Treats for the Class of 2013

No more classes. No more exams. Best of all, no more having to stay up late and wake up early. The news that summer is officially here is most welcome by students, especially the graduates. Before taking the next big step (whether it's higher education, your first job, or maybe even your own business), it's time for a well-deserved celebration. Here are some graduation promos around the city for the class of 2013: At Vikings, graduates eat for free if they are accompanied by three full paying guests. The graduate must present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with graduate's name or ceremony invitation together with their school ID. The promo runs exclusively on all Saturdays of March and April, and cannot be used in conjunction with other promos or discounts. The rate for Saturday in Vikings MOA and North EDSA is P1,088 plus 5 percent service charge and rate for Saturday in Vikings Marikina is P888.00 plus 5 percent service charge. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel's all-day restaurant, Eastwood Café, offers a 3+1 Salute to Graduates from March 1 to 27. Graduates will get a complimentary buffet meal when accompanied by at least three paying diners. The buffet costs P1,080 per person. Graduates must present proof of graduation, such as a diploma, school ID, or graduation program. The promo is valid for the daily lunch buffet and the dinner buffet on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For inquiries and reservations, call 570-7777. Eastwood Richmode Hotel is located at 17 Orchard Rd., Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, QC. At Acacia Hotel, graduates eat free for lunch and dinner from March 1 to 31. To get their free buffet feast, graduates must present their diploma. There must be at least five diners, including the graduate or graduates. Up to two graduates per group are allowed. Graduates who celebrate with a meal at Diamond Hotel Philippines may get a free gift certificate for an overnight stay for two in a Superior room inclusive of breakfast. The certificate will be given to those who have the lunch or dinner buffet for four at Corniche or lunch or dinner set for four at Yurakuen for P9,999 net. Graduates must present a valid ID as proof of graduation. Other terms and conditions apply. Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila. For more information, call (632) 528-3000 or visit the Diamond Hotel website. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow it on Facebook and Twitter . At the Crowne Plaza Manila, graduates who avail of the Seven Corners' buffet or Xin Tian Di's Dim Sum Unlimited will receive a complimentary graduation cake and a round of special drinks. The graduation special is available from March 15 to 30. For inquiries and reservations regarding Crowne Plaza's graduation offerings, call 633-7222 or e-mail fandb.reservations@ihg.com. At InterContinental Manila, graduates who celebrate at the Prince Albert Rotisserie and enjoy a 30 percent discount on the bill, plus a special gift, when partaking of the a la carte menu. To avail of the offer, a school ID and diploma must be presented. The Prince Albert Rotisserie is open for lunch, Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner, Monday to Saturday, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. In addition to the main dining section, the restaurant has three separate salons for guests desiring more privacy. For inquiries and reservations, call 793-7000. For a well-deserved weekend escape, graduates can book Mandarin Oriental Manila's special graduation room package. The room package starts at P6,200++ for a Superior room. The package includes an international buffet breakfast for two, fifty-minute relaxing massage treatment for the graduate at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Manila, complimentary local calls, and a limited edition MO Graduate Bear. At Paseo Uno, graduates can enjoy a complimentary buffet meal when they dine with at least four paying companions. They will also receive a limited edition MO Bear, and their parents will receive a P500 cash voucher, which can be used on their next visit to Paseo Uno. The offer is valid from March 18 to April 28. To avail of the offer, graduates must present their school diploma. For inquiries and reservations, call Mandarin Oriental, Manila at (02) 750 8888 or email momnl-reservations@mohg.com For an quick escape, graduates can head to Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, where a 50-percent discount will be given at Restaurant Verbena, which was recognized by the Asian culinary handbook, The Miele Guide, as one of the finest restaurants in Asia. Discovery Suites in Ortigas is also offering a 50-percent discount on a sumptuous lunch buffet at Restaurant 5 or a high quality U.S. steaks at 22 Prime, where they can enjoy a panoramic skyline view of the city. To avail of the discount privilege, high school and college seniors need to present proof that they are members of this year’s graduating batch such as class cards, school I.D., diploma or graduation photo. For inquiries and table reservations, call Discovery Suites at (02) 7196805 and 7196821 to 23; or Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay at (02) 5298172. Graduates can also save when they travel to China, South East Asia, and North East Asia with Cathay Pacific's buy two, get one free graduation online promo. The selling period is until March 22, and the travel period is until May 31, 2013. Destinations include Guangzou, Xiamen, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Phuket, Taipei, Seoul and Jeju. — Carmela G. Lapeña/BM, GMA News