The Grande Dame lights up
MANILA, Philippines - Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada (right) with (from right) Manila Hotel EVP Enrique Yap Jr., president Joey Lina and AVP for public relations Nian Liwanag-Rigor at the ceremonial Christmas tree lighting at the hotel lobby, which features two 22-foot trees, a life-sized carousel, a giant clock tower adorned with toys and garlands with oversized peppermint lollipops and candy canes. The hotel’s charity beneficiary is the House of Refuge Foundation, which provides quality care for children who are abandoned, neglected, orphaned and abused.