#Holiday Inn Manila

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A Sparkling Symphony of Inclusivity and Holiday Cheer from Two Iconic Hotels in Ortigas

The heart of Ortigas shimmered with festive warmth and inclusivity on November 18, as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Manila Galleria hosted their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, aptly named An Iconic Light-Up. Far from being just another seasonal event, this year’s celebration stood out for its powerful partnership with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP), offering a meaningful…

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Experience a Bigger Oktoberfest Celebration at Newport World Resorts

Oktoberfest at Newport World Resorts is back for its highly anticipated second edition on October 24 to 26, 2024 at Hilton Manila. Deemed its most authentic—and bigger than ever—celebration this year, the country’s premier lifestyle and entertainment destination is set to welcome more than a thousand fest-goers for three days of indulgence in Bavarian fare, live entertainment, and overflowing steins. The iconic beer festival from Munich, Germany has now become one of the property’s most-awaited signature festivals, thanks to popular demand since launching last year. For this edition, bier lovers will enjoy a selection of classic Bavarian draft beers from the Weihenstephan Brewery, the world’s oldest continuously operating brewery. Serving up an even grander spread of Bavarian favorites, attendees will be treated to hefty servings of freshly baked pretzels and German rye bread with flavorful dips, Munich-style sausage salad, platters of pork bratwurst and frankfurter paired with tangy sauerkraut, crispy pork knuckle, chicken schnitzel, and cheese-topped spaetzle. To top off this Bavarian-style feast, indulge in baked apple tart and Kaiserschmarrn for dessert.

From October 24 to 26, starting every 6 PM, The Ballroom of Hilton Manila will be fully decked out into a traditional Bavarian beer hall with classic long benches, festive buntings, checkered tablecloths for guests to gather round. To complete the experience, world-renowned AnTon Showband all the way from Austria, will keep everyone dancing and celebrating all night. Get first dibs on Oktoberfest tickets with an early bird promotion of P4,900 nett per person until September 30. The regular price goes for P5,400 nett per person from October 1. All Oktoberfest ticket holders can avail an overnight stay at Hilton Manila with breakfast for two at a special rate of P7,500 nett per room valid during the festival. Guests can also retreat in Holiday Inn Express - Newport City’s overnight stay package inclusive of breakfast for two at P4,000 nett. Join the festivities and enjoy exclusive offers through www.newportworldresorts.com/oktoberfest-2024.

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AirAsia MOVE Partners with Newport World Resorts to Elevate Travel and Entertainment Offerings

Asia’s best travel booking app, AirAsia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp), and Newport World Resorts (NWR), the Philippines' premier integrated resort complex announced a strategic partnership that allows members of NWR's Epic Rewards program to convert Epic Points to AirAsia Points, making way for exciting travel and lifestyle opportunities for its members.

Through this partnership, NWR Epic Rewards Cardholders can seamlessly convert their points to AirAsia Points via AirAsiaMOVE. For as low as 800 Epic Points, you can get 1,000 AirAsia Points when you convert via AirAsia MOVE. These converted points can then be used for purchasing flights and hotels on AirAsia MOVE.

David Jorden, Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officersaid“We are thrilled to partner with AirAsia MOVE as we continue to elevate our Epic Rewards program to new heights. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to provide our patrons with extraordinary lifestyle experiences from Newport World Resorts and beyond. Now Epic Points can be converted to AirAsia Points to purchase flights and book hotels through the app, allowing members to make the most of their rewards.”

Ben-Jie Lim, AirAsia MOVE Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships commented,“We are happy to welcome Newport World Resorts to the AirAsia MOVE family. Finally, we are able to share this great news to everyone! Our partnership with Newport World Resorts expands our rewards program, offering our members exciting new ways to earn and redeem points. We believe this collaboration will create a truly seamless and rewarding travel and lifestyle experience for both sets of members.”

To convert your Epic Rewards Points to AirAsia points, just follow these easy steps:

Open the AirAsia MOVE app

Go to the “Xchange” icon.

Link your Epic Rewards Points account by tapping the “link now” tab or simply tap “Epic points.” Key in your Membership ID and password.

Tap “Convert now”

The converted points will automatically reflect on your account.

AirAsia Rewards Points may be redeemed when you purchase flights with any airline or hotel stays via AirAsia MOVE. As a treat to first-time “converters,” AirAsia MOVE is giving away 50% bonus points for all conversions made until Apr 10, 2024. The customer with the highest number of converted points will win free flights!

About Newport World Resorts

Escape the ordinary at Newport World Resorts.

First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of extraordinary thrills within the bustling Newport City community. It is a one-stop, non-stop casino, hotels, and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming thrills and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.

Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five international hotel brands, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, SHERATON Manila Hotel, HOTEL OKURA Manila, HILTON Hotel Manila, and HOLIDAY INN Express Manila-Newport City. The sprawling property also features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features international luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 70 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and international cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.

