MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are hoping for a better and brighter 2022 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges this year.
With the increased mobility due to loosened coronavirus restrictions, the nation is expected to celebrate the new year louder and cheerful as compared to last year (but don't forget the minimum health protocols!)
On December 31, several establishments and companies will showcase their grand welcome to 2022 and the Year of the Water Tiger.
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Ring in the new year with the best and meaningful celebration — bountiful banquet, music and loud revelry in epic proportions to usher in a new year.
The Summit Express has the lowdown of New Year's Eve (NYE) countdown events in the metro. Jump high and welcome 2022 with a bang:
1. Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special | December 31, 2021, 10:30 pm via GMA-7 and live streaming exclusively on GMA Network.com and overseas via GMA Pinoy TV
To kick start the spectacle, Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards leads the constellation of Kapuso artists who will dazzle viewers with world-class performances.
Prime actress Bea Alonzo will have a special performance of the hit songs 'Mr. Perfectly Fine,' '10,000 Hours,' and 'Love Again' with Alden as a teaser to their much-awaited team up next year.
Don't miss performances of other Kapuso artists: Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, Garrett Bolden, Rayver Cruz, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mark Herras, Aicelle Santos, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Lexi Gonzales, Mavy Legaspi, Kyline Alcantara, Asia's Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Ruru Madrid, among others.
2. Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2022 | December 31, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
One of Manila’s longest running and most-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations, Eastwood – Quezon City New Year Countdown, makes its highly awaited return this year with a celebration centered on ensuring the safety of revelers while providing world-class entertainment and dazzling spectacles.
Eastwood – Quezon City Countdown to 2022 is open to fully-vaccinated guests, who are given the option to avail one of the exclusive dining pods spilled across the expansive alfresco areas of the Eastwood Mall Open Park.
Each dining pod can accommodate up to 4 pax of all ages and comes with a set of food and beverage. Ticket prices are: Gold – Center – P6,000, Silver (Left Wing) – P3,000 and Silver (Right Wing) P3,000. Tickets are available at Ticketnet and at the Eastwood Mall Concierge from Dec. 29 to 31, 2021.
Guests who will avail of the dining pods can enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by Eastwood Richmonde Hotel and the best views of the celebrations, which will feature live performances by Zild, Leanne and Naara, and Darren Espanto from 9PM onwards.
Hosted by Will Devaugn and Stephany Stefanowitz, the Eastwood-Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2022 will also feature the Dazzling Star Drop, Eastwood City’s own version of the world-famous Ball Drop in New York’s Times Square, and will be followed by a grand fireworks display at 12MN. For the first time ever, the grand fireworks display will be held in two locations, with one lighting up the sky at the Eastwood Mall Open Park and another at the Global One Building near Eastwood Citywalk.
3. MOA NYE Fireworks Show on December 31 and Grand Balloon Display on January 1, 2022
Watch the teaser fireworks show at 7PM and the New Year's Eve fireworks display set at 12 midnight!
Join the fun at the Seaside Boulevard and mascot meet and greet at the MOA Music Hall!
4. Bonifacio Global City (BGC)'s Simultaneous Fireworks Display
Onwards & Upwards for 2022! BGC and Taguig City welcome the new year as one community, under the same sky! Here’s to 12 new chapters and 365 new chances.
Watch the simultaneous fireworks display by the Taguig LGU in the following locations as we countdown to 2022:
1. 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street
2. Uptown Parade Steel Carpark
3. Market Market Open Carpark
5. Resorts World Manila's The Grand Countdown To 2022 | December 31, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate new beginnings with one of OPM’s most powerful rock outfits, The Aegis Band!
Usher the New Year with their power-packed live performance, back to back with The Dawn, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
The party will be hosted by Nicole Laurel Asensio.
Check out full details here.
6. The Okada Manila New Year's Eve Celebrations | December 31, 11:00 p.m.
Visit the Okada Manila Facebook page on New Year’s Eve and experience an exciting virtual tour of the property, as well as online-exclusive performances by Hazel Faith, Janine Berdin, and Angeline Quinto!
7. Manila Ocean Park 2022 Neon Countdown | December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
You heard it right, Manila Ocean Park will be having a NYE countdown. Why not?
Enjoy sweet endings and new beginnings with these package inclusions: dinner buffet, Oceanarium tour, Mermaid Meet and Greet and live entertainment with the DJs.
More details here.
8. Countdown to 2022 at Diamond Hotel
As the clock strikes twelve, usher the year 2022 in style! Corniche, Yurakuen, Lobby Lounge, Poolside Bar and Bar 27 offer fantastic New Year's Eve celebratory dinners and/or drinks, complimented by live instrumental music.
9. Hello 2022 at I'm Hotel
Take your celebrations to new heights with their Intimate New Year countdown at the Antidote Rooftop Gastropub.
Outdoor dining is the way to go! Enjoy mouth-watering menu options that feature delectable morsels, desserts, and meal boxes al fresco dining.
More details here.
10. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati 2022 Countdown Party at Oz Bar
Open bar is from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Watch out the live performances by DJ Cathy Frey.
NOTE: Media giant ABS-CBN also has a New Year Countdown Special called "Salubong 2022".
— The Summit Express
With the increased mobility due to loosened coronavirus restrictions, the nation is expected to celebrate the new year louder and cheerful as compared to last year (but don't forget the minimum health protocols!)
On December 31, several establishments and companies will showcase their grand welcome to 2022 and the Year of the Water Tiger.
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Ring in the new year with the best and meaningful celebration — bountiful banquet, music and loud revelry in epic proportions to usher in a new year.
