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Located in the heart of Makati, Manila’s business and financial district, The Peninsula Manila is the ideal business address and a favorite hotel for visitors to Manila for over 30 years. Strategically placed on the corners of Ayala and Makati Avenues, The Peninsula Manila is close to premier shopping facilities and within easy access of Manila’s numerous attractions. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport and just 20 minutes from Manila’s Domestic Airport.
Elegantly furnished in classic style, The Peninsula Manila‘s 497 rooms …

In 1965, Alfonso Sarayba, Sr., whom family and friends called Ponso, bought 8 hectares of fishpond in the town of Kawit, Cavite. Fishponds were considered especially good sources of income, but Ponso wanted to transform his fishpond into something different. What he had in mind was building a housing subdivision over land he was going to reclaim from it.
Despite numerous obstacles and relatives’ thinking him crazy, Ponso was not discouraged. He borrowed money from friends to raise enough capital for his business plan. This was considered a pioneer undertaking then …

The reception is where the culmination of the wedding will be held. It is here where people will get to enjoy the celebration together with the newly married couple. For this matter, every detail of the celebration must provide satisfaction and contentment not only to the bride and groom but to all visitors and guests as well. At the reception, the elements that will make the celebration a success are comfortable venue, great foods, party floor, and, of course, music.
The wedding music plays a very important role both in the …

Patio Victoria, located in Intramuros Manila has an Old World charm that can be found only within what was known during the Spanish Occupation of the Philippines as the “Walled City”. Cobblestones walkways, an antique wooden gate, lush foliage and an old fashioned fountain are only some of the features that make the place perfect venue for wedding.
Patio Victoria has two gardens-named after Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez’ (the owner) daughters Sofia and Diana – and an air-conditioned banquet hall. All three venues can accommodate as many as 1000 guests.
Both gardens have gazebos …