Melo Villareal
Taste of Paskong Pinoy: Belmont Hotel Manila Serves Bibingka, Puto Bumbong, and Tsokolate Baterol
The Ber months mark the beginning of the Philippines’ much-anticipated Christmas season. At Belmont Hotel Manila, the celebration starts with familiar Filipino flavors through Simbang Gabi Favorites, the first offering under the hotel’s Paskong Pinoy Christmas celebration.
Simbang Gabi Favorites featuring Puto Bumbong and Bibingka.
For business travelers staying in Newport City, the holiday experience is easy to enjoy even with a packed schedule. Available daily at the hotel driveway beside the Bike + Brew Kiosk, the seasonal offering brings classic Filipino Christmas treats closer to guests looking for an afternoon merienda, a quick bite between meetings, or a convenient pasalubong before heading home.
Filipino Christmas Flavors in Newport City
Belmont Hotel Manila is located in Newport City and provides direct access to NAIA Terminal 3 via Runway Manila. Its location makes the hotel a practical choice for business travelers attending meetings, conferences, and corporate events in the area.
Simbang Gabi Favorites adds a distinctly Filipino touch to the business travel experience. Guests can pick up freshly prepared Christmas treats without leaving the hotel premises.
The selection works well for several occasions. A box of bibingka can add a Filipino touch to an afternoon meeting, while puto bumbong makes an easy pasalubong for colleagues, family, and friends.
“Paskong Pinoy is about the traditions and flavors that bring people together. Through Simbang Gabi Favorites, we want to bring that familiar Filipino Christmas experience into the moments we share with colleagues, clients, family, and friends,” says Mayann Malapote, Hotel Manager.
Bibingka and Puto Bumbong Take Center Stage
The seasonal menu highlights two Filipino Christmas staples associated with Simbang Gabi and the holiday season.
Bibingka is served fresh and warm, with its lightly charred surface adding to its familiar flavor and texture. The traditional rice cake remains a popular Christmas merienda, especially during the Simbang Gabi season.
Classic Puto Bumbong offers another familiar holiday favorite. Traditionally made from glutinous rice and served with butter, coconut, and sugar, the purple-hued rice cake has become one of the most recognizable foods associated with Filipino Christmas celebrations.
Belmont Hotel Manila also gives the classic treat a modern update with Puto Bumbong topped with Dulce de Leche and Leche Flan. The richer version combines familiar Filipino Christmas flavors with a more indulgent dessert-style presentation.
Pair It With Tsokolate Baterol
For a complete Filipino merienda, guests can pair their Christmas treats with Tsokolate Baterol, a rich Filipino hot chocolate made with tablea.
The warm chocolate drink complements both bibingka and puto bumbong, making the combination suitable for afternoon breaks, evening gatherings, or a comforting treat after a busy day of meetings.
For travelers, it also offers an easy way to experience a classic Filipino Christmas pairing without traveling far from the hotel.
A Convenient Pasalubong for Travelers
Simbang Gabi Favorites also works as a simple pasalubong option for travelers passing through Newport City.
Business travelers can bring bibingka or puto bumbong to colleagues and clients. Families can pick up treats before heading home. Guests catching a flight from NAIA Terminal 3 can also make a quick stop before continuing their journey.
The location beside the hotel driveway adds to the convenience, particularly for guests with limited time between appointments or travel plans.
Simbang Gabi Favorites Menu
| Christmas Favorite | Price |
|---|---|
| Bibingka | PHP 200 |
| Puto Bumbong, Classic | PHP 150 |
| Puto Bumbong, Dulce de Leche & Leche Flan | PHP 200 |
| Tsokolate Baterol | PHP 180 |
Availability: Daily, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM until November 2026. Earlier operating hours will be observed during the Simbang Gabi season.
Filipino Christmas Traditions Meet Business Travel
Simbang Gabi Favorites gives guests at Belmont Hotel Manila an easy way to enjoy familiar Filipino Christmas flavors during a busy trip.
Whether served during a casual business meeting, enjoyed as an afternoon merienda, shared with family and friends, or packed as pasalubong, the seasonal selection brings a taste of Paskong Pinoy to Newport City.
For travelers staying near NAIA Terminal 3, Belmont Hotel Manila offers a convenient place to pause, enjoy classic Filipino Christmas treats, and savor the season before continuing with the day’s plans.
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