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Directory Alphaland Corporation info@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8337.2031
Membership tccmembership@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 109 or 113 Events and Banquets tccevents@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 108 or 136 +63.908.887.0916
Sales Office sales@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8846.6205 +63.999.886.4420
Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges Sales Coordinator Sienna Muncada slmuncada@alphaland.com.ph +63.948.250.8387 +63.917.804.5786 Project Sales Manager Alex Cenzon accenzon@alphaland.com.ph +63.977.786.9008
The City Club
Reception tccfrontoffice@alphaland.com.ph +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 104
Reception info@aeglewellnesscenter.com The City Club +63.2.8737.0077 +63.917.821.9795 +63.949.889.6237
Sports and Recreation sportsandrec@cityclub.com.ph +63.2.8737.0000 loc. 107
Balesin +63.917.323.2017 +63.998.582.3962
The Alpha Suites
Balesin Island Club
Reservations info@thealphasuites.com +63.2.8737.0088 www.thealphasuites.com
Events and Banquets eventsandbanquets@balesin.com.ph +63.917.624.7194 +63.998.972.7266
Reception frontoffice@thealphasuites.com +63.2.8737.0088 loc. 180
Reception frontoffice@balesin.com.ph
The Residences at Alphaland Makati Place
Trunk line +63.2.8737.0000
Aegle Wellness Center
Reception reception@makatiplace.com.ph +63.2.8737.0070
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Editorial Team Anna Ongpin Editor-in-Chief Emerald BaĂąares Managing Editor
Lia San Mateo Editor
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Nic Belasco Sheena Concepcion Kat Garcia Sienna Muncada Jonalyn Mae Besande Writers
Francheska Iglesia Charles Galvez Graphic Artists
ALPHALAND ATMOSPHERES is the lifestyle magazine of Alphaland Corporation. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Alphaland Corporation. Cover photo taken at the Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges by Sienna Muncada
Interested advertisers may contact the magazine’s Advertising Sales Team at sales@alphaland.com.ph
Contents Table of
President’s Message & Announcements
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Event Highlights
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The Balesin Marquee: A Venue Worthy of Your Milestone Celebrations
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Spending the Holidays in Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges
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Issue 9 | October - December 2019
Lifestyle The City Club's Holiday Dishes to Go The Alpha Suites: Your Home for the Holidays
The Alpha Suites: Your Home for the Holidays
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The Balesin Marquee: A Venue Worthy of Your Milestone Celebrations
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Spending the Holidays in Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges
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Travel
Featured Reciprocal Club: Terminal City Club Vancouver
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How to Make Your Holiday Indulging Guilt-free
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A League of Your Own at The City Club
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Health & Wellness
The City Club and Balesin Island Club Events Calendar
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The City Club Sports & Recreation Schedule
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Featured Reciprocal Club: Terminal City Club Vancouver
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President’s
Message Just in time for the start of the season of celebration, the brand-new Balesin Marquee is ready to host big parties, weddings, reunions, and corporate events. Boasting a wonderful view of the beach and the sunset from its cocktail area, and with a capacity of 600 for a banquet setup and 1,000 for theater-style setup, this impressive venue sets a grand standard for all kinds of receptions and events. On behalf of all of us at Alphaland, warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season. We hope you enjoy reading Atmospheres, and encourage you to share your feedback with us at info@alphaland.com.ph
ANNA ONGPIN
Announcements Balesin Island Club Sunny greetings from your Balesin Island Club family! Have you taken advantage of our special offers for the month of October? From our Endless Summer Getaway Package to our Awesome Airfare offer, it’s even easier to visit your island home! Get the details from our Reservations team at +63.2.8337.2055 loc 271 or 274. Balesin takes pride in its variety of food offerings, faithful to every represented country, and we’ve got some new developments to share as we work on enhancing our dining scene. Recently, we added to our Clubhouse menu the best dishes that Quezon province has to offer. And on October 12, join us in celebrating the grand opening of our new Vietnamese restaurant at the Main Clubhouse named Áo Dài (pronounced ao yai). Áo Dài, by the way, refers to the beautiful traditional Vietnamese long dress. Members can soon look forward to having more fresh seafood to choose from now that we've started growing Vannamei shrimp in our Picnic Grove ponds. We’re also rehabilitating our aquaculture pens located across from the Seafood Shack where we will be raising pompano, sea bass, grouper, red snapper, and milkfish. Another significant enhancement on the island is our brand-new The Balesin Marquee—a grand wedding and corporate events venue which can accommodate 600 guests. In addition to this, nearby are our newly opened 20- and 14-bedroom Regency Villas which are now available to members and guests to book for a new island experience! Plan ahead and make your reservations now—visit us for birthday or anniversary celebrations, family vacations, or even for unplanned spur-of-the-moment getaways. To our members, guests, and future holidaymakers, we’re just a click away. Let’s keep in touch: follow us on our social media channels, which will provide you with regular updates on happenings in Balesin. Your family here in Balesin will always be ready to welcome you with a big smile on your arrival. See you on the island!
