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All hail the arrival of September! In the northern hemisphere, the month of September heralds the coming of autumn, while in the south, it’s finally spring. In the Philippines, we all know what September brings: it’s the start of the “ber” months, which means the Christmas season has begun and Christmas carols can now be played over the airwaves and in malls throughout the country. It’s a little too early for us at Manila House to flood our playlist with Jingle Bells, but we do feel the subtle change in the air, and note how everyone seems to be getting into the festive spirit. We’re certainly doing our bit by hosting a number of exciting alcohol and food pairings, for what is a celebration without libations and gastronomic indulgences? We start by highlighting that well-loved combination of meat and wines, in particular, the best of Australia, courtesy of Berton Vineyard and Jack’s Creek. To book your place at this September 13 event, please turn to page 30. Fine Scotch whisky pairs nicely with food, too, as you’ll discover at our special Glenlivet masterclass with Brand Ambassador Owen Roberts, who teamed up with our Executive Chef Piya Suthasiri to come up with a delightful menu to complement the famous spirits. That’s happening on September 22. September also hits us with a whiff of nostalgia, courtesy of that unforgettable upbeat anthem by Earth, Wind & Fire. Go down memory lane with us and relive the 90sgranted, a decade after the group’s monster hit was released - in a fun trivia night with questions centered around everything retro! That’s on September 15 at Avenue Bar. Bring it on, September! We’re ready for you!
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SEPTEMBER MH | TABLE OF CONTENTS EDITOR'S NOTE TABLE OF CONTENTS MEET OUR TEAM Angelic B. Capongcol CLUB RULES Attention All Members BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES Quick LifeScienceGetawaysXManila House Sanivir X Manila House RECIPROCAL CLUBS CLUB NEWS Ladies' Night DJ Night FOOD AND BEVERAGE Prime Time RETAIL CORNER Rustic Chic MH TRAVEL Going Green MEMBERS CORNER Grand Moments with Grandparents INTERVIEW Gabriel and Julie Jalandoni-Boschi ON SHOW Homage to Motherhood 1412114321579171921 Welcome to the Breakfast Club. Served daily from 8AM to 11AM. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Portugal Calling Angels Hour The Sound of Music.. Manila Style Weathering the Storm Wild Oats CALENDAR OF EVENTS Going for Gold Part 5: The Portuguese Golden Visa Shiraz and Steak The Philippines and Asia at the Turn of the 20th Century Back To The 90's Trivia Night Three for the Road30302425262728313132
I’m a very shy type of person and sometimes I doubt myself, so if I’m given a chance to go back, I will encourage myself more, have more self-confidence, and be more adventurous in life.
Actually, my older sister is a BS Accountancy graduate like me, and during her college days she inspired me to take the same program as this provides more opportunities after graduation. Looking back, I realized, I never dreamed of a specific course to take. I just wanted to be a simple office girl who worked with passion for her employer. But reality taught me differently. Taking up this five-year course was not an accident. Moreover, I can also attest that accounting is about more than just numbers.
Manila@manila_house@manila_houseHousePrivate Club A numbers person with an Accountancy degree, Gic Capongcol is a valued member of the Finance team, and relied upon by all departments to provide the reliable data needed to make significant decisions that impact the Club’s growth and development
What do you like most about your job that made you stay over the years?
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A genie appears and grants you three wishes. What would they be? ➢ To become wealthy enough so that I can help other people in need ➢ Healthy family ➢ To become successful in my professional career
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If you could travel through time, what would you tell your younger self?
In what way did the pandemic affect your role in Manila House? The pandemic put everyone at risk, especially those working in the food and restaurant industry. Due to government-implemented lockdowns, many restaurants, like our Manila House F&B outlets, needed to comply, and we had to temporarily close our dine-in facilities. Also, to keep the Club going, the management had to make the very hard decision to retrench some employees. Since the number of employees was reduced, we had to own other responsibilities and be more flexible.
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My feel-good soundtrip album is… BTS albums! favorite spot in Manila House is… Avenue Deck
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If I could be anywhere right now I’d go to… South Korea!!! POP QUIZ How did you end up in accounting? Were you always interested in numbers?
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I feel valued, recognized, and respected. Manila House allowed me to experience the corporate world, pushed my capabilities, trusted me with tasks I have never done before, and believed that I can do more beyond what I know. In Manila House, I found a mentor, a colleague, a friend, and a family.
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For more information, please visit www.banwaprivateisland.com 5 QUICK GETAWAYS Where to go when you need to escape from city life MH | BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES
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.
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
UNVEIL THE SECRET OF EL NIDO: Experience Luxury in Simplicity at Lihim Resorts
In the Philippine lingua franca, Lihim directly translates to secret.
The curator, mastermind, director, and grand host behind all these: Thenature.exclusive experience in-property and on-location menu curated by Lihim Resorts promises to astonish.
