Press Release
Conrad Manila officially ushered in the holiday season with a radiant Christmas Tree Lighting Program held at the hotel’s Main Lobby. The joyous celebration featured a magical Christmas concert showcasing the extraordinary talents of some of the country’s finest musicians, including premier soprano Lara Maigue, the internationally acclaimed UST Singers, and the spectacular orchestra ensemble Bernie Pasamba Strings and the Music Masters.
The event was graced by esteemed guests, adding prestige to the occasion. Among them were Hon. Antonino Calixto, Congressman of Pasay City; Hon. Mayor Imelda Calixto Rubiano, Mayor of Pasay City; Mr. Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee, SM Prime Holdings; Elizabeth Sy, President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC); Peggy Angeles, Executive Vice President of SMHCC; Conrad Manila’s General Manager Rupert Hallam; and distinguished members of the diplomatic community.
Throughout the hotel, guests are welcomed by inspired holiday displays styled by Randy Lazaro. The centerpiece is a classic 16-foot-tall crystal Christmas tree in the Main Lobby, with two elegantly adorned smaller trees, which radiate festive brilliance. A giant Gingerbread House at Bru Coffee Bar on the Ground Floor adds a touch of sparkle and delight, especially for kids and families. Together, these enchanting embellishments set the stage for bright holidays and brilliant memories at Conrad Manila.
On the cover : From Left to Right: H.E Johann Brieger (Embassy of Austria), Ms. Peggy Angeles (Executive Vice President – SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation), H.E Constance See (Ambassador of Singapore), Mr. Rupert Hallam (General Manager of Conrad Manila), Hon. Antonino Calixto Rubiano (Congressman, Pasay City), Ms. Elizabeth Sy (President – SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation), Hon. Imelda Calixto Rubiano (Mayor, Pasay City), Mr. Hans T. Sy (Chairman of the Executive Committee, SM Prime Holdings), H.E. Marc Innes-Brown PSM (Embassy of Australia), H.E. Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino (Embassy of Malaysia), H.E. Harsh Kumar Jain (Embassy of India), Mr. Rangsant Srimangkorn (Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Thailand)
For more information on Conrad Manila’s holiday offers and festive experiences, visit www.conradmanila.com or call +63 2 8833 9999.
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