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Membership tccmembership@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 103
Editorial Team Anna Ongpin Editor-in-Chief Emerald Bañares Managing Editor Jhe Conese Editor Josephine Anne Hogar Graphic Artist
Balesin +63.917.323.2017 +63.998.582.3962 Balesin Island Club Events and Banquets eventsandbanquets@balesin.com.ph +63.917.522.2038 Membership Sales sales@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8846.6205 +63.977.8413.884 Reception frontoffice@balesin.com.ph +63.917.548.3155 +63.998.974.1284 Reservations reservations@balesin.com +63.2.8337.2055 Concierge balesinconcierge@alphaland.com.ph +63.908.887.4787 +63.917.509.7190 Balesin Bounty balesinconcierge@alphaland.com.ph +63.917.597.9651 Aegle Drugstore Inc. aegledrugstore@alphaland.com.ph +63.5337.2031 loc. 606
ALPHALAND ATMOSPHERES Darryl Joi Fuentes Elaiza Ghael Gamboa Jessa Janella Perdio Karen Napili Luisa Banta Mia Herbosa Nic Belasco Ronnie Moranas Chef Valerie Nombre Writers
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Issue 12 | January - March 2021
President’s Message & Announcements
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Event Highlights
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LIFESTYLE Chef Recommends: Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Dishes RVO’s Wine Selection: Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2014
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Chef Recommends: Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Dishes
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The Ultimate Staycation Awaits at The Alpha Suites
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TRAVEL The Ultimate Staycation Awaits at The Alpha Suites
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The Beautiful Mountain
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Reciprocal Clubs: Luxurious Hospitality Around the World .............................
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Your Wellness Haven: Serenity Series at Aegle Balesin Island
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Sports and Recreation in the New Normal
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The City Club Sports & Recreation Programs
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Concierge Recommends: Complete Relaxation in Your Home Away From Home
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The Beautiful Mountain
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Message President’s
With 2021 just starting up, I thought it would be a good time to look forward to the many new things to do at all the various Alphaland properties these days. Over at Balesin Island Club, we have a newly opened Bierstube—or beer tavern—at the Clubhouse, featuring authentic German beers and food. It's just the perfect addition to the many things to do on the island. At The Alpha Suites, we've just launched The Ultimate Staycation, which gives guests a complimentary night at either Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges or at Balesin Island Club. Mountain or sea, we have you covered! The Aegle Wellness Center will now hold a Serenity Session every Saturday at 4 PM and Sunday at 8:30 AM at the Aegle Wellness Center in Balesin. Aegle believes in combining mindfulness practice with medical science to create a holistic approach to health. Join us for these free workout sessions on your next Balesin weekends. The City Club ended the year with over a hundred new members from the Tower Club, all of whom took advantage of our membership offer. These new members have been patronizing the many restaurant and sports offerings at TCC, giving the club a new vibrancy. So on behalf of all of us at Alphaland, best wishes for a healthy, happy, and fruitful 2021. If you enjoy reading Atmospheres, please send us feedback at info@alphaland.com.ph.
DENNIS VALDES
Announcements Balesin Island Club
Dear Members and Friends, 2020 was like no other year in our country’s history. Our values of humanity and things we took for granted like free movement, and the ability to decide where, when, and how we’d like to create memories have changed beyond anything we could have imagined. But we see hope reflected in the faces of many with the start of a new year, and look towards a better future for everyone. All of us in Balesin would like to extend our deepest gratitude and best wishes to our members, guests, and to our future vacationers. Being part of your Balesin holiday is truly something to be thankful for. Let us all welcome 2021 with positive thoughts and fill each day with unforgettable memories to cherish. Balesin rang in the New Year with a spectacular New Year’s dinner concert at The Balesin Marquee, which featured musical entertainment from the multitalented artists Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Randy Santiago, Rachel Alejandro, and KZ Tandingan, with surprise performances by Toni Gonzaga and Geneva Cruz, Robin and Ram Nievera, and our mainstay New Year’s band, Mojofly. A grand time was had by all! Our expanding and evolving food & beverage operations have always been one of our top priorities, and I am delighted to have David Chua back in Balesin as our Senior Assistant GM for Food & Beverage. David has vast experience in the food & beverage service industry, with a career spanning more than 30 years, and was one of the pioneers of Tagaytay Highlands. And speaking of food, we recently opened a German restaurant at the Clubhouse—Bürgerbräu Bierstube—and it’s already a hit with members and guests! Try it on your next visit to enjoy authentic German food and premium Bavarian beer, plus good company. I am also happy to announce that Prince of Broadway and Aliw awardee Jon Joven is back with us in Alphaland as our Musical Director. Due to popular demand, he has regular shows both in Balesin and at The City Club, and is offering one-on-one voice lessons in both clubs as well (every weekend in Balesin, Tuesday to Thursday at The City Club).
