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Bona Elisa O. Resurreccion
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NEWS BCC Strengthens Environmental Program as it Celebrates it’s 110th Anniversary
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Oktoberfest 2014
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Freaky Night: Halloween Trick or Treat Costume 15 Contest BCC Christmas Village 2014 Grand Opening
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Who’s Who at the Club
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What’s New at the Green Zone?
110 Trees in Every Fairway Project
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Flowers for yolanda
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Super Centennial Celebrations and Activities
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Club Announcements
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The Parsons: profiles of Courage and Persistence
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Membership Matters
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BCC Holiday Activities
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Club Promotions
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Employees’ News
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fellow Members:
Chairman Rodolfo B. Albano
May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you and your families!
Members Federico R. Agcaoili Erlinda I. Bildner Victoria C. de los Reyes Juan Carlos G. del Rosario Jose Roman S. Ozaeta Sylvia I. Yap
I timed my trip to Baguio last Saturday, November 8, 2014. Minus 3 brief relief stops, it took us 4 hours and 15 minutes from the Balintawak entrance to the Club! And yes, we were compliant with the speed limits of the 3 expressways. Indeed, travel to the Club has become faster, safer and more pleasant. By the end of 2014, the TPLEX Plazas will be reaching Urdaneta City. The bridge linking the wide Agno River has been completed and is visible as you exit to Villasis. Pozzurubio and the end point of TPLEX in Rosario, La Union will be
Advisory Director Margarita R. Cojuangco OFFICERS Federico R. Agcaoili President Ernesto P. Sanchez Vice President for Finance/Treasurer Lorna P. Kapunan Vice President for Legal Affairs Victoria C. De Los Reyes Corporate Secretary Aurora I. Montemayor Valerie D. Gonzales Assistant Corporate Secretary Manolita L. Morales Assistant Treasurer STANDING COMMITTEES Membership Atty. Federico R. Agcaoili-Chairman Mr. Juan Carlos G. del Rosario-Member Cong. Rodolfo B. Albano-Member Remuneration Committee Ms. Sylvia I. Yap-Chairperson Atty. Federico R. Agcaoili-Member Atty. Victoria C. delos Reyes-Member Labor Mr. Jose Roman S. Ozaeta-Chairman Atty. Renato S. Rondez-Member Atty. Moises Cating-Member Finance Ms. Erlinda I. Bildner-Chairperson Mr. Ernesto P. Sanchez-Member Mr. Pastor T. Saycon-Member Golf and Recreations Mr. Jose Roman S. Ozaeta-Chairman Atty. Luis F. Sison-Member Engr. Eliseo G. Lagman-Member Construction and Renovation Ms. Sylvia I. Yap-Chairman Ms. Margarita R. Cojuangco-Member Ms. Stella E. Agcaoili-Member Audit Mr. Juan Carlos G. del Rosario-Chairman Cong. Rodolfo B. Albano-Co-chair Atty. Victoria C. delos Reyes-Member Mr. Enrique Raymond I. Yap-Member House Ms. Margarita R. Cojuangco-Chairman Ms. Patricia C. Sison-Member Ms. Edna R. Anton-Member Executive Ms. Sylvia I. Yap-Chairman Atty. Federico R. Agcaoili-Member Mr. Ernesto P. Sanchez-Member Mr. Jose Roman S. Ozaeta-Member Mr. Enrique Raymond I. Yap-Member Atty. Victoria C. delos Reyes-Member Ms. Manolita C. Morales-Member
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finished in 2015. By then, the dream travel time of three and a half hours or less will be doable! The Proprietary Membership value of our Club continues to rise. At right is the graph drawn by April Anne S. Misa as published in the Inquirer Golf, July-August 2014 issue, by one of the accredited and reputable brokers of club shares showing the dramatic rise in the value of the shares over a two-month period. There are very few sellers and there is the proposal to unload a few treasury shares so that the demand for the share can continue. It has also been suggested that the Club come up with a plan to offer the unissued shares to the existing shareholders similar to 1997 when 200 shares were sold. The last recorded sale was at P1.85 M and we are watching the movements closely for the next benchmark. Barring any weather-related delay, the major renovation projects undertaken during the lean months will be completed on schedule. These are the Ozaeta Wing Verandah expansion, a new Function Room at the site of the former Ladies Locker, the Main Kitchen, the five Bunag Cottages (110-115). Funded from revenue and savings, these projects are a testimony to the Management and the Board's commitment towards making your visits to the Club pleasant and comfortable. We have extended the Second-Generation Membership Program to June 30, 2015 to give those who are reaching 25 Years of membership the opportunity to sell or donate their share to their son, daughter or grandchildren and become Honorary Life Members. The only condition is for the next generation recipient of the share to apply for regular membership and to maintain the same for at least five years. The entrance fee is only P11,500 or less than 10% of the prevailing entrance fee. The response has been very encouraging and the objective of improving the demographics of the Club is being realized. May I encourage anew that we improve the patronage ratios at the Club. While we welcome sponsored guests to augment the Club's revenues, the Board would like to see a gradual shift to more members themselves (a 70% to 30% ratio) enjoying our facilities instead of the other way around. After all, you are the proprietary owners and it's for you that we continue to improve our Club amenities. The expressways' seamless travel should be a good reason to visit the Club more often than the once or twice a year mode! Cheers and see you at the Club!
