MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

To start the new year on a positive note, Sarangani representative and ‘People’s Champ’ Manny Pacquiao renewed his commitment to be an Ambassador and spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

Pacquiao signed a new memorandum of agreement on January 5, 2015 indicating his commitment to support Habitat for Humanity’s “WeBuild Campaign”, which is kicking off early this year. The agreement also outlines the congressman’s P5-million donation, which will be used to partially fund 195 houses for families in Glan, Sarangani.

The families — mostly composed of fisherfolk and sari-sari store vendors — will be living in “Pacman-Tata Yap Ville” in Barangay Tango in Glan, a housing project of the congressman.

Each duplex unit is 32 square metres on an 80-square metre lot area. The 2.8-hectare site includes a multipurpose centre, a community park and a concrete stage that can be used for community’s special events.

Pacquiao also announced plans to purchase more land for permanent houses, much to the delight of his constituents.

ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILIPPINES

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) is a non-profit organization that serves Filipino families in need of decent homes. We bring together partners who share the same vision of transforming lives through building responsible and sustainable communities. Established in 1988, HFHP is a country affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International based in Georgia, USA. For 26 years, HFHP has served over 100,000 families throughout the country. HFHP envisions that every Filipino family has a decent place to live. Visit www.habitat.org.ph or www.facebook.com/habitatphilippines for more details.

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MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S HOLIDAY TREATS

Manila Pavilion Hotel spreads good tidings and holiday cheers in conjunction with its ‘Pavilion at the North Pole’ theme by laying out a bountiful array of delightful Yuletide treats and activities beginning November 24 to January 6, 2015 to celebrate the merry season of gift-giving.

Yuletide Take-Aways and Hampers

A fine selection of holiday goodies and treats, delectable cakes, and confectionery products such as Santa Chocolate, Christmas fruit cake and gingerbread house, chocolate bell and Santa boots, chocolate cookies, chocolate pralines, among many others, will be available as splendid take-aways at the hotel’s French-style pastry shop Patisserie.

Some of your favorite Christmas carvings seasoned with the most delicious herbs and spices that are ideal for grand family celebrations include ham leg bone-in and whole roast turkey with stuffing. Premium holiday hampers filled with splendid treats and festive goodies are perfect for this season’s gift-giving revelry.

Native Yuletide Favorites

Savor the familiar holiday warmth and relish the traditional yet delectable flavors of the all-time favorite native Christmas delicacies puto bumbong and bibingka served al fresco in the cozy ambience of Patisserie, perfect to be paired with a delicious cup of hot chocolate or tea.

Yuletide Banquet Packages

Gourmet holiday party packages beckon in Manila Pavilion’s exquisite Alcuaz Function Rooms, to host time-honored grand family reunions and company parties among others. Book ahead with us and have a stress-free celebration with our Holiday Revelry buffet packages starting at Php1,200 nett per person. This includes table centerpieces, complimentary holiday goodies, sound system for background music and program support. Alcuaz Function Rooms will turn your merry-making activities into an exciting gastronomic occasion with a variety of menus such as Christmas Ham leg bone-in for the carving; mixed salad greens with condiments, chicken with Apricot Terrine and crab potato salad for the appetizer; creamy beef stroganoff, grilled fish with GarlicBeurre Rouge, spaghetti bolognaise, Moroccan vegetable stew and steamed rice for the main course; with seasonal fresh fruits and opera cake for desserts.

New Year’s Eve Festive Buffet Treat

Manila Pavilion’s Seasons Café will indulge holiday revelers with sublime dinner buffet on December 31, 2014 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm as our last hurrah for 2014. Seasons’ New Year’s Eve festive buffet treat comes with free flow of juice or iced tea and complimentary pass to the Countdown at the Boulvar with a splendid holiday selection of pica-pica buffet, sparkling wine and noise makers to share in the company of your family and friends as we usher in 2015.

Yuletide Room Package

Especially designed accommodation package to celebrate the season provide a merry respite with the whole family. Our delightful Christmas room package starts from Php6,800 nett, for a deluxe room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two and dinner for two on our New Year’s Eve Festive Buffet Treat at Seasons Café including free pass to our Countdown at the Boulvar’s New Year celebration.