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Backpacking Philippines 2019 part 2

Bohol

    The boat ride to Bohol was 2 hours. It was really pretty and I’m happy that I didn’t get motion sickness. If you’re a traveler who gets sick in the car, plane, or the sea; you have to take a pill called Dramamine every time. 

    My friend booked the stay in a nice resort for 2 days; after we stayed  5 days in a tent in Oslob, Cebu. That’s when I realized there are tricks to roughing it. After staying in a tent, get a hotel. It is worth the extra money. If you can afford it, do atleast one night at a nice hotel to freshen up and keep backpacking to your next destination. 

    We only had 2 days in Bohol and I really remember cave exploring and the beautiful resort. We were brought to a cave and there was fresh water that you can swim in. There’s one opening to the cave that shines light, that helps you see everything. If you’re in the water and look up you’ll see hundreds of bats sleeping. Real ones! Furry, cute, and almost rat like looking things. If you shine a light on them they start flying. 

    The water was nice, my friend would explore and get lost, a lone, everywhere we went. Even in the dark cave and whenever I couldn’t find my friend, whether we were in a cave, or at the beach, or on a mountain; I wasn’t scared. I knew she would come back. She would always disappear and come back with a new story, souvenir, or scar.

    I’d like to go back to see the chocolate hills some day. At the resort in Bohol we had the pool to ourselves and had the absolute best time, drinking the cheapest beer, listening to music, and doing head stands in the pool. Just us and the bartender.

   From Bohol we had to fly to Manila and make it to my my cousin’s wedding.

Manila

    We arrived to Manila, and we immediately went to the Holiday Inn near the airport. Go through the process of security guards and having all our bags scanned like an airport. The night we arrived was my cousin’s wedding. We were only able to make the reception. I haven’t seen my family in 5 years, most of them, but I was able to go to the reception and I asked my brother if it was okay if I brought my two friends, and he said it was fine, just get there. So we ran to our hotel, showered quickly, put on dresses, and got a Grab and traveled 2 hours to the wedding. You always have to add the traffic in the Philippines. 

    When my grandfather saw us when we arrived, he was walking around with a big smile on his face, introducing himself to my two friends. It was a beautiful wedding. The dresses were beautiful, the men wore barongs, it took place outside which I love.

     I’ll never forget the big hug I gave my sister and brother. It’s been so long. Even though so much time has passed, when you see family who live on the other side of the world, there’s a weird moment where you’re shy and you’re looking at a complete stranger. Then something happens and you act like the last time you saw them was yesterday. No matter how much time has passed.

    The person on The MC asked my friends where they’re from? One said LA and the other said New York. So the MC goes, “ all the way from LA and New York!”

       My two backpacking sisters were good sports about everything. They participated in all the pictures, the dances,  food (even being vegetarian). Our one friend had to go back to work and the other stayed with me for another 5 days so we had to do two things. Go to Green Hills Mall and Sinoloan, Laguna.

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surveys by chasingghosts

Just a boring word association survey inspired by one of my old ones. Say the first thing that comes to your head. Don't overthink it :)

Keyboard: Monitor.

Dog: Dalmatian.

School: Pencils.

Italy: Roman Holiday. Ahh one of my favorite movies; such a classic.

Fire: BTS, heh.

Table: Chairs.

Mask: Face mask. New normal and all.

Blanket: Weighted blankets. I still don’t get how they work and I keep imagining that a 20-lbs blanket would feel too warm...I guess I’m willing to try it for a night, but I dunno if I would want to spend 5,000 bucks on one.

Gun: That curly-haired blonde dumbass from the US who keeps bringing one around.

Soda: Fizzy. Do not like.

Man: Trash.

Beautiful: Beast. Beautiful and the Beast is the knockoff version, hahaha.

Country: Roads.

Dictionary: Thesaurus.

Play: Playgrounds.

Yoga: Mat.

Cross: Country.

Happy: Emojis.

Change: Coins.

Orange: The fruit with the same name. Also, hair dye.

Cereal: Fruity Pebbles and Lucky Charms.

Record: Vinyl records, aka what I would like to invest in eventually.

Jail: The Shawshank Redemption, even though I personally didn���t really like it lmao.

Tank: This made me think of the Elisa Lam case. It’s unfortunate what happened to her but personally, I’ll always be more disturbed by the stories of people who had to drink or bathe in that nasty contaminated water.

Plane: Travel. :(

Machine: Factories.

Empty: Outer space.

Medicine: Nasty taste. Whenever I was sick as a kid my parents/grandma always made me drink Tempra which tastes like shit and it took a lot of effort for me not to throw them back up. I hope kids these days have more better-tasting options for medicine.

