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DEC. 24, 2011
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Quezon: A True Haven

by Nicole Denise Zoleta

MANILA, Philippines - Imagine a place where you hear the flapping wings of birds in the morning, feel the fresh mountain breeze like a soft blanket on your cheeks, hear the peaceful waves of beaches nearby and the warmth of sand under your feet. Alongside roads, tons of coconuttrees offer shade. They all have tall graceful trunks crowned by long feathery leaves that bear fruits of life.

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FOOD & LEISURE

A Manila Hotel Christmas: Firmly Rooted in Tradition

from www.philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - As temperatures slightly drop and a cool breeze sweeps through the streets, Christmas arrives in Manila in a swift yet unmistakable manner. The city is transformed before our eyes as customary holiday elements start to appear: colorful parols lining the busiest thoroughfares in the city, glittering lights decorating the façade of homes, the familiar carols playing everywhere, and the mouthwatering aroma of puto bumbong and bibingka wafting through the air. Indeed, Christmas in this country is firmly rooted in tradition, and for many, Manila Hotel is an inextricable part of this.

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