The Peninsula Manila celebrates Women’s Month
IT’S MARCH — Women’s Month — an important time to highlight the historical and present-day accomplishments of women. We celebrate female “firsts” in various fields and rightly so. But for too long, March as Women’s Month has been spent comparing women’s professional success with that of men’s. We are told to honor women’s advancement in their careers, but overlook the unpaid work that mothers have done for centuries. Honoring motherhood has been relegated to one day in May when we celebrate Mother’s Day, undermining the idea that mothering is important work that has contributed to society. Women can “work” and women can “mother” without feeling like they have to choose which identity is more important. In fact, a report by Oxfam in January 2020 calculated that women globally would have made $10.8 trillion dollars in 2019 if they earned minimum wage for their unpaid work that includes routine housework, child care, shopping for household items, tending to elderly relatives, and other caregiving work that is never acknowledged by society. That’s a lot of money. Yet society accepts and expects mothers to work for free. The Peninsula Manila begs to differ.
In honor of all the work that mothers have been doing all this time, The Peninsula Manila has created a very special Celebrate HERstory: Mothers Rule this Women’s Month of March room package from March 1 to 31 that’s designed to pamper, indulge, and spoil mothers around us. Room rates start at P8,650 (inclusive of taxes) for a Deluxe Room with Antigen Tests for two persons. This includes a set breakfast for two adults and two children at The Lobby (children must be five years old and under, complimentary lunch or dinner for one in Escolta or a 50% discount for lunch or dinner for one at The Lobby; complimentary manicure and pedicure for one at Le Maquillage; a 20% discount on The Peninsula Fitness Center and Spa services and Treatments; complimentary access to The Gallery Club Lounge and high-speed internet access for children’s on-line classes. A Deluxe Room rate of P6,050 (inclusive of taxes) is available but without the IATF-mandated Antigen Tests.
For inquiries or further information on The Peninsula Manila’s Celebrate HERstory: Mothers Rule this Women’s Month of March room package, call 8887-2888 (trunk line), extension 6630 (Room Reservations), e-mail reservationpmn@peninsula.com, visit the website peninsula.com, or through PenChat, The Peninsula Manila’s 24-hour e-concierge by using this link: https://bit.ly/PenChatFacebook.
Okada Manila receives 2nd consecutive Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rating
OKADA Manila received its second five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide (FTG). In January, the integrated leisure resort was awarded a Verified certification badge from digital health leader Sharecare and FTG for being equipped with industry-leading and comprehensive safety protocols.
FTG’s Inspector’s Highlights mentioned Okada’s The Fountain, the largest multicolored dancing water feature in the world; the DigiValet iPad with which guests can control their room’s amenities and serves as the guest’s connection to the front desk, concierge, housekeeping and room service; and The Retreat Spa, “a haven of serenity that will make you forget that you are in one of the busiest areas of Metro Manila.”
“These 2021 award winners are a testament to the resiliency of the hospitality industry,” said Filip Boyen, CEO of FTG. “During an unprecedented time, these top properties adapted to numerous adversities all while maintaining high service levels and ensuring the health security of their guests and staff.” He added, “We hope that these excellent properties will inspire travelers for when they are ready to venture out on their next trip.”
Ensuring the health and safety of guests and team members, Okada Manila is strictly implementing health protocols in line with IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) and DoT (Department of Tourism)guidelines.
To view the year’s full Star Ratings and see a detailed description of Forbes Travel Guide’s evaluation criteria, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com. To learn more about Okada Manila, visit www.okadamanila.com and follow @okadamanila on Instagram.
