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By: Nomadhood / ASIATV Studios Travel is changing. The “nomad” is no longer simply someone moving from one destination to another with a laptop and a suitcase. The new generation is looking for sacred spaces that allow us to work, create, move, rest, connect and feel inspired—sometimes all in the same day. My stay at Casa Charlie in Makati City became a small remembrance of my home in Siargao Island, where it was first conceived. Its mix of local art, cozy cafe - workspace an

Multimedia artist Babak Niaraki poses with Richmonde Hotel Iloilo officers and staff at the launch of his photo exhibit. ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES — In celebration of the Iloilo Arts Festival this October and in support of Iloilo Business Park’s recognition as the city’s Center of Arts and Culture, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo recently launched Dumdumanon: Seeing Iloilo—Moments of a City, Seen and Remembered, a striking solo photography exhibition by multimedia artist Babak Niaraki.

This International Chefs Day, Grand Westside Manila Bay celebrates the culinary talents shaping its dining experiences through Filipino flavours, memorable celebrations, creative indulgences and thoughtful kitchen practices. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 20 October 2026 – Long before Grand Westside Manila Bay welcomed its first guests, its kitchens were already coming to life. Menus were being developed, recipes tested and a culinary team brought together, all in preparation for the o

There is a quieter, more raw side to Busuanga Island, along the coast of Busuanga municipality. The landscape is unmistakably Palawan, with clear waters, forested mountains, remote islands and abundant marine life. But here, the scenery unfolds alongside fishing communities, everyday island life and stretches of nature that still feel wonderfully untouched. The Yunara Resort Busuanga, formerly Angel Garden Resort A new kind of hospitality is emerging here too, rooted in the l

Jerry Ilao’s 4A Blueprint™ urges companies to maximize AI assistants before moving to automation and AI agents. MANILA, Philippines (September 2026) — Participants in AI workshops for Philippine companies have reported cutting hours-long reporting and analysis tasks to minutes using commonly available AI tools, according to Jerry Ilao, creator of The 4A Blueprint™, a practical AI adoption framework for Philippine businesses. In Ilao’s in-house workshops, participants have rep

Lost Books, CAO Mercado Building, Osmeña Blvd Most people walk past old ATM booths without a second glance. They're the kind of spaces that quietly disappear into the background—small, functional, and easily forgotten once their purpose is gone. Somewhere in Cebu City, at CAO Mercado Building, Osmeña Blvd., however, an old ATM booth found a second life. Today, it is known as Lost Books. At first glance, it almost feels improbable. The space is small, modest even. There are no

Atua Midtown Some buildings refuse to fade quietly into the background. Along F. Manalo St stands a property that many older Cebuanos still remember as Eddie's Hotel. For years, it welcomed travelers passing through the city. People checked in, checked out, and carried on with their journeys. Like many aging establishments, its story could have easily ended there. Instead, it found a new chapter. Today, the former hotel is known as ATÚA Midtown—a place where old rooms have be

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