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THE flavours of the Philippines are now on the menu at Sydney’s Grace Hotel. A two-week long Philippines Food Festival, sponsored by Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism, boasts a sumptuous buffet of authentic cuisine skilfully prepared by three chefs flown in especially from Manila. Guests will enjoy traditional treats such as Adobong Baboy – crispy baby back ribs in soy & garlic sauce – Rellenong Bangus tuffed milkfish, and Lechon, Philippine-style roast suckling pig. But if your clients would rather try these delectable dishes in the Philippines itself, Philippine Airlines has slashed its airfares from Sydney and Melbourne to Manila to just $495 return + taxes. “Our yields are down and we’ve had increased competition on the route,” said Brett McDougall, PAL gm Australia. The airline is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a new schedule that provides greater flexibility than ever before, with up to seven direct flights a week ex-SYD/MEL to Manila and a choice of day or evening departures. “We switched from the Boeing 777 to the A340, opting for frequency rather than the larger 777 aircraft infrequently,” McDougall said. The airline features a unique two-tier business class product, Mabuhay Class seating and an additional Mabuhay Plus cabin with lay-flat reclining seats. And with its Fiesta economy class and competitive fares, the airline is proud of its warm Filipino hospitality. Pictured above at the Grace Hotel yesterday are, from left: hotel gm Philip Pratley; PR’s Brett McDougall; and Consuelo Garcia Jones, Philippine Dept of Tourism. |
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