Michael A.P.M. Asperin COO & Balesin Island Club CEO The City Club
The Holiday Season is approaching and we have everything you need to celebrate your year-end and Christmas parties. Book your event now while there’s still time! Check our Holiday events below so you can enjoy the festivities with us. ● We have a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Atrium on Wednesday, November 6. The City Club and The Alpha Suites team up to light the tree to mark the official start of the holiday season at Alphaland Makati Place. Afterwards, everyone can enjoy food, wine, and dancing while Sabor Latino jams through the night. ● Thanksgiving will be the theme of the night at the Top of the Alpha on Thursday, November 28. Chef Mark is whipping up a special buffet dinner with turkey and all the fixings. As a surprise treat, Avalon will be cranking out the hits until late in the evening. If you love the Eagles, you won’t want to miss this group. ● Our Christmas Social will be on Thursday, December 5 at the Top of the Alpha—our way of thanking our members for their continuous patronage of the Club. ● For Christmas Eve, there will be a Eucharistic Mass on Tuesday, December 24 at 7PM at the Atrium. ● Lastly, we will close 2019 with our New Year's Eve Countdown parties. We will have our usual thanksgiving buffet dinner and countdown at the poolside on Tuesday, December 31 starting at 7PM with live music jamming all night up to the countdown. The Top of the Alpha will also have a countdown party— the panoramic view of the metro and fireworks will be a sight to see as we ring in 2020! Happy Holidays everyone. See you at the Club!
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The City Club’s Father’s Day Dinner Buffet
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Dads and their families enjoyed the fantastic Father’s Day Dinner Buffet by the pool, and the live music from international theatre artists T3io at The City Club. Later on in the evening, some lucky dads won exclusive prizes during our raffle draw.
The City Club’s 5th Wine & Whiskey Festival
Members and guests enjoyed the finest labels and spirits from our premier wine and whiskey partners with the best cheeses and charcuterie from Rinfreschi Fine Foods, and a live performance from The Maya Songbird at the Top of the Alpha.
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Bastille Day Fête at Balesin Island Club
Balesin Island Club chefs prepared a feast worthy of indulgence for the Bastille Day Fête at St. Tropez. Members and guests were delighted—there were also French diners who found the dishes excellent and thanked Balesin for celebrating this French holiday!
The City Club’s 6th Anniversary Night
Tie T he K n ot: A lphala nd B ridal Fair 2018
Members marked The City Club’s 6th anniversary at the Club Lounge and enjoyed a celebratory evening of food, drinks, a lively performance from Sabor Latino, as well as special raffle prizes.
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LIFESTYLE SECTION
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The Alpha Suites: Your Home for the Holidays By Sheena Concepcion, Marketing Manager
What better way to celebrate the most festive time of the year than to spend a luxurious and memorable holiday stay with your loved ones at The Alpha Suites? There’s nothing quite like Christmas in the Philippines. For many Filipinos, especially balikbayans, it’s the much-awaited time of the year where family members joyfully reunite with beloved Filipino Christmas traditions, such as a delicious holiday feast or noche buena, and gracious gift-giving. Invite your loved ones over for an unforgettable Christmas celebration at The Alpha Suites luxury serviced residences, the #1 hotel in Metro Manila on TripAdvisor. From the generously sized suites complete with living, dining, and kitchen area with high-end appliances, to the comprehensive array of world-class amenities and premium service, you’ll find hosting intimate gatherings for your family reunion and holiday get-togethers a breeze. And for your bigger parties, you can hold them at the ballroom on the 4th floor. The more the merrier! Need some ideas for your holiday staycation? Stay in and host a movie marathon of your favorite Christmas-themed movies with your loved ones, spend the evening listening to live music at the Club Lounge or at the Top of the Alpha, or take care of your last-minute Christmas shopping with our complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Greenbelt Shopping Center. Plus, you won’t run out of fun holiday activities with our 50+ amenities!