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Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs 1880 Singapore WORK CLUB 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 confirmation 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. ALBERTS NewAucklandZealand ALLBRIGHT UnitedLondonKingdom BOUNDARY Portland COMMON HOUSE CharlottesvilleChattanoogaRichmond EIGHT BANK UnitedLondonKingdom THECLUBSQUARE Bristol, United Kingdom THE ASTER Los Angeles, CA USA THE BATTERY San Francisco, CA USA THE COURT UnitedLondonKingdom THE PERSHING Austin, TX USA THE QUORUM Gurugram & IndiaMumbai WINGTIP San Francisco, CA USA 12 HAY HILL UnitedLondonKingdom ARTYZENCLUB Hong Kong BRODYLAND BudapestHungary THEHONGAMERICANCLUBKONG Hong Kong THE SOCIETYCITY BeijingChina TOWERCLUB Singapore UNITED RECREATIONSERVICESCLUB Hong Kong WE ARE_ FranceParis EIGHT CORE UnitedLondonKingdom MOORGATEEIGHT London,KingdomUnited HERE HOUSE Aspen,USACO JOLIE’S MumbaiIndia KJARVAL ReykjavikIceland MODERNIST San Francisco, CA USA SONATO ALLIANCE SUPREMESYDNEY BARANGAROOSYDNEY BARRACKSYDNEY CANDELANUEVO Melbourne CARTEL CLUB Cape Town South Africa THECLUBBRITISH ThailandBangkok CLIO Toronto MANDALACLUB Singapore CAPITALCLUB Dubai, UAE MH | RECIPROCAL CLUBS 7
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RUSTIC CHIC Fall in love with a full set of W-17 tableware crafted from acacia wood For inquiries, please contact Lyka Reynoso at +63 917 834 2204 or +63 917 851 6500 12 MH | RETAIL CORNER
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J: Maldives!
Tell us what you do Gabriel:
J: Only Murders in the Building and Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey. What book is on your bookshelf but you’ve never read?
Julie: A homemaker, retail and food entrepreneur. How do you define success?
J: It takes little to be happy and content. God and family are what matter most.
G: I have a few new books that I keep in case I have the time to read but they will be read soon. I read mostly adventure and science fiction, they are a great way to boost our imagination.
J: American Gods by Neil Gaiman. What song can’t you get out of your head?
G: Happier people!
J: Mindful consumption of resources. What’s your favorite thing about Manila House?
G: I love that the decor is very much my style and the ambiance is sophisticated but still homey.
GABRIEL AND JULIE JALANDONI - BOSCHI answer the MH Questionnaire
I’m the CEO of Rudy Project, a sport brand.
G: Success is having the capability to improve your family and employees' lives. My work is successful only if my team work in harmony and they enjoy what they do.
G: The Sandman on Netflix.
J: Bumping into friends. Gracious MH team. Beautiful stuff in every nook and cranny. If you had to be quarantined (again) which country would you choose to be in?
“It takes little to be happy and content. God and family are what matter most.”
J: Success is having happy and contented children and a harmonious home life. What life lessons did you derive from the pandemic?
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G: I always have songs in my head but they change often, Amazing Grace is a favorite but I like to wake up with Clair de Lune. What would you like to see in the “next normal?”
What’s the last movie/series you watched?
G: That we can be happy also with very little and that our family and the people we love are all that really matters.
G: I am fortunate enough to be happy anywhere but somewhere in the mountains would be great, could be The South Island in New Zealand.
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You don’t need to be a Russian oligarch to seek citizenship or residency via investment in Portugal under the country’s popular Golden Visa scheme. An increasingly popular destination for many Filipino families considering a second passport, the Golden Visa scheme, as Vicky MagpantayLuis, President of Golden Visa Centrale, discussed in a recent webinar, is affordable and extremely attractive. Joining her were Rosalia Torres, Head of Sales and International Markets at Arish Capital Partners, Rakesh Majithia, Chief Investment Officer at Arish Capital Partners and Laura Tique, Associate Lawyer at Pinto Ribiero Advogados, who explained the requirements, procedures, investment opportunities - not to mention the benefits of living - in the sunny European country.
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Presented in partnership with: MH | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 25 Angels flew into Avenue Bar and drank from the most heavenly nectar, Whispering Angel, the new premium rosé from Moet & Chandon ANGELS HOUR
MH | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 26 Musically-inclined Members and Guests geeked it out in our first trivia night at Avenue Bar. Bar chow was chomped, drinks were downed, prizes were grabbed! THE SOUND OF MUSIC… MANILA STYLE
There’s no doubt we’re in for some turbulent times ahead. But there are pockets of hope and opportunity for your investments.
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WEATHERING THE STORM
Alex Wolf, Head of Investment Strategy, Asia J.P. Morgan Private Bank gave Members an analysis of current economic conditions and offered a sharp analysis of where we might be in six months, a year, five years.
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Simran Savlani, chef and cookbook author, spiced up brunch one morning with a most inventive and healthy menu and served it with fun and panache after an exclusive cooking class in partnership with:
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Vegans know how to have fun!
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