Your Alabang Guide: Where to Stay for a Premium Experience

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Alabang is the premier district South of Metro Manila, and for good reason. It is home to some of the most exclusive gated subdivisions in the country. As such, its shopping centers, office buildings, country clubs, and other commercial establishments are equally upscale and world-class.

In fact, full service and boutique hotels in Alabang are considered to be among the best and most sought-after in the metro, especially for weekenders and staycationers. Living in Alabang affords a different kind of cosmopolitan city experience with its signature vibe of casual elegance—a suburban pace in an urban setting.

If you are looking to experience the understated elegance of Alabang, checkout online deal sites like Deal Grocer where you can find the best prices on hotel and restaurant deals are guaranteed all year round. You can start out with Customers’ Choice deals, which are given five star ratings by shoppers just like you. This way, you can look forward to a five-star experience when you avail of the package yourself.

To help you decide better, here are some of the best Alabang hotels you can choose from:


Acacia Hotel Manila
Recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 25 luxury hotels in the country, this hotel offers a distinctive ambiance with its unique works of art that comprise its overall design and architecture. It is one of the most preferred venues in the South for important family occasions such as weddings and birthdays, as well as corporate events like seminars and conferences. Apart from great deals on hotel stays, don’t forget to check out spa and massage packages to complete your staycation experience. Their in-house restaurant serves excellent dishes, too!


Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila
Another world-class hotel in the South that is a popular venue for family occasions and social gatherings, Crimson Hotel’s key F&B outlet Café Eight offers one of the most sought-after spreads of international cuisine, specializing in modern Mediterranean dishes. The hotel offers an overall ambiance of plush elegance coupled with legendary Filipino service and hospitality. Be sure to check out the great deals on lunch and dinner buffets.


Azumi Boutique Hotel
This boutique hospitality establishment is fast becoming a favorite especially among young travelers and tourists. Its accommodations provide utmost value for money, and its prime location makes it easy to enjoy Alabang’s popular shopping and dining spots. Most importantly, its fresh and contemporary interiors are truly Instagram-ready. Staycation deals start at very affordable prices for two.


The Bellevue Manila
This hotel is one of the most storied in Alabang and is regarded by many locals like a second home. Rightly so, as its interiors are warm, classic, and comforting. Its accommodations are sprawling, and the food and facilities are all in high demand all year round. A stay in this hotel will definitely feel like a weekend in a familiar family estate or abode.


B Hotel Alabang
Owned and managed as a sister hotel by The Bellevue Manila, this is a younger and more contemporary establishment that is geared toward modern travelers and business clientele. Its interiors are a mix of modern contemporary and industrial-looking design elements. The lifestyle that this hotel offers is likewise more cutting-edge, active, and dynamic. Its location in Madrigal Business Park brings it closer to the city conveniences of Alabang.


The best hotel deals in Alabang
The secret in snapping up the best deals online is to always be prepared. Even if you’re just surfing around, if you chance upon a deal too nice to give up, don’t hesitate to click! If you have your schedule on-hand and your budget in mind, it should not be difficult to latch on to a great deal with you see one. Always remember to check out the best and reputable online deal sites from time to time so that you don’t miss out on great hotel and restaurant offers in the metro.

Should We Continue Pampering Media or Not?

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I don't know what to answer to this email sent by an event scheduled from 6:30pm onwards. Lol!

"Good day! This is -------------- from the PR Team of -----------. This is to confirm two slots for ---------------. However, I would like to give advance notice that we cannot offer you meals or any compensation tomorrow.

Hoping for your understanding. Thank you very much for your support.

Please have dinner elsewhere before coming to the venue. There is a section --------- reserved for media and it is near the stage. Thank you very much. Hope to see you or your representative tomorrow."


Sige po... Kain muna kami elsewhere ng dinner bago pumunta sa event ninyo...

or pupuntahan pa ba namin kayo?

I don't know if this is the same message they send to all media, but it sounds like they've been used to giving compensation, and now apologizing because they may not have the budget.

