Lay-overs and wait times of airline passengers can be more convenient and enjoyable with the opening of the Resorts World Manila (RWM) Travelers Lounge in partnership with Cebu Pacific. The satellite check-in lounge is the first of its kind in the Philippines and is now open to serve passengers of Cebu Pacific flights departing from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA T3).



Located at the ground floor of the RWM’s Newport Mall, Cebu Pacific passengers have the option to check-in for their flights during mall hours or up to eight (8) hours before their scheduled flights. Those with check-in bags, however, will still have to proceed to the Bag Drop counters at the airport.



To ensure that nobody misses their flights while enjoying RWM’s attractions and amenities, real-time flight status digital boards are located at the lounge. Getting to NAIA T3 is easy and cool with Runway Manila, an air-conditioned, elevated walkway that directly connects Newport City with the airport. Free shuttle vans regularly make the rounds from Newport Mall and RWM hotels to the Runway Manila entrance from where passengers can walk to the airport within five minutes.

“We’re very pleased to have this partnership with the Philippines’ biggest budget airline,” says Stephen Reilly, Chief Operating Officer of Resorts World Manila, “They fly tens of thousands of local and international tourists on their planes daily and we are glad to provide these travelers with the option of spending their pre-boarding hours enjoying the many thrills RWM has to offer.”


As an added treat for RWM members who check-in at the satellite lounge, RWM is giving away 300 pesos worth of non-negotiable slots credits, and PHP 150 discount vouchers for every minimum PHP500 spend at RWM signature restaurants such as Impressions, Passion, Ginzadon, Café Maxims, and gaming area restaurants Silk Road, Dialogue, Victoria Harbour Café, and Franks. RWM membership is free for qualified individuals.



Travelers arriving through any Philippine airport terminal can also enjoy the many thrills of RWM through its Arrive and Stay Promotion. Passengers can present their boarding passes at Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City, Belmont Hotel Manila, or the Savoy Hotel Manila to avail of an overnight stay for two with free buffet breakfast for only P5,500 net. The date of check-in must be within 5 days from the date of arrival as shown in the boarding pass.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to avail of the slot credits and to dine in gaming area restaurants. Travelers with flights are responsible for reaching their boarding gates on time and encouraged to check the flight status boards around the property and to allow enough time to reach the airport.



Download the RWM Mobile App or visit www.rwmanila.com for updates on new events, offers, and promotions at RWM and Newport Mall. Call the Tourist/Visitor Hotline at +632.908.8833 for inquiries.

As it celebrates 10 years as the Philippines’ very first integrated resort, Resorts World Manila (RWM) stays true to its trailblazing nature through continued growth and innovation in delivering world-class thrills with a Filipino touch. I was so happy to be given a privilege to experience these amazing and world-class services by Resorts World Manila.


Hilton Manila Hotel and Sheraton Manila Hotel Joins RWM

As the Philippines sees unprecedented growth in international tourist arrivals, along with a boom in domestic tourism, RWM has expanded and upgraded its hotel segment to include major global hospitality brands and saw the opening of the country’s first Holiday Inn Express hotel, the return of the Philippines’ first five-star brand, the Hilton Manila, and most recently the Sheraton Manila Hotel.  They join RWM’s all-suite Maxims Hotel, the five-star Manila Marriott Hotel, and homegrown business traveler hotels Belmont Hotel Manila and Savoy Hotel Manila – both of which have received accolades for delivering essential luxuries at an exceptional value.
These will be soon followed by the Hotel Okura Manila, another Philippine-first, which will house all-suite accommodations featuring the signature elegance of the esteemed Japanese brand. Once all hotel developments are completed, RWM will have eight hotel brands and a total hotel room count of almost 3,600 – the most for a single complex in the Philippines.

Do you want to try home-cooked dishes when in Manila? Come to Kusina Restaurant in Hilton Manila for sure win buffet! And when you're here, don't forget to order grilled seafood - spicy shrimp!!!!#rwmexplore2019 #resortsworldmanila #hiltonmanila pic.twitter.com/xpV0Tfoy8F

— Mark M. Monta (@TheMarkMonta) March 29, 2019

Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City (HIEx Manila) Is Your Choice in RWM

Feeling Comfy at Holiday Inn Express Manila

With 737 rooms, Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City (HIEx Manila) of the InterContinental Hotels Group, is the group’s largest HIEx property in Southeast Asia. Providing value-for-money accommodations with world-class standards for the smart traveler, HIEx Manila also has a myriad of evening entertainment options with House Manila, La Maison, and Madame Wong’s.

