Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (left) met with executives of Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc., owner of Sofitel Philippine Plaza, on May 13 to discuss the 600-room hotel’s closure on July 1.

Last staged in 2008, the Sofitel Manila Half Marathon, here promoted by actress Iya Villania and running coach Rio dela Cruz, is set to attract more than 6,000 runners on August 17 and promote the ...

WHEN I posted the first of my stories on the closure on Sofitel Philippine Plaza last Friday, I didn’t expect the many sad emojis that it would generate. I personally have no sentimental attachment to ...

MANILA, Philippines — Workers of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on Monday called on holding company Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc. (PPHI) to retain their employment after the reported “rehabilitation ...

(UPDATE) UNCONFIRMED reports about the closure of the nearly 50-year-old iconic Sofitel Philippine Plaza continue to circulate. As of this writing, the management has yet to make an official ...

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is closing its doors after five decades. In a statement, the luxury resort announced that it will cease operations starting July 1 as "part of our ongoing commitment to ...

Spiral Manila has officially bid goodbye to its patrons as its home, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, is about to close. “With a mix of gratitude and sadness, we would like to inform you that Spiral ...

Sofitel Manila general manager Adam Laker, RunRio head Rio de la Cruz and other race sponsors with the Virlanie Children's Choir. Rhoel Fernandez MORE than 6,000 participants in the Sofitel Manila ...

Why I'm excited to be onboard as the new river cruise editorWriting about the travel industry is new for me, but the skills are same as other reporting jobs I've held: careful... Antigua and Barbuda ...