Or is the compensation and meals limited to a select few?

The "compensation" they are referring to is sometimes called "honorarium" or "talent fee" and is definitely something nice to have but not ethical for traditional media to receive since they are already receiving a regular salary from their employers (publicists, producers, network, etc)

But for bloggers who usually work independently, the provision of at least meals / snacks or refreshments and/or complimentary tokens, perks and privileges is much appreciated. Bloggers are not demanding for it, but it is highly preferred. Paano ka gaganahang mag cover at magsulat about an event kung uhaw at gutom ka na. Mahirap din yatang mag early dinner lalo na kung di ka pa gutom.

Bloggers also spend for taxis or Grab cars, invest on gadgets and tools (cameras, smartphones, tripods, laptops, action cams, etc), pay for electricity and Internet / telephone / mobile bills, try to look good with presentable clothes, etc., Bloggers don't usually have transportation provisions or reimbursable travel costs that most trad media enjoy. They don't always get to have all-expense paid trips to other cities or countries.

At least give bloggers something decent to bring back home. Enough with the mugs, notebooks, umbrellas, pens, or any other merchandize whose amount do not even come close to the actual cost spent for that day.

We are not asking for equality but maybe an equitable arrangement especially that online is now the preferred media of most businesses whose aim is to reach the most number of people, faster, cheaper and more effectively.

Enough with the prioritizing of trad media during press conferences or media coverages. It should be on a first come, first serve basis, to instill punctuality over media. It is discouraging when you made an effort to come early to a press conference, and then asked to give way to trad media.

Please stop pampering the big players, and taking for granted the little ones. Stop treating better those who are currently at the top because those at the bottom could someday be big as well. This is the same scenario why the rich keep on getting richer, and the poor keep getting poorer, mainly because people are biased to the popular, influential, affluent and prominent, while opportunities are given less to those who are newbies in the game.


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Ancient Aliens’ Giorgio A. Tsoukalos Returns to Manila for HISTORY CON 2018 this August

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Fans of all things extra-terrestrial, rejoice: HISTORY’s Ancient Aliens' Giorgio A. Tsoukalos returns to Manila for HISTORY CON 2018 from August 10 to 12, 2018 at World Trade Center, Pasay City. Tsoukalos, leading contributor and co-executive producer of the show, will headline this year’s powerhouse roster of international and local celebrities to ignite fun and excitement in the third edition of a highly anticipated event.

“I am incredibly excited to be returning to Manila for HISTORY CON 2018. The Philippines is home to some of Ancient Aliens’ most passionate fans, and I look forward to delving into some of the most enduring questions surrounding Ancient Astronaut Theory and engaging in the age-old debate: did extra-terrestrial beings really help shape human history?” said Tsoukalos.

HISTORY CON is a world-class entertainment convention which garnered a record-breaking attendance of 68,800 people in 2017 and 50,000 people in 2016. HISTORY fans have been raving about Tsoukalos’ return to the Philippines since his first appearance at HISTORY CON in 2016. 

 

This year, Tsoukalos headlines the exclusive live session, “Mysteries of the Past with Giorgio A. Tsoukalos.” Like Ancient Aliens, the special talk with limited slots available brings together truth-seekers and HISTORY fans in a discussion, debate, and exploration with the leading expert himself. Produced by Prometheus Entertainment, Ancient Aliens is a top-rating sci-fi series which explores the theory that extra-terrestrials have been visiting the Earth for millions of years.

Only those who avail of the HISTORY MAKER VIP Pass or HISTORY Maker Pass can request for slots when they attend Tsoukalos' live session.

Interested HISTORY CON fans may choose from three different ticketing categories, each with exclusive privileges: the HISTORY MAKER VIP Pass (P10,000) has only 100 limited tickets available; the HISTORY MAKER Pass (P2,500) is good for a three-day admission; and GENERAL ADMISSION Pass (P350) entitles bearers to a one-day access to the star-studded convention. Tickets are available for sale exclusively on SM Tickets. Visit www.historyasia.com/historycon for more information.