IN THE HOUSE NOVEMBER 2022

SAYING GRACE

November is that strange month that sees the year hurtling towards the Christmas holidays. We approach November slightly frantic but also somewhat confident that there’s still time to plan year-end celebrations, prepare Christmas lists and get all our greeting cards and gifts sorted. But the pace still picks up as our calendars fill up with a seemingly nonstop whirl of events. And then Thanksgiving rolls around and gives us pause, reminding us all to take a deep breath, savor the moments we have with family and friends and be thankful for all that we have.

In this not-quite-post-Covid era, there is so much to be thankful for, the easing of mask restrictions indoors and out being one such thing. After a long season of loss and isolation for many families, to be able to celebrate together with a greater sense of security and protection against Covid is truly a blessing. To make Thanksgiving more meaningful, we offer an abundant feast which includes a traditional turkey and all the trimmings, that you can enjoy in the Club, or in the comfort of your own home. Please turn to pages 10-12 for details.

Here at Manila House, to be operating at almost full capacity every evening is indeed a blessing for which we are deeply grateful, and we could not do this without the steadfast support of our Members.

Thank you.

Director of PR and Arts, Culture, and Education Programs

HOW TO SIGN UP

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You will be able to log in to your account using the primary email or mobile number connected to your Club membership.

Editor Bambina Olivares

Content & Marketing Manager

Arci Catalan

Graphic Designer Emmanuel John Guevara

Content Researcher Trina Valera

Editorial Adviser Anton San Diego

ON THE COVER One of our Holiday Cocktails is Cornucopia, made with Belvedere, Pumpkin Spiced Syrup, Lemon Juice, Proseco and Orange Bitters, perfect for Thanksgiving

Bambina Olivares

OCTOBER

EDITOR'S NOTE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MEET OUR TEAM

Lunar

CLUB RULES

BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES

Getaways

Manila House

Manila House

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

CLUB NEWS

Nights Thanksgiving at Manila House

at Home

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

to

RETAIL CORNER

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT It's Raining Beers A Matter of Taste Ending Summer With Fine Wines Green Card

A Magical Halloween Of Vampires and Warewolf Spooky Soiree

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Self Defense 101 for Women Business for Good Dalmore Masterclass Portugal Arrives in Manila: Going for Gold Part 6 The Portuguese Golden Visa

MEMBERS

MAICA LUNAR Administrative Assistant

Call her a Multitasker. Maica Lunar has served in different departments since the start of the pandemic, cheerfully filling in wherever she's needed. If that’s not dedication, we don’t know what is.

Tell us about your career arc at Manila House?

I started here in 2021, when businesses were getting back to the “new normal”. I was hired as part of the Human Resources Department then since my expertise was in HR. During the pandemic, all of us needed to be flexible and help each other as needed around the Club, resulting in changes to our job functions. At one point, I was assigned to Sales as well as Finance. This professional journey helped me learn more and explore beyond the box that was my expertise.

Who do you look up to, professionally and personally?

Professionally, I admire and respect our President, Mr. Jose Arcilla. I am so amazed at how he was able to manage and handle the stressful situations the Club faced during the pandemic. He also guides us well and is like a father to all of us.

Personally, I look up to my mom as the closest person to my heart and my best adviser - I always long for her advice and guidance. She equipped me well with wisdom and learnings on how to live life positively and how to become a nice person. She taught me how to be kind, generous, loving and most especially, God-fearing.

What is the best advice you've ever received?

Don't dwell on the past and don't daydream about the future. Concentrate on showing up fully in the present moment.

If you could go back in time, is there anything you want to change? Why or why not?

I won't change anything in the past because those bad and good experiences that I encountered molded me into who I am today.

My favorite Manila House dish is... Kimchi Rice!

Thanksgiving Turkey or Roast Ham? Thanksgiving Turkey!

I am most thankful for… slowly letting myself be vulnerable. I'm more resilient and brave to truly embrace who I am and how I really feel.

DIRECTORY

Reservations

+63 917 816 3685

reservations@manilahouseinc.com

Membership +63 917 805 5941

membership@manilahouseinc.com

PR and Arts, Culture & Education Programs +63 917 851 6541 events@manilahouseinc.com

Banquets

+63 917 816 3671 banquets@manilahouseinc.com

Retail +63 917 851 6500, +63 917 560 0201 retail@manilahouseinc.com

Call us: +632 7 958 5007, +632 8 478 7163, +632 8 478 7165, +632 8 478 7176, +632 8 826 3196

Manila House Private Club, Inc. 8F, Seven/NEO, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634, Philippines www.manilahouseinc.com

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POP QUIZ

QUICK GETAWAYS

Where to go when you need to escape from city life

For more information, please visit www.banwaprivateisland.com

UNVEIL THE SECRET OF EL NIDO: Experience Luxury in Simplicity at Lihim Resorts

In the Philippine lingua franca, Lihim directly translates to secret.

A secluded lagoon on Bacuit Bay reveals an expansive gradient of turquoise waters. Its surface sparkles like gems under rays of the sun. Some parts of the day, it is a looking glass that bares the storied underwater life of Palawan.

The luxury of experiences is something that unfolds itself at Lihim. In this well-kept secret, tucked in the depths of paradise’s last frontier, senses go on a journey where myth, magic, and mystery come to life. The curator, mastermind, director, and grand host behind all these: nature.

The exclusive experience in-property and on-location menu curated by Lihim Resorts promises to astonish.

Built in the tradition of Philippine huts, accommodations echo the warmth and brand of hospitality distinct to the country and reflect a design sensibility deeply anchored on local culture and everyday life. All sixteen villas on the property offer unparalleled views of El Nido’s storied vistas. With the opulent touch of personal butler, the team offers bespoke services tailored to cater to guests’ desires – from in-room check-in to hanging clothes in your walk-in wardrobe to organizing private parties to planning all activities within and outside of the property and to addressing every need and qualm.

For inquiries, contact Jeremy Aguilar at +63 915 104 9607 or email jeremy.aguilar@arawhospitality.com

Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs

GLOBAL Australia

Please note that all requests for visits to and bookings at our reciprocal clubs must be coursed through Manila House at least three (3) days before your intended visit. Please include the dates of your visit, as well as the number of guests you wish to bring, as each club sets its own limits. We kindly remind you to wait for email confi rmation that your visit has been approved before proceeding to the reciprocal club. Please refrain from calling the reciprocal club directly to announce your visit. You may also be required to present your Manila House Membership Card when you arrive at the reciprocal club.

1880 Singapore

ALBERTS Auckland New Zealand

ALLBRIGHT London United Kingdom

BOUNDARY Portland

COMMON HOUSE Charlottesville Chattanooga Richmond

EIGHT BANK London United Kingdom

12 HAY HILL London United Kingdom

ARTYZEN CLUB Hong Kong

BRODYLAND Budapest Hungary

THE AMERICAN CLUB HONG KONG Hong Kong

THE CITY SOCIETY Beijing China

TOWER CLUB Singapore

UNITED SERVICES RECREATION CLUB Hong Kong WE ARE_ Paris France

EIGHT CORE London United Kingdom

EIGHT MOORGATE London, United Kingdom

HERE HOUSE Aspen, CO USA

JOLIE’S Mumbai India

KJARVAL Reykjavik Iceland

MODERNIST San Francisco, CA USA

SONATO ALLIANCE

SYDNEY SUPREME SYDNEY BARANGAROO

SYDNEY BARRACK

CANDELA NUEVO Melbourne

CARTEL CLUB Cape Town South Africa

THE BRITISH CLUB Bangkok Thailand

CLIO Toronto

MANDALA CLUB Singapore

CAPITAL CLUB Dubai, UAE

THE SQUARE CLUB Bristol, United Kingdom

THE ASTER Los Angeles, CA USA

THE BATTERY San Francisco, CA USA

THE COURT London United Kingdom

THE PERSHING Austin, TX USA

THE QUORUM Gurugram & Mumbai

WINGTIP San Francisco, CA USA

THE WONDERER Charleston, SC, USA

GREEN LIVING

Embracing Natural Design showcases far-flung stylish homes, replete with indoor and outdoor spaces that blend artisanal craftsmanship with a fresh naturalistic design approach. This coffee table book was authored by our Member Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, Philux Managing Director, and published by Rizzoli New York.

Full of design and entertaining ideas, Embracing Natural Design is for those who are interested in achieving an environmentally conscious lifestyle. Now available at our Retail Corner.

at +63 917

or +63

Tell us what you do

I’m involved in several start-ups—- I’m the co-founder of Budget Bodega, a warehousing, moving and storage company; Holosecure, an IT solution company specializing in document storage and ID solutions for companies; and I’m also a partner in several fitness/martial arts gyms (Fitlab, Fight Factory Manila, Project Lifestyle Manila). I also dabble in several other businesses among other things.

How do you define success?

I define success as when someone has found happiness and fulfillment. Once a person is happy, regardless of what it is they do they have a sense of achievement that continues to stoke their motivation. It could be a project they have finished and they are truly happy or something they made with their own passion and hard work. That is the true meaning of success.

