This June, it’s time for us to celebrate fathers and all the father figures in our lives. Let’s show our appreciation for everything Dad has done for us and express how much we are thankful that we have them in our lives. Whether he is your biological dad, mentor, brother, lolo, uncle, it’s time for us to foot the bill and treat him on his special day. 

Take advantage of the special rates, promos and discounts all over the metro for Father’s Day. Here’s a list of places where you can bring dad. 

Father’s Day at Resorts World Manila

Premier entertainment and leisure destination Resorts World Manila (RWM) will host a series of activities for the entire family to enjoy in honor of the man of the house on June 19. 

Let the special day start by giving thanks through a High Mass at the Newport Performing Arts Theater by 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be concelebrated by Bishop Leopoldo S. Tumulak and Father Chito Cardoza, with guest priest Father Armand Robleza and accompanied by the music of the UP Singing Ambassadors. After the mass, head to RWM’s signature restaurants and take advantage of their Father’s Day special treats. 

Enjoy a Father’s Day feast at Impressions as master chef Cyrille Soenen prepares a special brunch buffet menu for the man and his entourage from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The feast will feature a regal spread of barbeque short plate, roasted Angus rib eye, king prawns, lobster, and other delectable dishes fit for a king. The special price for the feast is P3,290 net per head and P1,920 net for kids six to 12 years old. Kids five years old and below are absolutely free as long as accompanied by a paying adult.

For the man with a hearty appetite, bring him to The Terrace for a sumptuous all-you-can-eat treat Daddy’s Specials spread. The best part of the buffet is dads get to dine for free but they have to be with two paying guests. Guests can indulge in create-your-own pizza counters, a range of pasta options, and other savory continental dishes for only P1,200 net per person. 

For a minimum single receipt purchase worth P5,000 from your dining, head to the 2nd floor of the Maxims Hotel at the Passion restaurant’s foyer and your family photos can be taken for free at the photo booth set up. If your dad is a whisky lover, dine at Passion and avail of Dad’s Time Out set of dishes and get a free bottle of Andy Player Blended Whisky for P788 net per person which includes a menu of barbeque chicken salad, Mrs. Sung’s thick fish soup, wok-fried lamb meat and more.

Visit www.rwmanila.com or call the Tourist/Visitor Hotline at (632) 908-8833 to find out more about the latest special events, offerings and attractions at Resorts World Manila’s Newport Mall.

Manila Hotel pays tribute to dads

Don’t just take him out for dinner; extend your gratitude to dad by giving him a luxurious Father’s Day getaway at the heart of historic Manila. For P9,000 net, book Manila Hotel’s Wonder Dad promotion and stay in a Superior Deluxe Room that comes with a complimentary breakfast buffet for two at the Café Ilang-Ilang. And because dads also love to get some pampering, the package also includes an hour of either Shiatsu, Swedish or the Signature Massage from The Manila Hotel Spa. The promo also includes a complimentary lunch set menu at the Cowrie Grill by The Manila Hotel located along Missouri Street at the new wing of the Greenhills Promenade Mall. 

For inquiries and reservations, patrons can call 527-0011 local 1175 to 1178 or email resvn@themanilahotel.com. Booking period is until June 29.

A hero’s welcome for dads at Marco Polo Manila

Dads are usually our first heroes even before comics and TV saturated our minds with cape-crusading super humans. Marco Polo Manila honors fathers and gives them a grand hero’s welcome for their special day. 

Celebrating families can enjoy the Father’s Day Fiesta buffet at Cucina for just P2,300 for lunch or dinner on June 19. The special man gets to dine for free if he has three paying guests with him. Dads availing of the buffet will also get a special gift from SevenFridays and Kiehl’s and a 20 percent house wine discount that can be availed of on June 18 and 19. Dads who love a cool night out can head to Vu’s Sky bar and enjoy the music of Highway 54 Band and DJ Agnes. Dads can also get a 20 percent discount on food and beverage on June 18 and 19. 

If you have a deeper pocket, then let dad indulge in an overnight stay and get him gift certificates that include a breakfast buffet and complimentary 10 percent savings on restaurants and lounges.