To our valued members, Season's greetings to one and all! Looking back over a century and a decade, it seems an early like an early Christmas gift to learn the Proprietary Membership value of Baguio Country Club continues to rise. Our founders created a club that would not only grow in membership but also increase the significance of the role the Club plays in the lives of its members, the community at large. As we gear up to our 110th anniversary celebrations, William Cameron Forbes provides a glimpse of our beginnings as a Club in his Notes on the Early History of Baguio. His journal entry reads, “All during the latter half of April we had been very busy getting the Country Club started at Baguio. The formal opening, as the above quotation indicates, was set for April 28. On the 27th I discovered late at night that they had decided that only one hole of the golf course would be sufficient to have ready on the opening day. I had determined on three, and so I had an engineer, foreman, and fifty men start in the following morning at daylight to get the three holes ready by ten o'clock. I reached the Club at 7:30 in the morning of the 28th, found the house unfinished, tennis court not marked, croquet ground not set out, and the golf course set wrong. I secured Lieutenant MacEntie from the army reservation to hassle things up, and we had everything ready by ten o'clock, so that when the crowd arrived the clubhouse was finished, and there were groups of people playing tennis, croquet, and golf. Governor General Ide, General and Mrs. Wood, Bishop Brent, and most of the Commission were there among the eighty or more guests.” Forbes was central not only to the establishment of Baguio Country Club but also to the development of City. Early on he made the Club the center of the social world of the City and beyond. Knowing they would fall in love with Baguio the way he did, Forbes ensured the Club counted among its members the political, economic and social bigwigs of Manila. A century and a decade later, this still holds true. So does the example Forbes set for the Club's community involvement. In 1909 he built the polo field for the City from his private funds. His only stipulation was that “Baguio Country Club as a club” be given preference right over it. Today, the Club is proud to perpetuate this legacy of keeping the Club at the center of Baguio’s social and economic life. In September, we were at the forefront at the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Weekend. Just a few days ago, we launched the 2015 Panagbenga Festival. Once more the Club will take a lead in the most successful festival in the country. Significantly, just as we at BCC are celebrating our 110th Anniversary, the Baguio Flower Festival will mark 20 years of promoting tourism in Baguio City and its environs. Although we have not been gripped with as much frenzy as Forbes recounts of our beginnings, the BCC Board of Directors, management and staff have been preparing to mark our 110th anniversary on February 18, 2015. The highlights include a Photo and Memorabilia Exhibit; Planting 110 trees in every Fairway, a Medical-Dental Mission and the BCC 110th Open Golf Tournament. As a prelude to the BCC Super Centenary celebration, a Mural will be unveiled; an Afternoon Tea Party will be held and a Piano and Violin Concert featuring Mariel Ilusorio and Juan Miguel Munoz will be presented. Actually, we have made our traditional Christmas activities extra special to usher in our 110th anniversary. With travel time to Baguio cut considerably by the continuous opening of more exits on the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), the dream of W. Cameron Forbes of getting to the Summer Capital 'comfortably' is becoming a reality. We look forward to welcoming all of you and your guests over the Yuletide Season and the Super Centenary Celebrations.
Founded by
Gov. WillIam Cameron Forbes 1905
MISSION STATEMENT To be a premier membership Club with the distinct ambience of a second home, by providing excellent facilities and personalized services through the collective effort and commitment of its employees.
CORE VALUES Integrity We are an undivided organization practicing honesty, honor and incorruptibility in all circumstances. Professionalism We, BCC employees, through working efficiently and effectively, take pride in ourselves and the quality of our work; respecting the dignity of all to achieve common good through teamwork.
Commitment to Excellence We commit to excellence through innovation and adaptability to industry trends and technology with opportunities for career development; through upgrading services and facilities without compromising our corporate social responsibility.
We are dedicated to be the INDUSTRY LEADER!
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Flowers for Yolanda By Beth Calalo
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Flowers abloom on canvass.
Baguio Country Club sponsored Flowers for Yolanda, a solo exhibit of Quintin “Ting” San Diego last June 9, 2014 with proceeds going to the typhoon victims. The opening was graced by colleagues from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Baguio Senate, Baguio Inc., Apaches, CREBA-CAR, Rotary Club of Metro Baguio, Baguio Arts Guild, Tuding Cordillera Artists, and personal friends. The exhibit was highlighted by a special message from Mr. San Diego, a prayer dance cañao from his Sagada Bugang tribe and an interview by the ABS-CBN. Aside from being an artist by heart, the multifaceted “Ting” is also a peace advocate, human rights supporter and an environmentalist. In the 10th of August 2013, Quintin Paredes San Diego was bestowed the prestigious Kankana-ey title Apu Ap-apid (“he who unites people”), by the Bugang tribe of Sagada. In November 16, 1990, Sagada was the first peace zone to be declared by the Philippine government. Once an area is declared a peace zone, both military and insurgent combatants are not allowed to enter with their ammunitions. In August 2006, Mr. San Diego successfully replicated the peace zone in Dingalan, Aurora, and assisted in Real, Quezon in March 2010. Due to the gun-free declaration, Dingalan in Aurora now boasts of a blooming tourism with its fresh waterfalls, beach coral reefs, caves and forest with exotic flora and fauna.
As a human rights supporter, Mr. San Diego presides the Movement Against Dynasties (MAD) which campaigned against political dynasties, as mandated in the Philippine Constitution Section 26 Article 2 which prohibits dynasties. As per CenPeg census, 178 polititcal dynasties exists, where from the country's 80 provinces, 94% have dynasties. During the May 2013 election, MAD was able to wipe out about 25%. Mr. San Diego the environmentalist was also featured in the Philippine Panorama, April 29, 2012 issue as “the man who planted a million trees.” Twentyfive years after 1987, he was able to transform his 100 hectares wasteland inheritance into a productive farm, nursery, forest reserve area and a protected wildlife sanctuary for hawks, owls and wild ducks. He has planted cashew, mango, guava, guyabano, pomelo, kamias, mabolo, duhat, chico, santol, avocado and banana aside from the mahogany trees, acacia, narra, ipil-ipil, gmelina, aure and bamboo. He said, “As a result of deforestation, the Philippines has one of the highest forest losses in the Asia-Pacific Region.” In August 2014, JCI Sen. San Diego, who is a board member of the JCI Senate ASEAN, shall be presenting an environment reforestation project at their quarterly board meeting.