Stay true to Filipino Christmas traditions during your stay. Cook your favorite noche buena recipe in your suite’s full-size, fully equipped kitchen or head over to our 9 specialty restaurants for classic holiday dishes, with some offering holiday dish trays for takeout for your noche buena. You can also visit nearby chapels for Simbang Gabi or attend our Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve Mass on the 4th floor. Towering over the Makati Central Business District, The Alpha Suites offers unbeatable views of the Metro Manila skyline, giving you front-row seats to the twinkling Christmas lights adorning the city and the stunning fireworks around the metro on New Year’s Eve. Clearly, The Alpha Suites is the place to be this holiday season! The best part of your stay? You can spread the Yuletide cheer to the beneficiaries of our partner foundation when you buy your own Alfie, The Alpha Suites Bear during your stay with us! Proceeds of the Alfie Shares, Alfie Cares campaign will go to Children’s Hour Philippines Foundation Inc. (CHPFI), a non-profit organization that supports projects on education, health & nutrition, and child welfare & development for underprivileged Filipino children. Your home for the holidays awaits!
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info@thealphasuites.com | +63.2.8737.0088 www.thealphasuites.com
TRAVEL SECTION
The Balesin Marquee: A venue worthy of your milestone celebrations By: Katrina Garcia, Integrated Marketing Communications Officer
It’s often a daunting task to find the perfect events venue that hits the sweet spot—space, aesthetics, location, and versatility. Whether it’s for a wedding, an engagement party, a birthday celebration, or a corporate function, you want to choose a venue worthy of your momentous milestone. Instead of holding your event in the congested city, it’s much more appealing to hold it on a private island away from all the distractions, traffic, and pollution. Cocktails area
Theatre-style set-up
Balesin Island Club, the sanctuary and venue of choice for those seeking luxury in a world-class island resort setting, is only a 20-minute plane ride from Manila. The Club has recently put the finishing touches on an impressive beachfront events venue called The Balesin Marquee, the newest addition to Balesin. 7
Main dining area
The Balesin Marquee is located between Bali Village and Balesin Village on the Lamon Bay side of the island and offers an unparalleled beach and ocean view. Before progressing into a marvelous evening, guests can take in the beautiful Balesin sunset over drinks and canapés at the Marquee’s cocktails area. The Marquee also has a VIP lounge which acts as a private space for the celebrant, bride and groom, or event speakers to prepare and relax in comfort.
The Balesin Marquee is perfect for big events and can accommodate up to 600 guests for a sit-down dinner and as many as a thousand guests for an event with theatre-style seating. It can also be modified for a banquet or venue for up to 300 guests.
VIP Lounge
The Marquee also houses a large kitchen, bathrooms, and huge storage spaces. Additionally, since a grand occasion isn’t complete without a feast to remember, Balesin Island Club offers customizable and special menu packages from its acclaimed restaurant outlets—featuring Filipino, Indonesian, Thai, Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines, as well as prime beef cuts from the island’s steakhouse. The Balesin Marquee offers everything you need to make your dream event a reality. Photo credits: Marty Ilagan
For inquiries: Events & Banquets eventsandbanquets@balesin.com.ph | +63.998.972.7266 | +63.917.864.3990 8
Luisa Banta ldbanta@alphaland.com.ph |+63.917.597.9651
Evans Ramos meramos@alphaland.com.ph | +63.908.498.8900 | +63.917.124.9459
Spending the Holidays in Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges By: Sienna Muncada, Project Sales Manager
Baguio City is undeniably one of the best places to spend your holidays. The refreshing climate, the food, the people, and the overall ambiance of the city are just a few reasons why. Take your holidays to a whole new level at Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges. Just 9 kilometers away from Baguio City proper, set in the majestic Cordillera mountains lies Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges, where your log home living experience awaits. With their rustic yet modern and warm design, the log homes add to that Christmas feel we all love, and are further enhanced by the cool temperatures, fresh, pine-scented air, and idyllic views of the mountains.
Of course, the holiday season in the Philippines is synonymous with family reunions, so whether you have a big or small family, Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges is a great vacation home for you with log homes ranging from 4-, 5-, and 6-bedroom units for bigger families, and 2- and 3-bedroom quadruplex units for smaller families. The log homes are fully furnished, and are each equipped with a kitchen, for your noche buena and media noche preparations; a griller for those juicy steaks; a fireplace perfect for cozy evenings; a sauna to relax and soothe your body; a Japanese-style wooden bathtub to relieve your stress; and the cherry on top—a deck where the crisp air and magnificent view of the mountains greet you.