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Staying for 3 days in this accommodating @holidayinnexpressmnlnewport and I'm so excited to explore and experience the new stuff here in @resortsworldmanila as they celebrate their 10th year anniversary!!! #RWMeXplore2019 #resortsworldmanila

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Belmont Hotel Manila Got Your Business Requirements Covered

The Belmont Hotel Manila has become the preferred accommodation among business travelers. The 470-room Belmont Hotel Manila, which was recently named the Best Airport Hotel in the Philippines by the Travel and Hospitality Awards, offers optimum city views from its rooftop pool and bar and easy access to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA 3) through Runway Manila.


Savoy Hotel Manila Joins RWM

The newest addition to RWM’s lineup of practical accommodations is Savoy Hotel Manila, a 684-room development where guests can enjoy creature comforts such as a swimming pool, function rooms, fitness center, dining outlets, and Squares – a common lounge area with spaces for guests to work, relax, or mingle.

Savoy Hotel Manila

The Runway Manila and Free Shuttles

All RWM hotel guests benefit from the integrated resort’s proximity to the airport. In addition to the option to reach NAIA 3 without enduring the notorious Manila traffic through Runway Manila, all RWM guests may use the free hourly shuttles to and from all Manila international airport terminals.



Ang Huling El Bimbo Rerun Is A Must-Watch

To celebrate 10 years of championing the Philippine Performing Arts, RWM, together with the Full House Theater Company (FHTC) is holding the second run of Ang Huling El Bimbo, which is based on the songs of an iconic 90’s Philippine rock band at the Newport Performing Arts Theater until April 14, 2019. The original all-Filipino production has proven to be one of the Company’s most successful productions during its original run in 2018, with multiple sold-out shows and a slew of industry citations.

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COFFEE is UP for MONDAY! Happy April First My Loves!! Btw, you still have chances to watch #anghulingelbimbo2019 play at @resortsworldmanila until April 12! Visit rwmanila.com for tickets and inquiries. #ResortsWorldManila #AprilFools #RWMeXplore2019

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RWM Has New Wing

With the new addition of its Grand Wing, RWM has approximately 14,000 square meters of new gaming space; three brand new five-star hotels namely Hilton Manila, Sheraton Manila Hotel, and Hotel Okura Manila; the Grand Bar entertainment venue; and various food selections. While only the ground floor gaming area is operational, the building will eventually house an additional six private rooms at the ground floor, and nine more on the 2nd floor. Once completed, all three areas will add 900 slot machines and 180 tables to RWM’s gaming capacity.


With its Phase 3 development plans set to be completed in 2019, RWM will soon be the largest and most diversified integrated resort in the country in terms of gaming space, MICE facilities, hotel brands, and class segmentation, as well as in retail, dining, and entertainment.

All qualified guests may avail of free RWM membership and download the RWM Mobile App on their smartphones to enjoy on-the-go updates on RWM promotions and to receive app-exclusive vouchers.

Visit www.rwmanila.com for more information about RWM’s 10th Anniversary developments, offers, and events.

I believe only Filipino can relate to Eraserheads songs, right? It was in the year 1989 when the rock group was formed consisting of Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan. In the year 1997, the band received the Viewer's Choice Award for Asia from the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards for the song "Ang Huling El Bimbo". It is the first award given to a Filipino talent. This year, Eheads songs will come to live musical play in Newport Performing Arts Theater Resorts World Manila!

Ang Huling El Bimbo Casts

MY EXPECTATIONS

It was last Thursday when I drafted this article for Huling El Bimbo. I even searched online for its first run last July of 2018. So, upon hearing the title of the play, Huling El Bimbo, all I thought was the life of the girl in the "madilim na eskenita" and what really happened to her. I am so excited to witness and listen to the throwback songs of the '90s, not to mention the other songs of Eraserheads!

As I heard, the first run was a big success and this time, I am assumed some twist of story-line or maybe some new characters and revelations from the first run. I am super excited!

Ang Huling El Bimbo finale scene

ABOUT "ANG HULING EL BIMBO"

Ang Huling El Bimbo is a story of friendship told through the songs of the most iconic Pinoy rock band from the ’90s. It is an original story that should resonate with people who understand how the powerful bond between friends shapes our lives. It will also be a nostalgic journey, driven by songs that have become part of the collective Pinoy psyche.

Ang Huling El Bimbo's ROTC march performed to a new arrangement of “Pare Ko” is one of many show stealers in the musical’s 2nd run.

