WE ARE INTERCONTINENTAL MANILA - The faces behind the Grand Dame

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Since it’s opening, InterContinental Manila has been known for its legacy of unparalleled service, a landmark hotel that mirrors Filipino hospitality, history and world class service. Aptly called “The Grand Dame of Makati”, the hotel has been a frontrunner of numerous accolades and awards from the past to the present. It boasts of restaurants and bars incuding The Jeepney, fondly referred to as “Jeepney Coffeeshop” due to its relaxed and easy ambience resembling that of a cozy coffee place where one can chat and dine. Its interior design takes inspiration from the colorful Filipino mass transportation vehicle, the Jeepney. Prince Albert Rotisserie, which is hailed as one of the first fine dining restaurant in the country. Its blue and silver color scheme establishes an ambiance that is both elegant and relaxed. The main dining area is dominated by a show kitchen, which has been a breeding ground for some of the renowned chefs in the culinary scene today: Billy King, Cyrille Soenen, Roland Sager, Marc Aubry, Roland Lutz, Patrick Fournes, Stephane Chambon and Jessie Sincioco. Gambrinus Bar, offers an oasis of relaxation by way of its well-stacked bar, interesting selection of a la carte dishes and evening live music performances set in an elegant lounge with a garden view. Sol y Sombra is known for its refreshing ambience, nipa huts and magical evening vibe, it serves tropical thirst quenchers and cocktails in a poolside garden setting. As we celebrate the momentous curtain call of InterContinental Manila, we fondly recall the past and enthusiastically prepare for the new chapter of our once beloved location.




years And just like that, 46 amazing years have gone by. And just like that, 46 amazing years have gone by. InterContinental Manila is closing its doors and extinguishing its front light one last time. Encapsulating decades of milestones and many firsts, we offer this fitting tribute to the “Grand Dame of Makati� as a time-capsule to all the unforgettable memories and life-changing events we experienced within the walls of our second home. In honor of 187 employees who will continue to serve and devote themselves until the hotel doors close for good – this is lovingly dedicated to every single one of them. We are grateful to the Ayala family and InterContinental Hotels Group and will always take pride that we were once part of something grand and world-class. As we close a chapter in our lives, we open a new one with more wisdom and a stronger disposition because of InterContinental Manila. Thank you to everyone who has made our experience truly unforgettable and worthwhile. MABUHAY!




We’ve packed this o ​ ne and only issue with the last batch of InterContinental Manila employees. We had an absolute blast and sleepless nights producing it for you in just 22 days. We are proud to give you our stunning portfolio -

A GIFT WE CAN ALL APPRECIATE. We’ll make you stop time after time to pick this up, carefully turn the pages, see something old, something new and say... Yes, this is worth celebrating.

Let the celebration begin.


Executive Office


De Jesus, Johanna Executive Assistant to the General Manager

2002

Pirodon, Christian Area General Manager

Wichlan, Christopher Hotel Manager 2014

Hotel Assistant Managers

Limon, Alvin 2014

Maraan, Gilbert 2014

Salazar, Remilyn 2012

Surla, Lito 2010


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Finance & IT


Alcantara, Darleen Finance Officer 2014

Danganan, Minerva Cost Control 2012

Alejandrino, Robert Credit Manager 2013

Domingo, Diana Accounts Payable 2010

Aragon, Kristine Finance Admin Assistant 2014

Garcia, Carmen Finance Officer 2009

Berbano, Hazel Purchasing Agent 2014

Guinto, Gianina Finance Officer 2015


Itturalde, Jenelyn Finance Officer 2008

Maglaque, Edwin Finance Officer 2008

Tavas, Tuazon, Romelio Roxanne General Cashier Purchasing Supervisor 1992 2011

Manguiat, Anne Finance Officer 2012

Reyes, Iris Finance Officer 2014


Reyes, Jennifer Area Director of Finance and Business Support 1998

Reyes, Armando IT Officer 2013

Santos, Nestor IT Manager 2012


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F&B Admin | Service Stewarding | Banquet


