Business Meets Bibingka: Belmont Hotel Manila serves Simbang Gabi Favorites

Simbang Gabi Favorites featuring Puto Bumbong and Bibingka.

The arrival of the Ber months marks the beginning of the Philippines’ famously long Christmas season, and Belmont Hotel Manila is welcoming the holidays with a celebration rooted in Filipino tradition. Kicking off its Paskong Pinoy Christmas celebration is Simbang Gabi Favorites, bringing beloved seasonal treats closer to hotel guests and travelers.

For business travelers in Manila, finding a little time for holiday indulgence can be as simple as stepping outside the hotel. Available daily at the hotel driveway beside the Bike + Brew Kiosk, Simbang Gabi Favorites offers a convenient selection of familiar Filipino Christmas treats—ideal for an afternoon merienda between meetings, a quick bite while catching up with a client, or a take-home pasalubong before flying out.

Belmont Hotel Manila’s location in Newport City, with direct access to NAIA Terminal 3 via Runway Manila, adds to the convenience for busy travelers. Rather than spending valuable time searching for a holiday food experience, guests can simply step outside and enjoy a taste of Filipino Christmas tradition in Manila, just moments from their room, meeting venue, or next appointment.

“Paskong Pinoy is about the traditions and flavors that bring people together. Through Simbang Gabi Favorites, we want to bring that familiar Filipino Christmas experience into the moments we share with colleagues, clients, family, and friends.” ~Mayann Malapote, Hotel Manager

Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate made with tablea, milk, and sugar.

Nothing brings a little Filipino warmth to a business trip quite like bibingka and puto bumbong. At Belmont Hotel Manila, these beloved Christmas treats are part of Simbang Gabi Favorites, offering travelers a convenient way to enjoy traditional holiday flavours and take them home as pasalubong.

A box of freshly made bibingka can turn an afternoon client meeting into a more memorable Filipino experience, while a box to bring home offers an easy way to share the spirit of Christmas with colleagues, loved ones, and business partners.

The selection highlights two iconic Filipino Christmas delicacies. The warm, lightly charred bibingka is a traditional rice cake associated with Simbang Gabi, while puto bumbong is made with glutinous rice and traditionally enjoyed with butter, coconut, and sugar.

For diners looking for something more indulgent, Belmont Hotel Manila gives puto bumbong a contemporary upgrade with Dulce de Leche and Leche Flan. Completing the holiday experience is Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate prepared with tablea and perfect for pairing with the sweet Christmas favourites.

Whether enjoyed during an office merienda, business meeting, family gathering, or catch-up with friends, these treats are made for sharing. They can also be brought home as pasalubong, allowing travelers to take a little piece of Filipino Christmas tradition with them.

Simbang Gabi Favorites are available daily from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM until November 2026, with earlier hours during the Simbang Gabi season.

Bibingka — PHP 200

Puto Bumbong – Classic — PHP 150

Puto Bumbong – Dulce de Leche & Leche Flan — PHP 200

Tsokolate Baterol — PHP 180

Simbang Gabi Favorites and the Bike + Brew kiosk at the Belmont Hotel Manila driveway.

Whether you are a business traveler, corporate guest, family, or simply passing through, Belmont Hotel Manila provides a convenient place to enjoy a taste of Filipino Christmas before heading home or moving on to your next destination. With the arrival of the Ber months, guests are invited to celebrate the season through familiar Filipino flavours, meaningful gatherings, and comforting holiday moments. At Belmont Hotel Manila, it is the perfect time to Savor the Moment.

About Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts

Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. Recognized with a Tourism Excellence Award by the Department of Tourism in 2025, MGHR is the country’s largest homegrown hotel operator, offering Muslim-friendly accommodations and mindful stays across its growing portfolio of 16 hotels, 8 brands, and 12,000 room keys, including those in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands, including Savoy, Belmont, Richmonde, Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Twin Lakes, Kingsford, Grand Westside and Chancellor. Its properties are located in key tourism and business destinations across Metro Manila, Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo. MGHR also manages international brands, including Mercure Mactan Cebu and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.

Belmont Hotel Manila Celebrates Filipino Creativity with Hiraya: Beyond the Gallery

Belmont Hotel Manila continues to champion Filipino creativity with Hiraya: Beyond the Gallery, which features Filipino landscape photographer Brix Tan's first solo exhibition.

The exhibition brings Tan's collection of fine art landscape photography into the hotel, allowing guests and visitors to see the beauty of the Philippines thru his lens.

The exhibition marks the latest chapter in Hiraya, the hotel's platform for Filipino artists and creatives. Hiraya has provided a platform for local talent to showcase their work and connect with new audiences since its inception, expanding the reach of Filipino art beyond the traditional gallery setting.

