Savoy Hotel Manila shows that hospitality can go beyond comfort and service and extend into meaningful community action. As a brand of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the hotel partnered with Books for a Cause to bring joy, learning, and inspiration to the children of Project Pearls Learning Center through the Bookshelf Project, a simple yet impactful initiative rooted in care and purpose.

At the heart of the activity was a handcrafted four- tier wooden bookshelf built by Savoy Hotel Manila’s Engineering Team. Filled with children’s books donated by Books for a Cause, the bookshelf became more than furniture. It symbolized access to knowledge and a safe space where curiosity and imagination could grow. The program opened with a message from General Manager Den Navarro, who shared, “The Circle of Happiness culture of Savoy Hotel Manila and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is rooted in our love for service and love for country. The Bookshelf Project reflects this belief — serving communities with sincerity while helping shape a better future for the next generation of Filipinos.”

The day was filled with warmth and energy, supported by Project Pearls leaders, teachers, and volunteers, and made lively by the preschool learners themselves. Greg De Garriz, director of People Management and Development, led a storytelling session featuring Bible stories such as Jonah and David and Goliath, encouraging children to value courage, faith, and their own strengths.

After storytelling, the children took part in a coloring activity assisted by Savoy Hotel Manila associates. The experience was capped with a nutritious lunch prepared by the hotel’s culinary team. Associates also supported GROW, Project Pearls’ livelihood program, by purchasing handcrafted products, reinforcing the connection between sustainability and community empowerment.

Reflecting the shared commitment of Savoy Hotel Manila and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts to community- centered initiatives under the MEGreen program, Navarro added, “Through MEGreen’s Community to Shape pillar, we are reminded that being responsible corporate citizens means investing in education, nurturing young minds, and supporting initiatives that create lasting social impact. By giving children access to books and a space to read, we help build confidence, curiosity, and hope — values that extend far beyond the classroom.”

Through the Bookshelf Project, Savoy Hotel Manila continues to embody Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ Circle of Happiness culture, proving that heartfelt Filipino hospitality can help build stronger communities and a brighter future.