Stockings: Uncomfortable. I hate stockings and always dread occasions where I’ll have to put them on. Fortunately I haven’t had to for five years now.

Curry: Spicy and aromatic.

Football: Superbowl. Or is it SuperBowl? Super Bowl? Anyway, that event.

Blonde: Jennifer Aniston, heheh.

Pink: Barbie.

Cart: Online shopping.

Bag: Herschel.

Bourbon: Breaking Bad, though I’m not sure if it was indeed bourbon that Hank/Walt regularly drank. First thing that came to mind, though.

Karaoke: Philippine parties.

Caterpillar: That chemical they release when they’re stepped on.

Wizard: Harry Potter.

Number: Queues, lol.

Tired: Myself.

Baby: Baby videos.

Beach: Moana.

Castle: The first thing I thought of is this big orange castle - that is actually an inn - that I would have to pass by every single morning on my way to school, from kinder to high school. It looked like such a pretty, magical castle as a kid and I, along with probably all of my schoolmates who went the same route, thought a real princess lived in it; it just felt that magical. But as I got older I realized most inns/hotels with outlandish gimmicks are the cheap and tacky ones, so the magic was ruined for me as the years went by, haha.

Rock: Patrick Star from Spongebob, since he lives under one.

Hotel: Top-notch hospitality and service.

Weather: Gloomy.

Beanbag:  Comfort.

Clean: Vacuum cleaners...and my mom.

Angry: Rage.

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I was inspired to make this when I saw a similar survey on here. Answer true or false, or simply mark an 'x' for what applies to you.

Michelle:

You love anything Disney related. I mean not anything? I wouldn’t want Disney merch of every single thing that could be turned into merch; but I do love Disney movies and they have always been great at creating songs that make you feel all magical and giddy inside.

You find any excuse to go shopping. False. I haven’t created a hobby out of shopping; at least not yet, I think. But going inside H&M several times for the past month to buy gifts for my friends has definitely helped in making me see the appeal of shopping. For now, though, I’d still rather do my browsing and shopping in non-clothing stores.

You’re younger than most of your friends. False. I have older and younger friends, but most of them are also 1998 babies since most of my friends are the people I went to school with.

You have really long hair, to your waist or longer. False. It has gotten a lot longer over the past year, but it’s still only up to my upper chest.

You’re pretty antisocial. False. I don’t like throwing this term around loosely because it’s a real personality disorder. I have also gotten more comfortable with people in the last few years and I don’t prefer to be alone anymore.

You have a pet dog/cat that sleeps in your bed with you. False. Either are terrible in staying in bed.

You haven’t had your first kiss yet. False. I had it six years ago, and I have shared hundreds and probably thousands of kisses after that.

You’re Asian. We finally got one! Haha.

You’re good at cooking. Yeah, this is the biggest false statement in this category.

You have dreams of working as a chef. I can see how it’s appealing, but it was never a career dream of mine. My dad is a chef, though.

Cheyenne:

You’re blonde, but not naturally. I currently don’t have plans to dye my hair blonde.  

You always have your fingernails painted. False. I’m the complete opposite of this, but I do want to start having my nails painted professionally as a way to pamper myself from time to time.

You obsess over things easily, to the point of them taking over your life. True, I guess. I get very sensitive and I overthink and overanalyze a lot of actions and situations that aren’t meant to be more than what they actually are. Just last night and this morning I had a bunch of dreams that had to do with a work-related problem I ran into last night. When I feel anxious about something, they would undoubtedly take over my life and it would take a while to break free from them.

You spend a lot of time on the internet. For almost every single minute that I am awake, yes. Sometimes I’ll attempt to disconnect every now and then - which I’ve been better at, to be fair to myself - but it’s always only a matter of time before I will have to look something up on Google.

Your phone may as well be surgically attached to your hand. True. I will occasionally turn it completely off so that no notifications come in, especially during weekends and holidays; but it stays close to me all the same.

You use Snapchat way too much. False. Not anymore, but I definitely used too. I had Snap streaks of varying lengths with a lot of my friends back then. 

You eat a lot of fast food. True and I don’t really feel bad about it, lmao. I love food that tastes good.

You love a bit of gossip. Also true. Not my nicest trait but I do like to keep updated. I mostly receive them though; I never spread or start any myself.

You’re really good at keeping secrets. It’s not my story to tell, so yes, true. I used to share secrets only with Gabie since she was very forgetful, but obviously I don’t have that kind of person anymore.

You’ve never had a boyfriend/girlfriend. False. I’ve had one and we had two stints together.

Morgan:

You work as a receptionist. False, but my mom used to be one. This was before she made the transfer to a more corporate workspace as a secretary.

You eat a lot of food yet you’re still so thin. True. Runs in both sides of the family.

Your siblings are your best friends. My sister and I have a very casual relationship, and while we’re on great terms we don’t do cheesy nor sentimental. I’m not on speaking terms with my brother.

