#AutographCollection #MarriottInternational #CGHospitality #TheFarmAtSanBenito This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is optimistic that the partnership between Marriott International and CG Hospitality to convert The Farm at San Benito into an “Autograph Collection” resort will do wonders for the country’s tourism industry Araneta-Marcos witnessed the signing of the hotel agreement between Marriott International and The Farm at San Benito at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City last Wednesday “Such a proud moment for Philippine hospitality The hotel agreement that was signed between Marriott International and The Farm at San Benito will do wonders for our tourism industry,” she said on Instagram on Monday night She shared a photo of herself with the officials of the two hotel brands “More travelers from around the world will now get to experience the warmth care and healing spirit of Filipino hospitality Congratulations to everyone who made this possible!” the First Lady added Batangas is expected to upgrade wellness hospitality in the region It will feature one-bedroom villas and exclusive two- and four-bedroom private pool villas Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotels is a curated selection of individual boutique hotels each chosen for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality “POLITIKO: Navigating the Pulse of Philippine Politics” encapsulates our commitment to providing comprehensive and dynamic coverage of the ever-evolving political landscape in the Philippines we delve deep into the heart of political matters offering insightful analysis and timely updates that resonate with the pulse of the nation With a foundation built on journalistic integrity since 2014 POLITIKO stands as the compass guiding you through the currents of Philippine politics ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way South Texas AuthorCon is gearing up to return for its second year The event will take place at La Plaza San Benito on Feb and children will be able to pick one free book from the authors at the convention The event will feature several authors from across the Rio Grande Valley Stine to create the first Goosebumps graphic novel 14 is for the participating schools who wish to have their students see the event firsthand The morning timeslots are for visiting schools and San Benito schools are allocated a special time in the afternoon to enjoy the convention The event is organized by Rio Grande Valley authors David Leija and David Norec alongside the San Benito Cultural Arts Department Norec has written The Adventures of Exo and Cy The event’s mission is to “create a platform in the Valley that will showcase the abundance of talent here,” according to Leija He said that most “bookish” talent in the Valley had to travel well past the area to attend similar events; he wants to bring those events to the RGV and show that there is a place for authors and illustrators here director of the San Benito Cultural Arts Department expressed excitement over being able to organize such an event “This aligns with our mission statement… to promote the cultural arts and literacy Working together with these organizations is key to moving forward,” said Garcia museum coordinator for the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum “A lot of people think they have to go outside of the Valley for events like this… It’s a big honor to be able to host it [AuthorCon] in San Benito.” “(This is a great event) Not only to showcase the authors we do have visit the official South Texas AuthorCon Facebook page Plaza de San Benito is located at 250 East Heywood Street Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2024/12/13/sb-to-host-authorcon/ Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" General and Special Elections in Cameron County began on April 22 and runs through April 29 On the ballot for San Benito voters is the Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District [PISBND] Election Running for Commissioner Place 1 are Alejandro Guadalupe Leal the candidates are Joe Martinez and Victor Eloy Rosas the PISBND board voted to conduct the election in-house thus limiting voting locales to the PISBND headquarters located in Port Isabel or by mail-in ballot and Rosas stem from San Benito while Woods and Martinez are from the Laguna Madre area Early Voting for the PISBND General Election runs from 8 a.m.-7 p.m The entity’s offices are located at 250 Industrial Drive in Port Isabel Cameron County voters can also vote for or against Proposition “A,” which authorizes the renovation and expansion of a multipurpose arena and any related infrastructure Prop “A” also authorizes the use of the existing hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent of the price paid for a room in a hotel located in Cameron County and authorizes the use of the existing short term motor vehicle rental tax at a rate of five percent on the gross rental receipts from the rental of motor vehicles in Cameron County Prop “A” also imposes an admissions tax at a rate not to exceed ten percent on the price of each ticket sold as admission to an event held at the Cameron County Arena Development Project the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in Cameron County would be 17 percent of the price paid for a room in a hotel early voting is being held at the Community Building Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2025/04/25/early-voting-kicks-off/ Travel Daily Media Boost your business & benchmark against your competitors with TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – start your entry here » TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025 – start your entry here » Don't have an account? 