Maya on the Block

MAYA ON THE BLOCK: When a foreign school displays that classic ‘bayanihan’ spirit

“Bayanihan” is among the most important Filipino values. Derived from the Tagalog word Bayan (people or community), bayanihan means "to be in community" and is...

Maya on the Block: Check-in anytime at Go Hotels Lanang

This happens a lot of times. Your flight lands early in the morning but hotel check-in isn't until 2 p.m. Rarely do hotels accommodate an...

Maya on the Block: Flavors of Araw ng Davao

The Araw ng Davao experience won't be complete without tasting the King of Fruits -- durian. It's a hackneyed statement. This fruit tastes like...

Maya on the Block: Bucks’ brews on the go

Since the pandemic, the food and beverage industry has gone through tectonic changes in response to customer preference. From mobile ordering to delivery service, customers...

Maya on the Block: Anflocor moves to new home By Maya M. Padillo

Moving to a new home ignites a mix of emotions like excitement and anxiety as you leave your old abode with fond memories behind. As...

Maya on the Block: UrbanEast stamps its class with The Gardens at South Ridge’s...

It’s a given. A clubhouse is the stamp of a community’s vibe and lifestyle. That centerpiece structure in any real estate development is critical to...

Maya on the Block: Thrilled to fly every Juan

Have you missed the thrill of packing and unpacking a luggage? Looking out from the window of the plane and daydreaming touching the cottony...

Maya on the Block: First in-mall e-vehicle charging stations opens at SM Lanang

SM Supermalls furthers its sustainability journey by opening the first ever in-mall e-vehicle (EV) charging stations in Davao City at the SM Lanang Premier. The...

Maya on the Block: Year of the Rabbit with authentic Chinese dishes

Admit it, we all embrace and appreciate Chinese culture and tradition. Who wouldn’t love the Chinese celebrations, specially the lunar new year? Its colorful lion...

Maya on the Block: That good old Vinta Bar reemerges

It’s refreshing to see businesses reopening after a long time of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After more than a year of closures, attempted...