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The Parsons
Profiles in Courage & Persistence By Bona Elisa O. Resurreccion Photos from Peter Parsons
hilippine history, specifically the chapter on World War II, cannot be written without mentioning distinguished members of Baguio Country Club: Charles Thomas 'Chick' Parsons and his son, Peter C. Parsons. Two books written about Chick Parsons' courageous exploits call him "master spy" and "MacArthur's emissary." Both books recount how Parsons and his SPYRON (Spy Squadron) crew used a fleet of submarines to supply resistance fighters in the Philippines with money and tons of supplies, guns, ammunition, radio equipment and medical aid. The return trips served as opportunities to evacuate personages to Australia. In the process Chick Parsons, created a critical communication link between the local guerrillas and General Douglas MacArthur in Australia. From 1943 to 1945, a network of over 200 coast watchers kept American troops informed of Japanese movements. Chick Parsons first came to Manila with his uncle, Oscar Searcy as a six-year old boy. This initial stay ended in 1910 when his uncle returned to the United States. About a decade later, Chick returned to the Philippines and proceeded to build life that would not only transform a boy from Shelbyville, Tennessee into a successful businessman but also a true blue World War II hero. Chick arrived in 1921 with stenographic skills and a fluency in Spanish that qualified him to be the private secretary of General Leonard Wood. He would go on to become superintendent of the Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Company; manager of the Meyer Muzall Lumber Company, Zamboanga; Philippine manager of the North American Trading and Import Company; and manager of the Luzon Stevedoring Company. Aside from meeting his wife, Katruska 'Katsy” Jurika in Zamboanga, Chick's work and travels created a network of trustworthy friends that would make him the effective spy master he became. By the end of World War II, the man General Douglas MacArthur called "the bravest man I ever met,” Charles Thomas Parsons was awarded a Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross, two Navy Crosses as well as the Medal for Valor, the highest recognition given for bravery by the Philippines. For his part, his son, Peter Parsons has made it part of his life's work to unveil the mystery that enshrouds his father and his life. Despite the books written about Chick as well as the awards and recognition he received, Peter's pursuit of information about Chick has surprised him time and again. For instance, just like everyone else, Peter was under the impression that his father was born in 1902. After all even Chick's official Navy records say so. But during his twilight years, Chick told Peter that he was actually born in 1900. Through interviews to validate and revalidate information, Peter learned that his grandmother, Etta Searcy Parsons lowered his age to four so that Chick could “travel either free or at sharply reduced fares.” According to Peter, it would seem there were only two documents that show, Chick's true birthday, April 22, 1900: his marriage contract to Katsy Jurika and the passenger statement he made in Shanghai before the Parsons family boarded the Conte Verde on their journey back to the United States in June 1942. Chick
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had claimed diplomatic immunity as the consul of Panama in the Philippines; luckily he and his family were repatriated in June 1942. Peter's diligent research and persistent search for key informants have not only lifted the veil of mystery that cloaked Chick's life and work, it also led to the production of documentaries including, among others Secret War in the Pacific (The story of his father, Commander Chick Parsons); Manila 1945: The Forgotten Atrocities (a look at Japanese atrocities); Ships from Hell (the inauguration of the Hellships Monument in Subic; Unsurrendered: 100 Voices, (the lives and stories of Filipino Guerrillas and “Bolomen” of World War II; and Corregidor: The Road Back (stories of the heroes of Corregidor). Peter has also presented scholarly papers like, The Battle of Manila: Myth and Fact. Now 77, Peter Parsons has come back to live his birthplace, Baguio City. Just like his father, he and his wife Antonia 'Tea' enjoy the pleasures of Baguio Country Club. He takes his daily swim at the pool and brings Tea to the Club for meals to give her a break from her cooking chores and her painting. Peter fondly remembers the family staying at Cottage 3 and the monkey that was tied near the skating rink. His most unforgettable memory, however, is tagging along as his parents played a round of golf when he was ten years old and getting bored. So when he found something white peeping out of the ground on the fairway running parallel to Outlook Drive, he decided to slowly dig it out. To his amazement, it was a human skull. He managed to find ten. Fascinated, he got their driver to help him clean and bring his finds to Manila. Before that Peter says he was jealous of his neighbors in Pasay because they had memories of and trophies from the War. When he came back from the States, he could only collect spent bullet shells. The skulls gave him something to trade for war trophies. When he had exchanged four skulls, the mother of one of his friends told his mother what Peter was up to. Peter got a scolding before his mother had a priest bless the skulls and bury them. Chick and Peter shared a love of sports. Chick took pride in being the “only polo-playing stevedore in the world." After the War, he was elected the first president of the Baseball Federation of Asia. Peter is a member of the Baguio Penguins Swim Club. One wonders if Peter’s love for swimming is rooted in the training he had with Japanese Olympic swimmers in the 1950s. To quote him from Commander Chick Parsons and the Japanese, “My brief time with the Japanese swimmers in 1952 was a most important event in my life. I met and made lifelong friends; they essentially taught me how to swim and train, both of which activities I continue to do today; and that Japanese people were not monsters. I wept when I left these friends.” Peter was 15 years old then and truly his father's son. As he said in the same article “My father had seen the Japanese at their best and their worst; he even bore a scar on his neck from a stabbing that nearly killed him. He was quick to put behind him everything negative and pursue his business, his life, renewing old friendships, making new ones. At the end, I think he had more friends in Japan than in the country of his birth, the USA. “People have often asked me and my brothers how my father could just proceed after the war as if it hadn't happened. I think it is because he had such a large heart; He saw things as they were—the war was over! He was quick to forgive and forget. And as a very practical man he saw the need to get on with his life and work. When he saw his former enemies lying prostrate, he offered them kindness and a helping hand. I saw him do this time and again. He did not do this from religious mandates, but out of a genuine and generous humane instinct. Their abject condition must have reminded him of his own very poor and humble beginnings in Tennessee.” DECEMBER 2014
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Join us as we gear up for the 110th Anniversary of Baguio Country Club on February 18, 2015! Let’s make it... Worthy of our noble history! Worthy of our founders! Worthy of our members! Worthy of 110 years!