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Make plans now to enjoy the month of love in Balesin in February. Al fresco dinner under the stars, renewal of wedding vows, watching the sunset aboard our superyacht, a romantic villa setup—whatever romantic ideas you may have for your holiday, the Balesin team will be available to bring them to life for you and your significant other. We’ve also recently reopened the Balesin Spa, so there’s never been a better time to enjoy a relaxing couple’s massage.
If you are hesitant to visit your island home, know that since Balesin reopened its doors in June 2020, we have remained COVID-free and we intend to keep it that way with all the necessary precautions and protocols in place. Rest assured, when you do come and visit us, our team will always be available to help you create lasting memories with our genuine Filipino hospitality. Reasons to spend a holiday in Balesin are endless. Stay connected and don’t miss our special offers—follow us on Facebook and Instagram. All of us in your Balesin family look forward to welcoming you back to your favorite island paradise, Unique in the World.
Michael A.P.M. Asperin COO & Balesin Island Club CEO The City Club Happy New Year! Here’s wishing you and your family good health and prosperity in 2021. Start the New Year at the Club by getting your mind, body, and soul on the road to a healthy lifestyle. Each of the Club’s nine specialty restaurants features Aegle-Recommended Dishes. These dishes are handpicked by Aegle’s nutritionistdietitians for their nutrient-packed ingredients and healthy preparation for clean and natural eating. We also have vegetarian menus available. For your cheat meals, check out our special restaurant offers. In February, we’re indulging the foodies with our highly anticipated Miyazaki Gyu Beef Festival at Sakura restaurant. We’ve partnered with Miyazaki Gyu, owned by Santi Araneta, to give you a full-course dinner menu featuring prime cuts of Miyazaki beef, paired with wine and sake, from February 10 to 28. Book your table early because they are already going fast! We’ll also have special Lunar New Year set menus including a Prosperity Toss on Friday, February 12 at Tang Palace. Then on Sunday, February 14, we will have a night of love, food, and music at our Top of the Alpha Valentine’s Dinner. There will be an intimate candlelit dinner for the lovebirds with the romantic view of the Metro Manila skyline as a backdrop, and music by our live performers. Over the quarantine period, we took time to revitalize the swimming pool, making it 100% salt-chlorinated, which is more ecologically friendly and gentler on hair, eyes, and skin. Bring your family and enjoy some barbecue and fun in the sun at the poolside Veranda. Then relax by getting a massage at The Alpha Spa, followed by a Hammam, Sauna, or Jacuzzi session. For those who like to stay active, our trainers are on standby at the gym to help you burn off the holiday calories, and our limited-contact sports courts and High-Definition Virtual Golf Simulator are ready for you. It’s time for us to learn how to make the most of life in the new normal, and what better way to do it than to #WorkPlayDine at your City Club where you don’t have to worry about crowds around you and your family. Health and safety protocols are in place so you can enjoy your time out of the house with peace of mind. See you at the Club!
NICHOLAS BELASCO THE CITY CLUB GENERAL MANAGER
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Balesin Island Club’s Yuletide Specials
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The nights were filled with Christmas carols and all-time favorite songs during the Balesin Yuletide Specials at The Balesin Marquee. Member-favorite OPM icons Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Randy Santiago, Rachel Alejandro, and more had fabulous "new normal" concert performances during the two-week concert series.
Bürgerbräu Bierstube’s Grand Opening in Balesin
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Bürgerbräu Bierstube, a German-style tavern and the newest restaurant at the Clubhouse, opened its doors on December 19. Members and guests enjoyed premium Bavarian beer paired with authentic German dishes.
Aegle Wellness Center’s Serenity Series at Balesin: Pilates + Wellness Weekend
The ocean breeze, serene ambiance, and reinvigorating Pilates sessions with Linzi Arellano-Co bundled with Aegle’s wellness services made Aegle Wellness Center - Balesin's final Serenity Series of 2020 memorable and relaxing.
The T City NewA Year's Eve Tie h eClub K n ot: l p ha l aDinner nd B ridal Fair 2018
Members and guests ended 2020 with a thanksgiving mass and a fantastic all-you-can-eat New Year’s Eve dinner prepared by our chefs, featuring turkey and roast beef with all the side dishes. We celebrated the New Year countdown at the 4th floor atrium with live music.