It’s quiet and exclusive, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, traffic, pollution, and distractions—an escape from your everyday reality. It’s just you and your loved ones in your peaceful log home, enveloped by nature. 9
If you’re not decided on investing in a log home just yet, you can still experience Alphaland Baguio Mountain Lodges by renting a 4- or 5-bedroom log home. Photo credits: Francis Paco II & Frank Callaghan
For inquiries and ocular appointments: Sienna Muncada slmuncada@alphaland.com.ph |+63.948.250.8387 | +63.917.804.5786 Alex Cenzon accenzon@alphaland.com.ph |+63.977.786.9008
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Balesin Island Club and The City Club’s Featured Reciprocal Club: Terminal City Club Vancouver by Jemimah Uy Heading to Vancouver on your next trip? Check out Terminal City Club, one of Balesin Island Club and The City Club’s reciprocal clubs. Terminal City Club is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most respected private members clubs with a reputation for excellence in service and style. Initially established as a businessman’s club by then-Mayor Frederick Cope and a group of entrepreneurs in 1892, it eventually evolved into what we now know as Terminal City Club. The club has always been in the heart of the city’s business district, with some of its past and present members being Vancouver’s most influential businessmen and influencers. Terminal City Club is located in a modern, multi-functional highrise building in the heart of Vancouver’s financial district. Within the building are a myriad of curiosities from the club’s 125-year history: the pool deck statues were donated by B.T. Rogers;
the snooker tables were custom-built in England; and the liquor lockers are holdovers from the post-Prohibition years, back when the club offered mix and ice in order to pass provincial regulations. Terminal City Club is Vancouver’s premier business club, the best place in the city to meet people and make connections. It is also the ideal place to unwind, as it offers world-class recreational, sporting and entertainment facilities. While you’re there, don’t forget to try the club’s acclaimed food options. You can close business deals at the sophisticated 1892 Bistro, catch the latest hockey game at the Lions Pub, enjoy late-night cocktails at Cuvée Wine Bar, and savor the weekend with a hearty brunch at The Grill. 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC, Canada 604-681-4121 www.tcclub.com
The City Club Reciprocal Clubs Headed somewhere else? The City Club has nine other reciprocal clubs that can accommodate you during your visits. 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 for more information on how to avail of our club reciprocity arrangements. Capital Club Bahrain Levels 51-52, Harbour Towers East, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain +973-17-100100 www.capitalclubbahrain.com
Capital Club Lagos 6 Elsie Femi Pearse Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria +234-814-30000-74, +234-814-50000-74 www.capitalclublagos.com
Capital Club Dubai Gate Village, Building 3, Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates +971-4-364-0111 www.capitalclubdubai.com
Capital Club Nairobi 4/7 Floor, Imperial Court, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya +254-70-90-38000 www.capitalclubea.com
Capital Club East Africa 4th to 7th Floor, Imperial Court, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya info@capitalclubea.com +254-70-90-38000
The Ranchmen’s Club, Calgary 710 13th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0K9 Canada info@ranchmensclub.com Phone: 403.228.3885 Toll Free: 1.866.228.3885
Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club 310 Williams Road North, Toorak VIC 3142, Australia +61-3-9829-1556 www.rsyltc.org.au St. James’s Club 7-8 Park Place | St. James’s | London, | SW1A 1LS, England +44 (0)20 7316 1611 www.stjameshotelandclub.com Tower Club Singapore 9 Raffles Place, Penthouse (62nd 64th Floors), Republic Plaza Tower 1, Singapore 6737-3388 www.tower-club.com.sg
American Club Jakarta* Jl. Brawijaya IV No.20, RT.5/RW.3, Pela Mampang, Mampang Prpt., Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12160, Indonesia 62212702438/39 or 62217264559/61 www.americanclubjakarta.org *Balesin Island Club Reciprocal Club
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTION
How to Make Your Holiday Indulging Guilt-free By: Jonalyn Mae Besande, Aegle Registered Physical Therapist
In the days leading up to the holidays—whether you choose to stay at home or attend Christmas gatherings with your loved ones—one of the highlights of this merry season is centered around indulging in food, especially in dishes and sweets you don’t usually eat. The idea of “overeating” is oftentimes forgotten during the holidays as everyone enjoys sharing conversation and making memories over delicious food. But to some people, saying “yes” to every type of food passed around the table isn’t easy without feeling guilty, especially when they follow a strict diet on a regular basis. But set aside this feeling of guilt, and don’t dwell on how you indulge this Christmas season; give yourself permission to enjoy the food but at the same time engage in fun activities that can help you burn your extra caloric intake. The last thing you want to experience during the holidays is extra stress.
1. Prepare your holiday workout plan and share it with someone you’ll spend it with. Your workout plan should match your destination. If you want a simple yet heart-boosting workout, the following exercises can be done anywhere: High-intensity interval training: 30 seconds of exercise; 10 seconds rest for 3-4 rounds:
Burpees
Jumping Jacks
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Mountain Climbers
Plank with shoulder taps
How can Aegle help you? Aegle physiotherapists can help you in creating a personalized workout plan for the holidays. Learn proper exercise techniques that match your specific needs so you can start planning for an active holiday with Aegle's bespoke Sports Science programs. For inquiries and appointments at Aegle Wellness Center:
Curl-ups
2. Bring comfortable workout clothes and wear your athletic or comfortable shoes as much as possible. Keep your workout essentials handy so when you find a 20-minute window in between gatherings, you can go for a quick run or walk. 3. Prepare simple workout essentials you’ll need to have a worthwhile holiday grind. A resistance band or yoga strap is an excellent and travel-friendly exercise tool. 4. Meditate. After your workouts, recover from stress and release anxiety by setting aside 10-15 minutes of private time for you to focus and reflect on your thoughts.