(L-R) OJ Mariano, Gian Magdangal and Jon Santos reprise their roles as three guilt-stricken friends in Ang Huling El Bimbo

Most Filipinos have a personal ‘hugot’ from the songs of the country’s most iconic Pinoy rock band of the ‘90s. Last year, those songs were woven into a story that will remain in the hearts of Filipino audiences for a long time. Fortunately for those who have not experienced the nostalgia, there’s a reason to celebrate anew as Resorts World Manila (RWM) and Full House Theater Company is set for the return of the musical Ang Huling El Bimbo on March 1 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Aside from featuring Pinoy ‘90s anthems from the country’s Fab Four, the tale of four friends takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions that stems from the brilliant mind of playwright Dingdong Novenario and personified onstage by director Dexter Santos.

“The audience response to Ang Huling El Bimbo was very positive to say the least,” said associate director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo. All this confirms the keen interest there was in the show,” she added. The musicals first run last year garnered the most number of citations from Gawad Buhay during the third and fourth quarter of 2018 with a total of 14, and with new cast members, more nominations are expected along the way.

Cebu Media and Bloggers with main Casts of Ang Huling El Bimbo March 28 play. Camera by Doyzkie Buenaviaje

For the second run, new facets complement the production. Fresh cast members Nicco Manalo, Lance Reblando, David Ezra, Phi Palmos, Myke Salomon, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Gabriella Pangilinan, and Carla Guevara- Laforteza also join the original cast of Gian Magdangal, Reb Atadero, Boo Gabunada, OJ Mariano, Bibo Reyes, Jon Santos, Tanya Manalang, and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo. Audiences can expect additional lines and dialogue for more engaging scenes and tighter repartee between the characters.  The

upcoming iteration of the musical also features a fine-tuned and more gripping narrative which was polished by prominent dramaturg Floy Quintos who joins the creative team.

Artistic director Michael Williams expressed his praise to audiences for their continued support not only for Ang Huling El Bimbo but for the numerous Filipino productions in performance onstage as well. “Productions like Ang Huling El Bimbo allow the general Filipino audiences to recognize theater as a viable option for their entertainment,” he said. “Our show has found its audience, and the audience has found us. It’s a mutual discovery and we hope that relationship continues to grow,” he added.


WHAT REALLY HAPPENED THAT NIGHT?

Before I went sentimental, Ang Huling El Bimbo runs until April 14 with shows every Thursday to Sunday at 8pm and matinees at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are now available at the RWM Box Office and Ticket World outlets. Download the RWM Mobile App for the complete show schedules.

Gab Pangilinan as Joy

So what really happened that night? It was full of emotions! The play really captured every heart of the audience. That tragic turn of event really retained in my brain and heart as I always remember that girl - Joy. Not to mention the well-executed choreography - my fave part is the ROTC scene during their college lives.

Phi Palmos (right) in Ang Huling El Bimbo's ROTC scene

Generally, I give this musical play 4 out of 5 stars! After all, Eraserheads is my highschool emo-songs and all songs played on that theatre definitely left a pinch to my heart. 

With Liwanag, daughter of Joy in the play. Camera by Doyzkie Buenaviaje

Our country's Premier entertainment and tourism destination, Resorts World Manila has once again launched the annual Grand Fiesta Manila 2017 (GFM). It was an honor to be selected and experienced the "fantasy funfair" themed festivities together with other CBS Bloggers. On its 8th year, guests get to enjoy various holiday promos in dining, hotel accommodations, and selected retail outlets. I'm so excited to share with you what I had tasted for this Fantasy funfair!

Grand Fiesta Manila 2017 by FaceCebu.net

If you're a Filipino then you would never forget this iconic line, “You’re nothing but a second rate, trying hard copy cat!” Good news is this Pilipino Komiks Serial originally created by fictionist Nerissa Cabral can now be seen on stage, in Musical! This time, the classic story returns as a musical and is given a new twist with stage master Freddie Santos at the helm. Headlining the stage version of Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical are newcomer Monica Cuenco who plays the role of protagonist Dorina Pineda alongside pop star turned stage actor Mark Bautista (fresh from his stint in London’s “Here Lies Love”) as Nico Escobar, and stage veteran Cris Villonco as Lavinia Arguelles. “Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical” opened at Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila last June 20 and will run until July 18.

Dorina and Lavinia during their Grand Finale Performance of Bituing Walang Ningning

This scene during that iconic line, “You’re nothing but a second rate, trying hard copy cat!”

