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VOL. 10 ISSUE 176 •TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017
SilkAir Davao celebrates 20
IT WAS AN EVENING OF GREAT FUN and good memories as SilkAir held its “Night of Celebration” agent appreciation and welcome night at the Pinnacle Hotel last November 29, 2017
Although Durianburg’s holiday traffic is starting to be an issue, almost all the invited guests came on time to share in the wonderful celebration especially since it was SilkAir’s 20th anniversary flying to and from Davao City. At the event, I was formally introduced to SilkAir’s new Manager Mindanao, Mr. L Ravindran (Ravin) who, by the way, is no stranger to Davao. “I was in Davao twenty years ago to start the operations of SilkAir and now I am back and many things have changed in Davao City,” said Ravin. SilkAir is the only international legacy carrier that offers direct flights to Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and Australia from Davao connecting through Singapore. Aside from the food and fun, SilkAir’s top travel agents were each given a plaque of appreciation as well as free flights from Singapore’s regional airline as the airlines thanks them on a job well done.
UP AND ABOUT
Waterfront Davao offers a taste of Christmas THE WARMTH AND COMFORT of southern hospitality is the hallmark of Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao. This Christmas, guests are invited to bask in the revelry of the season and indulge in an array of treats and yuletide delights. The Filipino Holiday Feast Celebrating Christmas in the Philippines always called for a feast. Gearing up for the holidays and an upcoming fusion of Filipino cuisine at the onset of 2018, Waterfront’s dynamic culinary team is joined by Celebrity Chefs Roland and Jackie Laudico in coming up with delightful treats and savories to complete every Filipino’s holiday dining experience. Come together at Café Uno and enjoy a lineup of house specialties and the Laudicos’ signature dishes including the holiday favorite – Roast Turkey – at lunch buffet for a price of Php750 nett. Festive Yeast and Teatime Treats The leisurely atmosphere at Pizzaio-
lo makes the perfect ambience for some casual snacks or pre-dinner bites. From flavored Danish to traditional Filipino, festive yeast breads and rolls ranging from Php65.00 to Php130.00 nett are sure treats that are perfect for the season – goes well with a warm cup of coffee to enjoy yourself or taken out to share with family and friends. To add to your holiday festivities, they’ve also got a variety of seasonal savories to serve in the afternoons between 3:00 to 6:00 pm for Php250 nett. The Mornings of Christmas In the spirit of tradition, the hotel will host a series of dawn masses at the Hotel Lobby and offer some freshly prepared treats at Pizzaiolo from December 16 to 24. Begin your mornings with a traditional Misa de Aguinaldo or a breakfast staple of Filipino holiday delicacies. Guests may enjoy an unlimited serving of sikwate, salabat or brewed coffee coupled with a variety of kakanin, made available from 5:00 to 10:00 am, inclusive in the breakfast buf-
The hamper includes generous assortments of breads and rolls, fruit cakes, brownies, colored cookies, pralines, a bottle of wine and a Waterfront pillow, all for Php1,500 nett.
fet for in-house guests and only at Php250 nett for walk-in guests. Noche Buena and Media Noche The heartwarming flavors of Christmas come alive at Café Uno as families are invited to celebrate the holidays in their home away from home. The hotel rounds up their best tasting dishes for a gastronomic dinner buffet on Christmas (December 25) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). On Christmas Eve, the menu highlights Rellenong Bangus, Pork Hamonado, Lechon, Filipino Style Spaghetti with Meat
Balls, and Queso de Bola among other delicacies. Respectively, the New Year’s Eve spread includes selections of Pork Menudo Special, Beef Caldereta, Mixed Seafood and Butcher’s Meat BBQ and more. Delight the taste buds, inspire togetherness and cheer the spirit, all for Php1,500 nett. Season’s Givings Guests may share the merriments of the season with their loved ones as the hotel puts together some food and beverage treats in one hamper to give away come Christmas.
Celebrations at the Vinta It’s a wonderful time to jingle and mingle! With holiday parties here and there, it’s always a challenge when it comes to booking year-end affairs. The Vinta Bar makes a fine alternative venue to unwind and toast with friends. For a consumable rate of Php40,000 nett, a group of 30 to 40 guests can enjoy an exclusive karaoke lounge over some appetizers and cocktails. With Waterfront’s yuletide offerings, memories of holidays past – of friendships and family bonding, of food that warm the heart and drinks to toast the season – come back to kindle the anticipation and excitement for the holidays. For further inquiries, you may call their trunk line no’s. (082) 233 2881 to 83 or find them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/waterfront.davao.