The City Club +63-2-8737-0077 | +63-917-821-9795 | +63-949-889-6237 Balesin Island Club +63-917-323-2017 | +63-998-582-3962 info@aeglewellnesscenter.com | www.aeglewellnesscenter.com
RVO’S WINE SELECTION Saint-Jacques de Siran Bordeaux
France, Vintage 2011 Tasting Notes This complex terroir yields well-structured and rich wines, the blend of which is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot in proportions that vary in accordance with the vintage. Its softness and complexity make Saint-Jacques de Siran a popular choice among wine lovers. Wine Features
Type: Red Grape varieties: 45% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 26% Cabernet Franc
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A League of Your Own at The City Club By Nic Belasco, The City Club General Manager
The City Club Sports & Recreation has been buzzing through 2019 with social nights, leagues, and tournaments. Our weekly member socials for basketball, tennis, badminton, and squash are a great way for members to socialize and network with one another while working up a good, healthy sweat. Members play for free and are encouraged to bring friends. Please check with our Reception Desks for schedules and guest fees so you can be part of our sports community. On top of sports social nights, we have official City Club leagues and tournaments for members to enjoy. For the last quarter of the year, we are hosting The City Club Basketball League 2019 from October until end of January, and the President’s Cup Badminton Tournament in late November (date to be announced, so stay tuned). The City Club Basketball League (CCBL) is composed of 10 teams with one member on each team’s roster. This is the fifth CCBL, and each year it gets bigger and better. This year, our format is recreational with a height limit of 6 feet. This will ensure that no team will dominate the competition through height. We also restrict former collegiate, semi-professional, and professional basketball players from joining the league so that our members and their friends can enjoy recreational competition. That’s not to say it doesn’t get testy. These guys want to win the Championship for the bragging rights, as well as the Php 10,000 food & beverage gift certificate prize. Our officials keep the games fun yet competitive.
Photo credit: Kurt Alvarez
Join our City Club sports activities and enjoy the best facilities in the Metro. We have programs for all ages to enjoy, and we can help your family achieve a healthy lifestyle through sports and fitness. For more information on what our Sports & Recreation has to offer, please inquire at our Reception Desks. See you at the Club!
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tccfrontoffice@alphaland.com.ph | +63-2-8737-0000 loc. 104 to 107
Events Calendar October to December 2019 The City Club and the Top of the Alpha Date October
November
Event
Venue
24 - 26, Thursday to Saturday
No Tricks, Just Movie Treats
5th floor, Auditorium
31, Thursday
Trick-or-Sweet Halloween
4th floor, Atrium
1 - 2, Friday to Saturday
No Tricks, Just Movie Treats
5th floor, Auditorium
6, Wednesday
The Alpha Suites and The City Club Christmas Tree Lighting
4th floor, Atrium
28, Thursday
Thanksgiving Dinner with Avalon Band
Top of the Alpha
5, Thursday
Wine & Whiskey Festival and Members’ Christmas Specials
Top of the Alpha
31, Tuesday
New Year’s Eve Countdown
December
Poolside Top of the Alpha
No Tricks, Just Movie Treats
Complete your Halloween weekend with your friends and family with our special movie screenings from Thursday to Saturday, October 24 to 26 and October 31 to November 2. Contact our Front Office team at +63-2-8737-0000 loc. 104 to reserve your seats.
Trick-or-Sweet Halloween
Halloween doesn’t need to be terrifying for it to be fun and exciting. Sign your kids up for our Trick-or-Sweet Halloween party as we’ve prepared lots of fun activities and yummy treats from Vitaminboost. Be on the lookout for more sweet details!
The Alpha Suites and The City Club Christmas Tree Lighting
Wine & Whiskey Festival and Members’ Christmas Socials By popular demand, The City Club and the Top of the Alpha are holding another Wine & Whiskey Festival happening on Thursday, December 5. We’re giving complimentary admission to our members as our special holiday treat. Don’t miss scoring premium liquors and wines with our partner merchants—perfect for your holiday giveaway!
New Year’s Eve Countdown
Join us to wrap up 2019 and celebrate a fresh start for 2020! Our Executive Chef Mark Biddle will be putting together a feast for you and your family for this special evening. Plus get a chance to win a City Club membership or a Balesin Gold membership in our raffle draw.