For more information, contact (632) 720 7777 or book online via www.marcopolohotels.com or email manila@marcopolohotels.com.  Visit MarcoPoloOrtigasManila on Facebook or follow @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter or Instagram.

Only the best for Dad at The Bellevue Manila

If you live in the Southern Metro, The Bellevue Manila is a perfect haven to celebrate with dad. Avail of Father’s Day Room Package Promo for all Fridays to Sundays of June and get amazing inclusions like buffet breakfast for two at Café d’Asie (you may also request if you’d rather have your breakfast served in bed like a king), a Jing Monis voucher worth P1,000 and a special gift for Dad for an overnight stay for only P5,500 net in a Main Wing Deluxe Room and P6,500 net in a Tower Wing Deluxe Room. 

No extra person charge in the room for children 12 years old and below, for a maximum of two children if sharing the bed with parents/guardians. An extra person charge of P1,300 net will apply for children 13 years old and above, inclusive of extra bed and buffet breakfast. 

For inquiries, call (02) 771-8181, email tbmnl@thebellevue.com or visit the website www.thebellevue.com. For real time updates, follow The Bellevue Manila on Facebook.

Dad Deserves the Best at Diamond Hotel

From June 17 to 19, treat dad for a relaxing overnight stay and avail of Daddy’s Escape Room Package in a Deluxe Room at a special rate of P8,500 net. The package includes a complimentary buffet breakfast for two persons, complimentary lunch or dinner for two (per stay) to be availed during the stay,  use of the Health Club and Spa and use of swimming pool.

Take advantage of Father’s Day buffet treats for only P2,800 net per person at Corniche for lunch or dinner, dads will also receive a special gift pack courtesy of the hotel.  The Lobby Lounge will serve up a Father’s Day Lunch and Dinner Set Menu at P1,080 nett per person. Dads who love Japanese cuisine can enjoy Family Set Menus good for four persons for P7,200 net at Yurakuen.

On June 19, all daddy diners will be given giveaways from Cynos Inside Haircare and a special voucher for a buy-one-take-one offer on Double Chill Beer. For a minimum spend of P5,000 net, dad gets to pick-a-prize from Jack Nicklaus, Cynos, Creations Salon, American Tourister among others.

The Daddy’s Escape Room Package is applicable for local residents only and other conditions apply. For room or restaurant reservations at Diamond Hotel, please call (632) 528-3000.

Let Dad drive a Mini at Dusit Thani Manila

Staycations can be a relaxing treat for dad especially if he is such a hardworking man. Catch Dusit Thani’s Father’s Day overnight promo to give dad the break he deserves. Dad’s staycation package includes complimentary buffet breakfast for two at The Pantry, a choice of either a 30-minute signature head and shoulder or foot massage from Devarana Spa, guaranteed late check-out until 2 p.m., complimentary high speed wifi, complimentary access to the outdoor pool and DFit for only P6,000. 

For suite bookings, the room gets a 60-minute Asian Blend Massage from Devarana Spa plus the chance to test drive the latest Mini Coopers at the Pop’s Day with Mini At Dusit on June 19.

Families can enjoy a hearty Sunday buffet at The Pantry on Father’s Day and they also get to win exciting raffle prizes like overnight stays at Dusit Thani Manila accompanied by a Mini Cooper during the stay, Devarana Spa Treatment certificates and DFit three-month membership and a chance to test-drive the latest Mini Coopers on that day as well as prizes from sponsors Belo Medical Group, SM Accessories, Uratex, Hombre and Napsakk.

For booking and reservations visit dusitthanimanila.dusit.com

Daddy’s day out at New World Manila Bay

Impress your special man by acquiring skills that would surprise him for Father’s Day. Learn how to cook for him at New World Manila Bay’s Curries of the World cooking class.

Learn how to make Sri Lankan Pork Curry, Singaporean Chicken Curry, Roti Jala and Thai Steamed Seabass from executive chef James Williams and the hotel’s director of Food and Beverage Azmi Dahlan. We know it would be easier to just go out for dinner but it will be more fun if you can get your hands dirty and create something personal for him. Or better yet, bring him to class and have an engaging day together. Classes go for P2,888 net per person and will commence on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bayview Salon.

