MANILA, Philippines - Astoria Hotels and Resorts (AHR) is all set for the construction of its newest resort in Boracay in bustling Station 3. The emerging chain of hotels recently held a groundbreaking ceremony in its property to signal the start of the resort’s construction. Back in 2007, AHR opened Astoria Boracay in upscale Station 1 and the resort carried with it the chain’s trademark characteristics: spacious rooms, elegant architecture and interior design, personalized service, superb food and beverage and prime location. Left photo shows (from left) engineer Rene Datulayta, Astoria Boracay engineer Sonny Credo, architect Ed Gallego, Astoria Boracay Resort manager Joy Suarez, engineer Ed Chong, Mrs. Ng, AHR engineer Dante Atendido, and architect Odik Villasper. Meanwhile, a recent guest of Astoria Plaza Hotel in Ortigas Center was Princess Azizah Iskandar of Malaysia who was here as the guest of honor of the Girl Scouts of Philippines. Right photo shows Astoria Plaza Hotel manager Ping Regalado welcoming Princess Azizah upon her arrival at the hotel.