Save the date! Wednesday, November 6 we kick off the holiday season as we light up the night with our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us for a hearty feast on Thursday, November 28, followed by special performances from the Eagles tribute band, Avalon. To further express our gratitude to our members and residents, we're giving away prizes that you won't want to miss!
For inquiries & reservations: +63.2.8737.0000 | tccfrontoffice@alphaland.com.ph
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Events Calendar October to December 2019 Balesin Island Club Date
Event
Venue
Inauguration of Áo Dài Vietnamese Restaurant
Áo Dài, Clubhouse Dining
Balesin Concert Series featuring Jon Joven
Balesin Performance Theatre
Balesin Concert Series featuring Jon Joven
Balesin Performance Theatre
Balesin Silver Screen Halloween Special
Clubhouse Screening Room
Crafty Halloween
Balesin Playground
Black Light Party
Balesin Music Lounge, Costa del Sol
1, Friday
Spooktacular Carnival Fun Fair
Balesin Playground
2, Saturday
Balesin Concert Series Halloween Special featuring Jaya
Balesin Performance Theatre
16 - 24, Monday to Tuesday
Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo) 2019
Balesin Chapel
21 - 30, Saturday to Monday
Balesin Concert Series Yuletide Specials
Balesin Performance Theatre
24, Tuesday
Noche Buena
Clubhouse Dining
31, Tuesday
New Year’s Eve Countdown
To be announced
12, Saturday
October
26, Saturday
31, Thursday
November
December
Inauguration of Áo Dài, our new Vietnamese Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo) 2019 Keep the Filipino tradition alive—come and celebrate Simbang Gabi Restaurant Our members are cordially invited to the inaugural ceremony of Áo Dài, the newest addition to Balesin’s specialty restaurants. Cocktails and dinner will be served during the event.
Crafty Halloween
Keep your kids busy and foster their passion for arts and crafts this Halloween. Let them show off their creative side and learn how to make their own Halloween masks and decor, so they can bewitch everyone with their spooktacular creations!
Spooktacular Carnival Fun Fair
A wicked fun trick-or-treat party with performances, fun activities, face painting, photo booth, delicious treats, and awesome prizes awaits your little ones! Have your kids come in their best The Greatest Showman-inspired costumes. Save the date— Friday, November 1!
Balesin Concert Series Halloween Special
with us this holiday season to honor our Savior.
Balesin Concert Series Yuletide Specials
Join us this Yuletide season as we celebrate with special performances by the country’s most prominent artists who will perform your favorite Christmas songs and their popular hits on the island. Be on the lookout for our announcement on our featured artists!
Noche Buena
We’re whipping up a classic Noche Buena feast! Join us at the Clubhouse Dining on Christmas Eve for a night of food, festivities, and holiday cheer.
New Year's Eve Countdown
Celebrate the last moments of 2019 and enjoy the night with a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner buffet and live performances from our featured artists with your family and friends. Stay tuned for updates!
Catch the performances of the Prince of Broadway Jon Joven on Saturday, October 12 & 26, and the Queen of Soul Jaya on Saturday, November 2 at the Balesin Performance Theatre. 16
For inquiries & reservations: +63.908.887.4787 | balesinconcierge@alphaland.com.ph
Sports & Recreation Schedule ACTIVITY
MEMBER RATE
GUEST RATE
Queuing Php 275 per session
Queuing Php 385 per session
Coach Php 6,000 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 660 per session
Coach Php 6,540 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 765 per session
Trainer Php 3,820 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 440 per session
Trainer Php 4,360 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 545 per session
Training Php 6,000 (12 sessions, 60 days) Php 1,310 (6 sessions, 45 days)
Training Php 6,540 (12 sessions, 60 days) Php 1,310 (6 sessions, 45 days)
Badminton Social Php 275 per session
Badminton Social Php 275 per session
Wednesday and Thursday 7PM - 10 PM 7PM - 10PM Badminton Social
BALLET
Php 2,725 (4 sessions, 1 month) Php 820 per session
Php 3,270 (4 sessions, 1 month) Php 875 per session
