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| Simbang Gabi Favorites featuring Puto Bumbong and Bibingka. |
When the Ber months arrive, the Philippines begins its annual countdown to Christmas, ushering in one of the world’s longest holiday seasons. At Belmont Hotel Manila, the celebration starts with Simbang Gabi Favorites, the first feature of the hotel’s Paskong Pinoy Christmas celebration.
Designed with today’s travelers in mind, the offering gives business travelers visiting Manila an easy way to enjoy familiar Filipino Christmas flavours even with a packed itinerary. Available daily at the hotel driveway alongside the Bike + Brew Kiosk, Simbang Gabi Favorites is well suited for a quick afternoon merienda between meetings, a casual treat shared with a client, or something to bring along before heading to the airport.
The hotel’s location in Newport City makes the experience particularly convenient, with direct access to NAIA Terminal 3 through Runway Manila. Guests do not need to venture far to find a taste of the season. A short walk from their room or meeting, they can pause from their busy schedules and enjoy beloved Filipino holiday treats that bring a little taste of home to their Manila stay.
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| Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate made with tablea, milk, and sugar. |
“Paskong Pinoy is about the traditions and flavors that bring people together. Through Simbang Gabi Favorites, we want to bring that familiar Filipino Christmas experience into the moments we share with colleagues, clients, family, and friends.” ~Mayann Malapote, Hotel Manager
For travelers visiting Manila on business, Simbang Gabi Favorites at Belmont Hotel Manila offers an easy opportunity to bring Filipino Christmas traditions into the workday. A box of bibingka can add a local touch to an afternoon meeting with clients, while the same treats can be taken home as pasalubong for colleagues, loved ones, and business partners.
The holiday offering celebrates two traditional favourites closely associated with the Filipino Christmas season. Bibingka, served fresh, warm, and lightly charred, is a traditional rice cake often enjoyed during Simbang Gabi. Puto bumbong, meanwhile, is made from glutinous rice and traditionally paired with butter, coconut, and sugar.
Adding a contemporary touch to this classic pairing is Puto Bumbong with Dulce de Leche and Leche Flan, offering an indulgent interpretation of a much-loved Filipino holiday treat.
No Christmas merienda would be complete without a warm drink, and Tsokolate Baterol provides just that. Made with rich Filipino tablea, the hot chocolate complements the sweet treats and creates a comforting pairing for cool evenings and festive gatherings.
Whether served during a casual business meeting, enjoyed as an afternoon office merienda, or shared during a gathering with family and friends, Simbang Gabi Favorites capture the warmth of Filipino Christmas. For travelers, they also provide a simple and delicious way to bring the holiday experience home.
The Christmas treats are available daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM until November 2026, with earlier operating hours once the Simbang Gabi season begins.
Bibingka — PHP 200
Puto Bumbong – Classic — PHP 150
Puto Bumbong – Dulce de Leche & Leche Flan — PHP 200
Tsokolate Baterol — PHP 180
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| Simbang Gabi Favorites and the Bike + Brew kiosk at the Belmont Hotel Manila driveway. |
For business travelers, corporate guests, families, and visitors on the move, Belmont Hotel Manila offers a convenient opportunity to pause and enjoy a warm taste of Filipino Christmas before heading home or continuing their journey. As the Ber months mark the beginning of the country’s beloved holiday season, the hotel welcomes guests to reconnect with familiar flavours and the simple joy of sharing good food together.
This season, Belmont Hotel Manila celebrates the warmth of Filipino Christmas by creating moments meant to be enjoyed, shared, and remembered. Guests are invited to gather, indulge in comforting holiday favorites, and Savor the Moment.
About Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts
Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. Recognized with a Tourism Excellence Award by the Department of Tourism in 2025, MGHR is the country’s largest homegrown hotel operator, offering Muslim-friendly accommodations and mindful stays across its growing portfolio of 16 hotels, 8 brands, and 12,000 room keys, including those in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands, including Savoy, Belmont, Richmonde, Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Twin Lakes, Kingsford, Grand Westside and Chancellor. Its properties are located in key tourism and business destinations across Metro Manila, Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo. MGHR also manages international brands, including Mercure Mactan Cebu and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.
