That line in the song of Greenday, makes me think of the number of overseas Filipino workers who will be coming home for the Christmas season in this paradise Philippines. September, the rightful start of the ‘ber’ months, signifies the coming of the Yuletide celebration. As the whole world knows, Christmas in the Philippines is like no other. We start off early (as I’ve said, as early as September), and end the celebrations at a later date – by the end of January in the preceding year. Because of that, our kababayans abroad cannot allow the season of Yule to pass without visiting their dear homeland – the Philippines.

What better time to plan ahead for the homecoming but today, before September ends! Good thing a lot of our budget Philippine hotels are on a roll in giving out special rates here and there. ‘Maagang pamasko’ for the overseas Filipino and his/her family, indeed.

One top choice for the OFW going here on Christmas is the line of Kabayan Hotels. They have branches in Manila such as the Kabayan Hotel Pasay, Kabayan Hotel Caloocan, and Kabayan Hotel Cubao. The rooms offer incredible space for your luggage and Balikabayan boxes. The room ambiance is carefully set to bring you the warmth and comfort of genuine Filipino hospitality.

Kabayan Hotels proudly offers a range of exceptional service like 24-hour airport transfer / “Meet and Greet”, safety deposit boxes, efficient round-the-clock security (with closed circuit cameras in common areas), coffee Shop with room service, secure luggage room, laundry services, guarded parking, 24-hour hotel car rental, and on-call massage services. The hotel’s official website offers the best rates online.

If you’re more on the old-classic Filipino home comfort, the best choice will always be the renowned Legend line of hotels. Go for the Legend Villas Hotel in Mandaluyong. The hotel really invested in genuine Filipino wood products to adorn the receiving areas, dining, windows, and stairs. You can actually hear traditional Filipino music such as the Kundiman and Cariñosa as you enter the premises. It will bring back memories of your summer vacation in the province, or your good ol’ lola (grandmother) who used to listen to Kundiman. Food is exceptionally Filipino in taste. The hunger for our home grown meals will be quenched after years of eating foreign food in another country. The Legend Villas Dining will simply provide for that.

There are definitely more glorious things to look forward to as the Balikbayan travels back to Pinas. With all the energy to exhaust in the celebrations and traditions required by the Christmas season, there are places where you will be truly accommodated even after September ends.