BY APPOINTMENT (Minimum 3 students)
BASKETBALL
Php 8,700 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 4,500 (5 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,000 per session
Php 9,500 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 4,900 (5 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,500 per session
Saturday 11AM - 1PM
BADMINTON
BOXING CIRCUIT TRAINING CYCLING DYNAMICS FUTSAL
Php 4,360 (10 sessions, 45 days) Php 550 per session
Php 4,910 (10 sessions, 45 days) Php 655 per session
Individual Php 13,080 (10 sessions, 3 months) Php 1,525 per session
Individual Php 13,950 (10 sessions, 3 months) Php 1,640 per session
Group Php 4,360 (8 sessions, 3 months) Php 2,620 (4 sessions, 3 months) Php 765 per session
Group Php 5,230 (8 sessions, 3 months) Php 3,050 (4 sessions, 3 months) Php 765 per session
Php 3,815 (10 sessions) Php 545 per session Php 110 per extra hour
Php 3,815 (10 sessions) Php 545 per session Php 110 per extra hour
Php 3,270 - single enrollee (6 months) Php 3,270 - 6 members (30 days)
Php 3,270 - single enrollee (6 months) Php 3,270 - 6 members (30 days)
SCHEDULE
TRAINER AND CONTACT Queuing Trainer: EMMANNE JULLEZA +63915-362-8775
Julleza Badminton Training Camp
BY APPOINTMENT
Trainer: ALEJANDRO AALA +63907-733-0933
Assistant Coach at Manila Japanese School
Monday and Friday 7PM - 10 PM Training and Badminton Social
BY APPOINTMENT
BY APPOINTMENT Individual Wednesday and Friday 7PM - 8PM Group Monday-Friday 6AM-9AM, 5PM-9PM Saturday 6AM - 12NN
LLOYD ESCOSES +63977-829-8311
Escoses Training Camp, BWF Level 2 Certified Coach, BWF Shuttle Time Tutor and Teacher, College of St. Benilde Badminton Head Coach
ANNA SUNTAY +63917-529-3045
Balletworks Manila, Cecchetti and RAD registered ballet teacher
NIC BELASCO +63927-668-3731
Former PBA player
ALLEN SIMBAJON +63928-907-9386 Professional boxer, Elorde stable
EVAN SPARGO +63917-703-3611
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), Spargo Fit - Circuit & High Performance Training
CARLO LAZATIN +63920-928-7069
RED AVELINO +63917-706-0020
Php 4,910 (8 sessions, 2 months)
Php 5,450 (8 sessions, 2 months)
BY APPOINTMENT
Philippine Futsal Academy, Confederation Futsal Level 1, Men's Futsal National Team Head Coach, Former Futsal National Team player
BY APPOINTMENT Individual
GYMNASTICS
Individual Php 10,350 (12 sessions, 2 months) Php 985 per session
Individual Php 10,895 (12 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,100 per session
Group Php 13,075 (24 sessions, 2 months) Php 7,085 (12 sessions, 2 months) Php 5,450 (8 sessions, 1 month) Php 2,725 (4 sessions, 1 month)
Group Php 13,620 (24 sessions, 2 months) Php 7,625 (12 sessions, 2 months) Php 5,995 (8 sessions, 1 month) Php 3,050 (4 sessions, 1 month)
Registration fee Php 1,100
Registration fee Php 1,100
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1PM - 3PM Toddlers, beginners/recreational Tuesday and Thursday 4PM - 6PM Beginners/recreational Saturday 7AM - 9AM Teen Class
GERALD PILAPIL +63955-478-2980
4-time STCAA Gymnast, 3-time Palarong Pambansa Gymnast, Milo Little Olympic Gymnast, Batang Pinoy Gymnast, 3 Days Federation in Gymnastics Certificate
9AM - 11AM 1PM - 3PM Toddlers, beginners/recreational
KYUDO
(Japanese way of the bow)
JIU-JITSU
Php 2,725 (4 sessions, 2 months) Php 710 per session
Php 2,835 (4 sessions, 2 months) Php 765 per session
Sunday 9:30AM - 12NN 1PM - 3:30PM
Php 3,250 - unlimited (1 month) Php 450 per session
Php 3,500 - unlimited (1 month) Php 550 per session
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30PM - 9:30PM
KENDO
Php 3,705 (8 sessions, 4 months) Php 1,965 (4 sessions, 2 months) Php 655 per session
Php 4,140 (8 sessions, 4 months) Php 2,180 (4 sessions, 2 months) Php 765 per session
KRAV MAGA
Php 3,820 (8 sessions, 5 weeks) Php 495 per session
Php 4,360 (8 sessions, 5 weeks) Php 600 per session
Wednesday 6PM - 8PM Sunday 4PM - 6PM
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30PM - 8PM
MARTIAL JEUDY +63921-998-8577
San (Third) Dan Kyudo
ANTHONY LIM II +63977-817-2525
Jiu-jitsu Brown Belt
KOJI IGARASHI +63916-369-1218
5th Dan Holder - All Japan Kendo Federation, IGAKEN Ladies Coach 2nd place, All Asian Competition in Hong Kong
FRED NOGALES +63917-118-0988
Krav Maga Philippines Chief Instructor, Certified under Krav Maga Global Graduate Level 5 Instructor
