Manila Hotel Anniversary

I just came from the 96th Anniversary of Manila Hotel.   It was a grand party with unending flow of food and drinks.   There were siomai, quail egg siomai, pancit canton, shrimp, lechon and plenty of pastries for dessert!

There were also a handful of dignitaries.  There was Emilio Yap, owner of the hotel, Manila Bulletin and Philtrust bank.  There were also presidentiables there like Senate President Manny Villar and Vice President Noli de Castro and of course, the president herself.  She couldn't deny Mr. Yap her attendance.  She was dressed in a red gown looking like her TV persona- steely eyes and a straight stand.

Manila Hotel could be a better hotel if it was only updated.  I could see that they're trying very hard to maintain its original atmosphere and elitism.  After all, it was the residence of Gen. McArthur and it was the first premiere five star hotel of the country.  However, I had seen this done in Singapore's Raffles Hotel where they got to promote its grandeur and yet offer the latest and best amenities.  

Hopefully, a new generation would come out of the Yap conglomerate and start to liven up the historical Manila Hotel!

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