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LIFESTYLE SECTION
CHEF RECOMMENDS: BALESIN VANNAMEI SHRIMP DISHES By: Chef Valerie Nombre, The City Club Food & Beverage Director; Ronnie Moranas, The City Club Assistant Manager for Marketing, Sales, and Events
Savor fresh and delicious Balesin vannamei shrimp right here in in the city at The City Club! Introduced to our menus in 2019, Balesin vannamei shrimp is cultivated and grown in specially maintained ponds on Balesin Island to ensure that they grow to full size and weight before being served to members and guests. The vannamei species originated in Vietnam, and given the ideal conditions of the Balesin ponds along with meticulous cultivation, Balesin vannamei shrimp offers an unmatched clean, sweet flavor. Since it is directly harvested from the island’s ponds and flown daily to Manila and to The City Club, members and guests can also enjoy the popular Balesin vannamei shrimp dishes served at our specialty restaurants in The City Club. Choose from our restaurants’ selection of Balesin vannamei shrimp dishes prepared in the styles of various cuisines from around the world. Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Bucket We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our menu, the Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Bucket, which combines sautéed buttered shrimp with the perfect blend of spices, chorizo, and sweet corn. Single servings are available as well as a family-sized portion. Enjoy it with a bottle or two of beer!
Surf and Turf Craving steak and seafood? Indulge in both with our Surf & Turf special, featuring grilled Australian beef tenderloin and Balesin vannamei shrimp. The premium-quality meat and fresh vannamei shrimp cooked in olive oil and topped with garlic butter are a fantastic flavor combination!
Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Burger Bored with your usual sandwich? Try the Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Burger with Dijon mustard, pickle mayo, and thick-cut fries. With patties handmade by our chefs, you’ll get to experience a different take on the crowd-favorite Balesin vannamei shrimp.
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Fresh Shrimp to Take Home Fresh Balesin vannamei shrimp is available at the Balesin Bounty Shop located at the E.L. Tordesillas Airport at Balesin Island Club, and is also available for pickup at Alphaland Manila hangar or at The City Club at Alphaland Makati Place. For pre-orders, please contact Luisa Banta at +63.917.957.9651.
RVO's Wine Selection: Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia 2014 Tuscany, Italy Tasting Notes Rich, medium-bodied garnet red wine with distinct aromas of blackberries and vibrant notes of red cherries and plums laced in sweet, silky tannins. It has subtle notes of spice, star anise, and cinnamon, and a whiff of earth and leather; fermented in steel vats and aged in French barriques. Best served with grilled beef and lamb. Wine Features Type: Red Grape variety: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc Alcohol: 13 %
Available at The City Club and Balesin Island Club For orders at The City Club: +63.917.799.8894 | +63.908.887.0910 +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 104
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TRAVEL SECTION
TRAVEL SECTION
The Ultimate Staycation Awaits at The Alpha Suites By: Elaiza Ghael Gamboa, The Alpha Suites Marketing Associate; Karen Napili, The Alpha Suites Assistant Director of Marketing
With the tourism industry gradually reopening, travellers in the new normal should be more discerning than ever. Aside from value for money and the overall getaway experience, health and safety standards during the entire trip should also be a top priority. Bounce back from the stress brought upon by the pandemic with The Alpha Suites’ Ultimate Staycation package. After being cooped up at home for months due to the quarantine, booking a luxurious staycation at The Alpha Suites—the No. 1 hotel in Metro Manila on Tripadvisor—plus going on a world-class getaway may just be what you need.
You’ll also have access to the property’s comprehensive array of world-class amenities that cater to all lifestyles. For families who love to stay active, they’ll enjoy the lagoonstyle swimming pool, the 500-sqm gym, our top-of-theline sports facilities (such as indoor badminton, tennis, and squash courts, and a high-definition virtual golf simulator). You can also host an intimate movie or karaoke night in the private screening room.
Your rejuvenating retreat in the heart of the city starts in a stylishly furnished and generously sized suite, complete with full-size and fully equipped high-end kitchen, spacious living area, in-room work-station, and Philippe Starckdesigned Duravit bath fixtures, so you can enjoy and relax during your stay. Wake up feeling refreshed and energized as the metro’s skyline greets you a good morning, best enjoyed with a fresh cup of coffee from your in-room Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf machine, or over your delicious breakfast at Balesin Islander restaurant overlooking the pool, sky, and the sleek buildings along Ayala Avenue. Top-of-the-line sports facilities
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Staycation guests will also be treated to a complimentary thalassotherapy session at Aegle Wellness Center - Balesin. If you prefer the summer capital, you can unwind with your family and experience the way Baguio used to be five decades ago at the grand Clubhouse Inn at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges. Recharge your mind and body with the stunning views of the Cordillera mountains; the crisp, pine-scented air; and delicious food highlighting the fresh local produce. With guests’ health and safety as the top priority, The Alpha Suites provides a safe and worry-free stay by continuously innovating its already high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. All health protocols of the hotel are closely monitored and supported by the medical team of Aegle Wellness Center, a state-of-the-art, integrative health and wellness center located on-site in the Alphaland Makati Place complex.