The Summit Express has the lowdown of New Year's Eve (NYE) countdown events in the metro. Jump high and welcome 2022 with a bang:
1. Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special | December 31, 2021, 10:30 pm via GMA-7 and live streaming exclusively on GMA Network.com and overseas via GMA Pinoy TV
To kick start the spectacle, Asia's Multimedia Star Alden Richards leads the constellation of Kapuso artists who will dazzle viewers with world-class performances.
Prime actress Bea Alonzo will have a special performance of the hit songs 'Mr. Perfectly Fine,' '10,000 Hours,' and 'Love Again' with Alden as a teaser to their much-awaited team up next year.
Don't miss performances of other Kapuso artists: Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista, Garrett Bolden, Rayver Cruz, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mark Herras, Aicelle Santos, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Lexi Gonzales, Mavy Legaspi, Kyline Alcantara, Asia's Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose, Gabbi Garcia, Ruru Madrid, among others.
2. Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2022 | December 31, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
One of Manila’s longest running and most-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations, Eastwood – Quezon City New Year Countdown, makes its highly awaited return this year with a celebration centered on ensuring the safety of revelers while providing world-class entertainment and dazzling spectacles.
Eastwood – Quezon City Countdown to 2022 is open to fully-vaccinated guests, who are given the option to avail one of the exclusive dining pods spilled across the expansive alfresco areas of the Eastwood Mall Open Park.
Each dining pod can accommodate up to 4 pax of all ages and comes with a set of food and beverage. Ticket prices are: Gold – Center – P6,000, Silver (Left Wing) – P3,000 and Silver (Right Wing) P3,000. Tickets are available at Ticketnet and at the Eastwood Mall Concierge from Dec. 29 to 31, 2021.
Guests who will avail of the dining pods can enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared by Eastwood Richmonde Hotel and the best views of the celebrations, which will feature live performances by Zild, Leanne and Naara, and Darren Espanto from 9PM onwards.
Hosted by Will Devaugn and Stephany Stefanowitz, the Eastwood-Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2022 will also feature the Dazzling Star Drop, Eastwood City’s own version of the world-famous Ball Drop in New York’s Times Square, and will be followed by a grand fireworks display at 12MN. For the first time ever, the grand fireworks display will be held in two locations, with one lighting up the sky at the Eastwood Mall Open Park and another at the Global One Building near Eastwood Citywalk.
3. MOA NYE Fireworks Show on December 31 and Grand Balloon Display on January 1, 2022
Watch the teaser fireworks show at 7PM and the New Year's Eve fireworks display set at 12 midnight!
Join the fun at the Seaside Boulevard and mascot meet and greet at the MOA Music Hall!
- Balloon Display at Seaside at 12NN - 10PM
- Character Meet & Greet at Music Hall at 2PM to 3:30PM & 5:30PM - 7PM
- Fireworks display at 7PM
MOA Grand Balloon Display 2022!Join us as we start the new year with The MOA Grand Balloon Display at the Seaside Boulevard and mascot meet and greet at the MOA Music Hall! 🥳✈️ 🐛🐰🐶 🚊🎈🤗 Balloon Display at Seaside | 12NN - 10PM Character Meet & Greet at Music Hall | 2PM to 3:30PM & 5:30PM - 7PM Fireworks display | 7PM #MOAGrandBalloonDisplay2022
Posted by SM Mall of Asia Official on Wednesday, December 29, 2021
4. Bonifacio Global City (BGC)'s Simultaneous Fireworks Display
Onwards & Upwards for 2022! BGC and Taguig City welcome the new year as one community, under the same sky! Here’s to 12 new chapters and 365 new chances.
Watch the simultaneous fireworks display by the Taguig LGU in the following locations as we countdown to 2022:
1. 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street
2. Uptown Parade Steel Carpark
3. Market Market Open Carpark
5. Resorts World Manila's The Grand Countdown To 2022 | December 31, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate new beginnings with one of OPM’s most powerful rock outfits, The Aegis Band!
Usher the New Year with their power-packed live performance, back to back with The Dawn, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
The party will be hosted by Nicole Laurel Asensio.
Check out full details here.
6. The Okada Manila New Year's Eve Celebrations | December 31, 11:00 p.m.
Visit the Okada Manila Facebook page on New Year’s Eve and experience an exciting virtual tour of the property, as well as online-exclusive performances by Hazel Faith, Janine Berdin, and Angeline Quinto!
7. Manila Ocean Park 2022 Neon Countdown | December 31, 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
You heard it right, Manila Ocean Park will be having a NYE countdown. Why not?
Enjoy sweet endings and new beginnings with these package inclusions: dinner buffet, Oceanarium tour, Mermaid Meet and Greet and live entertainment with the DJs.
More details here.
8. Countdown to 2022 at Diamond Hotel
As the clock strikes twelve, usher the year 2022 in style! Corniche, Yurakuen, Lobby Lounge, Poolside Bar and Bar 27 offer fantastic New Year's Eve celebratory dinners and/or drinks, complimented by live instrumental music.
9. Hello 2022 at I'm Hotel
Take your celebrations to new heights with their Intimate New Year countdown at the Antidote Rooftop Gastropub.
Outdoor dining is the way to go! Enjoy mouth-watering menu options that feature delectable morsels, desserts, and meal boxes al fresco dining.
More details here.
10. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati 2022 Countdown Party at Oz Bar
Open bar is from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Watch out the live performances by DJ Cathy Frey.
NOTE: Media giant ABS-CBN also has a New Year Countdown Special called "Salubong 2022".
— The Summit Express