Not many people see your face without makeup. False. Everybody sees me without makeup all the time precisely because I don’t like putting makeup on.

You spend your money carelessly. I can, especially when it comes to spoiling myself or other people. But I am also equally good at saving if I have to.

You dream of living overseas one day. I can confidently tell you that a lot of Filipinos consider this because the situation here hasn’t been stable for the longest time – politically, because we’ve always been led by incompetent heads; economically, because of the Marcoses’ dictatorship and abuse of power and the country’s funds; and socially, because of all the backward, Catholic stances that my country continues to stand for. I would love to live in a place where I wouldn’t be glared at for holding a girl’s hand or where most people are educated enough to vote responsible people into office.

You have a penpal. False. Never had one, never been interested in finding one.

You’re older than most of your friends. False. I vibe the best with people my age so even if I do have some younger friends, my comfort zone are with those who are also 22.

Most of your friends live out of town. An overwhelming majority of them live in Metro Manila, yes. I live just right outside so technically I’m the one who lives ~out of town~

You swear like a sailor. Eh, not anymore. I still let out a number of swear words daily, though. Just not in every sentence.

Tom:

You have so many nicknames that it’s hard for you to keep track. False. I have a grand total of one nickname, and even that is just reserved for family. Most people just call me Robyn.

You have large feet. False as well. My feet are small and can easily slip into size 5 or 6 shoes.

Most of your friends are of the opposite sex. Can’t say this is true. I can only think of one guy friend, who is Hans. I haven’t been able to keep up with my other friends, like JM and Ed, since most of them are busy with either law or med school, and simply because Covid has kept us from seeing each other.

Romantic relationships make you shy and nervous. Getting into one does. Once settled I’m pretty comfortable, mainly because I enjoy nothing more than looking out for the people I love. I’m not looking for a relationship though; not anytime soon.

You watch reality shows religiously. Eh, I wouldn’t describe it as ‘religiously’ but I do watch my fair share of them from time to time when I just want stupid, too-easy-to-digest content.

Pop music is your favourite. One of my favorites. I used to be shy about liking Top 40 songs but the older I get the more I realized that that’s music snobs’ problem and shouldn’t be mine.

Family is very important to you. Only because I’m Asian and family being ~important comes as a default the moment I was born. I’m not emotionally close with them though and they honestly probably wouldn’t weigh so much if I had to make major decisions, like migrating to the other side of the world or having a civil wedding.

You’re the youngest child in your family. False - complete opposite. I am the eldest.

You call your mother by her first name. False. Save for others who may not have the best relationships with their mothers, why would someone do this? :/

You dream of living in a big city one day. True. Yeah, absolutely. Give me all the construction noises and busy traffic and skyscrapers. I feel like I would be the most alive I’ve ever been once I start to live in a loud and hectic big city.

Harry:

You’re determined and motivated in all aspects of your life. Not always. That sounds exhausting. I allow myself to take a breather every now and then; and if I want to be unproductive for a while, I don’t ban myself from being so.

You’re much taller than the majority of your friends. Haha, definitely false. I belong to the smaller batch. I had a massive growth spurt from ages 9-10 but then it just kinda stopped there lol.

You go to the gym at least three days a week. Not the gym, but I do work out from home with that frequency.

You care a lot about your appearance. Ehhh I’m gonna say false. Having to stay/work from home does that. I like dressing up when I get to go outside though, since I seldom get to do it.

You’re a social butterfly. Trueish. I do like being around people more and more now, yeah; but of course, it’s still a work in progress for me. One thing I’m sure if is that I’m definitely not as introverted as I used to be and I have no problem opening up in a group.

You party almost every weekend. I’d love to, but can’t do that for the meantime.

You’re very straightforward and never repeat yourself. Ideally, yes. I like to move on quickly from things and settle them as fast as I can.

You love to write and have been told you’re talented. I do like to write, just not fiction stuff. Writing is my main talent and so I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on it over the years.

You consider yourself intelligent. Booksmart, at least.

You’re a bit of a player. Like, when it comes to relationships and flirting? ...Hell no. Again, very straightforward person lmao I’m either in a relationship or not.

Zack:

You’re in a band. False. Never been and never been interested.

You’re straight-edge. HAH, remember when I claimed to be edge when I was a teenager...I will say that listening to punk throughout high school and being familiar with the straight edge scene gave me a sense of belonging for a time, and it taught me so many important mindsets like positive mental attitude. But I can admit to myself that straight edge was a commitment I failed at, and as the saying goes, “If you’re not now, you never were.” I’ll always be thankful to the movement for helping me keep going during my tough teenage years, though.

You can play two or more instruments. Will it count if I say I know how to play the recorder, maracas, and the triangle? Hahahahaha but in all seriousness, I believe I don’t deserve to bold this.

