Tanduay has opened a custom bar for visitors at the recently opened Philippine Airlines (PAL) Mabuhay Lounge of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Pasay City, elevating the airport experience.
The 1,200 square meter PAL Mabuhay Lounge was created by Atelier Almario. area and can accommodate 294 people in seats. Before boarding their international flights, travelers can take advantage of this location for some relaxation and delicious food. It is only available to Business Class passengers flying with PAL who have a daytime boarding pass and to Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite, or Million Miler members who have a daytime flight scheduled.
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| Tanduay Bar x PAL Mabuhay Lounge |
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| Tanduay Bar x PAL Mabuhay Lounge |
A Place to Relax Before Boarding
The PAL Mabuhay Lounge has a seating area where passengers can enjoy plane spotting and a panorama of the suburban Manila skyline, a quiet area for relaxation, an exclusive room for Million Milers, work stations, and a dining area serving delicious Filipino and international dishes.
With the addition of the Tanduay Bar inside the lounge, guests are given the unique opportunity to enjoy exceptional spirits before takeoff at no extra cost. All the drinks are free.
The Tanduay Bar Experience
“The Tanduay Bar offers a selection of drinks that include some of the brand’s premium rums. Tanduay's products are well-known among our guests, including our foreign passengers. So, having the Tanduay Bar helps further elevate the dining experience at the Mabuhay Lounge. We believe in providing an oasis for travelers, and the Tanduay Bar perfectly aligns with our vision. We offer them moments of relaxation amid the hustle and bustle of travel. Many passengers want to try the Double Rum because it is uncommon for them. They are amazed at its taste, and some of them would even ask us where they could buy a bottle of the Double Rum.” ~Ms. Emalyn Lira, Manager for Lounge Services at PAL
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| Ms. Emalyn Lira, Manager for Lounge Services at PAL |
She has been with PAL for 39 years and currently oversees its domestic airport lounges.
Among the cocktails available at the lounge are the Captain’s Punch made with the Tanduay Superior Rum; Planters’ Punch, Cuba Libre, and Long Island made with the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold; and Mojito made with the Tanduay White Rum.
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| Tanduay Bar x PAL Mabuhay Lounge |
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| Tanduay Bar x PAL Mabuhay Lounge |
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| Tanduay Bar x PAL Mabuhay Lounge |
PAL Mabuhay Lounge Bar Supervisor Jennifer Escaño shared that, among all the Tanduay products available at the bar, the Tanduay Double Rum is the most popular.
Cocktails, which are created using Tanduay rums, are also popular among passengers.
“Natutuwa po ang mga passengers sa dami ng mga products sa Tanduay Bar at nasasarapan po sila sa mga cocktails (Passengers are delighted to see the many product offerings at the Tanduay Bar, and they really enjoy the cocktails). Nagtatanong po sila kung paano inumin, kung masarap po ba pag neat or may halo (They would ask how it is best enjoyed, whether neat or mixed). It’s a good feeling to see that they are enjoying their drinks. From the premium rums to the cocktails, the drinks cater to the diverse tastes of discerning travelers. Passengers can now indulge in the flavors of an iconic Philippine rum while enjoying the comfortable ambiance of the Mabuhay Lounge, giving them an elevated journey that begins well before boarding.” ~Mr. Reymond Galang, Mabuhay Lounge Senior Bartender
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| Mr. Reymond Galang, PAL Mabuhay Lounge Senior Bartender |
Galang added that most passengers are curious about the Tanduay Double Rum.
Galang, who has been working at PAL’s Mabuhay Lounges for seven years, shared that it is always great to see passengers having a good time with the drinks they prepare at the new Tanduay Bar.
Tanduay International Business Development Manager and Senior Brand Manager Marc Ngo said they wanted the bar to mirror the brand’s quality and excellence.
Tanduay is a sister company of PAL under the Lucio Tan Group, Inc.
About Tanduay
Tanduay is one of the most-awarded rum brands in the Philippines, receiving various local and international citations. In 2017, it was declared the World’s Number One Rum by Drinks International magazine. Tanduay will hold this title for six consecutive years.
Tanduay started out as a distillery in Hagonoy, Bulacan, a province in the island of Luzon known for its heroes and craftsmen. It changed ownership throughout the decades and has been under the Lucio Tan Group (LT Group) of Companies, Inc., one of the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines, since 1988.
Even as the years passed, Tanduay has consistently maintained its product quality, ensuring that Filipinos and foreigners alike will enjoy the same taste and aroma of a Tanduay product wherever they are in the world.
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia.
PAL's fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 33 destinations in the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over the world.
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