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Login Enter your new password below to complete the reset process Marriott International Inc and CG Hospitality recently signed an agreement to convert the renowned Philippine wellness resort The Farm at San Benito into the Philippines’ first-ever Autograph Collection property by Q3-2025 Marriott International Asia-Pacific president Rajeev Menon expressed his excitement over the collaboration with CG Hospitality which will expand the Marriott footprint in Southeast Asia Menon said: “With wellness emerging as a key driver of travel decisions this is a timely and strategic entry for us with its rich natural beauty and growing reputation as a rejuvenating destination offers the ideal setting for the Autograph Collection and underscores our continued commitment to bringing differentiated experiences to new markets across the region CG Corp Global chair Dr Binod Chaudhary pointed out that his company has always believed in nurturing destinations that leave a lasting impact Chaudhary pointed out that: “The Farm at San Benito has long been a jewel in our portfolio: a sanctuary where nature Our strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring The Farm at San Benito into the Autograph Collection family reflects our commitment to creating experiences that are both timeless and transformative introducing the Philippines’ first Autograph Collection property and setting a new benchmark for wellness hospitality in the region.” Autograph Collection is a wellness destination rooted in transformation and personal growth The property’s philosophy centres on nurturing personal growth through holistic care where nutrition and mindful living intersect to support each guest’s evolving journey towards long-term wellbeing the 70-key property is expected to feature one-bedroom villas and exclusive two- and four-bedroom private pool villas The resort will also feature a swimming pool with a pool bar and a medical wellness centre to set a benchmark for next-generation wellness hospitality in the region Guests can look forward to a bespoke culinary journey across five dining venues Autograph Collection’s strategic location likewise offers convenient access for both leisure seekers and corporate guests meeting the rising demand for restorative escapes from Manila and beyond The resort will also cater to business and social gatherings anticipated to feature 321 sqm of flexible meeting and event space Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect with your clients by working with our in-house brand studio using our expertise and media reach to help you create and craft your message in video and podcast Sign up for free newsletters and get more TDM delivered to your inbox and more info about our products and services ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " and CG Hospitality said Friday have signed an agreement to convert The Farm at San Benito the first under the Autograph Collection brand in the country is expected to open to guests at the end of the third quarter of 2025 Marriott International said in a statement which carries the tagline “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” includes a selection of independent boutique hotels chosen for their design and hospitality “We’re excited to collaborate with CG Hospitality on the debut of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection brand in the Philippines — a milestone that expands our footprint in this vibrant market,” said Rajeev Menon president for Asia Pacific excluding China at Marriott International “With wellness emerging as a key driver of travel decisions offers the ideal setting for the Autograph Collection and underscores our continued commitment to bringing differentiated experiences to new markets across the region,” said Menon said CG Hospitality has always believed in nurturing destinations that leave a lasting impact and The Farm at San Benito has long been a jewel in its portfolio — a sanctuary where nature “Our strategic partnership with Marriott International to bring The Farm at San Benito into the Autograph Collection family reflects our commitment to creating experiences that are both timeless and transformative introducing the Philippines’ first Autograph Collection property and setting a new benchmark for wellness hospitality in the region,” he said The 70-room property is expected to feature one-bedroom villas and exclusive two- and four-bedroom private pool villas The resort is also expected to include a swimming pool with a bar will also cater to business and social gatherings with 321 square meters of meeting and event space © All Rights Reserved. 2025 | Manila Standard | Developed by Neitiviti Studios Texas Country Reporter (TCR) has graced the airwaves and screens of millions of homes in the Lone Star State and beyond the TCR crew traveled to the Resaca City to film an episode of the iconic show at the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum which coincidently celebrated its second anniversary at its home the legendary Azteca building on historic Robertson Street in San Benito After spending a day filming at the museum to dine on authentic Tex-Mex food at El Gallito Restaurant on Business 77 an entire section of the restaurant was reserved for well-wishers and fans who welcomed the crew while listening to live Conjunto music coming to San Benito wasn’t just a business venture but a homecoming of sorts including the Saucedas from Sauceda Precision Grind on Business 77 for the one-of-kind Bob Phillips and his wife who retired from the show after hosting it for almost four decades independently produced program in the country airing in every media market across Texas and nationally was asked to host the show and he jumped at the opportunity having gained recognition by “Texas Monthly” for Texas-centric social media endeavors The photographer and designer turned social media influencer and e-retail entrepreneur had earlier found success in other media to produce a stunning coffee table book of aerial photographs from across the Texas landscape nothing so far as tickled his fancy as this latest dig I called him today when the band was playing and put him on FaceTime but I still have a ton of family here,” said the host so I used to come down here every summer.” Sauceda said that while operating a logistics firm in Austin he had a contingent of employees from the San Benito area That also influenced his decision to create more features in the Valley it was important for me to do more stories down here and just cover more of the Valley,” Sauceda explained this isn’t the show’s first foray in the Valley It also just so happens that his wife’s family is from Sharyland We’ll take the summer off and then we’ll start the next season,” Sauceda explained adding that they are currently filming for season 54 “This morning’s segment will go in this season but we’re about the start filming for what will go into September and on.” When asked what he learned from his time at the museum that he may not have known about Conjunto music prior Sauceda answered the Avila’s passion for not only keeping the genre alive but for making their father’s dream of archiving and documenting the music into a reality Permanent link to this article: https://www.sbnewspaper.com/2025/02/21/texas-country-reporting-iconic-show-comes-to-san-benito/ First and foremost Love the show and JB being a native of San Benito Wow I guess dreams do come true ,hats off to him and how he was raised.im from Rio Hondo born and raised so so familiar with San Benito,work there.Big shout out to JB keep up your great work