Plush and spacious suites
Go on a well-deserved city staycation and world-class getaway by availing of this unbeatable offer. The Ultimate Staycation awaits! For reservations: +63.2.8737.0088 reservations@thealphasuites.com
If you and your loved ones prefer a more relaxing staycation, head over to The Alpha Spa for a rejuvenating massage or a reinvigorating hammam, sauna, or jacuzzi session. For your safety, the spa therapists wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. All of the amenities are sanitized as well after each use. Guests can also embark on a gastronomic trip at the property’s specialty restaurants just an elevator ride away. These are the same acclaimed restaurants you’ll find in Balesin! The Alpha Suites has also eliminated its check-in and checkout time restriction to give guests more flexibility and time to enjoy the 5-star accommodation and comprehensive amenities. In other words, you can now arrive at and depart from the hotel any time during your booked dates at no extra charge, so you can make the most of your stay!
Acclaimed, world-class restaurants
But wait, there’s more—guests who stay at least two nights at The Alpha Suites will get a complimentary night to experience either the unique private paradise of Balesin Island Club or the idyllic Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges. Balesin, with its authentic recreation of alluring destinations around the world in seven villages (Balesin, Bali, Phuket, Mykonos, St. Tropez, Costa del Sol and Toscana), world-class sports and recreation offerings, Aegle Wellness Center, and direct private flights, is one of the first destinations to have been allowed to reopen with its strict international-standard health and safety protocols. The Alpha Suites’ Ultimate
A private deck in Balesin Island The grand Clubhouse Inn at overlooking Lamon Bay and the Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges superyacht M/Y Obsessions 9
Concierge Recommends: Complete Relaxation in Your Home Away From Home by: Luisa Frances Banta, Balesin Island Club Concierge and Store Manager As the new year kicks off, many people set goals aimed at improving personal wellness and growth. And certainly, after a stressful 2020, everyone’s hoping to set a different tone for 2021. Since we reopened Balesin in June of last year, more and more members have been returning to Balesin for a muchneeded escape in safe and secure surroundings. Balesin Spa is Open! After almost a year in which spa services were prohibited nationwide, people have really missed getting their massage treatments. So we have great news! Balesin Spa is now open and our signature massages are being offered once again, in full compliance with IATF regulations and with all of our spa therapists in PPE for enhanced safety. Complete your next Balesin getaway with a well-deserved massage—rejuvenate and experience complete relaxation at the Balesin Spa.
Aegle Serenity Series yoga session on the Aegle Wellness Center deck
Aegle’s Serenity Series Due to popular demand, our sister company, Aegle Wellness Center, now offers a variety of sessions on the island such as Yoga, Pilates, etc, every Saturday and Sunday for the entire year! If you didn’t have a chance to experience Aegle’s Serenity Series last year, this is your opportunity. Sunny skies, pristine waters, and the calm ocean breeze— combine them with Aegle’s weekly wellness activities and it’ll be just what you need to achieve a better and healthier you in 2021.
Try the rejuvenating Balesin Signature Massage on your next trip
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What’s New? On your next visit to the island, our newest restaurant at the Clubhouse—our German restaurant, Bürgerbräu Bierstube—is a must-visit! It’s a perfect place to bring family and friends to enjoy authentic German food and premium beers. Guten Appetit!
Our vannamei shrimp is also available for take-home and delivery to Manila, daily, through our Balesin Bounty store. Please contact +63917.597.9651 to order. 100% Organic at Balesin Bounty Before you leave the island, stop by the Balesin Bounty shop, located at the E.L. Tordesillas Airport, where you can get specialty food items that are all-natural, high-quality, and made with love from your island paradise! Aside from our organic produce from the vegetable farms, orchards, poultry farms, and aquaculture farms, you’ll also find Balesin sea salt, pastries, chips, and an assortment of condiments. Try our new items from Jacob’s Gourmet— they make a great complement to your meals throughout the day.
Authentic German beer and dishes at Bürgerbräu Bierstube
Balesin Vannamei Shrimp A Balesin vacation is not complete without indulging in our fresh and delicious Balesin vannamei shrimp. They are locally grown and raised sustainably at our Aquaculture Farm, and are available at all of our restaurants, prepared in many different ways.