Absulio, Resty F&B Manager 2015

Amores, Macario Banquet Operations Manager 2015

Araneta, Fortunato Waiter 1979

Balba, Vanessa Head Waitress 2008

Bruno, Wilfredo Captain Waiter 1982

Cruspe, Felix Waiter 1986

Dizon, Arnold Asst. Restaurant Operations Manager 2007

Gadong, Sulpicio Waiter 1994


Gonzales, Ruperto Bartender 1989

Reyes, Marlo Captain Waiter 2007

Lopez, Neptalie Head Waiter 2015

Romero, George Captain Waiter 1979

Malabrigo, Rodolfo Restaurant Manager 1985

Sanchez, Rolando Captain Waiter 1978

Maula, Crisostomo Bartender 2000


Si単o, Cielito Bartender 1997

Tambago, Gloria Captain Waitress 1979

Vergara, Isaias F&B Storekeeper 1996

Castillo, Dait, Mu単oz, Herry Jaziel Emerson Chief Steward & Banquet Technician Banquet Service Hygiene Manager Supervisor Supervisor 2011 2006 2006

Ampioco, Christopher Shift Leader 1999

Taguiam, Rodolfo Captain Waiter 1981


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F&B Food Preparation


Basa, Noel Kitchen Artist 2000

Bringino, Javier Demi Chef de Partie 1996

Candelario, Rogine Third Cook 2013

Carillo, Agustin Demi Chef de Partie 1994

Catolico, Henry Demi Chef de Partie 1991

Celade単a, Viener First Cook 1996

Cheong, Richelle Demi Chef de Partie 2013

Cobardo, Jimmy Second Cook 1999


De Guzman, Allan First Cook 1998

Jinayon, Roel Sous Chef 1996

Fernandez, Maria Sheryl Chef de Partie 2000

Lindayag, Aguido Asst. Pastry Chef 2013

Gallardo, Joel Third Cook 2006

Lopez, Diosdado Chef de Partie 1990

Guevarra, Darmo Pastry Chef 2010

Marquez, Elmer Executive Sous Chef 1994


Montimor, Guideon First Cook 1997

Montino, Dante First Cook 2002

Navarro, Christian Third Cook 2010

Obuyes, Mendel First Cook 2002

Ocopio, Robert Second Cook 2008

Orquiza, Edgar First Cook 1996

Pabellano, Ian Third Cook 2014

Perdigon, Joseph Sous Chef 1994


Policarpio, Edwin First Cook 1994

Reyes, Hermilando Jr. Sous Chef 2004

Salonga, Jovencio Jr. Sous Chef 1997

Samonte, Eugene Third Cook 2014

Santos, Ramon Chef de Partie 1987

Singzon, Felisicimo First Cook 1999

Valencia, Joemarie Demi Chef de Partie 1994

Valentin, Dante Second Cook 1994


Veron, Jean Marc Executive Chef 2015

Vista, Ambrosio Chef de Partie 1981


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Front Office & GSCC


Castro, Hyacinth Asst. Front Office Manager 2013

Abelardo, Crispino Airport Representative 1996

Bruselas, Vanessa GSA III 2014

Cabral, Soledad Business Center Supervisor 1993

Chua, Cole GSA III 2012

Cruz, Kate GSA III 2011

Dizon, Aimee Club InterContinental Manager 2011

Espiritu, Geraldine GSA III 2015


Gonzales, Vanessa GSA I 2010

Marcelo, Mayumi Head Concierge 2008

Herrera, Mary Joy GSA III 2012

Rafols, Manuel Bellman 1987

Jamilla, Manuel Bell Captain 1993

Ri単oza, Martine GSA III 2014

Jocson, Vann Airport Representative 2014

Rodrigo, Catherine Business Center Supervisor 2003


Rosal, Maria Imelda GSA I 2010

Sagun, Reynante Front Office Manager 2012

Torralba, Astrid GSA III 2015

Serafica, Triccia Club InterContinental Supervisor 2011

Villena, Angelo Butler 2015


Cuenza, Virgilio GSA II 2008

Mendoza, Fatimah GSCC Supervisor 2009

Panganiban, Janice GSA II 2009

Rojas, Mary Christine GSA II 2010



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Housekeeping & Laundry


Adan, Winnie Linen Attendant 2005

Alagon, Judith Housekeeping Supervisor 2006

Arcangeles, Loi Rupert Executive Housekeeper 2015

Chavez, Rey Housekeeping Supervisor 2008

Anicete, Ryan Roomboy 2014

