The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Newport World Resorts mark a new milestone for Philippine entertainment tourism with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on September 1. The ceremony was led by Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay (center right) and Newport World Resorts President and CEO Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez (center left), joined by (L-R) Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Atty. Walter Mactal, Senior Vice President for Marketing Michelle Suarez, Assistant Secretary for Branding and Marketing Communications Armand Lorenze Sapitan, and Head Executive Assistant Atty.

The hits of Hotdog, iconic ’70s fashion, and high-octane disco fever are headed to the stage in Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical this September 18 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Bringing this world to life is a creative dream team whose combined credentials span some of the most celebrated, award-winning productions in Philippine theater. Meet the creative minds behind Bongga Ka, ’Day!.

Newport World Resorts Director of Mixology Edu Zamora (center) celebrates his Espolòn Tequila Cocktail Fight championship alongside The Whisky Library’s Jezza Solano (center left), who advanced to the top eight, as well as (l-r) Raymart Besmonte and Vanessa Mae Daroca of Casa Buenas, and Christopher Rey of Sonata Lounge.