Christmas Tree Lighting and Ginger Bread Train at Marriot Hotel

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree…………….

And we know it’s the start of something, Christmas lighting is a sign of Christmas, whether it’s small or gigantic, seeing a Christmas tree uplift anyone’s spirits.

Gigantic Christmas Tree at the hotel lobby  would greet the guest of Marriot Hotel Manila

Marriot Hotel Manila together with their guest, Richard Guiterrez and Sarah Lahbati with adorable Baby Zion Gutierrez lights up the Marriot Hotel Christmas Tree.   Christmas wills was surely felt as the Christmas light shines while angelic voices filled the air. 

Himig Roseña, the choral ambassador of Colegio de Santa Rosa-Makati

 And what's Christmas without festivity.  Christmas delicacies and merienda (it was more like a noche buena feast) was to guest and media friends.

When there's feast, Santa Claus would definitely be present to make sure that the nice kids get their goodies.

The life size gingerbread train parked at the center of the lobby, was filled with Christmas Treats such as Chocolate St. Nicholas (P300), Big Belly Chocolate Santa (P310), Chocolate Santa in Sleigh (P340), Chocolate Angel (P320), Gingerbread Cookie Man (P120), Gingerbread Sweet Nutcracker (P300), Marriott Gingerbread House (P600), White Chocolate Disc with Dried Fruits and Nuts (P380), Milk Chocolate Disc with Dried Fruits and Nuts (P380), Chocolate Coated Pretzel Sticks (P500), German Coconut Macaroons (P500), Almond Sliver Christmas Tree (P480), Traditional Dark Fruit Cake (P550), Lemon and Pistachio Christmas Cake (P650), Dresden Stollen Bread with Marzipan (P530), and Holiday Cookie Box (P610).

That's me stading at the Christmas Tree, just wanna show you how gigantic the Marriot Hotel Manila Christmas Tree

Aside from welcoming the most favorite time of the year, Marriott also launched the ‘One Hour Drive’ Spirit to Serve activity where guests can sign up for 60-minute classes including Zumba (P200 registration fee), DIY’s and Crafts (P300 registration fee), and kids baking lessons (P500 inclusive of apron and certificates).

Marriott Manila’s Christmas tree and gingerbread train will be displayed until December 26, 2014. For more information on One Hour Drive Classes and Christmas offerings, please call 899-9999 or follow @marriottmanila in twitter and facebook.

French Baker Celebrate it's 25 year with a Trip to Paris Promo

 I  still remember the nights when I have to fall in line as early as 8pm to be the first  to avail of the 50% offered by  French Baker for their clients before closing.  I have five kids and they love the pastries that French Baker has for their baon.

Last night I was able to attend and be part of another milestone of French Baker as they celebrate their 25th year anniversary. Together with other media and friends of , we wine in dine; Paris style.

AffiniTea Presents Brown Race: A Benefit Run for Grace to Be Born Foundation

There are funrun, but there are FUNRUN for a cause which is I  always support. I don’t mind paying for the singlet to be included in the run just as long as I know that it is for a good cause and would benefit an organization that need funding or assistance.

Seasoned fun run participants know all too well that it takes focus, commitment, and preparation to get past the finish line. That is why it is always encouraging and motivating to run with a community. Running activities help reduce stress while earning extra mental health points. Aside from the physical benefits of raising one's fitness and confidence levels, a fun run is also a great way to raise money for charity.

AffiniTea Philippines, the tea that binds, will be boosting the Filipino runner's high through a fun run aptly dubbed as the "Brown Race" at the CCP Complex on December 14, 2014. The race aims to deepen one's faith, identity, and love for the country by standing firm to the key characteristics that identify the uniqueness of Filipinos among other races. The race will benefit the mothers and children of Grace to be Born Foundation. Grace to be Born is a ministry dedicated to saving the unborn from abortion, providing sanctuary to unwed pregnant mothers in crisis, and temporary shelter for abandoned babies. From 1979 to the present, they have ministered to more than 200 mothers in crisis who lived in the GTBB shelter and delivered babies.

Registration Venues include: Mizuno Outlets in Mall of Asia, Megamall, Hi Street BGC, Trinoma, Ayala Town Center; AffiniTea branches in Leon Guinto St. Benilde – St.

Scholastica, CEU Legarda, Binakayan, Cavite, and Dolores, Pampanga; and Health Express - Glorietta.

Registration fee is inclusive of singlet, bib, certificate, and raffle:

 3k – Conquerors – Php 550.00

 5K – Excellence – Php 650.00

 10K – World Class – Php 750.00

 16K – Champion – Php 900.00

 16K Buddy – Angat Lahi – Php 1,750.00

Get together with your friends and loved ones for this memorable event! You're not just running for yourself but for a mighty cause. Check out http://affiniteaphilipines.com for more information.

Art know no boundaries: Halloween by Rocky Gathercole

When it comes to arts, there are no boundaries, no season. Endless imagination is what always transpires. That is what I had in mind when World renowned Filipino Fashion designer Rocky Gathercole presented his collection at the recent fashion show entitle “Halloween by Rocky Gathercole held last Oct. 31, 2014 at the Solaire Resorts and Casino. Halloween was presented in a much different and outstanding way when model made it to the runway. There are different words that could describe the fashion show; sexy, scandalous, provocative but everyone would say that it is really one of a kind.

Marriot Hotel says Thank you to all their supporters and guest

Marriott celebrated their Annual Global Association Week Last Thursday, October 30, 2014. The event was held at the Garden Room of Marriot Hotel Manila.

The event was hosted by Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez