GH Mall unveiled a stunning all-red Christmas tree made with oversized baubles at the East Atrium last November 6, the Christmas tree signals a vibrant and exciting start to the holiday season, also serving as a bright beacon of hope, love, and prosperity for GH Mall shoppers.

This was the first Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony hosted in the new GH Mall, and it was attended by hundreds of visitors and store owners who witnessed the reveal of the luxurious display. The atrium transformed into a winter wonderland with a fabulous snow show and light show. The award-winning Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra and Los Cantates de Manila provided the angelic hymns to put shoppers in a cheerful mood while experiencing the Larger Than Life celebration.
 

Christmas Unwrapped: A Larger than Life celebration at GH Mall. (L-R) Jenna Belardo, VP and Head of Ortigas Land Residential Business Unit; Trina Chan, VP of Ortigas Land; Javi Hernandez, Head of Ortigas Land Office Business Unit; James Candelaria, AVP and Head of GH Mall Operations; Hon. Angelo Agcaoili, San Juan City Vice Mayor; Hon. Atty. Bel Zamora, San Juan City Congresswoman; First Lady Keri Zamora; Hon. Francis Zamora, San Juan City Mayor; Junie Jalandoni, President and CEO of Ortigas Land; Davee Zuniga, Chief Finance Officer of Ortigas Land; Atty. Michael David Abundo III, VP and Head of Ortigas Land Corporate Services; Alex Ortigas; Maite Ortigas.

The ceremony was led by Ortigas Land President and CEO Junie Jalandoni, the Ortigas Family, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora with First Lady Keri Zamora, Vice Mayor Rafael Agcaoili, and other members of the San Juan local government. They all expressed their excitement for visitors to spend their holidays in GH mall, which has world-class retail, culinary, entertainment, and wellness offerings.

“The Christmas Tree Lighting is just a taste of what visitors can expect this season at GH Mall,” said Mr. Junie Jalandoni, President and CEO of Ortigas Land. “We want GH Mall to be a wonderful spot for family and friends to spend their Larger Than Life holidays together, through gift-shopping, exploring different cuisines, watching movies, and other fun activities for the whole family. The Greenhills community and visitors from various cities can expect more events leading to Christmas, as we bring a supersized holiday cheer to everyone.”

6 November 2024. Christmas Unwrapped: A Larger than Life celebration at GH Mall. Members of Ortigas Land, Ortigas Family, and the San Juan LGU distributed gift packs to the children of White Cross Orphanage.

Ortigas Malls extended the celebration to the kids of White Cross Orphanage. They happily received the gift packs while enjoying the festivities at GH Mall. The holiday show and vibrant decorations brought smiles and laughter to the kids -- an experience they'll remember for a lifetime.

Every year, Ortigas Malls offers an exciting holiday experience to shoppers looking for the best gifts and restaurants for gatherings in all of its locations. GH Mall is the ultimate shopping destination that combines lifestyle and wellness amenities and world-class dining experiences in the heart of Metro Manila.

Christmas Unwrapped: A Larger than Life celebration at GH Mall. (L-R) James Candelaria, AVP Head of GH Mall Operations, Cathy Dueñas, AVP Head of Leasing, Junie Jalandoni, Ortigas Land President and CEO, Hon. Angelo Agcaoili, San Juan City Vice Mayor, Hon. Atty. Bel Zamora, San Juan City Congresswoman, Hon. Francis Zamora, San Juan City Mayor, Ms. Maite Ortigas, Ms. Alex Ortigas, First Lady Keri Zamora, and Monique Castañeda, AVP Head of Marketing Ortigas Malls.

With Christmas fast approaching, GH Mall’s stunning Christmas tree welcomes all shoppers to show their love and experience Larger Than Life moments with their family and friends this holiday season. Watch out for other exciting events at GH Mall, such as the annual Night Market (November 8 to December 30), Parol Making (November 9), Santa’s Little Workshop Gingerbread Making (November 11), Christmas Caroling (every Thursday of November), and Paws & Claus Holiday Photo Booth (until December 31). For more updates and information on upcoming events, like Greenhills Mall on Facebook, and follow @greenhillsph on Instagram. Don’t forget to capture precious moments and use the hashtag #GHChristmas.

A bright and merry Christmas season comes to the metropolis as the giant Araneta Center Christmas Tree lights up and brings a touch of festive magic to the holidays.

First installed 31 years ago by J. Amado Araneta, the dazzling structure is an iconic symbol of Christmas in the Philippines and its annual lighting ceremony signals the start of the holiday season.

Standing 100 feet tall at the the Gateway Food Park, the Araneta Center Christmas Tree attracts shoppers and sightseers alike with its spectacular display of glowing bulbs and beautiful ornaments.

"It's an annual tradition that shoppers and residents in the area look forward to because it signals the start of the season. It's a colorful reminder of love, joy and hope that the season brings. For Araneta Center, we want to make it better than last year so we constantly challenge ourselves to make this annual tradition more joyous, festive and entertaining that the last," says Jorge L. Araneta, president and CEO of the Araneta Group.

This year, the lighting of the Araneta Center Christmas Tree featured some of today's brightest Kapamilya stars headlined by Vice Ganda. A dazzling fireworks display will also light up the sky to cap the festivity.

Celebrating the Christmas spirit of giving and sharing, the Araneta Center also hosted a gift-giving activity for the children of Child Haus, a temporary shelfer for underprivileged parents and their children who are undergoing medical treatment in Manila.
Following the symbolic lighting of the iconic Araneta Center Christmas Tree will be tons of holiday-themed events at various venues inside the Araneta Center. The lineup includes the annual Belen Lighting at Farmers Market on November 12; Mall Christmas Tree LIghting at Gateway Mall on November 15, New Frontier Plaza on NOvember 21 and Alimall on NOvember 22; Christmas Caroling at the three malls starting on December 2; and the Santa Meet and Greet every weekend of December.

The Araneta Center will also host many fun-filled events on Christmas time, including Disney On Ice Magical Ice Festival at the Big Dome and the Parolan Bazaar at the Farmers Market.

With plenty of Christmas and holiday offerings to enjoy, the Araneta Center is a must visit place to go with your loved ones this festive season!

For more information on its Christmas Activities, log on to www.aranetacenter.net or follow the official Araneta Center Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AranetaCenter .