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ACTIVITY
MEMBER RATE
GUEST RATE
SCHEDULE
TRAINER AND CONTACT JOEY DE VERA +63947-732-2009
PERSONAL TRAINING
PILATES STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING/ PHYSIOTHERAPY
SWIMMING (BERT LOZADA SWIM SCHOOL)
Php 8,715 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 985 per session
Php 9,260 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,090 per session
BY APPOINTMENT
Php 13,075 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,310 per session
Php 13,075 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,420 per session
BY APPOINTMENT
Php 10,895 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 5,450 (5 sessions, 1 month) Php 1,310 per session
Php 14,165 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 7,085 (5 sessions, 1 month) Php 1,420 per session
BY APPOINTMENT
Individual Php 13,075 (10 sessions, 6 weeks) Php 1,525 per session
Individual Php 13,620 (10 sessions, 6 weeks) Php 1,745 per session
Group (10 sessions, 6 weeks) Php 8,715 each for 2 people
BY APPOINTMENT
Group (10 sessions, 6 weeks) Php 8,715 each for 2 people
Kids/Adult Class Php 5,995 (10 lessons, 10 weeks) Php 655 per lesson
Kids/Adult Class Php 6,540 (10 lessons, 10 weeks) Php 1,200 per lesson
Swim Team Php 5,450 (1 month) Php 14,710 (3 months) Php 26,145 (6 months)
Swim Team Php 5,995 (1 month) Php 15,250 (3 months) Php 26,690 (6 months)
1 on 1 Php 10,895 (10 lessons, 10 weeks) Php 3,270 (5 lessons, 5 weeks) Php 1,090 per lesson
1 on 1 Php 11,440 (10 lessons, 10 weeks) Php 3,815 (5 lessons, 5 weeks) Php 1,635 per lesson
Kids Class Tuesday and Thursday Every hour from 1PM - 5PM Saturday Every hour from 8AM - 11AM Adult Class Tuesday and Thursday Every hour from 6PM - 9PM Saturday Every hour from 1PM - 5PM Swim Team Weekdays 4PM - 7PM Saturday 6PM - 8PM
Bachelors Degree in Physical Wellness, Spartan Race Super - Top 20, Aquathlon Vermosa Sports Hub - 8th placer, Running coach for Standard Insurance Com
JOMS BLANCO +63936-953-1885
Fitness Instructor's Course certified
IAN HONTANOSAS +63917-791-5977
Certified STOT MAT, STOT Reformer
RHEYSONN CORNILLA +63920-977-8922
Sport Physical Therapist and Athletic Performance Coach
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 +63927-299-8928 Contact person
BY APPOINTMENT 1 on 1
SWIMMING (MERMAID)
SWIMMING (STREAMLINE)
TAEKWONDO
TENNIS
1 on 1 Php 2,070
1 on 1 Php 2,455
Class of 2 Php 1,910 each
Class of 2 Php 2,290 each
Class of 3 Php 1,635 each
Class of 3 Php 2,020 each
Php 5,995 (8 sessions, 45 days)
Php 8,170 (8 sessions, 45 days)
Php 5,995 (8 sessions, 2 months)
Php 7,085 (8 sessions, 2 months)
Php 8,700 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 4,500 (5 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,000 per session
Php 9,500 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 4,900 (5 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,500 per session
Coach Php 10,895 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 1,090 per session Trainer Php 3,815 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 440 per session Ball boy Php 1,365 (10 sessions, 2 months) Php 140 per session
BY APPOINTMENT (Mermaid party packages and services also available)
Tuesday and Thursday 6PM - 7PM Saturday 5PM - 6:30PM Sunday 10AM - 11:30AM Saturday 10AM - 11AM
Php 1,310 per session
Ball boy Php 1,910 (10 session, 2 months) Php 195 per session
NOY BASA +63917-855-6692
Palarong Pambasa Gold Medalist, Fastest Filipino Ironman Finisher in Melbourne, Australia in 2015
DONNIE GEISLER +63917-584-0808
Two-time Olympian
MAFAE BELASCO +63927-668-3731
Former Jr. Circuit Australia tennis player
Coach: JUNEL UCAG +63919-626-2471 Certified USPTA Professional 2 Tennis Workshop ITF, 24 years USPTA (10 years hitting partner and trainer, 14 years coaching)
Coach Php 11,440 (10 sessions, 2 months)
Trainer Php 4,360 (10 session, 2 months) Php 545 per session
ROXY BARRIOS +63917-543-7699
Founder: Mermaid Institue/Swim Institue, Certified First Responder (First Aid/CPR/AED) from American Heart Association, AIDA 2 Freedriver
BY APPOINTMENT
Trainers: DENMARK MARTIZANO +63916-709-7908 Former Manila Polo Club Tennis Trainer
BRYAN SALUMBIDES +63927-082-2737
Former Manila Polo Club Tennis Trainer
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