Celebrate the holiday in high spirits as Marriott Manila makes the yuletide a heartwarming tradition for the whole family.

No doubt, this season is the best time to schedule reunions, Marriott Café makes brunch buffet extra special, featuring a spread that is bound to satisfy the most discerning foodies. On December 14, 11, and 18 indulge the whole family for only P2150 net/head from appetizer to dessert with free-flowing iced tea, soda, and sparkling wine. On December 25, don’t miss Santa Claus as he lands his sleigh at 12NN and let the kids feel the joy of having a rare opportunity to meet and greet this beloved Christmas persona. And if the family is in for a truly memorable taste of luxury, reserve at Marriott Café for a Christmas Eve buffet dinner where the budget is always worth stretching for. Or if you’re in the mood for a ritzy noche buena meal, try Cru Steakhouse’s 4-course set dinner at P4, 500 net/head.

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Spread the holiday cheer and get your Christmas shopping done as PORT 88: Ready, Set, SALE! sets sail for a THIRD installment this Decemer 10-11, 2011 at the Megatent Events Venue from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Featuring more than 150 booths of both leading commercial and online brands, boasting of a wide array of fashionable apparel and accessories, toys, unique gift items, festive Christmas decorations and delectable eats. Enjoy yourselves and take part in the various activities we have prepared for you!

With all you can do and all you can find at PORT 88: Ready, Set, SALE - it is the ultimate family destination this Christmas!

Time to look for great finds at the lowest rates. Hit up these bazaars all over metro and start doing your shopping.

Bazaar For All Seasons 3 : Christmas Wishes Bazaar
UP Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman
December 2-3

The Holiday Rush Bazaar 3
December 3 to 4
The Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas Avenue

The Secret Santa Bazaar
December 8 to 9
Alphaland Southgate Mall

Brown Bag Vintage and Crafts Market
Filipinas Heritage Library, Ayala Triangle
December 9
4PM to 11PM

The Christmas Bazaar
December 10 to 11 & 17 to 18
Pilar Banzon St., Phase 1, BF Homes Paranaque

PORT 88: Ready, Set, SALE
Megatent Events Venue
December 10-11
10AM to 10PM

The Holidays Bazaar at Valle Verde
Valle Verde 5 Covered and Open Basketball Courts
December 17 & 18

BF Homes-Aguirre Christmas Bazaar
23 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Phase 1 Parañaque
December 1- 23

Noel Discovery Bazaar 2011
December 21-23
World Trade Center

World Bazaar Festival 2011
December 2-18
World Trade Center

Triple Treat Tiangge
December 4
U.P. Diliman

When it comes to merrymaking, there are two big things Filipinos are known for: the seemingly endless fiestas celebrated in different parts of the country at different times of the year, and the longest Christmas season in the world.

Those looking to experience the Philippines at its most festive should look no further than Resorts World Manila, where the most festive fiestas meet the happiest holidays in one whole excitement-filled month of celebrations: Grand Fiesta Manila (GFM) 2011.

The celebration rolls off with a trip through Philippine history from the 1930’s—told through and elegant exhibition from November 22 to 29 at RWM’s Newport Mall of vintage cars, whose classic looks and rich heritage transport guests to bygone eras.

Grand Fiesta Manila 2011 then switches on the full festive mode with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the first day of December. A giant Christmas tree, which becomes the centerpiece of the Newport Mall, bursts into light and live music, as it becomes not just a holiday ornament, but…

Take part in this one-of-a-kind bazaar where you can choose from brand new and used clothing, accessories, bags, toys, decor and other gift items, while indulging in home-made food, pastries and ready-to-eat snacks and drinks. On November 26 & 27 at the Acropolis Clubhouse. For inquiries, please call at 0917-8278928, 0917-2466887, Dore at 0917-8261810, 0922-8924918 or email [email protected].

In observance of the 150th birth anniversary of José Rizal, Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in collaboration with the Vibal Foundation and the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, publishes as part of the collection “Philhispanic Classics” the first critique edition of ”Noli me tangere”, the novel that inaugurated Rizal’s narrative production. The volume, annotated by the philologist Isaac Donoso, comes with an introduction by Filipino historian Ambeth Ocampo. On November 22 at Instituto Cervantes.

Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. During this day, major retailers all over the US offer promotional sales or discounts to kick off the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday Sale Manila 2011 is going to have a similar concept. The event will host a variety of commercial brands and online retailers here in the country. On November 25 – 27 at the Megatent Events Venue. For more event details and booking reservations, please call 0917-5152281,

Join in this rare opportunity with to meet the Legendary comics illustrator and creator of DC comics characters Jonah Hex and Black Orchid as the artist before he leaves for Spain for a comic con. Tony de Zuniga will be presenting a talk this Saturday, November 5 at 5PM at Secret Fresh at Ronac Art Center, Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.

The artists would also be raffling off some of his original drawings to the first 20 attendees of the talk and to those who’ll be buying his prints and special edition books.

For more details, log on to http://www.freshmanila.blogspot.com/ or http://www.twitter.com/freshmanila or check out Secret Fresh on Facebook for the latest updates. Secret Fresh is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 2-10 PM and Sundays from 1-6PM.

Spanish writer Rubén Abella will share his impressions and ideas on the actual narrative and the different types of short stories on November 15, 7PM at Instituto Cervantes.

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. On one hand, creating your wish list, finding the perfect presents for your family and friends and attending many festive gatherings and parties can be fun, but the thought of dealing with massive crowds, insane price tags, and chaotic stores is enough to give anyone anxiety. Luckily, The SuperSale Team is bringing their only Holiday Bazaar earlier than everyone else to avoid the insane traffic and for you to get your hands on the newest fall pieces. The 11th SuperSale Bazaar is one of the trusted weekend shopping events in the metro especially when it comes to the latest trends. It is a premiere shopping destination for buying top luxury fashion, young designer labels and online brands at up to 90% off retail prices.

The SuperSale Bazaar is once again giving you a little head start on all of must-have items to transition ever so gracefully and to avoid the hassle of driving out to get presents. Everything you need is under…