Specialty food items at Balesin Bounty
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The Beautiful Mountain By: Mia Herbosa We were often on this beautiful mountain range when I was growing up in the 1980s. My mom and dad helped managed Green Mountain Farm, RVO’s ponkan (mandarin orange) farm that used to be in this pretty area. There were also lemon trees, strawberries, and many vegetables growing alongside the ponkan trees. The only structure then was RVO’s log home, as well as the garage—which is now the location of the beautiful Clubhouse, where you find Bernie and Sienna today, always cheerful and ready to help with any odds and ends you may need. Weekends back then would see us speeding up here from Manila in that green Isuzu Trooper with large tires and gold mag wheels. I’d love coming up because it meant seeing those mountain ranges again. I often felt a high (literally!) when we’d come here. There were also a couple of small ponies to ride, a tennis court, and a rose farm in the valley below. And there was that one fun snakey and very narrow steep road that brought us up from Ambuklao Road through the tall iron gate and to the top of the mountain. It used to be wide enough for only one vehicle, so my dad would scare us some foggy nights going through those incredible hairpins. In the backseat, we would yell and scream as we felt the car tilt, already almost vertical. We all loved Baguio because of this. This was Baguio to me, even if I now realize it is Itogon, Benguet. It is one beautiful area. In the early ‘90s and decades to follow, I settled down in New York City. I heard that the mountain had become more private and I treasured memories I had from childhood of playing in the cool, sweet-smelling air of Green Mountain 12
Farm. Even while in the concrete jungle that was New York City, I would remember the beautiful mountain range behind the house and how the grand scenery never looked quite the same. I understood why Cezanne kept painting Mont Sainte-Victoire over and over again from his home. Some days it’s cloudy, and the soft clouds kiss the violetgrey mountain tops. Sometimes it’s a bright blue-sky day, and I can see all the undulations of the little peaks and crevices on the green cliffs, and watch blue cloud shadows float ever so slowly along the surfaces. It is always like a movie to me. And always, it is relaxing.
When we heard a few years ago that there would be a community of log cabins coming up on the same mountain, we grew excited as we knew we could relive all the old adventures and feelings again. Our family chose one with the exact same view we had gazed at decades ago and it is still the same, untouched through the years. It is the same moving spectacle of a mountain range we loved so much. We stayed here during the holiday season and it was fun just reading or painting on the deck for hours until it was too dark to see. Nights by the fireplace were cozy and special because all sorts of stories could be told… We were all unplugged and far away from it all, so bonding is definitely part of the package here.
It’s a wonderful adventure every time here at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges, and we always look forward to our next visit. Hiking is the go-to exercise for us, just do lots of stretching beforehand. Even though I paused to take pictures all along the hike, it had been a long time since the days when I was a 13-year-old running around here! My teen daughter Lana appreciated the 360-degree view from the new helipad; the sunsets are stupendous from there. After almost a year of online distance learning, it was a relief for her to rest her eyes and turn her gaze towards nature in all its glory now. Dawn is a magical time and we sometimes wake up to see that we are higher than the blanket of clouds.
For Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges inquiries: Sienna Muncada (Project Sales Coordinator): +63.948.250.8387 | +63.917.804.5786 | slmuncada@alphaland.com.ph Alex Cenzon (Project Sales Manager): +63.977.786.9008 | accenzon@alphaland.com.ph 13
Capital Club Dubai
Tower Club Singapore
Reciprocal Clubs: Luxurious Hospitality Around the World By: Ronnie Moranas, The City Club Assistant Manager for Marketing, Sales, and Events Last year, many of us were forced to postpone—or worse, cancel—our travel plans due to the uncertainty and restrictions brought about by the pandemic. After many months, travel restrictions have finally eased for some destinations, and advance bookings for international travel have increased, with airlines presenting offers left and right to entice people to book. However, while booking a flight may be easy, it has become increasingly difficult to find accommodations and destinations where you know that you are safe and can stay with total peace of mind. With our members in mind, The City Club, as well as Balesin Island Club, have partnered with well-known
membership clubs and hotels around the world. Located in major cities, our reciprocal clubs and hotels will provide you with excellent service and luxury amenities, as well as world-class accommodation. They offer the best facilities and amenities for a memorable vacation, including upscale restaurants and facilities for business meetings, among others. To help you stay connected with loved ones, all of our reciprocal clubs and hotel partners keep you connected with highspeed internet. Pack your bags and enjoy worry-free travel around the world when you visit or stay at The City Club’s reciprocal clubs.
To learn more about how to avail of our club reciprocity arrangements, please contact The City Club General Manager Nicholas Belasco at +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 102, +63.999.886.8007, or nmbelasco@alphaland.com.ph. Capital Club Dubai Gate Village, Building 3, Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971.4.364.0111 www.capitalclubdubai.com Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club 310 Williams Road North, Toorak, VIC, 3142 Australia +613.9829.1556 www.rsyltc.org.au Capital Club East Africa 4/7 Floor, Imperial Court, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya +254.70.90.38000
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Cercle de Lorraine - Club van Lotharingen Place Poelaert 6 Poelaertplein Bruxelles 1000,Brussels, Belgium + 32.2.374.65.25 www.cercledelorraine.be
St. James’s Hotel and Club Mayfair 7-8 Park Place, St. James’s London, SW1A 1LS, England +44.20.7316.1611 www.stjameshotelandclub.com
The Ranchmen’s Club Calgary 710 13th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0K9, Canada +403.228.3885 www.ranchmensclub.com
Tower Club Singapore 9 Raffles Place, Penthouse (62nd - 64th Floors) Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 048619 + 6737.3388 www.tower-club.com.sg
American Club Jakarta* Jl Brawijaya IV/20 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160, Indonesia +62.21.270.2438/39 | +62.21.726.4559/61 www.americanclubjakarta.org
Terminal City Club Vancouver* 837 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6, Canada +604.681.4121 www.tcclub.com
*Balesin Island Club Reciprocal Club For inquiries for Balesin Island Club reciprocal clubs: +63.2.5337.2031 | memberrelations@balesin.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION
Your Wellness Haven: Serenity Series at Aegle - Balesin Island By: Jessa Janella Perdio, Aegle Wellness Center Assistant Marketing Manager
With travel plans disrupted and postponed due to the pandemic, people have become more conscious about their health and wellness. Cabin fever was inevitable last year, which is why Aegle Wellness Center came up with Serenity Series—an immune-boosting wellness retreat at Balesin Island. The Serenity Series is a three-day weekend with varying wellness activities complemented by Aegle’s world-class medical treatments. In 2020, Aegle had Tai Chi, Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga, Gong Bath, Zumba, and Pilates wellness weekends. This year, Aegle will be having monthly wellness weekends, and the first quarter of the year will be dedicated to yoga—Vinyasa, Yin, and Bikram. Succeeding months will focus on photography, diving, and other mindfulness and fitness classes.
Bask in the beauty of Balesin Island and enjoy reinvigorating yoga sessions by the beach
The Serenity Series package includes Manila-Balesin Island round-trip airfare, COVID-19 Antigen Swab Test, luxury villa accommodation for three days and two nights, daily breakfast, and the following Aegle diagnostics and treatments: Body Composition Analysis to gauge your body’s fat and muscle content; Direct Micronutrient Analysis to determine if there are harmful toxins in your body; Light Therapy to help your body in its rest and repair; and Autonomic Nervous System Stress Response Test to get an overview of your nervous system and stress threshold. Guests can also choose from either Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy—helps expedite cell regeneration through pure oxygen—or an Immune Boost IV Drip that will power up the body’s defenses against sickness and viruses. Guests can also select an aesthetics treatment: a Local Fat-reduction slimming treatment or FaceFitness—the Philippines’ first facial workout designed to keep the face toned and young-looking. Guests are also given a 30-day supply of Immune Booster Packs—a set of supplements that contain vitamins B12, C, D-3, E, and zinc to achieve optimum level for your immune system. Guests also get to experience Thalassotherapy—an Aegleexclusive treatment that makes use of seawater and its natural elements for detoxification, anti-ageing, and regeneration. Serenity Series guest Lisa Wenceslao shared her Aegle experience, “It was beyond—leaps and bounds. It was supposed to be more for R&R—beach and lovely food at Balesin, but with the Aegle treatments, it truly centered around mindful wellness. [I] had a better appreciation for my 15
body and health, [and I] had a better understanding on how to take care of it. To top it off, the supplements are such a nice touch to ensure we sustain our immune strength.” Achieve your fitness goals this year and treat yourself to a revitalizing Serenity Series weekend! For inquiries: info@aeglewellnesscenter.com
Enjoy luxurious accommodation for three days and two nights
Bolster your health with the help of Aegle’s acclaimed Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy where your body is exposed to 100% pure oxygen for expedited cell repair and regeneration
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Sports and Recreation in the New Normal By: Ronnie Moranas, The City Club Assistant Manager for Marketing, Sales, and Events Last year, most of us experienced a drastic change in our lifestyles. Being stuck at home left us with more time on our hands, but with a limited set of activities to choose from and do. Fitness establishments, including gyms and sports courts, were prohibited from operating for many months, as were group sports and classes. Contact sports were forbidden as well, bringing athletes’ and enthusiasts’ regular games and sessions to a halt.
illnesses. All of our amenities and equipment are sanitized after each use for a worry-free session. You may choose to practice at our basketball court, or play non-contact sports with family and friends at our tennis, squash, or badminton courts. You may also use the Multipurpose Studio if you want to break a sweat and dance to some lively music in private. Our climate-controlled High-Definition Virtual Golf Simulator is great for a quick round or the whole 18 holes at your choice of the world’s leading golf courses. The gym is also open—complete with all the equipment you need to get fit and toned. You can enjoy a quick dip or do laps in our lagoon-style swimming pool, which has been enhanced with our new salt chlorination system running at full power. For your safety and to comply with social distancing regulations, we only allow individual workouts at the gym, and a maximum of ten swimmers in the pool at a time.
The Club's 500-sqm gym is open for individual workouts
After months of being idle, it’s no surprise that we may feel like we’re back at square one, wondering if all we’ve worked hard for is lost, and missing the exhilarating feeling from playing and working out with friends and teammates. While the restrictions have gradually eased, you might still be hesitant to leave the safety of your home and get back to your active self in public gyms and sports facilities. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: The City Club has all you need so you can get back in shape with your health and safety prioritized above all else.
Training: Sports Facilities and Programs The City Club’s variety of athletic courts and recreational facilities are perfect for your fitness needs. With summer around the corner, our venues are available for your private use so you need not worry about your safety and being exposed to viruses and other
Climate-controlled High Definition Virtual Golf Simulator
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Our medically screened, accredited trainers are ready to help motivate you as you get back on track. We hire only the best trainers who can help our members achieve their specific needs and goals. The trainers also offer sports and recreation programs and classes that are perfect for all ages, so you can enhance your skills or try out new activities that pique your interest.
Post-Training Relaxation: The Alpha Spa After your workout, help your body repair and heal your muscles. The Alpha Spa has re-opened to soothe your mind and body after exercise or even just a long and tiring day. Our skilled spa therapists use a variety of both traditional and modern massage techniques with varying massage tempos and pressure according to your needs and preferences. To ensure your safety, spa therapists undergo regular medical screening and wear personal protective equipment during every massage session. The meticulously sanitized, private rooms with an all-white motif, comfortable massage beds, and soothing music make for a complete relaxing experience.
Tennis court
The Alpha Spa offers the Balesin Signature Massage in the city
The City Club is your partner in achieving your health and fitness goals in 2021. For reservations and inquiries, please contact The City Club Front Office Desk at +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 104, +63.917.799.8894, or +63.908.887.0910. Lagoon-style swimming pool
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Sports & Recreation Programs ACTIVITY
BADMINTON (Training)
BOXING BUSA Basketball (Belasco Unlimited Skills Academy)
GYMNASTICS
KENDO
KYUDO
(Japanese way of the bow)
PERSONAL TRAINING
PILATES
SWIMMING
(Bert Lozada Swim School - Swim Team)
MEMBER RATE
GUEST RATE
SCHEDULE
Queueing Php 350/session Php 5,560/12 sessions
Queuing Php380/session Php 6,000/12 sessions
Training Php 800/per session Php 8,000 /12 sessions Php 800/session
Training Php 850/session Php 8,500/12 sessions Php 850/session
Php 600/session Php 5,000/10 sessions (Valid for 45 days)
Php 700/session Php 6,500/10 sessions (Valid for 45 days)
By appointment
Php 1,000/session Php 4,500/five sessions (Valid for two months) Php 8,700/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,500/session Php 4,900/five sessions (Valid for two months) Php 9,500/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Saturday 11 AM - 1 PM
Registration fee: Php 1,100
Registration fee: Php 1,100
For individual enrollees: Php 985/session Php 10,350/12 sessions (Valid for two months)
For individual enrollees: Php 1,100/session Php 10,895/12 sessions (Valid for two months)
For group enrollees: Php 2,725/four sessions (Valid for one month) Php 5,450/eight sessions (Valid for one month) Php 7,085/12 sessions (Valid for two months) Php 13,075/24 sessions (Valid for two months)
For group enrollees: Php 3,050/four sessions (Valid for one month) Php 5,995/eight sessions (Valid for one month) Php 7,625/12 sessions (Valid for two months) Php 13,620/24 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 655/session Php 1,965/four sessions (Valid for two months) Php 3,705/eight sessions (Valid for four months)
Php 765/session Php 2,180/four sessions (Valid for two months) Php 4,140/eight sessions (Valid for four months)
Php 710/session Php 2,725/four sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 765/session Php 2,835/four sessions (Valid for two months)
Wednesday 6 PM - 10 PM Friday 6 PM - 10 PM Saturday Batch 1: 1 PM - 5 PM Batch 2: 5 PM - 9 PM
TRAINER AND CONTACT John Roque Eguaras + 63.917.120.4700 Coach, San Antonio de Padua Badminton team Asst. Coach, Manila Adventis College Badminton team
Allen Simbajon +63.928.907.9386 Professional boxer, Elorde stable Michael Belasco +63.917.512.7251 Coach, BUSA Basketball since 2014
For individual enrollees: By appointment For toddlers, beginners, and recreational students: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1 PM - 3 PM Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 3 PM For beginners and recreational students: Tuesday and Thursday 4 PM - 6 PM
Gerald Pilapil +63.955.478.2980 4-time STCAA Gymnast, 3-time Palarong Pambansa Gymnast, Milo Little Olympic Gymnast, Batang Pinoy Gymnast, 3 Days Federation in Gymnastics Certificate
For teens: Saturday 7 AM - 9 AM Wednesday 6 PM - 8 PM Sunday 4 PM - 6 PM Sunday 9:30 AM - 12 PM Wednesday and Sundays 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Koji Igarashi +63.916.369.1218 5th Dan Holder - All Japan Kendo Federation, IGAKEN Ladies Coach 2nd place, All Asian Competition in Hong Kong Martial Jeudy +63.921.998.8577 San (Third) Dan Kyudo
Php 985/session Php 8,715/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,090/session Php 9,260/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Joey De Vera +63.947.732.2009 Bachelor's Degree in Physical Wellness, Spartan Race Super - Top 20, Aquathlon Vermosa Sports Hub - 8th placer, Running coach for Standard Insurance Com
Php 1,310/session Php 13,075/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,420/session Php 13,075/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Joms Blanco +63.936.953.1885 Fitness Instructor's Course Certified
Php 1,310/session Php 5,450/five sessions (Valid for one month) Php 10,895/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,420/session Php 7,085/five sessions (Valid for one month) Php 14,165/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Php 14,500/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 18,000/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Php 5,450 (Valid for one month) Php 14,710 (Valid for three months) Php 26,145 (Valid for six months)
Php 5,995 (Valid for one month) Php 15,250 (Valid for three months) Php 26,690 (Valid for six months)
Monday - Friday Php 1,635/session Php 3,815/five sessions (Valid for five weeks) Php 11,440/10 sessions (Valid for 10 weeks)
Ian Hontanosas +63.917.791.5977 Certified STOT MAT, STOT Reformer
Perkin Larioza +63.927.296.8177 Angelo Lozada COO - Bert Lozada Swim School, Former National Swim Team Coach, World Swimming Coaches Association Level 2 Coach, US Swim School Association Infant Aquatic Teacher Antoinette Caampued +63.927.299.8928 Contact person
All rates are inclusive of 12% VAT and service charge Program availability is subject to change based on IATF regulations For inquiries: +63.917.799.8894 | +63.908.887.0910 | +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 104
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ACTIVITY
MEMBER RATE
GUEST RATE
SCHEDULE For kids’ classes: Tuesday and Thursday Every hour from 1 PM - 5 PM
SWIMMING
(Bert Lozada Swim School – Kids’/Adult Class)
Php 655/session Php 5,995/10 sessions (Valid for 10 weeks)
Php 1,200/session Php 6,540/10 sessions (Valid for 10 weeks)
Saturday Every hour from 8 AM - 11 AM For adult classes: Tuesday and Thursday Every hour from 6 PM - 9 PM Saturday Every hour from 1 PM - 5 PM
SWIMMING
(Bert Lozada Swim School - 1 on 1)
Php 1,090/session Php 3,270/five sessions (Valid for five weeks) Php 10,895/10 sessions (Valid for 10 weeks)
Php 1,635/session Php 3,815/five sessions (Valid for five weeks) Php 11,440/10 sessions (Valid for 10 weeks)
By appointment
TRAINER AND CONTACT Angelo Lozada COO - Bert Lozada Swim School, Former National Swim Team Coach, World Swimming Coaches Association Level 2 Coach, US Swim School Association Infant Aquatic Teacher Antoinette Caampued +63.927.299.8928 Contact person
Angelo Lozada COO - Bert Lozada Swim School, Former National Swim Team Coach, World Swimming Coaches Association Level 2 Coach, US Swim School Association Infant Aquatic Teacher Antoinette Caampued +63.927.299.8928 Contact person
BUSA TENNIS (Belasco Unlimited Skills Academy)
TENNIS (Coaching)
Php 1,000/session Php 4,500/five sessions (Valid for two months) Php 8,700/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,500/session Php 4,900/five sessions (Valid for two months) Php 9,500/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,090/session Php 10,895/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 1,310/session Php 11,440/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Saturday 10 AM - 11 AM
Mafae Belasco +63.917.512.7251 mafae.belasco@gmail.com BUSA Tennis Trainer, Multiple title holder (Australia, Philippines)
By appointment
Junel Ucag +63.919.626.2471 Certified USPTA Professional 2 Tennis Workshop ITF, 24 years USPTA (10 years hitting partner and trainer, 14 years coaching) Denmark Martizano +63.916.709.7908 Former Manila Polo Club Tennis Trainer
TENNIS (Training)
Php 640/session Php 6,000/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 675/session Php 6,500/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Bryan Salumbides +63.927.082.2737 Former Manila Polo Club Tennis Trainer Joy Bandellion +63.997.699.1255 Former Manila Polo Club Tennis Trainer
TENNIS (Ball Boy)
VOLLEYBALL
Php 140/session Php 1,365/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
Php 195/session Php 1,910/10 sessions (Valid for two months)
By appointment
Php 1,550/session
Php 1,750/session
By appointment
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For inquiries: +63.917.799.8894 | +63.908.887.0910 | +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 104
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Bea Tan +63.917.514.9569 Founder, Beach Volleyball Republic
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