THE PENINSULA MANILA INVITES GUESTS TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH FESTIVE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES

Share the spirit of the season with a charity fundraising campaign, traditional holiday menus, a festive storybook, and plenty of fun surprises.

For nearly half a century, has been more than just a celebrated global outposts of elegance and unparalleled service; they are treasured places for guests to create lasting memories and celebrate special moments. During the festive season, when the comfort of gathering with loved ones is now more important than ever, The Peninsula Hotels is extending a warm invitation to all to rediscover time-honored family traditions. With an array of special events and uniquely festive experiences, an abundance of opportunities to create magical holiday moments awaits guests and their families.

To fully embrace the holiday spirit of caring and connection, guests can also take part in The Peninsula Hotels’ long-standing corporate responsibility and sustainability initiative to support youth in need during this season of giving.

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Celebrating Togetherness In these challenging times, celebrating the holidays with friends and family feels especially meaningful. The Peninsula Manila’s enchanting festive traditions enable guests to truly savor the season and create precious memories together. This year’s seasonal experiences include sumptuous holiday brunches, delectable festive menus, celebratory cocktails, The Peninsula Hotels’ holiday storybook for children, and signature festive hampers. All of these are offered in an environment that encourages guests to relax and reconnect for the holidays, safely and joyfully.

Stories from the Tree In keeping with tradition, The Peninsula Manila and its sister hotels around the world will illuminate a giant, splendidly decorated Christmas tree in their grand lobby. This dazzling display will be the focal point for “Stories from the Tree,” a Peninsula tradition since 2018. Six colorful characters, including the Nutcracker, Gingerbread Man, Robin and Reindeer will adorn Christmas trees, as well as the festive decorations.

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Digital Storybook Each year, a different “Stories from the Tree” character is highlighted with a specially written children’s story. This year, the protagonist of the story, The Robin’s Journey, is the red- breasted Robin, who travels around the world to experience a variety of holiday adventures and highlights the spirit of kindness and giving. The story will also be available as a complimentary e-book download on peninsula.com starting in November – along with previous years’ stories, The Gingerbread Man’s Tale and The Nutcracker’s Adventure.

A Season of Giving As well as a time for celebration with loved ones, the holidays are a time of sharing and generosity. In that spirit, The Peninsula Hotels is continuing its custom of reaching out to those who are less fortunate. At The Peninsula Manila, a “Stories from the Tree” Festive Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed at The Lobby throughout the festive season for P 875 (inclusive of taxes),

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THE PENINSULA REVEALS ITS 2020 FESTIVE CALENDAR - 4 with P 125 to be donated to Virlanie Foundation, a private, non-profit organization reaching out to marginalized children and their families in the . A Festive Champagne Afternoon Tea is also available for P 1,490 (with one flute of Champagne).

Festive Tree Lighting The festive spirit arrives on December 4 when children from the Make-A-Wish® Foundation Philippines light up The Lobby’s 45-foot-tall Christmas tree, and an orchestra strikes up their instruments to play holiday music. The resulting scene, which resembles a holiday greeting card brought to life, beautifully heralds the start of this special season.

Date: Tuesday, October 27 Place: The Lobby Time: 5:30 pm

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Festive Desk Starting November 27, guests may make holiday dining reservations, order Christmas hampers, at The Lobby’s gingerbread-clad Festive Desk.

Open daily from 9:00 am – 8:30 pm

Pen Bear Santa at The Upper Lobby It can be a challenge finding Santa – but not at The Peninsula Manila, where Pen Bear Santa makes regular appearances. He can be found waving from The Upper Lobby every Friday evening, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Children can join an immersive online live Peninsula Academy Gingerbread Decorating Class from home, with Peninsula pastry chefs teaching them in easy-to-follow-steps how to create a beautifully detailed gingerbread house with help from their parents. The class comes with a kit containing a pre-baked gingerbread house and all other edible décor and equipment needed to put together an adorable festive masterpiece. The kit is available for purchase at The Peninsula Boutique.

Dates: December 12 and 19 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Price: P 1,800 (inclusive of taxes)

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FESTIVE DINING

December 24

The Upper Lobby The Lobby Festive Afternoon Tea Four-course Set Dinner Menu Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Price: P2,850 (with a flute of Champagne) Price: P 4,500 (adults) P 2,250 (adults) P 2,250 (children under 12) P 1,125 (children under 12)

Spices Old Manila À la Carte Lunch & Dinner Five-course Set Dinner Menu Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Time: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Price: P7,200 (with free-flowing Champagne) Price: P 2,300 (adults) P 6,000 (adults) P 1,100 (children under 12) Minimum consumption

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December 25

The Lobby The Upper Lobby Set Breakfast Menu Christmas Day Afternoon Tea Time: 6:00 am – 11:00 am Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Price: P 1,700 (adults) Price: P 2,850 (with a flute of Champagne) P 950 (children under 12) P 2,250 (adults) P 1,125 (children under 12)

Old Manila Four-course Carving Lunch and Dessert Four-course Carving Dinner and Dessert Time: 11:30 pm – 2:00 pm Time: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Price: P 5,400 (with free-flowing Champagne) Price: P 5,400 (with free-flowing Champagne) P 4,200 (adults) P 4,200 (adults and children) P 2,100 (children)

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Spices À la Carte Lunch & Dinner Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Price: P 2,300 (adults) P 1,100 (children under 12) Minimum consumption

December 31

The Lobby “Lumière” Gala Ball and Six-course Set Dinner Menu

A celebration of life, as well as hope. Welcome the New Year with light and the promise of creating new memories with loved ones.

