Tuesday, January 27, 2015

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S VALENTINE INDULGENCES

MANILA PAVILION VALENTINE INDULGENCES

Experience an unforgettable treat that will make your Valentine celebration a memorable one. Manila Pavilion Hotel’s splendid Valentine indulgences will suit your every need.
Sweet Dining Pleasures

Saturday, January 24, 2015

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL UNVEILS NEW SUPERIOR ROOMS


The Manila Pavilion Hotel proudly announces a fresh chapter in its series of room renovation projects with the completion of its newly renovated Superior Rooms. With a design that boasted soft-toned and Zen type vibe to increase natural daylight in each room, the newly transformed Superior Rooms of the Manila Pavilion feature interior design that celebrates harmony and functionality from furniture arrangements to floor patterns.

Friday, January 9, 2015

MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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.

MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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.

MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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.

MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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.

MANNY PACQUIAO RENEWS COMMITMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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.

Friday, December 5, 2014

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S HOLIDAY TREATS

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.

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S HOLIDAY TREATS

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.

MANILA PAVILION HOTEL’S HOLIDAY TREATS

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.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Holiday Accommodation Choices at the Manila Pavilion Hotel

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.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

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

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a Free Concert at Bonifacio High Street

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.

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.

Friday, November 14, 2014

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

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