Flores, Rommel Housekeeping Supervisor 2006

Aquino, Natividad Seamstress 1988

Gingco, Michelle Housekeeping Supervisor 2008


Labez, Christopher Housekeeping Supervisor 2004

Pajares, Cesar Roomboy 1989

Lamayo, Antedia Linen Attendant 1997

Marie, Larry Housekeeping Supervisor 1997

Pajotal, Cliff Richard Roomboy 2014

Verzosa, Marie Housekeeping Operations Manager 2011

Nacorda, Teoderico Housekeeping Supervisor 2008


Aytona, Lledo, Bienvenido Mateo Laundry Assistant Dry Cleaner Spotter 2005 1994


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Engineering & POMEC


Anaviso, Reynaldo Mechanic Plumber 2002

Gajudo, Angelito Shift Engineer 2012

Barrera, Gerard Allan Director of Engineering 2008

Dela Cruz, Nilo Welder / Mechanic 1996

Fallaria, Carlos Asst Chief Engineer 1976

Gatdula, Wilhelm Shift Engineer 2011

Geronimo, Frederick Shift Electrician 2001

Iral, Pablo Painter 1989


Lorenzo, Nestor Upholsterer 1986

Sison, Gary Carpenter / Locksmith 2002

Molina, Alfred Shift Engineer 2013

Vida, Payapa Engineering Maintenance Supervisor 2008

Roxas, Marcelino Shift Engineer 1989

Sicat, Billy Jr. Shift Electrician 2001


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HRD & Security


Cuevas, Kathleen HR Assistant 2014

Lao, Joseph Marcus HR Officer 2006

Garcia, Yamsuan, Manolo Myra Junior Area Director House Officer of HR and 2012 Talent Development 2001

Salanguit, Judith Training Manager 1990

Lozada, Lorenzo House Officer 1992

Tan, Josie Nurse 1990

Palma, Joseph Junior House Officer 2003


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Sales & Marketing Revenue| Reservations


Ang, Donabel Sales Manager 2012

Aquino, Maricor Area Director of Sales & Marketing 2008

Baluyut, Charmaine Catering Sales Executive 2014

Cabredo, Joy Marketing Assistant 2010

Cabrejas, Stephanie PR Executive 2013

Cariaso, Cay Director of Sales 2012

Cayamanda, Wynces Business Dev. Manager 2014

Cullado, Melanie Senior Business Dev. Manager 2012


Fabian, Cheryl Catering Sales Manager 1997

Pastrana, Pauline Business Dev. Manager 2014

Manahan, Russell Senior Catering Sales Manager 2013

Meneses, Joy Marketing Communications Manager 2012

Montalbo, Abigail Catering Manager 2014

Penalosa, Althea Senior Sales Manager 2011

Samonte, Rowena Director of Catering 2013

Sampang, Jemina Distribution & Relationship Marketing Manager 2013


Sta. Rosa, Leslie Catering Sales Manager 2015

Tomacruz, Ellen Meeting and Events Manager 2002

Delos Reyes, Cherry Reservations Agent 2011

Ham, Janelle Director of Revenue 2012

Villanueva, Bon Sales Coordinator 2012

Pangyarihan, Karen Reservations Supervisor 2008

Simeon, Raissa Reservations Manager 2012


s u o i r u f & fast




Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.






MISSING IN ACTION: Abad, Eduardo Jr. Barrientos, Marc Vincent Calderon, Jobelle Constantino, Joel Fajardo, Paul Legaspi, Rommel Maglalang, Cristina Mangrobang, Richard Mapula, Ann Margrett Mirasol, Walden Misa, Gil Padilla, Luis Pe Lim, Ardiz Romina Pendon, Rodelito Rellegue, Godofredo Sales, Aldrin Sandoval, Jeric Sola, Ferdie Umali, Reynold

busy sila E NAKA-LEAV ? O PASAWAY




Signing privilege Here’s the FUN part, this book is made to be interactive and a fun way to connect with everybody. Grab your pens & go ahead, let them sign, exchange numbers, emails or whatever you want to share with each other... TIME STARTS NOW!

Pa-autograph ka na sa crush mo, now na! Wala nang time! Magsasara na tayo!


