Cebu Parklane International Hotel

CEBU, Philippines-  Cebu Parklane International Hotel opened its Christmas celebration with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Awarding of Top Accounts last December 1 at the hotel’s main lobby. Corporate guests and media friends were treated to a night of mystical revelry as the night’s theme was a Masquerade Party. A red carpet welcome, coupled with fire dancers, greeted the guests upon arrival. The walls of the lobby echoed with the melodic voices of the Voice of Cebu choral group.

A short program followed, where Vice Governor Greg Sanchez and Vice Mayor Joy Augustus Young lighted the Christmas Tree, alongside Parklane’s General Manager Cenelyn Manguilimotan.

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Source: Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – The best choirs from local schools, parishes and community groups nationwide are set to face off and determine the season’s best as Manila Broadcasting Co. and Star City launch their Paskong Pinoy celebrations with the MBC National Choral Competition.

Following rigorous auditions conducted by its stations Love Radio, Yes-FM, Easy Rock, and Hot FM in Cauayan, Laoag, Baguio, Lucena, Naga, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and Iloilo, MBC recently announced the roster of choirs that qualified for the semifinal round scheduled on December 6-9.

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CEBU, Philippines - First regional convention hosted by University of the Visayas.

The Philippine Choral Directors Association is bringing its National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors to Cebu this November 19-22, 2009 at the University of the Visayas main campus.

Happy holidays are here! And it's going full blast at where Cebu's heart beats -- the Ayala Center Cebu.

This December 16, Saturday, catch Santa and his elves giving away treats. Get the chance to take part in the Christmas shopping bag promo. You'll get a free shopping bag for P1,000 worth of receipts accumulated since last December 8.

Listen to Yuletide carols beginning tonight December 16 and daily hereafter until the 23rd of December. USC Symphonic band will be performing tonight, UC Chorale for December 17, CNU String & Ensemble for December 22 and the Voice of Cebu Choir for December 23.

Delight your children with Deck the Mall by Kiddo, which is happening tomorrow December 17 at 4:30PM at the Ayala Activity Center.

A fireworks display to celebrate the festive spirit of the season will take place December 16, 17, 22, 23 and 30 at the Lagoon Area. There will also be a Novena Mass at 6pm in the North Foyer of ACC.

All these and more at Ayala Center Cebu, which promises to offer more than just shopping and dining choices, but also entertainment galore and other treats to enjoy the Christmas more with friends and family.

Source: SSC