Prost to Filipino-German Friendship at Solaire Resort Entertainment City’s Oktoberfest Poolside Preview

Photo shows: Solaire Resort’s Vice President of Food & Beverage and Culinary, Sebastian Kellerhoff, and Senior Vice President of Hotel Resort Operations, David Batchelor; His Excellency Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke, German Ambassador to the Philippines; Eric M. Gottschalk, President of the German Club Philippines at the Oktoberfest 2026 Presscon

Solaire Resort Entertainment City, in partnership with the German Club Manila, brings together esteemed German dignitaries and distinguished media guests for an exclusive press conference and first-look of Solaire Resort’s most anticipated, annual Oktoberfest. Recognized as Manila’s only authentic Oktoberfest and one of the most celebrated Bavarian festivals outside Germany, the event underscores prospering Filipino-German relations through cultural exchange and shared celebration.

Set against the golden hour glow of Manila Bay, the Pool Bar and Grill transforms into a convivial slice of Munich. This intimate afternoon media preview offers an atmospheric unveiling of Oktoberfest 2026, where Bavarian tradition is elegantly reimagined through Solaire Resort’s signature Filipino warmth, world-class hospitality, and refined culinary excellence.

TORIKIZOKU, Japan's #1 Yakitori chain, is coming to the Philippines

Sighted Around BGC: Who Is Torikki and Why Is Everyone Scanning This QR Code?

A playful yellow character has started appearing around Serendra, BGC,

pointing pedestrians toward a new Japanese dining destination coming soon. His name is Torikki, the official mascot of TORIKIZOKU, Japan’s #1 Yakitori chain and a Yakitori-ya specializing in freshly grilled chicken skewers.

Designed to be visible during the day and illuminated at night, the Torikki installations feature different poses inspired by the Philippines and Japan. Each carries an invitation to gather:

Oktoberfest returns to Newport World Resorts for four festive nights

The first Prost to Oktoberfest 2026 at the media launch was led by Newport World Resorts Chief Hospitality Officer John Lucas (center right), Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts General Manager Gagan Talwar (center left), and (2nd from right) Newport World Resorts Senior Vice President for Commercial Sales and Partnership Kathy Mercado, together with Newport World Resorts Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations Knut Becker, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts Director of Operations Iulai Sau, and host Eric Bituin, ahead of the four-night celebration from October 28 to 31 at The Ballroom, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts.

The Philippines’ premier leisure and entertainment destination brings back Oktoberfest for its fourth year from October 28 to 31 at The Ballroom of Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts. For four nights, the ballroom takes on the convivial spirit of a Bavarian beer hall, where long tables fill with guests, steins make their way around the room, and the celebration grows as the evening unfolds.

A proper Oktoberfest begins with beer in hand. Weihenstephaner flows throughout the evening, with Weiss, Wheat, and Dunkel served on tap, bringing to the table nearly a thousand years of brewing heritage. All the way from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan in Freising, Germany, it is recognized as the world’s oldest brewery. It is a fitting meeting of two enduring Bavarian traditions, with a beer steeped in history poured for a festival celebrated for more than two centuries.

The first pour makes way for a full Bavarian feast prepared by the award-winning culinary team of Newport World Resorts. Warm laugen pretzels and German breads are passed around the table before plates make room for sausages, crispy pork knuckle, schnitzel, and other hearty favorites, with traditional sweets waiting at the end of the meal.