Here are special deals to make the most of father time.
Men become fathers not when they birth a child, but when they commit to the responsibility of raising one.
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This is why dads devote much of their time toward their livelihood, as breadwinners whom their families can depend on.
One day to celebrate all their dedication might not be enough, but it’s a start.
Here are Father’s Day finds and offers that popped by at just the right time.
Big appetite
City of Dreams Manila is offering a range of specialized cuisine among the integrated resort’s restaurant choices in time for Father’s Day.
Crystal Dragon’s a la carte menu highlights its Marinated Roast Farm Duck (with herbs, garlic, and black pepper), Haliya presents its LechonLechonA whole pig roasted over charcoal until its skin turns crisp and golden, and the centerpiece of Filipino celebrations, from weddings to fiestas. Regional versions, such as Cebu's famously flavorfulGo to Lechon Glossary Nilaga, and Nobu serves its eight-course Omakase dinner featuring the Ankimo or monkfish liver (with caviar and yuzu miso).
City of Dreams is at the corner of Asean Avenue and Roxas Boulevard, Entertainment City, Barangay Tambo, Parañaque. For more information, visit CityOfDreamsManila.com.
Dad’s day off
Sofitel Manila will celebrate Father’s Day with limited-time offers from Spiral, EasyPeasy Manila, and Spiral At Home.
Spiral will serve a Father’s Day Brunch featuring local and international fare like lechonLechonA whole pig roasted over charcoal until its skin turns crisp and golden, and the centerpiece of Filipino celebrations, from weddings to fiestas. Regional versions, such as Cebu's famously flavorfulGo to Lechon Glossary, wagyu beef rump, and peking duck roll (P4,900 per person).
Meanwhile, EasyPeasy Manila packages together eight chicken wings, two pizzas of choice, and six cans of beers (P1,800) for the whole month of June.
Sofitel Manila is at CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay. For more information, visit SofitelManila.com.
Daddy daycare
The Peninsula Manila is curating its one-afternoon-only pop-up “Pen Ultimate Father’s Day Dream Lounge” in Salon de Ning. From 1 to 6 p.m. on June 19, the pop-up will offer complimentary male grooming services, skincare and hand treatments, motorcycles, designer toys, bespokeBespokeMade to order to a client's exact wishes and measurements, rather than chosen from ready-made stock. Bespoke tailoring, jewelry, furniture, and travel experiences reflect personal taste and craftsmanship, and areGo to Bespoke Glossary clothing, timepieces, artisanal chocolates, and alcohol.
Additionally, the Peninsula Manila is offering a “Dad’s the Man” room package and Escolta Father’s Day Brunch Buffet on Father’s Day weekend.
The Peninsula Manila is at the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati City. For more information, visit Peninsula.com.
Father’s feast
Hilton Manila commemorates Father’s Day with gastronomic offerings on June 19. Kusina Sea Kitchens will curate its Father’s Day buffet featuring items like the Surf and Turf, Dampa-style Paluto, Filipino and Korean BBQ, and a premium ceviche bar, among others.
Alternatively, fathers can avail the “Bring Hilton Home” package containing the Signature Steak Platter. This is a dry-aged ribeye steak paired with sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes, then complemented by a Father’s Day-themed cake.
Hilton Manila is at 1 Newport Blvd, Newport City, Pasay. For more information, visit Hilton.com.
High road
Bonifacio High Street is offering specially curated Dad’s Day gift boxes from June 6 to 19. These include a liquor flask, a bottle of Chivas Regal, and a set of power tools from Bosch. To participate in this offer, customers must present receipts (single or accumulated) worth P10,000 from Bonifacio High Street establishments.
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Lounging around
Dads can avail the whiskey cocktail and unlimited bar snacks at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s Connect Lounge on Father’s Day weekend.
Families can also purchase the Baileys Cream Tiramisu in Espresso Mud Cake (P2,500) during the entire month of June.
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is at Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig. For more information, visit MarcoPoloHotels.com.
Man of the hour
New World Makati Hotel is offering a staycation package, all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner, and baked goods for dads in time for Father’s Day. An overnight stay in the hotel’s Deluxe or Residence Club Deluxe room is inclusive of breakfast for two adults and two kids (age 11 and below), as well as chicken wings and two cans of beer.
Additionally, a June 19 buffet feast at Cafe 1228 features prime rib steak, lechon, ham, and fresh and grilled seafood, among other choices for lunch (P2,250) and dinner (P1,750). Lastly, the hotel offers its Beer Mug Cake in petite (P300) and whole (P1,300) sizes, which can also be packaged in a celebrations box with red or white wine and cigar-shaped dark chocolates with hazelnut cream dipped in milk chocolate for P3,500.
New World Makati Hotel is at Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, Makati. For more information, visit Manila.NewWorldHotels.com.
Banner Photo courtesy of Hilton Manila
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Dreams Manila’s Father’s Day offerings include Crystal Dragon’s Marinated Roast Farm Duck, Haliya’s Lechon Nilaga, and Nobu’s eight-course Omakase dinner featuring Ankimo, or monkfish liver, with caviar and yuzu miso.
Sofitel Manila’s Father’s Day offers included Spiral’s brunch with lechon, wagyu beef rump, and peking duck roll at P4,900 per person, plus EasyPeasy Manila’s P1,800 pack of eight chicken wings, two pizzas, and six beers for June.
The Peninsula Manila held a one-afternoon “Pen Ultimate Father’s Day Dream Lounge” pop-up from 1 to 6 p.m. on June 19 with complimentary grooming, skincare and hand treatments, motorcycles, designer toys, and bespoke clothing.
Hilton Manila marked Father’s Day on June 19 with Kusina Sea Kitchens’ buffet featuring Surf and Turf, Dampa-style Paluto, Filipino and Korean BBQ, and a premium ceviche bar, or a “Bring Hilton Home” Signature Steak Platter with a themed cake.
New World Makati Hotel offered a June 19 Cafe 1228 buffet with prime rib, lechon, ham, and seafood at P2,250 for lunch and P1,750 for dinner, plus a Beer Mug Cake in petite (P300) and whole (P1,300) sizes.
