CLARK, PAMPANGA — Park Inn by Radisson Clark officially welcomed the most wonderful time of the year with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, themed “Light Up the Holidays,” held on November 13, 2026. The celebration brought together distinguished guests, local government officials, valued partners, and members of the community for an evening marking the beginning of the holiday season in Clark.
The program opened with welcome remarks from Ms. Catherine Nepomuceno, Senior Vice President for Operations of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), followed by holiday messages from Department of Tourism Region III Regional Director Richard Daenos, Mabalacat City Mayor Gerald “Geld” Guttrie Aquino, Mr. Jose Aubrey Pelayo IV, City Information Officer of Angeles City, and Clark Development Corporation President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera. In her remarks, Ms. Nepomuceno also reflected on Park Inn by Radisson Clark’s 11-year journey in the hospitality industry, recognizing the guests, partners, team members, and community who have been part of the property’s growth.
One of the evening’s highlights was a special performance by the Park Inn by Radisson Clark Chorale, bringing together five talented employees from across the hotel: Sherose Maslog of Housekeeping, Michie Navales of Food & Beverage, Nina Dela Cruz of Engineering, and Grazielle Istomen and Kristina Sampana of Sales & Marketing. Under the direction of professional chorale conductor Jed Miranda, the five employees stepped beyond their day-to-day roles to share something different with guests—their love of music. Their performance was a fitting reflection of this year’s theme, “Light Up the Holidays,” celebrating how individual talents, when brought together, can create something truly special.
Following a ceremonial toast led by General Manager Lorenzo Tang, guests gathered for the evening’s highlight—the lighting of the hotel’s Christmas tree. Accompanied by the familiar Filipino holiday tune “Kumukutikutitap,” the illumination marked the start of the season’s festivities at the hotel, adding to the holiday atmosphere across Clark.
This year’s theme, “Light Up the Holidays,” goes beyond the glow of seasonal decorations. It celebrates the people who bring warmth to every occasion, the traditions that make the Filipino holiday season special, and the connections shared among the communities of Clark and Pampanga.
As the holiday season unfolds, Park Inn by Radisson Clark looks forward to welcoming guests and partners to celebrate the occasion in the heart of Clark, where every gathering offers another reason to light up the holidays.