The class will include lunch, cooking class participation, certificate, recipe book, apron, and a special gift. Slots are limited so make sure to book early.  For reservations, call +63 2 252 6888 or email dining.manilabay@newworldhotels.com.

But if dad would rather get a gourmet dinner with Asian flair, treat him to a seven-course menu carefully prepared by chef Andy Chan at Li Li. The set menu is only P2,288 per person and it includes a delightful meal with Japanese conpoy soup with seafood and abalone; wok-fried beef tenderloin with duck breast and agaricus mushroom in black pepper sauce; pan-fried cod fish in champagne lemon sauce; baked bouillon scallop, shrimp mousse with e-fu noodles in lobster sauce; double-boiled egg and milk with imperial bird’s nest; glutinous dumpling with white chocolate and fine peanut. Another option is a five-course set menu at The Fireplace for only P3,000. The set includes an Amuse Bouche followed by Chilean seabass; oxtail ravioli with beurre noisette, asparagus and fennel; slow-cooked pork jowl with miso broth and mushrooms; slow-roasted beef with bone marrow, truffle and spinach puree. For a sweet ending white chocolate panna cotta with summer berries and vanilla ice cream will be served and you may also get one round of local crafted beer. Special rate for dads and Club Epicure members is at Php2,500 per person.

If Dad is a big eater then bring him to an all-you-can-eat experience at Market Café where he can choose from Western, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Filipino cuisines for only P2,750. Dads get to enjoy a 30 percent discount. If he loves beer, take advantage of local crafted beer at The Lounge; he can choose Pedro Beer or Craftpoint Beer for only P250.

New World Manila Bay also prepared a special take out treat for dad, so if you’re looking for a cake to bring home, get him a Black Forest Jack Daniels cake at the Pastry Boutique.

For more information and reservations, contact +63 2 252 6888 or e-mail reservations.manilabay@newworldhotels.com or visit newworldhotels.com.

Southern comfort at Acacia

Another staycation option for Dad is an overnight stay at Acacia Hotel Manila offered from June 17 to 19. Dad’s Room Package is available for local residents at P6,110 net and includes a stay in a Deluxe Room that is inclusive of buffet breakfast for two, complimentary Wifi, Hawaiian Family platter good for three to four persons to be served in the room, and two bottles of beer with Acacia’s famous Nacho Grande at Tree Top Lounge. Dads will also have access to Acacia Fit to get some last minute fitness rounds, or a swim in the pool.

For diners on June 18 and 19, The Lobby at Acacia restaurant will offer a three-course menu of Seafood Chowder, Spice Mustard Marinated Lamb Chops, and Passion Fruit Creme Brulee for P1,100+ per person, available for lunch or dinner. If the guest prefers seafood, he or she can opt for the Pan Seared Salmon with Roasted Brussels instead of the Lamb Chops. The Acaci Coffee Shop will also be serving Filipino and international dishes for lunch and dinner with their buffet spread for only P1,388 net. All diners get to enjoy the extensive fare and two rounds of local draft beer or unlimited sangria or wine.

If you’re bringing a kid, Acacia Hotel Manila treats its kiddie in-house guests to a free movie screening of well-loved children’s movies with free popcorn during Saturdays. A Catholic Mass is celebrated every 12:15 p.m. on Sundays.

For reservations and to know more about Acacia Hotel Manila’s offerings, please visit www.acaciahotelsmanila.com or call 720 2000.

Celebrate Father’s Month at Pan Pacific Manila

Extend the Father’s Day celebration not only on the day itself but for the whole month to make dad really feel special. Pan Pacific Manilas has prepared special treats starting with exciting room packages and dining treats. The hotel’s “A Date with Dad” promo for the whole month of June comes with a lot of pampering. An overnight stay at any room or suite gives comes with buffet breakfast at Pacific Lounge, movie passes to Robinsons Cinema, six bottles of dad’s choice of local beer or juice with two barchow at Sunset Lounge, access to swimming pool and fitness facilities, and a special gift for him, all for only P7,500 net.