Yuletide room package is inclusive of complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool, NDD/IDD telephone access, cable TV with pay-per-view channels, complimentary wi-fi access, personal safe, coffee and tea-making facilities, among others. Rate for an extra bed with buffet breakfast is at Php1,500 nett per person.

Yuletide Experience

Listen to time-honored Christmas hymns and carols as the Ramon Magsaysay High School Choir serenades this season’s revelers and fill the lobby with their angelic voices on December 16 to 24 from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm.


For inquiries and reservations, call Manila Pavilion thru its local toll free # 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (9376688) or (02) 526 1212 extension 2335 to 2337 for room reservations; extension 2408 for food and beverage; or via email at wphc@waterfronthotels.net or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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Holiday Accommodation Choices at the Manila Pavilion Hotel

It is never too early to plan ahead and book a holiday stay with family and friends this Yuletide season. Manila Pavilion Hotel, with guest rooms and suites designed with a distinctive fusion of comfort and functionality to suit the needs of business and leisure travelers, has come up with special holiday room packages in conjunction with its ‘Pavilion at the North Pole’ theme in this season of gift-giving and celebration.

Especially designed accommodation package to celebrate the New Year’s countdown provide a merry respite with the whole family. Our delightful room package starts from Php6,800 nett, for a deluxe room inclusive of buffet breakfast for two and dinner for two on our New Year’s Eve Festive Buffet Treat at Seasons Café including free pass to our Countdown at the Boulvar’s New Year celebration.

Another Holiday Accommodation option is inclusive of one signature Manila Pavilion tumbler, breakfast for two (2) at Seasons interactive lifestyle restaurant, complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool, NDD/IDD telephone access, cable TV with pay-per-view channels, complimentary wi-fi access, personal safe, coffee and tea-making facilities. Rate for an extra bed with buffet breakfast is at Php1,500 nett per person. The package offer is valid until December 31, 2014, for those who wish to let the jovial holiday mood linger a while longer.

For the ultimate bonding with your loved ones, book at our Pavilion Deep Blue Adventure room package and enjoy entrance ticket for two (2) at Manila Ocean Park, plus complimentary use of the swimming pool and wi-fi access.

For booking inquiries and reservations, call Manila Pavilion thru its local toll free number at 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (9376688), or (02) 526 1212 extension 2335 to 2337, or via wphc@waterfronthotels.net, or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a Free Concert at Bonifacio High Street on November 23, 2014

The Cultural Center of the Philippines , with the support of Bonifacio High Street and the LJC Restaurant Group present “A Holiday Symphony” featuring the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) on November 23, 2014, 6 p.m. at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheatre, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The concert, which is free to the public, will be a serenade of Christmas, classical and contemporary pieces. Under the baton of Herminigildo Ranera, the PPO will perform the Christmas-Beatle's Medley, J. Nowak's A Christmas Portrait, Ryan Cayabyab's Kumukutikutitap, selections from Starwars and The Titanic, among many others.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra is considered as the country's leading orchestra and as one of the top musical ensembles in the Asia-Pacific region.
Holiday Symphony is presented as a Christmas offering of Bonifacio High Street and in celebration of 35 years of the LJC Restaurant Group, a company created by the late restaurateur, Larry J. Cruz. The LJC Group manages Cafe Adriatico, Abe, Cafe Havana, Bistro Remedios, Fely J's Kitchen, Lorenzo's Way, Larry's Cafe and Bar, Abe's Farm, Polka Dot Bakeshop and the LJC Catering Service.

Guests watching the concert will also get a chance to win LJC dinner certificates, discount coupons and other prizes. For inquiries regarding the free concert, please call 5520403 or like us on facebook, LJCRestaurantGroup. For inquiries regarding subscriptions to PPO concerts, please call 8321125.

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Manila Pavilion Hotel wins this year’s Agoda Gold Circle Award

Manila Pavilion Hotel, Waterfront Philippines Inc. Manila-based property is a proud recipient of the 2014 Agoda Gold Circle Award which embodies the best qualities of the online hospitality industry based on customer feedback and reviews on the Agoda.com website.