Get into the spirit of things. Help make the celebrations meaningful by increasing our library offerings and fill in the photo gaps in our visual timeline of our Club history. In the words of BCC President Atty. Federico Agcaoili, “As we approach the 110th year of the Club, I want to initiate the collection of old photos from the members. They must be scanned, dated and identified by the sender with details and electronically transmitted to the Club.” Donors may call or text the Club on whether they would prefer to drop-off their donations or would want the club to pick-up the books. Please contact the Corporate, Communications and Customer Service Department Manager, Andrew Pinero, at (074) 619-2050 locals 6237 to 38 or Ms. Rosemarie Martinez at (02) 400 8387 to 88. You may also send a text message to (0920) 915 7992 or (0917) 791 4981 for information on this project.
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“The architect has designed the Baguio Country Club as a recreation center. Facilitites include bowling alleys, powder room, smoke room, dining rooms, reading room, card room and cocktail lounge. The Club also has a full golf course...Intended for vacationists and tourists, who mostly flock the Pines City in Summer, the Club is planned and designed for entertainment mostly, and includes a dancing pavilion.�
Text and photos by Chas. W. Miller & Sons Published in DESIGN: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Magazine, March 1959 Issue
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Beer flowed freely once more as Baguio Country Club hosted the Annual Oktoberfest last October 18, 2014
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October 31, 2014 proved to be a freaky, scary, and horror-filled night. Halloween was celebrated in the best BCC tradition with children enjoying the Trick or Treat as well as Costume Contest. DECEMBER 2014
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WHO’S WHO AT THE CLUB Department of Justice Secretary Laila de Lima and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas
Former senator and Philippine National Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon
Senator Bam Aquino
Senator Manny Villar
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By Johnny C
Of all plants, trees have the greatest impact and appeal. Trees are the only living things that are able to dominate the man – made environment. Indeed, trees can transform an area into a place of fascination and beauty. In a continuing effort to add interest and diversity, Cherry Blossoms, Redwood, Maples and Apple trees are being propagated and planted at the Green Zone.
The redwood tree of California USA is the tallest and the oldest tree in the world. The redwood seedling found at the Green Zone was donated by Ms. Annabelle Ramos.
The cherry blossoms, known as “Sakura” in Japan are breath taking to behold. The pink flower blooms in November. Mr. and Ms. Jun and Keiko Taki through Mr. Jose Roman Ozaeta donated the specimens. The cherry blossoms saplings were planted at the golf course beside Hole Number 16.
The apple trees will provide beautiful blooms as a background of the vegetable garden. The seedlings were donated by Ms. Annabelle Ramos and were planted near the strawberry fields of the Green Zone.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CAR STICKERS Please be advised that the Membership Office is now releasing new car stickers valid until September 2017. Old car stickers issued before August 31, 2014 are no longer valid, thus, members who are in possession of the old car stickers are required to replace said stickers with the new and revised stickers. ONLY bona fide members and registered dependents shall be issued UPON REQUEST and upon presentation of the LTO Car Registration and under the name of the member or the registered dependent/s with serial numbers for proper identification at a cost of one hundred fifty pesos (Php 150.00) inclusive of 12% VAT, per sticker. Members with company cars issued to them should submit a certification from the respective companies that such cars are assigned to them. The car sticker is non-transferable. A fine of five thousand pesos (Php 5,000.00) shall be imposed to members who would allow use of the said car sticker/s to other persons who are non-members and to vehicles not registered in the name of the member.
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DOG POLICY
The Club shall allow pet dogs during the stay of a member or their sponsored guests subject to the following procedures: 1. A cleaning fee of Php 1,500.00/night/dog will be charged. 2. Pets must be under the supervision of the owner at all times and must not be left unattended inside the rooms. If a dog is left alone and makes noise that causes a complaint, the owner will be advised to leave the Club premises. 3. If a pet is to be left inside the cottage during the absence of the owner, the dog must be secured inside a kennel. 4. We reserve the right to require immediate removal of any pet that displays dangerous or unaccepted behavior, including but not limited to, biting, excessive noise issues such as barking, evidence of disease, or urination/defecation in public areas. 5. The owner must accept responsibilities for any damage to property and/or any injury caused by the pet. 6. Pet dogs will only be allowed at Cottages 112 and 115. They may also be allowed within the premises of the cottage provided they are on leash. 7. Pet owners are advised to provide for their pets grooming and upkeep including food. They are likewise responsible for cleaning up after their pet. Owners should provide pee and potty pads for their pets and dispose of these properly using a doggy bag. 8. Pet will not be allowed in the lobby, Verandah, all FNB outlets, guestrooms of the main Club and all function rooms. 9. Only certified hypoallergenic dogs will be allowed within Club premises.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Meet Jap Chin By Chef Francis Joseph Tugnao
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Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 1 Minute Plating Time: 1 Minute Ingredients: 160 Grams tuna ioin 2 sheets lumpia wrapper 30 ml soy sauce 50 grams Wasabi 2 pieces calamansi 1 gram nori flakes 20 grams nori 1 cup oil for frying Procedures: w Cut tuna into a 5 inches long by 1 inch thick piece. w Rub wasabi paste around the tuna loin. w Wrapped it with spring roll skin. w Deep fry quickly on in very hot oil until golden brown. w Dry off oil on a paper towel . w Cut lengthwise. w On a Japanese plate arrange tuna in standing position and serve it with nori flakes, soy sauce, wasabi and chopsticks. w Serve hot.