For Tan, the exhibition marks an important milestone in his photography journey.

“As a fine art landscape photographer, this is my Hiraya. To have my own solo exhibit, to share and showcase the beautiful landscapes of the Philippines.” ~Brix Tan, Filipino Landscape Photographer 

Tan's perspective on the Philippine landscape is presented in this collection, which includes photographs from Batanes, Zambales, Mt. Pulag, Quezon, Batangas, Baler, Albay, and SOCCSKSARGEN.

The featured works include Tenacious, which captures the rugged coastline of Ivana, Batanes; Gatekeeper, which features the Sabtang Lighthouse and its connection to Ivatan heritage; and Generations, which uses mangroves along Sarangani Bay to reflect on environmental responsibility and the future.

Tan's LUMIBOX Series, in which selected photographs are presented as illuminated fine art pieces, adds a new dimension to the exhibition and provides a unique perspective on the Philippine landscape.

Tan, an accomplished HR executive and entrepreneur, has honed his photography skills over the years and has won international awards for landscape and cityscape photographs. His work combines technical composition and personal connection, using photography to tell stories about the places he visits.

His dedication to the arts extends beyond his personal practice. Tan founded Montage Art Collective in 2021, an initiative that helps local painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers gain access to the art scene and showcase their work.

Hiraya's core mission is to advocate for Filipino artists. Belmont Hotel Manila continues to support local artists by making its spaces available for creative collaborations and exhibitions, while also allowing guests, travelers, and the general public to discover Filipino art in an accessible setting.

The featured artworks are available for purchase in limited editions, allowing collectors and art enthusiasts to own select pieces from Tan's debut solo exhibition. Several works, including those from the LUMIBOX Series, are produced in limited editions of ten.

Hiraya: Beyond the Gallery featuring Brix Tan is open for viewing at the hotel lobby until September 30, 2026.

The complete collection and artwork details are available through the digital catalogue at qrco.de/HirayaBeyondTheGallery.

For inquiries and purchases, guests may approach the hotel team during their visit.

Belmont Hotel Manila Turns Rainy Days into Moments of Comfort and Purpose

Guest room at Belmont Hotel Manila, offering a comfortable space to rest and savor the moment.

When rain disrupts the day's plans, the simplest things can provide comfort: a warm Filipino meal, a quiet room, time to rest, and the opportunity to pause without having to travel far.

This rainy season, Belmont Hotel Manila introduces Rainy Day Comforts, an overnight experience that combines Filipino comfort food, access to wellness and leisure facilities, and a significant contribution to the ongoing planting of Sampaguita.

Batangas Lomi served in-room as part of Belmont Hotel Manila's Rainy Day Comforts experience.

Designed for guests who want to unwind and enjoy a more leisurely stay, the experience brings familiar Filipino flavors directly to their room. Guests can choose between Beef Pares and Batangas Lomi, both of which provide a warm and satisfying meal to enjoy in the comfort and privacy of their own accommodations.

A selection of Filipino comfort food featuring Batangas Lomi (left) and Beef Pares (right).

The experience also allows guests to enjoy the hotel's amenities at their leisure, from a quiet swim in the rooftop pool to a workout at the gym or a relaxing session in the sauna.

Beyond personal comfort, the experience serves a greater purpose.

A portion of every Rainy Day Comforts stay will benefit Seeds of Hope, Belmont Hotel Manila's initiative to help the Sampaguita community and continue planting Sampaguita, the Philippines' national flower. The initiative supports the hotel's ongoing sustainability efforts as well as its affiliation with Megaworld Hotels & Resorts' Petals to Purpose program, assisting in the creation of meaningful impact through Sampaguita cultivation and care.

Located at the heart of Newport City and right across Runway Manila, Belmont Hotel Manila offers a convenient escape for travelers arriving through NAIA Terminal 3, airport guests between journeys, and those looking for a nearby pause from the usual pace of the city.

Rainy Day Comforts starts at PHP 5,399, inclusive of an overnight stay, a choice of Beef Pares or Batangas Lomi, and access to the rooftop pool, gym, and sauna. Available until September 30, 2026.

Guests may book their stay through belmonthotelmanila.com or by emailing stay@belmontmanila.com.

Because when the rain changes the plans, there is still time to Savor the Moment.

About Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. The hotel chain is the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group recognized by the World Travel Awards in 2024 and the country’s largest hotel operator with 14 hotels, 8 brands, and 9,000 room keys including the ones in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands including Savoy and Belmont in Boracay, Mactan Cebu, and Pasay. Richmonde hotels in Eastwood, Ortigas, and Iloilo. And Kingsford Hotel and Grand Westside Hotel in Paranaque; Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Binondo; in Twin Lakes Hotel in Batangas; and Mercure Mactan Cebu in Mactan Island.