Signing privilege

Pakibalik ballpen niya ha. Wag mo iuwi, libre na nga to eh. Miss you!


46 FACTS

that you are a

1. Unlimited rice and juice sa El Estribo 2. Starbucks pag pay day, 3 in 1 pag ordinary day 3. Sweldo na? Tara lunch out! 4. Just like beauty queens, we can handle grace under pressure #tatakintercon 5. Naabutan ka na minsan ng sirang elevator (afraid) 6. Wardrobe malfunction? Go to Ms Raja Laurel aka Ms Naty. 7. Nauuna ka sa MRT pag Friday 8. Nakapag “sleeping quarters� na pag may bagyo (waterproof kami) 9. Ginagawang baggage counter ang employees entrance (aminin) 10. Naghagdan from basement to 2nd floor sa tagal ng elevator (exercise) 11. Nag- grocery sa SM (during office hours) hehe 12. Personal phone calls (sino hindi?) 13. Nagprint ng project ng anak or personal documents 14. Ginagawang chat room ang company email chat 15. Naputulan ka na ba ng padlock pag may fumigation? 16. Crepe Samurai ang ultimate dessert 17. Naabutan mo ba si Francis Felipe? 18. Nanghingi ka na ng dalawang fried chicken sa cafeteria 19. Pinagmamalaki mo ang Prime Rib sa Prince Albert. 20. Naabutan mong restaurant pa ang Bahia. 21. Laging may kainan or celebration sa department mo. 22. Pag sale sa mall, nauuna ka. 23. Nakapagparty ka na sa Icon, Euphoria or Whereelse (tanda mo na!)


certified intercon employee 24. May lunch buddy ka at may fave place kayo sa cafeteria 25. Takot ka pumasok sa Executive Office. 26. Nakaakyat ka na sa helipad 27. Nakapagrequest ka na ba sa MC? 28. Bumibili ka kay Ms Mimi ng murang Powerade/other items na paexpire na. 29. Kabisado mo na ang Earthquake and Fire Drill 30. Alam mo ang components of Fire (thanks sir Mar) 31. Lagi kang present sa Shining Moment, kasi masarap ang food 32. Pangarap mong maging service awardee or I-Excel winner 33. Nakuha mo ba yung Birthday gift mo sa HR? 34. Ambers ang handa pag may Birthday sa Department 35. Alam na alam mo sino ang mga initial na ito: CP, MA, JR 36. Nakapagparticipate ka na sa CSR activity 37. Nagfaflats ka sa opisina at minsan Blue ang nail polish mo. 38. Kabisado mo ang hotel Mission at Vision (weh sige nga) 39. Nagyoyosi ka sa backdoor with latest chismis. (magsasara na ba?) 40. Minsan di ka mabasa ng Biometrics 41. NakapagPledge ka na sa Shelter in a Storm. (Race around the world!) 42. Inaalam mo ang password ng Intercon Wifi 43. Nakapagcheck-in ka na gamit ang employee rate. 44. Late ka na pero nag me-make up ka pa rin sa CR. 45. Pinipigil mo ang ihi mo pag sobrang busy, keber sa UTI. 46. Naiiyak ka pag naiisip mong sarado na to next year. :(


With Special Thanks to: Jeni Reyes

for her unending support and love for making this possible

HR team for helping us sort out and identify all employees Joan De Jesus for urgent assistance and coffee when needed.

As for the names we have been privileged to work closely with over the years, I could start from A to Z, but there isn’t much space. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you have been our inspiration for producing this yearbook. A HUGE thanks to everybody involved in making this project and this is a proof that there’s more to me than simply the JOY MENESES with a pout.


the

Steph

FEATURES WRITER RESEARCHER

creati ve

joy

CREATIVE DIRECTOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DESIGN & LAYOUT CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer)

team

bon

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER (portraits & group) PHOTO ENHANCER


Before closing this book, take time to think that this is not just about our year, it’s about every year that came before as well. It’s about passion & progress. Everything we do is driven by our commitment to building a great team. It takes talented & passionate people to create successful projects such as this yearbook that we are fortunate to have and cherish for the rest of our lives. We aim to keep you blissfully happy in the coming years.

SEE YOU SOON!




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