Sashimi spring roll tuna deep fried to golden brown served with Japanese soy and wasabi
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Chocolate Molten Cake By Chef Art Nucaza Ingredients: 280g Dark chocolate chips (Melted) 200g Unsalted Butter (Melted) 8 pcs Eggs 260g White sugar 160g Cake flour
To serve, place a thin slice of chocolate cake on a plate. Add 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream. Create a rosette with whip cream. Top with 2 pieces of spoon-shaped chocolate; 1 tsp of blueberry topping. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Serve hot.
Procedures: w Hand beat the eggs in a bowl. w Add melted butter; continue beating. w Beat in melted chocolate w Add sugar; mix well. w Add flour. w Bake at 200째C for 10 to 12 minutes.
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Mr. Jeffrey Stewart Go
Ms. Josefina P. Hizon
Ms. Carla Sherrylyn C. Papa
Ms. Lourdes Angela P. Sumayao
Mr. Paul H. Tan-chi
Ms. Anna Maria Patricia S. Santos
Mr. Philip Clayton S. Yu
Ms. Marie Cynthia C. Segura
Ms. Leonora C. Mayos
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The Board of Directors, Officers and Management of the Baguio Country Club extend their warmest welcome to all new members. We look forward to seeing you enjoy the various amenities of the Club.
Mr. Karl Stanley C. Gobing
Mr. Benigno R. Lingad
Ms. Rosalie R. Montenegro
Ms. Maria Cristina Louise C. Cuerva
Mr. Michael Alan Conduit
Mr. Jorge Matthew S. Go II
Mr. George Emil S. Huang
Mr. Homer B. Perez
Ms. Anna Patricia O. Silerio
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Ms. Maebelle Josephine B. Rodriguez
Ms. Bernadine T. Siy
Ms. Ma. Agapita Vivien A. Salazar
Mr. Wilfred T. Tan
Mr. Randolph G. Viray
Ms. Hazel Jade A. Wong
Atty. Xavier Paolo R. Del Castillo
Dr. Armando B. Bonifacio
Ms. Celina Marie C. Bautista
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Mr. Roberto Y. Bagabaldo
Mr. Marc S. Cruz
Dr. Franklin Paul Kleiner
Dr. Francis Paolo G. Magat
Mr. Eulogio Felipe B. Nakpil Jr.
Engr. Rolando D. R. Sison
Ms. Maria Teresa Sheila H. Nazal
Mr. John Sheridan S. Chu
Mr. Paolo Antonio G. Aquino
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NEW COMPANY PARTICIPATING MEMBERS
Mr. Michael S. Caballes Allied Botanical Corporation
Ms. Maria Olivia T. Ng Millenium Properties and Brokerage Incorporated
ADDITIONAL CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES
Ms. Kristine Rose B. Sameon Altus Holdings Corporation
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Mr. Chen Wen Lo Baguio Gas Corporation
Engr. Oscar V. Flores RAJ Technologies Incorporated
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Mr. Leopoldo M. Ubaldo Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
Mr. Antonio R. Ocampo Jr. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
Dr. Danilo J. Flores Baguio Eye Laser Center Incorporated
Mr. Francisco Jose Maria D. Magsaysay RMJ Development Corporation
Dr. Cristina F. Marrero Baguio Eye Laser Center Incorporated
Dr. Lorenzo R. Fernandez Baguio Eye Laser Center Incorporated
CHANGE IN COMPANY NOMINEES
Mr. Alfredo R. Austria Asia Industries Incorporated
Mr. Manuel L. Tuason Manila Electric Company
Mr. Raymond E. Rodrigo Liberty Manufacturing Corporation
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Mr. Marthyn S. Cuan Manila Electric Company
Mr. Roberto S. B. Guevara Guevent Investments Development Corporation
Benjie G. Yap Unilever Philippines Incorporated
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
Mr. Michael Edgar Y. Aglipay
Mr. Geoffrey A. Ong
Mr. Amado Anthony V. C. Dizon
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Mr. Jan Ross Kyle S. Laranang
Mr. Terrence Edward C. Lee
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APPROVED MEMBERSHIP MATTERS April 08, 2014 to August 11, 2014 I. APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR SIXTY DAYS LISTING
E) YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 1) Dr. Eduardo Francisco V. Tanlapco
A) REGULAR MEMBERSHIP (2nd Generation Membership) 1) Ms. Caroline Esther I. San Miguel 2) Mr. Vincent B. Duldulao 3) Mr. Manuel L. Sy-Quia 4) Dr. Candido Eduardo F. Bartolome III 5) Ms. Jennifer Victoria G. Chua 6) Ms. Ma. Teresa R. Antonio 7) Ms. Maria Angelique O. Arceo 8) Dr. Gabriel S. Dy-Liacco 9) Mr. Gerardo Rodrigo D. Anonas 10) Mr. Dwight Steven S. Dulnoan
F) FOR NEW COMPANY MEMBERSHIP 1) AC Corporation Nominee: Mr. Reuben M. Valerio
B) REGULAR MEMBERSHIP 1) Mr. James Patrick Cunningham 2) Mr. Paul K. Chuatico 3) Mr. Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr. 4) Ms. Maria Teresa R. Tantoco 5) Mr. Jackson T. So 6) Mr. Ronald V. Singson 7) Ms. Eutropia B. Sycip C) CHANGE OF COMPANY NOMINEE 1) Mr. Isidro C. Alcantara Jr.- Benguet Corporation 2) Engr. Valeriano B. Bongalos Jr. - Benguet Corporation 3) Mr. Alejandro O. Caeg - Philippine Long Distance and Telephone Company 4) Ms. Gladys C. Sta. Rita - National Power Corporation 5) Engr. Cesar G. AguilaR - First Gas Power Corporation 6) Atty. Ramon P. Gutierrez - Ayala Integrated Steel Manufacturing Company Incorporated D) ADDITIONAL CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVE 1) Ms. Matilde P. Robles - Royale Homes Marketing Corporation 2) Mr. Onofre T. Banson Jr. - Monark Equipment Corporation of the Philippines 3) Mr. Jose E. Reyes - Formosa Power Supply Corporation