Agoda.com is one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN). It gives recognition to hotels which leads by example in the competitive hospitality industry. Manila Pavilion Hotel won base on several criteria
such as aggregate customer reviews, utilization of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System (YCS), competitiveness of pricing, and for showing a deep understanding of the complexities of the online booking industry.

Manila Pavilion Hotel greatly appreciates the continuous support of its guests. This accolade fuels the management and its entire workforce to continually improve its high quality of service and standard. Another Waterfront property that won the same award is the Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan.

Manila Pavilion Hotel is located at United Nations avenue corner Ma. Orosa Street, Ermita, Manila. For inquiries and reservations, call 526-1212 or toll free # 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (9376688), or visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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AirAsia named official airline partner of Filipino Boxing Champ and Congressman Manny Pacquiao

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes gives Pacman an AirAsia AirbusA320 model plane after the official partnership announcement today in General Santos City, Philippines.

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, 12 November 2014 – AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for six straight years by Skytrax World Airline Awards from 2009 to 2014 today announced that it will be the official airline for the People’s Champ and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao.

Representative Manny Pacquiao, Filipino boxing's biggest attraction, is set to take his act on the road again on 23rd November, when he defends his WBO welterweight title against Chris Algieri at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian in Macau, China.

As the official airline of Team Pacquiao, AirAsia has unveiled an exclusive aircraft livery featuring the boxing sensation. The livery design was unveiled today in a press launch in General Santos City, Philippines attended by AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes and AirAsia Philippines CEO Joy Cañeba.

Tony Fernandes, AirAsia Group CEO said, “It’s a great honor for AirAsia to be chosen as the official airline of team Pacman. Congressman Manny’s story is an inspiration not only for Filipinos but to all of us who dared to dream the seemingly impossible. AirAsia’s commitment in the Philippines is anchored on the same dream, to make flying more affordable, more accessible and to provide the best quality service that every Filipino deserves.”
For his part, Representative Manny Pacquiao said, “I am delighted to be part of AirAsia’s mission in promoting the Philippines, our Filipino talents, sports and tourism wonders to the global stage.
Let’s celebrate the Filipino spirit and my team is looking forward to your support in my upcoming match in Macau in November.”

To celebrate the partnership, AirAsia is offering promo seats from as low as P199 base fare only for direct flights to/from Manila-Macau via AirAsia Philippines including promo seats for flights from Malaysia, Thailand and other destinations in the AirAsia group. Promo seats are available for booking today at www.airasia.com for immediate travel in November until 9th June 2015.

Pacman’s fans can look forward to spotting the special Manny Pacquiao branded Airbus A320 which carries the colors of the Philippine flag and Pacquiao’s logo painting the skies red soon from AirAsia hubs not only in Manila, Cebu, Kalibo to domestic destinations of Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Tagbilaran (Bohol), Tacloban and to international points in Malaysia, China and South Korea but all over AirAsia’s 88 destinations across Asean countries and extending as far as China, India, Australia and more!

Joy Cañeba, AirAsia Philippines CEO said, “We are honored and humbled that the People’s Champ, the Filipino pride, Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao has chosen AirAsia as his official airline partner. AirAsia Philippines will shake up the aviation industry and this partnership is just one of the examples on how we will take this game to a higher level. AirAsia will promote the Philippines to the world and bring the world closer to every Filipino via our massive network.”

In honor of Manny Pacquiao, AirAsia is opening Manila – General Santos route with attractive introductory fares to be announced very soon.
AirAsia Philippines is also offering a P0.01 seat sale for all domestic and international destinations. Promo seats are available for booking today at www.airasia.com until 16th November 2014, for the travel period from 10th June 2015 – 17th Jan 2016.

All-in promo seats (with airport tax, fuel surcharge and other applicable fees) from Manila to Kalibo (Boracay), Tagbilaran (Bohol), Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Cebu, Tacloban* and Cebu to Davao**, Cagayan de Oro** are available from as low as P353.81, one way while international flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo to South Korea (Incheon/Seoul and Busan), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu), China (Macau and Shanghai) and many more start from as low as P750.00, all-in, one way only.

