Eastwood Richmonde Hotel (ERH), the pioneering hotel development in Megaworld Corporation’s first township, celebrated its 15th anniversary in a heartfelt gathering that coincided with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. With the theme “15 and Beyond: Forward Filipino Hospitality,” the event paid tribute to ERH’s homegrown heritage and its ongoing mission to champion Filipino culture through meaningful and mindful hospitality.
Jun Justo, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts NCR+ Cluster General Manager and ERH General Manager, opened the evening by revisiting the hotel’s landmark role as Megaworld’s inaugural hotel in Eastwood City, a milestone that helped shape the company’s signature live-work-play townships across the country. An AVP presentation followed, honoring the dedication of ERH’s employees—known as Enrichers—whose warmth and service have helped build Richmonde’s distinct Filipino brand of hospitality.
The event was graced by guests including Megaworld Corporation President and CEO Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, Department of Tourism Undersecretary Maria Rica Bueno, Quezon City LEDIPO representative Jong Sumpiaco, and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Managing Director Cleofe Albiso. In their messages, they emphasized ERH’s contributions to local tourism, community development, and Quezon City’s hospitality landscape, as well as its commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism through MHR’s Sampaguita Service.
A celebratory toast led by MHR Group General Manager Art Boncato formally marked the milestone, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the hotel’s Christmas tree and its handcrafted Sampaguita-inspired Capiz lantern, signaling the start of the holiday season.
Entertainment was provided by Harana, a group of professional singers and La Salle Kundirana alumni, whose performances of OPM classics and Christmas songs elevated the festive atmosphere.
Guests then proceeded to Eastwood Café+Bar for a curated six-course dinner prepared by MHR Corporate Chef Panky Lopez and ERH Executive Chef Peter Paluga. The menu featured elevated Filipino favorites such as Salmon Sinigang Steak and Caldereta Tiger Pie, showcasing the hotel’s creative approach to local cuisine.
As Eastwood Richmonde Hotel looks ahead, it reaffirms its commitment to purposeful, heartfelt, and culturally rooted hospitality, continuing its legacy as a proudly Filipino hotel that enriches each guest experience.