II. CANCELLATION OF COMPANY PARTICIPATING MEMBERSHIP 1) Mr. Emmanuel V. Due単as - DES Trading Corporation 2) Mr. Magellan C. Bagayao - Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company 3) Mr. Augusto Villaluna - Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company 4) Mr. Nonato P. Arboleda - Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company 5) Mr. Gilbert O. Simpao - Unilever Philippines Incorporated 6) Mr. Andre Navato - Rosenson Incorporated III. CANCELLATION OF COMPANY VACANT SLOT 1) DES Trading Corporation - Vacant Slot #5335-1 IV. CANCELLATION OF YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 1) Ms. Aura Lee D. Antonio V. CHANGE OF COMPANY NAME 1) From GUEVENT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to GUEVENT INVESTMENTS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VI. CANCELLATION OF COMPANY MEMBERSHIP 1) Pacific Sunrise International Nominee: Ms. Michaela M. Puno VII. CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL COURTESY MEMBERSHIP 1) Ms. Katherine S. Young
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VIII. RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP 1) Mr. Ferdinand G. Aguila 2) Mr. Colin H. Watson 3) Ms. Lily M. Co 4) Mr. Manuel S. Sy 5) Mr. Paul S. Kleiner 6) Atty. Diosdado Jose M. Allado 7) Ms. Luz P. Viado 8) Ms. Ma. Victoria M. Alberto 9) Mr. Francisco S. Roman 10) Mr. Rogelio C. Damasco 11) Mr. David Soentara 12) Mr. John K. C. Ng IX. ACCORDED HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1) Mr. Apolinario R. De Los Santos III 2) Mr. Ricardo P. Cuerva 3) Mr. Rafael E. Carvajal 4) Mr. Edilberto S. Lingad 5) Mr. Paul O. Ca単alita 6) Mr. Francisco A. Padilla 7) Mr. Charles T. Gobing 8) Mr. Peter F. Tan-chi 9) Mr. Herminio S. Aquino 10) Mr. Winfred Y. Huang 11) Mr. Guillermo N. Batac Jr. 12) Mr. Antonio C. Olizon 13) Mr. Fernando Y. Adrias 14) Mr. Tecson H. Alonzo 15) Mr. Eulogio J. Nakpil 16) Atty. Cynthia R. Del Castillo 17) Atty. Aniano G. Bagabaldo 18) Ms. Evelyn G. Magat 19) Mr. Francisco J. Colayco 20) Mr. Jose N. Hernandez 21) Mr. Amaury R. Gutierrez XI. ACCORDED SPECIAL COURTESY MEMBERSHIP 1) Ms. Donna C. Rufino XII. ACCORDED ABSENTEE MEMBERSHIP 1) Mr. Robert E. Tibbetts 2) Ms. Gilda Rosario P. Tan
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XIII. CANCELLATION OF RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT 1) Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Country Club, Malaysia XIV. EXTENSION OF YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 1) Ms. Aura Lee D. Antonio XV. REINSTATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP 1) Ms. Luningning R. Gonzales 2) Marcopper Mining Corporation 3) Mr. Leonides M. Canlas 4) Mr. James G. Beloy XVI. DECEASED MEMBERS 1) Mr. Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr. 2) Mr. Teofilo R. Villanueva 3) Mr. Francisco N. Capistrano Jr. 4) Ms. Sonia G. Santos
ROOM PROMOTIONS
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T H G I N M O O R Y R A T N E M I L P M O C Guidelines
A. The 2015 CRN shall be honored the whole year except on the following dates: 1. New Year's Day/Long Weekend 2. PMA Alumni Week 3. Panagbenga Festival 4. Holy Week Package 5. Labor Day 6. Feast of the Saints 7. Fil-Am Golf Tournament Week (only sponsored guests playing in the tournament cannot use CRN) 8. Christmas Holidays 9. Christmas Package 10. Any long holidays or long weekend scheduled by the government.
January 01–03, 2015 February 19–22, 2015 February 27–28, 2015 April 01–04, 2015 May 01–02, 2015 October 30–November 02, 2015 November 18–December 06, 2015
December 24–25, 2015 December 26–January 01, 2016
B. Below are the CRN Requirement for each type of room and corresponding required daily minimun consumable: REQUIRED CONSUMABLES
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Deluxe Junior Suite Executive Suite Presidential Suite (1BR) Presidential Suite (2BR) Presidential Suite (3BR) Cottage (3BR) Cottage (2BR) Cottage (1BR)
1 CRN/night 2 CRN/night 3 CRN/night 6 CRN/night 8 CRN/night 10 CRN/night 5 CRN/night 4 CRN/night 3 CRN/night
Php 896/person/night Php 896/person/night Php 896/person/night Php 4,480/night Php 5,040/night Php 6,160/night Php 5,040/night Php 3,920/night Php 2,800/night
Php 1,120/person/night Php 1,120/person/night Php 1,120/person/night Php 5,600/night Php 5,800/night Php 7,840/night Php 5,800/night Php 4,480/night Php 3,500/night
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OTHER CONDITIONS §CRNs are issued to all active members in good standing. These are valid from January 4 to December 23, 2015 except on the dates herein specified, subject to room availability and written confirmation by the Club's Reservation Office.
