The annual search for the hospitality industry’s bests and greats in the Philippines was finally revealed in the recently concluded Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Virtus awards 2020. Screenshot from GPS TV | HSMA 6TH Virtus Awards 2020 Sofitel Manila’s “Bid to Forever” campaign has successfully bagged the Marketing campaign of the year award beating 4 other finalists across the country. The award-winning campaign was started in November 2019 with the aim of establishing the hotel as one of the top wedding destinations in the country. For three weeks, the first-ever executed wedding auction has offered two wedding packages...

Plantation Bay — a resort in Cebu received backlash from social media users after its owner responded negatively to a review by a parent of a special needs child. On Monday, December 7, Mai Pages left a review on Plantation Bay Resort and Spa located in Mactan, Cebu on TripAdvisor — an American online travel company. In her review, she recalled how she and her son who is diagnosed with autism were forced to leave the swimming area after lifeguards noticed her son’s joyous “uncontrolled shouting” as he approached the water. The mother described the resort in her review as...

It’s official boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring this 2021 in a “super exhibition” against YouTuber Logan Paul. In an Instagram post, Mayweather announced that he will be stepping back inside the ring on February 20, 2021; the bout will be streamed as a pay-per-view on Fanmio.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Floyd Mayweather (@floydmayweather) Mayweather is an undefeated champion and considered as one of the world’s greats with a 50-0 record, multiple titles in five weight...

Patrick Quinn, a co-founder of the social media ALS ice bucket challenge, which has raised more than $200 million worldwide for Lou Gehrig’s disease research, died yesterday, November 23 at the age of 37, according to the ALS Association’s Facebook post. “We are deeply sorry to share that Pat Quinn passed away today. Pat was co-founder of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and an inspiration to millions of people around the world.” The association said on their statement. "Pat fought ALS with positivity and bravery and inspired all around him."     Quinn was diagnosed in March of 2013 according...

With all the calamities and natural disasters happened in the Philippines, it’s now a perfect time to focus more on studying climate, all the sciences involving space, as good news PH’s space agency is building a team! The Philippine Space Agency posted job vacancies for legal assistants, administrative and human resource management officers, and information officers on Facebook.  It is also looking for a lawyer, accountant, budget officer, cashier, records officer, and senior science research specialist. Those interested may turn in their applications until November 29. All applicants must send their letter of intent addressed to the agency’s director-general, an...