Time: 8:30 pm – 12:00 am Peninsula Strings and Peninsula Jazz Quarter: 9:00 pm – 12:00 am Price: P 10,500 (adults) P 5,000 (children under 12)

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Old Manila Spices Six-course Set Dinner À la Carte Lunch & Dinner Time: 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Price: P 12,000 (with free-flowing Dom 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Perignon Champagne) Price: P 2,300 (adults) P 8,000 (adults and children) P 1,100 (children under 12) Minimum consumption

January 1

The Lobby The Upper Lobby Set Breakfast Menu New Year’s Afternoon Tea Time: 6:00 am – 11:00 am Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Price: P 1,700 (adults) Price: P 2,850 (with a flute of Champagne) P 950 (children under 12) P 2,250 (adults) P 1,125 (children under 12)

Escolta Set Breakfast Menu New Year’s Day Roast Time: 6:00 am – 10:30 am Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: P1,700 (adults) Price: P 4,500 (with free-flowing Champagne) P 950 (children under 12) P 3,800 (with a flute of Champagne) P 3,200 (adults) P 1,600 (children under 12)

Spices Old Manila À la Carte Lunch & Dinner Four-course Set Brunch and Carving Menu Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Time: 11:30 pm – 2:00 pm 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Price: P 5,400 (with free-flowing Champagne) Price: P 2,300 (adults) P 4,200 (adults) P 1,100 (children under 12) P 2,100 (children under 12) Minimum consumption

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HOLIDAY HAMPERS

Make it a Peninsula Christmas and lift the lid on a box full of delicious nibbles, tempting tipples, and plenty of other surprises.

The Santa Hamper Price: P 6,500

Signature Peninsula Pageboy Hat Hamper Mini Panettone, 100 g

Castillo de Almansa Crianza, 750 ml Milk Chocolate Bar, 100 g

Homemade Gingerbread Cookies, 300 g Pâté de Canard, 180 g

Chocolate and Caramel Almond Crocanti

Vegan Artisan Crackers with Quinoa and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Homemade Grissini in Dark, Milk, and White Chocolate, 200 g

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The Sweet Indulgence Hamper Price: P 10,800

Signature Peninsula Pageboy Hat Hamper Homemade Gingerbread Cookies, 300 g

Homemade Fruitcake Pâté de Canard, 180 g

Star Santa Chocolate Milk Chocolate Bar, 100 g

Mini Panettone, 100 g Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 g

Peninsula Festive Magnet Pin Roasted White Chocolate and Cashew Spread

Peninsula Aperol Spritz Cocktail, 1 L with Romio Prosecco DOC Extra Dry, 750 ml

Vegan Artisan Crackers with Quinoa and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The Peninsula Gourmet Hamper Price: P 18,500

Signature Peninsula Pageboy Hat Hamper Peninsula Festive Magnet Pin

Castillo Perelada “Stars” Brut Nature, 750 ml Peninsula Bear Mug

Peninsula “An Auld Fashioned” Cocktail, 1 L Homemade Fruitcake

Roasted White Chocolate and Cashew Spread Classic Pandoro, 1 kg

Homemade Rosemary Walnuts, 200 g Plump Chocolate Santa

Homemade Gingerbread House Tomate Deshidratado

Peninsula Page Bear Key Holder Milk Chocolate Bar, 100 g

Artisan Biscuits Tomato and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dark Chocolate Bar, 100 g

Peninsula Chocolate Truffles in a Festive Box, 8 pieces

Natural Cacao Brew in a Signature Peninsula Tin, 250 ml

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● Enjoy a 10% discount for every minimum single purchase order of 10 or more hampers. ● Enjoy a 15% discount for every minimum single purchase of 20 of the Santa Hamper and Sweet Indulgence Hamper, or a minimum single purchase of 10 of The Peninsula Gourmet Hamper. ● Complimentary delivery services will be extended to single address and minimum single purchase hamper orders of P 15,000 to , , and Mandaluyong cities. Purchases of less than P 15,000 are subject to delivery fees depending on location.

Prices are all in Philippine Pesos which include VAT, 10% service charge, and applicable local taxes.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 8887 2888, or email [email protected].

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About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises , , , , , , The Peninsula Beverly Hills, , and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and The Peninsula Yangon. The property portfolio of the Group includes Complex, The and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

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Mr Mariano Garchitorena Director of Public Relations The Peninsula Manila Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues 1226 Makati City, , Philippines Telephone: +63 2 8887 2888, +63 2 8810 3456 Fax: +63 2 8815 4825, +63 2 8815 3402 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.peninsula.com