§The Club may honor the use of CRN for chance booking or those with no reservations, subject to availability of rooms.
§Members may pass on their CRN to their guests. CRN must be used during the incumbent membership of the sponsor or in lieu thereof; the written sponsorship of another member in good standing. Guests will be charged for Guest Fee and will be required to present original copy of letter of introduction duly signed by the sponsoring member.
§CRN cannot be used to apply or cover for "NO SHOW" or "LATE CANCELLATION" room charges.
§Only food (except deli items) and beverages are included in the daily minimum required consumable. Charges for extra occupant, extra bed or mattress and driver's quarters shall be billed accordingly. The required consumption herein stated is inclusive of VAT. CRN consumables do not form part of the Member's Annual Patronage Fee assessment.
§CRNs are applicable for family affairs or company events during the months from June to September only, with the following terms and conditions: ¢ The group must book a minimum of 20 room nights. ¢ All meal requirements of the group during their stay must be catered by the Club and meet the minimum consumable per person per day, as follows: l Minimum of 20 room nights: CRN required consumable is Php 1,750/person/day l Minimum of 50 room nights: CRN required consumable is Php 1,450/person/day l Minimum of 80 room nights: CRN required consumable is Php 1,200/person/day
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ROOM PROMOS WEEKDAY ESCAPADE l l l l l l
Applicable from Sundays to Thursdays only except during long weekends, Holy Week and Christmas Package dates, Undas and PMA Alumni Weekend Accommodation for two (2) nights for the price of one (1) night Breakfast is not included in the package Complimentary 1-hour use of the Swimming Pool or the Fitness Center Shall not be used in conjunction with other promos Senior Citizen's and Members' Prompt Payment Discount shall not apply
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Members and guests staying for two (2) paid nights will get the 3rd night at 50% off the published rate Offered year-round except during long weekends, Holy Week and Christmas Package dates, Undas and PMA Alumni Weekend Inclusive of buffet breakfast Complimentary 1-hour use of the Swimming Pool or the Fitness Center Shall not be used in conjunction with other promos Senior Citizen's and Members' Prompt Payment Discount shall apply on the first two (2) paid nights
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Valid from June 2014 to May 2015 during weekdays Php 6,100.00 net per night in a deluxe room for two (2) persons Inclusive of buffet breakfast for two (2) persons Private dinner for two (2) with butler service Complimentary 1-hour use of the Swimming Pool or the Fitness Center Shall not be used in conjunction with other promos Senior Citizen's and Members' Prompt Payment Discount shall not apply
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PROMO l l l l l l l l l l
Anniversary Promo is applicable to a couple whose wedding was held at the Club Php 12,000.00 net Deluxe Suite accommodation at the Executive Floor with butler service Buffet breakfast for two (2) persons Private dinner for two (2) persons with butler service Complimentary 1-hour use of the Swimming Pool or the Fitness Center or Sauna Complimentary cake Complimentary wine, cheese and fruits Waived Guest Fee Shall not be used in conjunction with other promos Senior Citizen's and Members' Prompt Payment Discount shall not apply
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EMPLOYEES NEWS
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Innovator's DNA
How to foster a culture of innovation By Junix Jerald Delos Santos “Attitudes are contagious… Is yours worth catching?” “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can't go anywhere until you change it. Are you a flat tire?” These are two thoughtprovoking questions asked by Mr. Franco del Rosario, Managing Consultant of Six Sigma Consulting at a presentation he made to all Baguio Countr y Club Division and Department Heads as well as their assistants at the Amb. Francisco V. del Rosario Hall last May 17, 2014. The presentation was aimed at motivating the Division and Department Heads to instigate
change and promote innovations in their respective areas of responsibility. Among the tips Mr. del Rosario gave was for the participants to anticipate change and to always maintain a positive attitude. For her part, Ms. Jasmin Prado, HR Manager, concluded the seminar by challenging the participants to work hand-in-hand in to build a stronger culture of innovative for Baguio Country Club. Also present were the speaker's relatives: Ambassador Francisco del Rosario, Ms. Esperanza del Rosario, Mr. Juan Carlos del Rosario, and Ms. Tere del Rosario.
Training the Trainers By Junix Jerald Delos Santos
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The Training the Trainers Seminar-Workshop that was facilitated by Ms. Jasmin Prado, Human Resource Manager, and Ms. Ann Juzette Ruth Evangelista, Training Manager was held at the Ambassador Francisco V. Del Rosario Hall last July 7 and 8, 2014. The seminarworkshop was aimed at enabling the participants to create their respective training programs by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to identify training needs as well as design, implement and evaluate training programs. New members of the management staff were tapped to participate in the said activity. The two-day seminar-workshop started with an introduction to training in which the High Impact Training Cycle was discussed along with the Training Needs Analysis and Job Analysis. The activity proper was comprised of different modules, such as: Understanding Learners and Learning Theories, Developing Learning Objectives, Training Design, Putting It All Together, Budget Planning, and Calculating Measurable Results and Track Training Contribution. Special focus and emphasis was given to the module on Developing Learning Objectives since the objective is the foundation of the training program. Ergo, a sound objective will produce a superior training program. As a result of the two-day activity, participants came up with their own training programs for their respective departments. These were presented to the group wherein suggestions were given to further improve the said training programs. The participants were also expected to submit modules and evaluation tools two weeks after the seminar-workshop.