Keep updated with AirAsia’s latest promotions and activities via Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia) and Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia).

*starts December 3
**starts December 12

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New alcuaz function rooms grand launching and appreciation party at the Manila Pavilion Hotel

Waterfront Philippines Inc.’s Manila-based property, the Manila Pavilion Hotel, recently held a ceremonial toast launch of its new Alcuaz Function Rooms participated by key clients and representatives of big corporations and of the media with a total number of guests reaching almost 250.

A multi-million reconstruction project has undeniably turned Manila Pavilion Hotel into a most appealing trendy venue designed to host unique events of all kinds in the heart of Manila. “We are extremely delighted to your visits, be it private or business,” said General Manager Christopher Park. “The completion of the new Alcuaz Function Rooms gives compliment to our newly renovated rooms. For those who are planning to have a special event, we are very excited to give them a grand affair that is atoned to their desires,” he continued.

During the night’s grand affair, the guests were welcomed by an art exhibit at the foyer of the new function rooms where some of the master pieces of Filipino National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz were displayed. The Alcuaz Function Rooms pay homage to Federico Aguilar Alcuaz whose memories continue to thrive at the Manila Pavilion Hotel with the new function rooms named in his honor.

The highlight of the evening was represented by a ceremonial toast graced by no other than Mr. Christian Aguilar, son of Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Mr. Arthur Lopez, chairman of Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corporation and General Manager Christopher Park. A token of appreciation was also given to Mr. Aguilar that symbolizes his father’s craftsmanship expressed in his paintings.

After the launching, an appreciation party for the top producers of Waterfront Hotels and Casinos Group for 2013 continued the night participated by key executives from various corporations, organizations, and travel agencies.

The Waterfront Hotels and Casinos Group also came in full force led by Corporate Sales & Marketing Director Ms. Theresa Fernandez together with Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino General Manager Philippe Frugere and Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao Hotel Manager Raoul Guanzon to name a few.

Waterfront Philippines Inc. is a Filipino-owned and managed first class hotel chain with presence in the key cities of the country. In Manila, it operates the Manila Pavilion Hotel; Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and the Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino Mactan in Cebu and the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao in Davao. Visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.

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Habitat for Humanity Philippines and Minka Collaborate for a Common Purpose

(from left to right) Anthony Fernandez, Habitat’s Online Fundraising Officer; Jonah Marie Chipeco, Habitat’s Mass Marketing Manager; Mark Rivera, Minka’s Managing Director; Xrell Nikki Mallonga, Minka’s Director of Operations; Charlie Ayco, Habitat’s CEO and Managing Director; Yvonne Lih, Habitat’s Chief Marketing Officer; and Luisito Baclagon, Mass Market Development Head.

“Minka” a South American term meaning “collaborating together for a common purpose” is now starting to be the trendy byword amongst the health-conscious market with its advocacy of being known not just as an ordinary toothbrush, but spearheading a so-called “toothbrush movement” .
In a groundbreaking partnership, Minka Toothbrushes, which are available at all Healthy Options stores nationwide, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity Philippines in its ongoing social advocacy campaign.

For every sale of a Minka Toothbrush at Healthy Options, 10% of its sales will go towards ongoing projects by Habitat, particularly its water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program. The Minka Toothbrush packaging will also include Habitat’s logo, to further promote its advocacy and awareness to socially conscious customers.

Minka Toothbrushes, incidentally, are biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes, that are environmentally-friendly.

“At Habitat, we believe sanitation and health are improved when you provide a family with decent housing, tying hand-in-hand with Minka’s vision to raise worldwide awareness on sustainability and health,” said Charlie Ayco, CEO and Managing Director of Habitat.

Minka also plans to produce a biodegradable soap in line the WASH program and the Toothbrush Movement.

“Partnering with an organization which aims to improve livelihood across the world, strengthens both Minka’s and Habitat’s collaborated work towards a global, unified goal,” said Ayco.

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