What life lessons did you derive from the pandemic?

There is a silver lining in everything. I’m not that religious but I believe in this: “God will never throw a problem in your life that you can’t handle. No matter how hard it may be.“

What’s the last movie/series you watched?

For tv series, it’s the House of Dragons. The last movie I watched, for the nth time, is Definitely Maybe.

What book is on your bookshelf but you’ve never read? Many Lives, Many Masters; haven’t gotten around to this one yet but looking to make time for it.

What song can’t you get out of your head? High by Lighthouse

What would you like to see in the “next normal?”

Traveling cheaper LOL! I enjoy traveling because it gives me a new perspective and inspiration for ideas to bring back home.

What’s your favorite thing about Manila House?

The aesthetics, feel, atmosphere, and attention to detail of the place.

If you had to be quarantined (again) which country would you choose to be in? Philippines again. I’d rather be quarantined with my friends and family!

TOFFY ILAGAN answers the MH Questionnaire

“I define success as when someone has found happiness and fulfillment.”

IBERIAN DREAMS

It’s no surprise that Spain and Portugal are two of the most popular destinations for Filipinos looking for residency or second citizenship in an EU country. Apart from the cultural affinities we share with our Spanish and Portuguese cousins – the language, the food, the religion –there are the great weather and high quality of life. Telling us more about the Golden Visa and how to obtain it at a recent webinar were Antonio Viñal of AVCO Legal and Alfredo Roca of Golden Visa Consulting.

Viñal went through the procedural and legal steps involved in obtaining residency and eventually, citizenship, while Roca, who was a long-time resident of the Philippines, presented several desirable properties for investment in Spain and Portugal. He offered properties outside of the key cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon, suggesting premium developments in Valencia, Bilbao, Sotogrande and the Algarve.

Presented in partnership with:

For more information,

info@goldenvisaconsulting.com

IT’S RAINING BEER

October was a month-long beer festival at Manila House! Thanks to our brand partners San Miguel Brewery and Booze Online, our kick off event on October 5 was attended by Members and Guests who enjoyed live acoustic music, a selection of German bar chow and free beers

A MATTER OF TASTE

Members and guests were afforded a peek into the fabulous refinement that characterized Anne and Gordon Getty’s collection of art, furniture, jewellery, tableware, and more, courtesy of the august auction house Christie’s star auctioneer and Old Masters specialist Georgina Hilton. The Hong Kong-based Hilton flew into Manila in advance of the much-anticipated auction of the Getty collection in New York.

ENDING SUMMER WITH FINE WINES

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines together with the Dutch Club Philippines and experts of DCCP Member Handelaar Corporation relived the glory days of summer with a wine tasting event at Avenue Bar. Attended by Members of Manila House and DCCP, everyone enjoyed a cheese platter and glasses of fine wines from France, South Africa and Italy. Those who answered correctly in the Q&A part also brought home a bottle of wine!

GREEN CARD

For many Filipinos looking to immigrate, America still remains the holy grail. Vicky Luis of Golden Visa Centrale, along with Trevor Anderson Director EB-5 Financing HomeFed Corporation, Lily Zheng Marketing Director Cota Vera EB-5 Project and Nicolai Hinrichsen Partner Miller Mayer LLP explained the ins and outs of investing in the United States in order to obtain the coveted Green Card.

To watch the full webinar, visit our YouTube channel

Presented in partnership with:

BRING ON THE MAGIC

Kids and grown-ups alike, dressed up in their Harry Potter and Halloween costumes, entered a magical site as the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was recreated at the Club. It was a full, fun day that included a brunch buffet, games and magic show. The bestdressed received special gift sets and prizes from Oishi, FILA, Krispy Kreme and Manila House. All participants also brought home loot bags from Nutriasia.

OF VAMPIRES AND WEREPEOPLE

Trivia Night with a Halloween vibe was a hit with our young adult crowd! Best in costume winners received gift sets from Krispy Kreme and special tote set from Belvedere. All teams took home loot bags from Nutriasia.

SPOOKY SOIREE

You brought the boos, we got the booze! Members and Guests braved the rains and partied in their most creative Halloween costumes. Attendees enjoyed beers from San Miguel Brewery, as well as drinks from our Holiday Cocktails menu courtesy of our partner Moet Hennessy and guest mixologist Auie Benisano. We ended the night with best in costume awards, recipients took home special gift sets from Belvedere, Nutriasia and Krispy Kreme!