“Resorts World Manila has always been a staunch advocate of the Filipino performing arts,” shared RWM’s Chief Entertainment Officer Colin Kerr. “The dream of staging this iconic Filipino story is a dream come true for RWM. Bituing Walang Ningning’s adaptation into many forms shows its novelty to audiences and we trust that every generation will again fall in love with its story through our theater production,” Kerr added. 


Featuring some of the most memorable songs in Original Pilipino Music penned by the legendary Willy Cruz as conducted by Maestro Rodel Colmenar with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical also casts award-winning stage performers Michael Stuart Williams and the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, together with reality talent search standout Ronnie Liang and popular TV personality John Nite, among others.


And to give you some previews and maybe Spoilers (just maybe) about this event, here are 11 Highlights which give you reasons to watch Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical At Resorts World Manila!

11. Scene Stealer Alert - Jon  Santos , You should check "Auntie" in each of his dialogues and scenes. Our fave is "Auntie's Patio" Scene!!!
 

Jon Santos as Auntie. He's a great performer, ever!

10. Monica Cuenco's Usahay version is superb! It's like a modern interpretation of this Original Bisaya song. 
 

photo by PEP.PH

9. Solo of song, "Kumusta Ka" in Big Boks Scene. We believe Monica should released versions of these OPM Songs.
 

Monica during her Big Bok's Scene

8. Characters Stealer Alert! - Kuya Germs and Edith are the most applauded Characters during and after the play. Now, you should know who to check when you watch Bituing walang Ningning, The Musical!

Edith of Bituing Walang Ningning, photo by PEP

7. ZONI Records Launching - There are scenes and dialogues that Audiences should focused during the play.

6. Another Solo at "Germspecially Yours" - Another must seen part!!

Photo by PEP.PH

5. "Threesome" Blending - The song, Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay, belted by Ronnie Liang, Mark Bautista and Monica Cuenco is also the most applauded part of the play. I personally love this!

[TOP] Monica and Mark Bautisa, playing as Dorina Pineda and Nico Escobar respectively [BOTTOM] Monica and Ronnie Liang

4. Pangarap Na Bituin Solo - Do you remember Jennifer Lopez during her American Idol performance last March 19? Well, our very own Monica Cuenco who plays Dorina pulled it off! And I mean, she did better than the original (I Think) and very much better from that of Megan Young's version during her GMA7's Sunday All Stars performance!
 

This is JLO's performance, just imagine the version of Dorina!!! Woooots!

 

photo by PEP.PH

3. Grand Finale - Watching the performance of the two main Characters at the end of the play will complete your night! Cris Villonco did very well!

 

Bituing Walang Ningning Finale, photo by PEP

2. Watch It Live - Yes, we all agree that everybody should watch Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical live At Resorts World Manila, check schedule and tickets below.

This! Photo by PEP

1. Monica Cuenco is a humble proud Cebuana! During an exclusive interview, Monica confirmed that her favorite sccene is when She was confronted by her Auntie if that would be the life she wanted. For her, she gave up the fame not just because of Love but strongly because of her Family. Monica did very well in her Dorina Character.

[TOP ] FaceCebu.Net Blogger with Monica Cuenco playing as Dorina and [BOTTOM] with Chris Villonco playing as Lavinia

 SCHEDULE of Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical at Resorts World Manila

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM and
Sundays at 3PM until July 18, 2015

TICKETS DETAILS:
Tickets are now on sale at the Resorts World Manila Box Office at the ground floor of Newport Mall, and in all TicketWorld and TicketNet outlets. Visit www.rwmanila.com or call 908-8000 local 7700; 891-9999; and 911-5555 to buy your tickets to this Filipino musical.


Resorts World Manila (RWM) is the first one-stop, non-stop entertainment and leisure destination in the Philippines that features recreational thrills, world-class performances, unique events, and exciting lifestyle options. Conveniently located across Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, RWM is an instant gateway to world-class Philippine hospitality and is home to three international lodging brands, (MAXIMS Hotel, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, and REMINGTON Hotel) with two more hotels (SHERATON Hotel Manila and HILTON Hotel Manila) currently under construction.

Also home to RWM is The NEWPORT Mall which features international luxury brands, state-of-the-art movie theaters the Newport Cinemas, an award-winning, ultra-modern Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), and a cozy, 24/7 entertainment hub at Bar 360. Dine in one of almost 50 restaurant outlets offering a diverse selection of local and world cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and foreign chefs and paired with a wide selection of the finest wines and popular liquors.

Amp all the thrills offered exclusively by Resorts World Manila by becoming a cardholder! Membership at RWM is free and provides an instant pass to numerous discounts, freebies, and exclusive invites to RWM events.

Resorts World Manila— Nothing Compares.