You may also treat Daddy-o to a sumptuous breakfast at Pacific Lounge for only P984 per person, lunch buffet at P900 net person or dinner buffet at P1,200 net per person. For more casual family bonding, go al fresco at Sunset Lounge with acoustic perfomance and grillings on all Fridays of June at P250++ which come with four sticks of barbeque.

Make Father’s Day memorable at Pan Pacific Manila by simply booking direct on www.panpacific.com/manila for the best rates and attractive benefits. For reservations, call 318 0788 or email enquiry.ppmnl@panpacific.com. Like it on Facebook at Pan Pacific Manila or follow on Instagram and Twitter at @PanPacificMnl.

Raise a glass for Dad with The Discovery Leisure Company

  Now is the time to toast the big guy on his special day with help from The Discovery Leisure Company’s “Cheers to Dad” room packages that come with relaxing accommodations and specially crafted cocktails he will surely enjoy. Room rates start at P5,500 nett in a Junior Suite with high speed Internet access for multiple devices, complimentary PressReader, wine and cheese at turndown, buffet breakfast for two at Restaurant 5, and a complimentary cocktail for dad. Promo is available for stays from June 13 to 20. For sure, the kid in him will awaken once he sees the vintage Vespa on display at the hotel lobby from June 13 to 19.

 If Dad can’t spend the night, treat him to the hotel’s award-winning steak restaurant 22 Prime with set menus starting at P1,441 nett featuring a choice of Snake River Farm Wagyu Steak or Seafood Skillet Stew, available from June 13 to 19. And to cap it all off, give him a taste of the Father’s Day complimentary cocktail aptly dubbed “Dad Hits the Road” in celebration of every father’s zest for life – made with orange juice, Manille de Dalandan, Martini Rosso and whisky.

For those who prefer Makati’s vibe, the whole family can trek to Discovery Primea along Ayala Avenue and enjoy 15 percent off on all suites for stays from June 17 to 19, with additional 15 percent savings at the 1824 cigar and whisky bar and on treatments at the Terazi Spa. What’s more, Dads staying at the hotel get an El Papito Mojito cocktail on the house!

For a minimum bill of P5,000 nett, dads can dine for free for lunch or dinner on

June 19 at Restaurant Tapenade from a choice of specialties like Mediterranean Beef Kebab, Braised Tunisian Chicken and more.

If you’d rather drive up to Tagaytay, check out Discovery Country Suites’ Father’s Day room package from June 13 to 20 starting at P 8,000 nett in a Deluxe Suite.  The whole family will enjoy the Tagaytay Breeze welcome drinks, wine and cheese at sundown, a complimentary massage for two, Verbena Country Breakfast, and a glass of craft cocktail for Dad. Daddy will find the complimentary cocktail Daddy’s On Fire really hot with gin and fresh cucumber, with a dash of chili for a spicy kick!

On Father’s Day, itself, dad will surely relish a special buffet for P1,200 nett featuring Braised Beef Ribs and Native Seafood and Shellfish Stew, and end with a glass of Tequila Lime Parfait.

Guests may want to join Discovery Country Suites’ Crazy Daddy Day photo contest for a chance to win a gift certificate for an overnight stay at the hotel. Just send the wackiest photos of or with Dad on the hotel’s Facebook Messenger until 12 noon of 15 June. The winner will be announced via the hotel’s social media sites the next day.

Going out of town? Club Paradise Palawan’s Father’s Day offers include a two-night, three-day vacation complete with breakfast for two at P17,080 nett, available on  June 19. Additional perks for dad include a complimentary craft cocktail and 30 percent off on Glow Spa’s Gentleman Package, which includes a 45-minute whole body massage and a 30-minute facial. Diners in groups of five or more May avail the Father’s Day buffet at P1,407 nett per person that comes with a complimentary bottle of wine. The culinary stars of the evening include Quick-Fired Garlic Shrimp with Blistered Peppers and Bourbon Barbequed Beef Ribs. All Dads gets a free Coffee Cheesecake to cap off a delightful meal. A perfect pick me up is the Father’s Day complimentary cocktail, the Poppa Mocha Joe that brings together gin, chocolate, coffee and cream.

