounting in 2009 at Universal Class Accounting 101. His passion in the kitchen and unique culinary talent gave Scott a passport to Marriott and paved way in jumpstarting a dynamic hospitality career.  For fourteen years, he was the hotel operations manager and executive chef before the opportunity came in to become a general manager at the Renaissance Dubai Hotel, his first property to hold the highest position. After more than two years, he was assigned at Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Center where he received his first most coveted Mustang award. Came 2004, he was transferred to Renaissance Seoul Hotel Korea where it houses fourteen famous F&B outlets.  During his term, the hotel amazingly garnered $51 million total of sales, commended as the 4th highest rated guest satisfaction for the Renaissance brand.

ART IS A BANG: Cirque Mother Africato Performs at Resorts World Manila

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.

The series of performances will start from April 19 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Having performed insold out shows staged in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain - CirqueMother Africa will tantalize audiences in Manilawith a unique African-themed spectacle.

Dancers, percussionists, singers, acrobats and contortionists energetically take to the stage in a celebration of the culture of the traditional and modern African arts and culture.

ART IS A BANG: Be part of the Ballet Philippines Privilege Card

Support the Arts Through The Hottest Charity Event of 2012 

For 42 years, Ballet Philippines has been the premier professional ballet and contemporary dance  company of the country, and our commitment to the arts and culture has kept us at the forefront of  dance in the Philippines. 

  

On January 17 and 18, 2012, Ballet Philippines presents TANGO FIRE, the renowned Argentine Tango  group from Buenos Aires, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila at 8 PM. This is a fundraising performance that will benefit Ballet Philippines’ Arts Education Program “ Share the Magic.” We bring children from public schools who would not otherwise have the chance  to watch a  ballet and expose them to the beauty, precision and grandeur of the art.  

  

Tango Fire Flames if Desire Sizzles in the Philippines

Scorching Hot!

TANGO FIRE from Argentina ignites Manila’s passion on January 17-18, 2012

For two nights only, the world-renowned Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires will be performing in Manila at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila on January 17 to 18, 2012 at 8PM. Dubbed “Tango Fire—Flames of Desire,” the performance is bound to excite Manila’s dance-lovers, especially those craving to see an authentic Argentine Tango performance headlined by authentic—hot-blooded!— Argentinean dancers. 

Direct from Buenos Aires, the sensational Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires presents their new show “Tango Fire—Flames of Desire” featuring ten torrid dancers, one of Argentina's finest young singers, and a quartet of brilliant musicians. 

“Tango Fire —Flames of Desire” takes you on a seductive journey through the history of Tango, the world's most alluring and exciting dance form. Tracing the roots of Tango, from its origins from the dance halls of Buenos Aires, to its rising popularity on the contemporary entertainment scene, the Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires has become a true worldwide phenomenon.

Set against the musical backdrop of Astor Piazzolla, Mores, Gardel, Rodriguez and other Tango masters, the company has toured the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, Asia and South Africa to the highest acclaim. The Boston Globe raves that “rarely has the tempestuous Tango looked like so much exuberant, out-and-out fun as with the Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires.” Though other Tango shows abound, “Tango Fire Company leaves you burning to take up where they left off,” claims The London Paper. 

Don't miss the passionate and irresistible allure of the Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires. 

Tickets start at P1,200 For tickets, contact Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. “Tango Fire—Flames of Desire” is for the benefit of Ballet Philippines Foundation’s Noordin Jumalon Dance Scholarship Fund. Please find attached Seat Plan for your reference and review.

 Ballet Philippines PR and Marketing Rhea Dumdum-Bautista and Rejina Malay, Team Publicis' MarivicFajardo, KAS Events Management & Host Kassy Pajarillo together with Ms Universe & Ballet Philippines President Ms. Margie Moran-Floirendo, Argentine Tango Raising Star Mauro Caiazza,  Argentine Tango Enthusiast Nina Halley & Mauro Caiazza Tango Partner Olga during Tango Fire Preview Night at NUVO Bar and Restaurant.

EVENTOLOGY: Hennesy Artistry 2011

The best only deserves the best.  That’s why for its second year in the country, Hennessy Artistry Manila is pairing only the best international and local acts with the world’s best cognac for its Halo event.  As part of the Hennessy Artistry global campaign, this is more than a party; it’s a movement entirely dedicated to the Mixability that characterizes the Hennessy universe. 

Hennessy Artistry Halo Manila will simultaneously take place in adjacent venues – the Resorts World Manila Plaza and Opus Lounge on November 11, 2011.  Headlining the event in Opus Lounge will be two international superstar DJs – American DJ Andy Caldwell  and Australian DJ Sky Nellor. Also playing will be veteran DJ Manolet Dario, the soulful Sinosikat? vocalist Kat Agarrado and it girl R&B/Rock artist Bea Tantoco.  Hosts VJ Cliff Ho of Channel V and celebrated eventologist Tim Yap will keep the party going through the night.  While in the Plaza, model/DJ group, the Zombettes will be spinning till the wee hours.

 

MUSIC LYF: Behind The Scenes of Solenn Heussaff New Video IT'S OUR FIRST TIME

Solenn Huessaff career skyrocketed after Survivor Philippines, and now she ventures out on the music scene with the release of her album, SOLENN under MCA music. Her first singe Fire has now its music video and we were lucky enough to be invited on the behind the scenes of the next single IT'S OUR FIRST TIME at Resorts World Manila.  


Before going to the set, we got to chat with Solenn and her leading man in the Video Gaz Holzgate who is a member of the Philippine Rugby Team of more known as the Philippine Volcanoes. Solenn mentioned that she sees herself still a fashion designer than a model. She is also active in participating in the Philippine Fashion Week. She also have known Gaz for some time and both are excited in working together in the video. Gaz, meanwhile is also working hard with the Volcanoes and learning Tagalog now he stays here more often.