Most Awaited: 3rd World Pyro Olympics

The sensational World Pyro Olympics will once again astound everyone with fireworks display this February and March 2008.

Spectators, fireworks enthusiasts as well as photographers (amateurs and professionals alike) will surely enjoy the night as participants paint the dark sky with beautiful and bright lights. Among the competing countries in this 3^rd World Pyro Olympics are China and Germany (February 16, 2008), Japan and Australia (February 23, 2008), South Korea and United Arab Emirates (March 1, 2008), Italy and Venezuela (March 8, 2008), France and Philippines (March 15, 2008).

This annual international event organized by La Mancha Group is happening once again at the bay area (the Esplanade), SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines.

Why go home right after the event when you can go to Mabuhay Manor located just a block away from the venue? Stay at this first Balikbayan Hotel in the Philippines, and spend the rest of the magical evening at its cozy rooms for an absolute relaxing experience.

Puerto Princesa: A Legendary Destination

Filled with natural charm and beauty, Puerto Princesa is a place you surely worth visiting. Here are fun and unique facts about Puerto Princesa you shouldn’t miss knowing and experiencing.

In Spanish, it means “Princess of Ports”. This is the capital of Palawan, dubbed as the nation’s last nature frontier for its richness and wonders.

This provincial capital is the only major urban sprawl in Palawan. With a total of 120,000 population, Puerto Princesa is considered the second biggest city in the Philippines after Davao.

Puerto Princesa is home to St. Paul Underground River, a famous attraction declared as a World Heritage Site by United Nations Educational Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is a vast natural wonder covering 33,200 ha, including the North and South Reefs. This pristine island reef in Puerto Princesa has a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles.

Here stands Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, the country’s oldest and unique Prison Without Walls. Inmates there work to supply food to other prisons all over the country. There, they are free to live with their families.

Another thing that’s legendary in Puerto Princesa is The Legend Palawan, where a whole new world of change happens in a heartbeat. It offers Palawan Experience (PaX), the gateway to exhilarating island escapades. From city tour to beach adventures, The Legend Palawan makes every Palawan Experience a thrill of a lifetime.

3rd World Pyro Olympics: A Concert in the Sky

Be enthralled by the wonderful nights of fireworks exhibits, the Third World Pyro Olympics at the bay area (the Esplanade), SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines, in February and March this year.

With 10 participating nations showcasing world class fireworks displays, the 3^rd World Pyro Olympics is definitely worth seeing.

The evenings will surely be filled with excitement as the sky is painted with dazzles and sparkling hues. So bring the whole family and friends and don’t miss this one of a kind experience.

For photo enthusiasts, make sure you lug your cameras for some colorful and thrilling photo opportunities.

February 16 - China and Germany
February 23 - Japan and Australia
March 1 - Korea and Dubai
March 8 - Italy and Venezuela
March 15 - France and Philippines

Kabayan Hotel Pasay welcomes guests who opt to stay in the area. Spending the night at this budget hotel in Pasay is indeed a quiet and relaxing way to end the day.

Reasons Why Balikbayans Love Kabayan Hotel

Balikbayans always find themselves wanting to come back to Kabayan Hotel whenever they spend vacation in their homeland. Here are some of the reasons why Kabayan Hotel is admired by Balikbayans.

Simple yet comfortable. One of the things that balikbayans miss the most in the their homeland is life’s simplicity. That’s why Kabayan Hotel lets guests enjoy the same uncomplicated lifestyle Balikbayans missed during their stay abroad. Rooms are designed with simplicity and are modestly furnished to bring a homey feeling to guests.

Low, low rates. Spending time with loved ones doesn’t mean one has to splurge to enjoy moments with them. Kabayan Hotel Pasay offers affordable accommodation that surely matches the guests’ budget. Rates start at $16.

Unmatched hospitality. Kabayan Hotel Pasay is known to give balikbayans home-like comfort. Committed to give each guest a special treatment, its staff makes sure to go extra mile to bring quality accommodation, unsurpassed services and security to everyone.

Kabayan Hotel understands their needs. Only Kabayan Hotel knows the needs of Balikbayans from convenience to security. Here, quality accommodation at its best is given to every guest from start to finish. Family, Deluxe, Superior and Premium accommodation at Kabayan Hotel Pasay include 24-hour airport transfers and breakfast. Also, guarded parking, safety deposit boxes and secure luggage room are available 24/7.

Experience the True Meaning of Hospitality

If there’s one place in Mandaluyong City where everyone can have a feeling of relaxation, warmth and convenience just like home, it has to be at The Legend Villas. This hotel located at the heart of the metropolis is perfect for the whole family. It has always been famous for valuing hospitality more than anything else. Aside from its sophistication, comfortable accommodation and remarkable services, this budget hotel has friendly staff, ready to assist guests 24/7. Read more

Celebrate Homecoming at Kabayan Hotel Pasay

For Balikbayans, September is one of the most awaited months of the year as it marks the beginning of Christmas season in the Philippines. As early as this time, most Filipinos abroad come home to celebrate holidays with their families, relatives and friends. Also, it is their chance to experience once more the warmth feeling of being with their loved ones, and of being in their homeland.

Kabayan Hotel Pasay, known to cater especially to Balikbayans, as always, wants to take part of their homecoming celebrations. It commits to have its accommodations and services created to the highest quality possible.

Rooms at Kabayan Hotel Pasay are ideal for families, big and small. It has spacious rooms that are perfect for guests with luggage and Balikbayan boxes. Also, each room is thoughtfully designed to bring unsurpassed comfort and homey ambiance.

Aside from exceptional accommodations, Kabayan Hotel Pasay also provides superb services that suit the needs of Balikbayans. Its services include 24-hour airport transfer / "Meet and Greet", safety deposit boxes, efficient round-the-clock security (with closed circuit cameras in common areas), coffee Shop with room service, secure luggage room, laundry services, guarded parking, 24-hour hotel car rental, and on-call massage services.

This hotel is situated in the heart of Pasay and is admired by many Balikbayans for having close proximity to malls, bars and restaurants, and other leisure destinations where the entire family and friends can shop, dine, and have fun all together as they celebrate the holidays.

Indeed, Kabayan Hotel Pasay understands the needs of Balikbayans when it comes to making their visit to Pinas all worthwhile. At Kabayan Hotel Pasay, Balikbayans feel the warmth, hospitality and merriment of Christmas season that are uniquely Filipino.