"‘For a full 24 hours, I had to think critically,’ one woman said."
With April Fools’ Day behind us, we can now return to believing everything that politicians, reporters, and social media sites tell us.
When the day of jokes and pranks arrived, Filipinos were ready to question everything politicians said. We were ready to be skeptical of things we saw in the news. People even took a good, hard look at things on the Internet and asked themselves if they were true before they believed them. But now that April Fools’ Day is over, the nation is once again embracing its favorite pastime of falling for absolutely everything from all of these sources.
“I’m glad I can believe everything politicians, the media, and people on the Internet tell me again,” said one woman in Quezon City. “For a full 24 hours, I had to think critically. I’m really happy that’s all behind us now.”
“My chosen political candidates would never lie to me now that April Fools’ Day is done,” said another man in Makati. “And I’ll swallow every word my favorite news station and paper have to say about them.”
No matter how outlandish a lie propagated by politicians, spread by the media, and confirmed by the Internet appeared to be, we would trip over ourselves to be the first ones to fall for it.
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If you’re looking for a great staycation deal for Holy Week, the Alpha Suites Luxury Serviced Residences in Makati is offering two special packages that will redefine your idea of a great staycation.
First, make your weekends bloom with their Spring Package and get some well-deserved quality time with your family and loved ones without leaving the city. Enjoy a complimentary basket of snacks, free use of board games, and complimentary access to their movie screenings every Friday and Saturday. Guests will also get a 20-percent discount on select services at their on-site sister company, Aegle Wellness Center, and special offers at their nine specialty restaurants. Their Spring Package is available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting at only Php 6,120++.
Second, if you plan on staying in the city for Holy Week and you’re worried that most of the establishments will be closed (and they will be), their Easter-cation in the City package guarantees that you’ll have everything you need with their special Easter in-room setup, 50+ amenities, free movie screenings of family-favorite blockbusters, and a comprehensive range of sports and recreation facilities. Guests will also get special rates for the Easter egg hunt of their sister company, The City Club, on April 21. Nightly rates start at Php 5,850++ from April 13 to 21.
Both staycation packages come with complimentary breakfast buffet, high-speed Wi-Fi, parking, and access to the 500-sqm gym, lagoon-style swimming pool with children’s pool, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and their nine specialty restaurants—the same highly acclaimed restaurants in Balesin Island Club!
The Alpha Suites also caters to various lifestyle needs with its long list of amenities such as indoor basketball, badminton, tennis, and squash courts, boxing and martial arts arena, billiards, a high-definition virtual golf simulator, private screening room, and Wii game room, as well as The Shops at Alphaland Makati Place, which houses more restaurants, cafes, Rustan’s Supermarket, and more. Aegle Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art integrative health and wellness facility and Top of the Alpha, Manila’s most exciting new music bar and lounge, are also in the same building complex.
Want a cherry on top? Your city stay can turn into a grand island getaway, as guests who stay at The Alpha Suites for two consecutive nights can get access to the unique and idyllic Balesin Island!
Get all these perks and more when you book a one-of-a-kind, five-star stay at The Alpha Suites. What a deal!
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A five-star luxury serviced residence isn’t complete without excellent service and attention to detail. The Alpha Suites’ Acting GM, Jon Joven, and his staff, have continuously exceeded guests’ expectations, proven by exceptionally high ratings on TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
Jon is also popularly known as the “Prince of Broadway” and has played the roles of Thuy in the German staging of “Miss Saigon,” and Joseph in “Song of Joseph,” in New York. He was recently awarded by ALIW Awards as Best Classical Performer of the Year 2018.
Despite Jon’s busy schedule, he’s still very active in the music industry and finds time to perform and entertain guests at The Balesin Island Club, The City Club, Top of the Alpha, and other events.
For Alpha Suites bookings and inquiries: +63(2)-737-0088, [email protected], or www.thealphasuites.com.