You’re an uncle/aunt. I’m a godmother, which is pretty much aunt status in the Philippines. My godson is my first cousin though, and him being my cousin takes precedence over the fact that he is my godson.

You love Doctor Who. False. Never got into it.

You’re short for your age and most of your friends tower over you. I’m shorter, thinner, and look younger for my age. Long story short, I look like I’m 16 and I’m the one who gets ID’d the most whenever I enter bars or malls. I always feel triumphant whenever I get to show my driver’s license to judgy bouncers or security guards who look at me all conceitedly, though.

You’ve been cheated on before. False. My ex is heavily against cheating, and I always trusted her.

You have a big family. Any Asian would bold this, let’s be real. My immediate family itself is small with only 5 members; but my entire family – 1st cousins, 2nd cousins, 3rd cousins (and so on), cousins-in-law, cousins of cousins, aunts- and uncles-in-law, great-aunts/uncles and all – would amount to hundreds of relatives.

You have a nap every single day, without fail. Can’t do that as I have a busy 8-hour shift each weekday and I make up for it during weekends by drinking multiple cups of coffee a day.

You’re mostly quiet, but you can be loud when the situation calls for it. Definitely true. Or when I’m with the right mix of people.

Jenny:

You’re really good with computers. False. I know most things a Gen Z-er would know about, like basic spreadsheet formulas, keyboard shortcuts, how to retrieve files that crashed – basically the stuff that would let me survive at work; but to this day, I will still ask my much-techier sister how to download fonts or open ZIPs or compress photos.

You’re shy. At first; but I no longer have a hard time warming up to new people or situations.

You underestimate yourself often. True. While I know this isn’t a very good trait of mine, I find that it’s actually helpful sometimes? Setting my expectations low helps make me proud of myself whenever I succeed or excel at a task. In the long run, I’m okay with this mindset.

You recently moved house. The last time I did this was in 2008. I’m not looking to move out any time soon either as I make far from enough to afford even just renting a place.

You have a German Shepherd. False. The only people I know who own one is Chelsea’s family, but it’s been like five years since I saw that dog.

You wear baggy clothes. False. Not my style.

You almost always wear a beanie. False. I am never seen with a beanie and I only wear one when I’m in places with a much colder climate than Manila, like Baguio.

You have long hair if you’re a boy, and short hair if you’re a girl. Also false. My hair has since gotten a lot longer, and I’m due for another trim.

You recently got out of a really long relationship. True. Not my choice, but true.

You’re in a band. Again, never been.

Emily:

You’re a really good drawer. You mean an artist? False. At 22, I can only promise you stick figures.

You can’t help but doodle on anything you see. If there’s a pen and scratch paper lying around that are free to use, I will most definitely use up the whole page. Instead of doodling, though – since I can’t draw – I write things, practice my penmanship to make sure it hasn’t gotten all rusty, and whatnot. 

You want a career in art. False. That career path has always been paved for my sister.

You’re basically a personal taxi service for your friends who can’t drive. Hahaha this was essentially me in pre-pandemic days. Driving is such a simple good deed for someone considering the shitty public transportation in my country, and I would’ve been an asshole if I didn’t do anything to help my friends out.

Jeans and band shirts are your favourite thing to wear. Mom jeans and just *t-shirts are overall a great casual combo that never gets dated; but I don’t do band shirts.

You’re always wearing a necklace and lots of wristbands/bracelets. False. I would love more jewelry, though.

You have a lot of piercings on your ears. Also false. I’m not interested in piercings.

Your hair is currently an unnatural colour. False. It’s just black.

Not many people see your loud and boisterous side. I save this for my super super close friends.

You have several friend groups which you move between often. I can think of three off the top of my head.

Jack:

You always seem to have a boyfriend/girlfriend. This was me for six yearssssss, haha. The image I held for the longest time is that I was off the market and was in a happy, fulfilling, long-term relationship; so these days, it can get kinda fun watching people fumble around, not used to seeing me single again after what feels like a lifetime.

You have a fear of being single. I used to, only because I was taken for a really long time. I didn’t know if singlehood would work out for me, or how I would handle it. It took some getting used to but I’m happy now. I’m not looking to date, much less consider jumping into another romantic relationship.

When you’re not in a relationship, you’re a big flirter. Not at all. The flirting/dating scene is just not for me.

You are really sensitive and sympathetic towards your friends. I mean...like any good friend? Lmao.

Music means a lot to you. It doesn’t keep me alive per se, but sure.

You often overdo it when you drink alcohol. I wouldn’t say so. I like chugging a lot within the first 30 minutes (which helps because I’m low-tolerance and get lit way earlier than others do lol) but because I’ve always had to drive myself home after drinking nights in college, I’ve been conditioned to still be responsible with my alcohol and to start sobering up 2 hours before I have to leave.

