Utzurrum: Marco Polo’s heartwarming Christmas

TREAT. Deliciously huge and creamy is the Christmas Ensaimada.
TREAT. Deliciously huge and creamy is the Christmas Ensaimada.

FOR the last 15 years and beyond...

As Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s general manager (GM) Brian Connelly said: “We have celebrated the annual tree lighting event to usher in the holiday season all these years. Despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic, we will stay strong and resolved, and keep this tradition with this year’s theme ’Christmas Together.’”

This moving message was delivered during the virtual online tree lighting ceremony in partnership with GMA Regional TV. Commencing the heart-moving program was a number by Kapuso singer/songwriter Aicelle Santos, followed by the Tree of Hope blessing by Msgr. Jim Gorre. The Voice of Cebu Chorale also took part in the festivities.

The next number was another heart-tugging one, with GM Connelly handing over a check of P100,000 as a donation turned over to Ann Marie Tan, assistant vice president and station manager of GMA Regional TV Central and Eastern Visayas. Also looking on was Amabelle Russiana, GMA Kapuso Foundation Regional coordinator.

To date, through the partnership of Marco Polo and GMA Kapuso Foundation, over a million pesos has already been gathered to support various projects of the Kapuso network, such as the Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan, Give-A-Gift Project, and many more. Vice president and head of GMA Regional TV Oliver Amoroso once more thanked the Cebuanos for this generous deed, especially in these difficult times.

Share the joy of the season by donating P200/Christmas ball at the Tree of Hope until Jan. 6, 2022. All proceeds will be forwarded to the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Online donations can also be done via bank transfers

Name of Bank: Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company

Bank Account Type: Corporate

Bank Account Name: Cathay Int’l Resources Corp

Account Number: 041-3-04151366-8

Remember, dear friends. This season, it’s better to give than to receive!

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And now, here are the treats you’ve been waiting for!

”Christmas Together”

Room Package

Effective till Dec. 30, take advantage of this very special rate: P3,500/net per room/day. This is inclusive of a Deluxe Mountain View room accommodation and set breakfast for two guests.

On Dec. 31, rates start at P5,088 net/room/night. This is inclusive of a Deluxe Mountain View room, set breakfast and New Year’s Wine and Cheese Platter served in-room at 10 p.m. Other terms and conditions apply.

Café Marco’s Festive

Menus

To enhance your merry mood, Café Marco opens its full buffet of classic festive favorites from Dec. 10, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022. Buffet rates are as follows: P1,400 net/person for lunch and P1,700 net/person for dinner. On Dec. 24 and 25, buffet rates are P1,650 net/person for lunch and P2,650 net/person for dinner. New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 rates are P1,650/person for lunch and P2,950 net/person for dinner. Buffet includes drink coolers.

Indulge in their Christmas Ham, USDA Roast beef, Roast Turkey, Chicken Relleno, and other classics.

There are limited seats, so advanced booking and prepayment is highly recommended. E- mail hospitality.ceb@marcopolohotels.com.

Weekend Evenings at the Blu Bar & Grill

Intimate dinners are now possible at a thousand feet above sea level at where else? Marco Polo Hotel’s Blu Bar & Grill, with a delectable a la carte menu just for this season, open every weekend till Jan. 2, 2022!

On Dec. 24 and 25, the set menu is at P4,800/person while on Dec. 31, the set menu with wine pairing is at P5,800/person. Add on P1,000/person for free-flowing house wine, local beer, soda and iced tea.

Festive Treats at the Lobby Lounge

The hotel’s festive sweets are available at the Lobby Lounge like the signature Christmas Ensaimada, fruit cake, banana and walnut loaves, cinnamon bun, Christmas cookies, cupcakes, bibingka and puto bumbong.

These delicacies may be enjoyed at the Lounge, or for take-out as gifts to family and friends. A really good idea!

Biosecurity Protocols in Place

And as usual, the health and safety of their guests are the top priorities at the Marco Polo, so heightened sanitation and other responsible practices are in place to ensure a safe and memorable experience.

Merry Christmas, all!

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