Meanwhile, at Discovery Shores Boracay, Father’s Day room packages come with breakfast for only P13,176 nett per night on June 19. Aside from a the Spicy Steady complimentary cocktail  that celebrates his fun side with tequila, calamansi, basil, mint and a dash of chili, dad also gets a free Chocolate Marquise for every P3,660 nett spent at Indigo and Sands. He can also order a Shores Burger any time on Father’s Day, with a bottle of beer on the house. To complete the island vacation, get him a a 60-minute Terra’s Touch massage for only P1,200 nett.

For more information, check out discoveryhotels-resorts.com or visit TDLCI on Facebook or @TDLCI on Instagram.

Delight Daddy at Hotel Jen Manila

  The family superhero will definitely ne delighted at the one-of-a-kind experience waiting for him at Hotel Jen Manila. A stay in the Deluxe Room will make him feel like a king, in addition to a complimentary breakfast buffet for two at Latitude, one complimentary buffet lunch at Kitsho or Latitude, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail together with a Father’s Day Platter at Windows By The Bay and a surprise gift – all for only P4,230 ++ per night. The promo is valid every Friday to Sunday for the whole month of June 2016.

For dads who love grilled meat and seafood, book a seat at Latitude Restaurant on Father’s Day where he have a feast with the fresh prawns, mussels, marinated pork belly, chicken barbeque, beef ribs and baby back ribs. So don’t let the special occasion pass without showing your appreciation to that special man by celebrating at Hotel Jen Manila.

For inquiries and advance reservations, call (632) 795 8888 or email food&beverage.hjm@hoteljen.com. Terms and conditions apply. Visit Hotel Jen Manila’s website at www.hoteljen.com/manila and HotelJenManila on Facebook for updates and promotions.

Cheers to Dad with Richmonde Hotel Ortigas

No one can lift the spirit quite like the way dads do, so he deserves nothing but the best on Father’s Day. Give him the time of his life at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas that pays tribute to all great dads, starting with delectable fare at Richmonde Café that offers Cheers and Beers Father’s Day Lunch Buffet at P998nett per person. Adding to the enjoyment is the 4+1 deal that allows Dad to indulge in the gourmet feast for free if he is accompanied by four guests paying the regular rate. Plus, Dad gets to have limitless fun with bottomless glasses of draft beer just for him!

For daddies with big appetite, the eat-all-you-can banquet is perfect with generous servings of tasty dishes like Potato and Bacon Salad in Mustard Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Bow Tie Pasta Salad, Angels on Horseback, Summer Harvest Vegetable Soup, Mahi-mahi in Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce, Grilled Ancho-Rubbed Pork with Smokey Tomato Salsa, New Orleans Jambalaya, Short Rib with Jack Daniel Sauce, served with Au jus and Horseradish Cream and a spread of favorites like Onion Strings, Buffalo Wings, Tapas, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Seafood Cocktail and California Maki. Sealing this hefty meal are heavenly desserts of Mini Apple Turnover, Rocky Road Tarts, Baked Churros, Blue Velvet Cake, Cookies and Cream Trifle, and Butterscotch Peanut Butter Bars.

Give Dad some well-deserved R&R right in the heart of the metro with the Cheers to Dad Father’s Day Room Package from June 17 to 19 for only P3,900 nett for an overnight stay in Richmonde’s cozy Superior room, prepped with all that Dad needs for a pleasurable stay – buffet breakfast for two, Wi-Fi access, complimentary use of the Health Club facilities (gym, indoor heated pool, and steam and sauna rooms) and three bottles of beer and pica-pica on the house!

For inquiries and reservations, call 638-7777. Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is located at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For more information, email rho@richmondehotel.com.ph or log on to www.richmondehotels.com.ph.  For the latest updates on hotel promos, visit RichmondeHotelOrtigas on Facebook, Richmonde_RHO on Twitter and Richmonde_RHO on Instagram.

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