You have no shame and love to be silly and have fun. I do like having fun in many ways, but I am probably the most rigid among my friends. I don’t really like doing silly dares or skits or dances in public.

You’re impulsive and this isn’t always a good thing. I’m working on it and have been better at it over the last few months. Now I take more time to think about things and weigh them out before I make a decision.

You have facial hair. False. There’s some light hair above my lip, nothing super thick or recognizable.

You have a baby brother/sister. False. I have younger siblings but I call neither of them my baby sibling because they are 20 and 17, lmao.

Nicole:

You’re madly in love with your significant other. I don’t get to answer this anymore. If you met me at an earlier time I would’ve gladly said yes, though.

You want to get married when you’re young. False. I want to get married when I feel mature enough and financially capable of handling a marriage and the things that can come out of a marriage, like a house and kids.

You’re quite petite. I’m naturally petite, yes. I’ve always been on the skinny side and I’m also shorter than most of my friends.

You dye your hair regularly. False. It has stayed black all my life, but I do want to experiment with green.

It’s almost impossible for you to feel the cold. False. I’m very sensitive to the cold and will shiver easily in an air-conditioned room.

You’re really good at flattering other people. Sure, I like giving compliments and reassurances.

You’re very self-conscious. And very insecure sometimes, yeah.

You find it difficult to make new friends. Sure, but only because I like to control the people that are in my circle. I’m not desperate to have hundreds of friends so this isn’t an issue for me.

People often stereotype you as emo. I have never gotten this before.

You’ve come a long way in the past couple of years. What can I say? Been through a lot, been through hell and back, been discarded and doubted, but I’m still here.

The end.

Who were you most like? Cheyenne. Cute name, too.

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Holiday Inn Suites Manila (May 12-13, 2019)

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Happiest birthday, Ate Atreu. 🎉♥️🎂 When asked what cake she wants for her birthday, she said ‘Chocolate Cake’ and it’s automatic- @redribbonbakeshop Chocolate Dedication Cake. Ang galing kasi may new design with MORE colorful candies, and MORE icing. 😋 No more unahan sa corner ng cakes, diba @paoloedrosa ? 😂 Don’t you just love getting MORE and MORE with Red Ribbon? Padeliver na! #atreupranaiacolumnaedrosa #redribbonbakeshop #chocolatededicationcake #welovetoeatph #chocolatecake (at Holiday Inn Manila Galleria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkiU4maBDbL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Holiday Inn Manila Galleria: Your freshly transformed holiday staycation destination

As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to treat yourself to a luxurious staycation or a family getaway. Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, with its newly transformed spaces, promises an unforgettable experience right in the heart of Ortigas. With its recent “360-Degree Experience” event, the hotel has showcased a fresh and revitalized look that perfectly blends comfort, style, and…

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Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Features Newly-Renovated Rooms and Suites

We used to stay frequently at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and its sister hotel Holiday Inn Manila Galleria before the pandemic. Both hotels offer relaxing staycation venues, especially since they are connected to Robinsons Galleria and come with very reasonable rates. However, with all the new hotels that opened lately, our visits became lesser. That's why I was so happy when I found out that Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria fully renovated all their rooms and suites during the pandemic. This is the perfect time for me to go back to one of my favorite hotels in the city

We scheduled a weekend staycation at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria to see the renovated rooms for ourselves. I had some of my first hotel staycation experiences here so this will always be a memorable location for me. Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria lies at the centre of the Ortigas Center, a bustling business and commercial district in the heart of Metro Manila. It's directly connected to Robinsons Galleria with ample parking spaces at the basement.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria recently renovated all their 262 rooms, including 63 spacious suites that have been meticulously redesigned, harmonizing contemporary design elements with practical features to offer an unforgettable and comfortable stay. Everything now looks new and colorful.

We stayed at the very spacious 58-square meter Junior Suite. This comes with a separate living room area and study table with its own flat screen television. The minibar and tea making facilities can also be found here.

The well-appointed and renovated guest rooms also come with luxurious beddings, soft furnishings, technology and the finest amenities to refresh you upon arrival. The king-sized bed was very soft and comfortable. It was so easy to get a relaxing weekend slumber especially with its heavenly pillows and blackout curtains.

The bathroom is also quite luxurious with a separate bathtub and shower. I had a long bubble bath here to end my day. The main toilet is also accessible from both the master's bedroom and the living room area.

One other benefit of staying at the Junior Suite is that guests booked here also get exclusive access to the Crowne Plaza Club Lounge located on the 19th floor. This comes with several perks and dining inclusions as well.

The Club Lounge is a well-designed retreat offering personalized services and amenities, a perfect blend of business and leisure ensuring a truly bespoke experience. As a club guest member, you can make use of the quiet workspaces, complimentary snacks, beverages, and charming city views.

