If approved by the Assembly and then voters, a raised hotel-motel tax for 15 years from 7 to 9 percent would help pay off the Centennial Hall-related debt that would be created by the bonds.

The Pamana Awards USA 2025 took center stage during the Filipiniana-Americana Friendship Day celebration held July 2 at the historic Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. The prestigious event honored ...