MANILA, Philippines - Traversing the Orient Magazine, published and circulated in Thailand, was first introduced to the Filipino market in 2009 during a launch at the Glorietta 5 by its publisher, Amelta de la Cruz Maneechailitigul. The magazine was then Bangkok-based with a sprinkling of articles about the Philippines and its people.
Recently, the magazine, which is now mostly Filipino in its contents, was re-launched at the Marriott Hotel, Manila. Raffle prizes from Discovery Shores Boracay, SM Accessories, Cathy Valencia Skin and Beauty Centre, Pure Beauty, O.N.E. Naturales, Human Nature Heart, Smiles Dental Services by Dr. Cecile Infantado, jewelry by Angela Angeles, Bayleaf Hotel and Seair, added to the excitement of the event.