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Management Development Program 2014 By Junix Jerald Delos Santos
“SUGOD!” say the new officers of the LMC
Baguio Country Club's General Manager Mr. Anthony De Leon, conducted his annual Management Development Program (MDP) seminar-workshop from July 28, 2014 to August 1, 2014 at the Ambassador Francisco V. Del Rosario Hall. The training was focused on “managing smarter,” particularly managing the human capital. This year, aside from the employees of the Club, there were also two delegates from Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB)-member organizations. One was from Child and Family Service Philippines, Inc. while the other came from Paladin Hotel. The five-day seminar-workshop covered eight modules, namely: Managing for Results, Planning, Motivating Performance, Leadership and Management, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Managing Jobs and Productivity, Managing High Performance Teams, and Managing the Top-Line-Quality Factor. Discussions and participative experiential exercises were given throughout the training. The participants were given an opportunity to apply what they had learned on the last training day. Their graduation program was graced by the different heads of offices, who were also graduates of the said program.
By Junix Jerald Delos Santos The Labor Management Cooperation (LMC) conducted a daylong refresher course entitled “Workplace Cooperation for Total Quality” on April 30, 2014 at the Ambassador Francisco V. Del Rosario Hall. Spearheaded by Dr. Jose C. Gatchalian and Dr Miflora M. Gatchalian from Quality Partners Co., Inc., the activity was attended by 41 out of the 48 members of the organization. The morning session comprised of a discussion that focused on utilizing the acronym “SUGOD!”, a five-phase cycle that is geared towards total quality management. Phase I stands for SURVEY which is about reviewing the quality practices of the company and introducing the concept of Workplace Cooperation. Phase II stands for UNITE which is
about developing and sharing the company's goals and objectives and i n i t i a t i n g t h e Wo r k p l a c e Cooperation. Phase III stands for GROW, which is on acquiring skills and capabilities for implementing Workplace Cooperation Programs. Phase IV stands for OPERATIONALIZE which is about implementing the programs for a sustainable workforce engagement in order to enhance Workplace Cooperation. Lastly, Phase V stands for DEVELOP where the development of approaches for continual quality and profitability improvement The action plan workshop which was slated in the afternoon was facilitated by Ms. Jasmin Prado, Human Resources Manager, and Ms. Ann Juzette Ruth Evangelista, Training Manager. The members and officers
of the LMC were grouped according to their respected task forces: Employee Welfare, Employee Working Condition, Assets Protection and Management Group, Productivity and Quality Service Enhancement, Assets Protection and Management Group, Productivity and Quality Service Enhancement, Employee Discipline, Livelihood Programs, Environment Protection, and Health and Safety. Ms. Mary Lou Galiste, Executive Assistant Manager, gave a motivational speech before the task forces were assigned to come up with projects for the whole fiscal year. A representative for each task force was assigned to share their group's general plan of actions to the participants.
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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES
Rank and File ROSITO LIQUE Green Zone Atendant Grounds Division
second QUARTER
Junior Manager JEFFERSON ESPIRITU Asst. Housekeeper Rooms Division
Rank and File RAYMOND GARCIA Butler, Housekeeping Department Rooms Division
Assistant Manager OLIVIA MABANTA Asst. Outlet Manager F&B Division
Rank and File REYNALDO BASTO STP Operator General Maintenance
Management Staff MA. JENNIE LYN DOMINGO General Maintenance Secretary General Maintenance
Assistant Manager Junior Manager JENNIFER DOTDOT ANN JUZETTE RUTH EVANGELISTA Asst. Member Relations Manager Training Manager Member Relations Office Human Resources Department
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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES
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Assistant Department Head MARK PHILIP MALICDEM Assistant Front Office Manager Front Office
Junior Manager LORA DONNE CUSI Reaserch Assistant Research and Development
Junior Manager CAMILO GAMBOA Junior Sous Chef Food and Beverage
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Junior Manager Junior Manager JORELYN BUDONG JONATHAN BORROMEO Health and Safety Officer Events Coordinator Health and Safety Sales, Marketing and Events Department
Rank and File MAXIMINDO PADILLA Utility Vehicle Driver Grounds Division
Management Staff JOY-ANNE ABAOAG Finance Secretary Finance
NEW EMPLOYEES The Club menus, promos and services take an exciting turn with our new Food and Beverage Manager, Redentor Mikin and Executive Chef, Francis Joseph Tungnao. We welcome both to the BCC family! REDENTOR MIKIN FNB Manager
FRANCIS JOSEPH TUGNAO Executive Chef DECEMBER 2014
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Sportsfest 2014 By Jessabel S. Estrera
Employees of BCC transformed to high spirited athletes, players and performers. The employees showcased sportsmanship and teamwork in the various events of the Sports Fest 2014 that started August 13 and ended October 27, 2014. Employees enjoyed the Opening ceremonies packed with activities - Fun Run, Taebo, Fun games, Trivia and more. The five teams who competed were Black Mulligans (Recreations and Grounds), Blue Archers (Rooms), Green Eagles (Administration), Maroon Jaguars (General Maintenance and Special Projects Department) and Red Lions (Food and Beverage).
The highlights of the opening day were the Ms. Sports Fest 2014 and The Cheerdance Competition. Ms. Melody Mejia of Black Mulligan was Ms. Sports Fest 2014 and the Blue Archers had the most remarkable performance in the Cheerdance Competition resulting to their victory. The indoor games were held at the Recreations Center. Selected employees found time to represent their teams in the table tennis, darts, bowling, chess and billiards. The employees also engaged in Basketball tournament, Golf competition and Volleyball games. The Sportsfest 2014 concluded with Black Mulligans bagging over-all Champion. Blue Archers came in second, followed by the Green Eagles, Red Lions then Maroon Jaguars.
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