The Club Lounge acts as an extension of your room. This is a place where you can get some chores or work done in a charming setting. They even have a boardroom which you can reserve and use for two hours if you wish.

The best thing about the Club Lounge is that guests can get complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea snacks, plus evening cocktails with panoramic views of the city.

I got some sandwiches and mini cakes for my merienda with a cup of hot chocolate. You can ask for refreshments and beverages any time during its operating hours of 6:30am to 10:00pm.

For those who want to get some exercise, the outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center are available at the 5th floor. Anytime Fitness is actually an exclusive gym that comes with monthly membership, but guests checked in at Crowne Plaza or Holiday Inn Manila Galleria get to use it for free during their stay.

What we really love about the Club Lounge is its Evening Cocktails. Some have this as their pre-dinner drinks, but we usually enjoy this as our dinner itself.

The evening cocktails is like a small, light dinner buffet with its own selection of appetizers, salads, cheeses, and canapés. It's not as big as a regular buffet, but the items are quite god and filling.

Desserts are also available together with some cakes and pastries. But the best part is that you can order unlimited alcoholic beverages which includes red and white wine, sparkling wine, and selected cocktails like Tequila Sunrise and Long Island Iced Tea.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria has a special promotion right now where guests staying at the regular rooms can unlock these Club Lounge perks for just an additional P2,000. This is available for stay periods until Aug 31, 2024.

In the morning, guests can choose two locations for their breakfast. If you want a more private and exclusive dining experience, head to the Club Lounge where you can partake in their buffet breakfast selection.

The Club Lounge breakfast comes with some of the usual breakfast favorites like smoked salmon, bacon, beef tapa, fruits, salads, and an assortment of cheeses. Beverages and juices are also included. The selection is smaller than your regular buffet but you can enjoy a more quite and peaceful venue.

But if you really want a big and bountiful breakfast, then go down to the third level and head to Seven Corners, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant where you can enjoy an elevated dining experience inspired by the world's top cuisines.

The breakfast buffet at Seven Corners starts from 6:30am until 10:30am. Here you can indulge in everything you want to start your morning. Begin with some cheese and hams for your appetizers, or grab some pastries like ensaymada, danish, croissants or donuts.

The Egg Station is always a delightful place. Choose how you want your eggs to be cooked and the chefs will prepare them a la minute.

There are many other dishes you can find at the different international stations. These range from bacon, hams, Spanish sardines, adobo, longanisa, corned beef, sausages, dimsum, and many many more. You can also get fruit juices, milk, and even ice cream for dessert.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria continues to be one of my favorite staycation hotels in the city. I really love staying at hotel club lounges and they offer of the best values you can find in Metro Manila. Now that their rooms have been fully renovated, I will definitely be staying here more often.

Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Ortigas Ave corner Asian Development Bank Ave, Quezon City

8790-3100

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View from our room. ⛅ 17th floor, holiday inn manila galleria. 🌸

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Obligatory bathroom selfie! 😂😂😂 #jcdiaries💜 #latepost📸 #chapter5of12🌻 #travelgram #staycation (at Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdViKrFLZCyh5SCrZAF_kHdQGkZWpXauAfiVgw0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Summit Hotels opens Bicol’s first chain brand

Out of Town Blog Summit Hotels opens Bicol’s first chain brand

Summit Hotel in Naga City

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – As Bicol recently officially reopened its tourism industry, the region also welcomed the opening of its first hotel chain brand, Summit Hotel in Naga City.

Summit Hotel Naga

Situated at the Robinson’s Place mall complex, the three-star business boutique hotel which soft-opened in January is the latest addition to the growing number of tourism establishments in Bicol, one of the top domestic destinations before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

The 26th property of the Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corp., it has 56 rooms, four suites with a scenic view of Mt. Isarog, and a fitness gym, a lap pool, a convention hall, and 3 function rooms.

Summit Hotel Naga Lobby

It also has the signature all-day restaurant and coffee shop Café Summit, fast becoming a favorite dining haunt in the city with its regional Bicol cuisine and international favorites.

The Gokongwei-owned chain has 27 properties in key cities such as Cebu, Gen. Santos, Tacloban, Iloilo, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Tagaytay, and Metro Manila under Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. Naga is the seventh under the Summit Hotel group.

Ramen Style Kinalas Noodle Soup

Named manager of Summit Hotel Naga is Ann Margrett Mapula, one of the hospitality industry’s youngest lady millennial executives. The 36-year-old manager will also oversee the operations of the adjacent 68-room Go Hotel Plus which will open this summer.

Born in Butuan City in 1986, she finished her Bachelor of Science in Tourism at the University of the Philippines.

A native of Masbate province, she started her career at the InterContinental Hotels Group in 2011 as a guest relations officer for InterContinental Manila, one of the country’s pioneer hotels.

