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The Philippines has earned another global recognition—this time as the world’s best country to retire in 2026, according to the Retirement Abroad Index 2026 by UK-based international health insurance provider Expatriate Group. The country topped the rankings with an overall score of 78 out of 100, surpassing well-known retirement destinations such as Thailand, Colombia, Portugal, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The report evaluated countries based on five major factors that ma

For decades, restaurant kitchens were designed to stay out of sight—busy spaces hidden behind swinging doors where chefs worked away from the eyes of guests. Today, that concept is rapidly changing. Across luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, cafés, and modern casual concepts, open kitchens are becoming one of hospitality’s most defining design and operational trends. More than an architectural feature, the open kitchen represents a shift in how restaurants connect with gu

MANILA, Philippines — Luxury hotel Conrad Manila is celebrating a significant milestone as it marks its 10th anniversary, commemorating a decade of delivering world-class hospitality while helping shape Manila’s position as a premier destination for business and leisure travelers. Since opening its doors in 2016, the hotel has become one of the country’s most recognizable luxury properties, welcoming international dignitaries, business executives, leisure travelers, and local