A European Christmas Village, A Filipino Heart (Grand Westside Manila Bay, Paranaque City, Metro Manila)

 

A European Christmas Village, A Filipino Heart

Last November 12, 2026, Grand Westside Manila Bay welcomed the start of festive Christmas season inspired by this year's theme “A European Christmas Village, A Filipino Heart,” a celebration, inspired by the festive atmosphere of European villages and the Filipino love of family gatherings, sharing and generosity, that brings the charm of European Christmas markets together with the warmth of Filipino holiday traditions.

Christmas Tree Lighting

 

On that day, Grand Westside Manila Bay was transformed into a Christmas village, with twinkling lights, charming chalet-inspired Christmas market stalls, gingerbread houses and festive greenery and décor, Christmas carols and beautifully complemented by Filipino parols (Christmas stars) plus a delightful spread of savory favorites, Christmas pastries and indulgent chocolate creations

 

Mr. Joe Xavier Fijardo (Grand Westside Manila Bay GM)

​In his heartfelt Christmas message, General Manager Joe Xavier Fijardo, shared "Wherever we come from, the spirit of Christmas brings us together."​ He added, “Tonight, we do not just turn on lights, we ignite the true spirit of the season within our hearts. We want every guest to feel the magic of a European winter, but wrapped in the warmth of Filipino hospitality.”  

Ms. Jaime Fournier (Master of Ceremonies)

 The event, with Ms. Jaime Fournier as master of ceremonies, was graced by Hon. Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez, Mayor of Parañaque City; Hon. Councilor Pablo “Paolo” A. Olivarez II, First District of Parañaque City; Undersecretary Capt. Stanley K. Ng of the Department of Tourism; Ms. Anna Liza Vergara, Managing Director of Megaworld Global Hospitality; and Pastor Dr. Rafael Alfonso (who led the opening prayer), as well as corporate partners, friends from the travel and tourism industry, media and valued hotel guests.​ 

Paranaque City Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez

Among the special guests were Ms. Yna Angela Uy, Ms. Chinatown Global Philippines 2026, and Mr. Jyron Ngo, Mr. Chinatown Global 1st Runner-Up.​

 

GM Fijardo with Ms. Yna Angela Uy and Mr. Jyron Ngo

One of the evening's most heartwarming moments was the performance of the Minstrels Rhythm of Hope Inc. (MRHI, a DSWD-licensed and accredited non-profit NGO based in Paco, Manila) – Little Singers, a youth choir group (composed of about 16 children and youth aged 8 to 15 years old, primarily from the Paco and Quirino Avenue areas in Manila) helping young people from disadvantaged communities grow through music and education, who sang Christmas carols such as Winter Wonderland and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

 

Minstrels Rhythm of Hope Inc. - Little Singers

During the celebration, A Village of Giving, the hotel’s festive charity initiative, was launched to benefit these underprivileged children, and hotel guests were invited to share a little Christmas joy through the donation house beside our Christmas tree, with contributions supporting the young singers until December 21, 2026.​

 

Christmas Hampers

During the event, the hotel also unveiled, for those looking to share a little Christmas cheer for family, friends, colleagues and corporate partners, their four festive hamper collections filled with seasonal favorites such as gingerbread cookies, stollen, panettone, chocolates and other treats - Little Village Joy (₱1,800), Christmas Market Delights (₱2,800), Holiday Village Treasures (₱3,200) and Grand Christmas Celebration (₱5,800). The collections will also be available, from November 12, 2026, at the hotel stall at The Christmas Village Market at Quick to Go. For a taste of Christmas, they also have a selection of festive cakes, holiday breads, cookies and sweet treats, perfect for sharing, gifting or enjoying with loved ones.

 

Festive cakes

They also unveiled their Festive Stay Packages such as the Christmas Village Escape (rates start from ₱6,588 net per night), Merry Village Moments (rates start from ₱12,388 net per night), and The Golden Midnight Escape (rates start from ₱15,988 net per night and includes New Year celebration elements).

 

A Festive Stay Package

Also unveiled were their Festive Dining Promos at Café by Westside - Christmas Eve at the Village (December 24, 2026, ₱2,888 net per adult and ₱1,488 net per child, 6–11 years) and A Golden New Year's Eve Feast (December 31, 2026, ₱3,588 net per adult and ₱1,788 net per child, 6–11 years).  During the celebration, some of these dining promos were raffled off to lucky guests.

A Golden New Year's Eve Feast

 

Christmas Eve at the Village

Grand Westside Hotel Manila Bay: Westside City, Tambo, Parañaque City1701, Metro Manila. Tel: +63 2 8230-8880. Mobile number: +63 917 120-2815 and +63 917 123-3974.  E-mail: info@grandwestsidemanila.com and dine@grandwestsidemanila.com.