She has worked in key positions in 3 other luxury properties namely Holiday Inn and Suites in Makati, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur as Front Office Manager, and Club InterContinental Manager for InterContinental Singapore.

Cafe Summit Naga City

Her exposure to Asian countries has honed her to be an advocate of female leadership and gender equality in the industry. She also helped form and became a pioneer member of the Lean In Circle Organisation in Kuala Lumpur, a women’s professional and support group in Malaysia.

To prepare her for leadership roles in the prestigious hospitality chain, Ann Mapula also trained under the InterContinental Hotels Group’s RISE Program which trains potential female general managers.

As her first stint as a hotel top honcho, she expressed excitement at the prospects of bringing best practices in the global industry to a local setting such as the Bicol.

“Customer service is not rocket science. It is an art of 5 senses uniquely tailored for each individual’s preference. Listen and understand, and you will never go wrong,” she enthused.

Summit Hotel Naga manager Ann Margrett Mapula

Ann Mapula expressed optimism that with the international standards of the Robinsons Hotels and Resorts is bringing in, the potential of Naga City and the region for MICE tourism can be further enhanced.

The youthful hotelier said that with the growth of visitor arrival in the region brought about by conventions and events, Bicol can hasten the pace of its post-pandemic economic recovery.

Summit Hotel Naga Located in: Robinsons Place Naga Address: J57V+8C2, Almeda Highway, Naga, Camarines Sur Phone: 0998 888 7788

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Halfway-through Favorites for Miss Universe Philippines 2022

Halfway-through Favorites for Miss Universe Philippines 2022

normannorman.com’s Halfway-through Favorites for Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Half a month from now, or April 30 to be exact, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 will be crowned at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in what could be the biggest live finals of any national pageant ever since its first edition last 2020. After last week’s Press Presentation at Hilton Manila, lock-in at Holiday Inn Express…

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Holiday Inn & Suites Makati: Your Doorstep for a Comfort Stay

As restrictions from other countries have loosen up travelers should still assess their travel plans and make appropriate preparations for every trip based on the needs of their destination. Your trip location may be subject to state or local rules requiring isolation or quarantine upon admission, as well as additional requirements such as wearing a face covering in public places. Before you go, double-check any requirements.

In the Philippines, for Metro Manila, where it is under Alert Level 1 means travel restrictions are now relax for fully-vaccinated individuals. Most hotels that are used for quarantine are now accepting leisure stay like the Holiday Inn & Suites in Makati.

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, perfectly situated in Ayala Center, offers both business and leisure tourists the comfort of staying in a Makati hotel with easy access to the Glorietta Shopping Mall.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Makati's tourist attractions while also being close to financial institutions and the Manila International Airport. After a day of touring the city, unwind in our modern guest room, which features free Internet access and all of the modern conveniences you need for a stress-free stay. Relax in our outdoor pool or dine in our restaurant at the end of a long day.

Our Cozy Room

When you enter the hotel, security officers will inquire about your reservation, and you will be escorted to the main lobby to complete the check-in process.

During check-in, the following requirements were inquired about:

Valid ID

Vaccination Card

Proof of Reservation via IHG App or Printed

Deposit Fee (amount to Php 2,000)

You'll be given a free drink voucher to use at Flavors Restaurant, which is located on the same level as the check-in counter.

Please keep in mind that room types are subject to modification. When we checked in, I was asked if we wanted a twin bed or a king bed. The earth-color palette with a hint of moss green and brown interior creates a somewhat rustic mood when you enter the space.

What's nice about it is that they care about their guests by providing a sanitation amenity package that includes a disposable facemask, disinfection wipes, and hand sanitizer.

You'll also find an office table (where you can edit your vlogs or have a Zoom conference from your desk) and a relaxing reading couch chair with foot stool where you can read your favorite book while taking in the sights of contemporary Makati.

There is ample room to roam about in the bathroom. It comes with a full set of amenities, including brushes, soaps, tissues, and clean towels.

Guidelines for Guest

Room Service Delivery hours are from 6am to 9 pm only. Last order in room dining is at 8:30 PM

Flavors Restaurant Operating hours are from 6am to 9 pm only. Last order in room dining is at 8:30 PM

Pool Operating hours is from 8am to 6pm from Mondays to Fridays and 6am to 8pm during Saturdays and Sundays. A maximum of 16 persons are allowed and may need to reserve.

Gym is open for 24hrs., with a maximum of 4 persons.

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is ideal for anyone searching for a low-cost stay in the city. Nothing compares to having a sense of security right outside your door.

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Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Glorietta Mall, Palm Dr, Ayala Center, Makati, 1224 Metro Manila

Website: https://makati.holidayinn.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayInnMakati/

Email:  hism.reservations@ihg.com

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