MANILA, Philippines – Century Park Hotel’s guests and clients witnessed the official start of the long Yuletide season with the lighting of a 35-foot Christmas tree beautifully surrounded by Christmas lanterns at the Atrium Lounge of Century Park Hotel recently. A Bahay Paskuhan booth at the lower lobby will offer native fare like puto bumbong, bibingka, pastillas and kesong puti and prices are inclusive of special hot chocolate, salabat (ginger tea) or black tea. A Deli Snack booth will provide this season’s cakes, pastries, gift items and hampers. On hand during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony are (from left) Alfonso Uy; Robin Sy; Mrs. Edith Sy; Mrs. Carmen Tan; Miguel Khao; T.K. Tan, Maranaw Hotels & Resort Corp. executive vice president; and Philippe Bartholomi, Century Park Hotel general manager.