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Sunday, yummy Sunday

TH E B EST B RU N CH I N TOWN

SU N DAYS | 10:30AM - 2 :30 PM Price per person: P1,800 Children aged 10 and below: Free of charge For reservations, please contact reservations@manilahouseinc.com or +63 917 816 3685

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January 2020

Parasite by Bong Joon-Ho 1

EDITOR'S NOTE

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NEWS Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

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CLU B RU LES

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MEET OUR TEAM Marc Dela Cruz

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MH INTERVIEW Neal Oshima: Shadows

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I N C A SE YOU M IS SE D I T A Look Back at 2019

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SPOTLIGHT The Year of the Rat L.A. Confidential The Future of Bitcoin All Systems Go

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COCK TA I L HOU R Drink of the Month: Eager Patience

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R ETA I L COR N ER Retail Therapy

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C A L E N DA R OF E V E N T S What's happening in Manila House this month

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Brave New World

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hile we’re all still recovering from our holiday hangover, the new year has descended upon us.

Twenty years into the 21st century, we are not living in the space-age world imagined by The Jetsons and sci-fi movies that had us commuting via interplanetary taxis from Earth to Mars and beyond. To some, it might seem as if life here on earth, currently beset by a grave climate crisis and the rise of autocratic governments, has not really made much progress. Which has made many people anxious about future, even if, in the minds of many, 2020 was the magic number that heralded the future.

How fitting, then, that Pantone has chosen as 2020’s color of the year a shade New York magazine called “anti-anxiety blue.” In choosing Classic Blue as the color of 2020, a spokesperson from the Pantone Color Institute explained that the color “had to be emblematic of a global mood.” Recalling the Y2K debacle in 1999, “everybody was nervous… some of us were excited, some were shaky. ‘Is the world going to blow up?’”

Classic Blue is a color we can also identify with. Solid, without being overpowering, it evokes calm, confidence and connection. “This blue is not taking you into the mystery of what lies ahead. Instead it speaks to our need for a stable and dependable foundation.”

H OUSE G U EST WH O Isko Moreno Mayor of Manila

WHAT Stratbase Forum on Environmental Policy and the Circular Economy WH E N Dec. 5, 2019

Best In-House Magazine PHILIPPINES BEST BRAND AWARDS 2018

You’ll find touches of Classic Blue throughout Manila House —in our crockery and glassware, for instance. But just think of the Club as a place that will always be a home for you, where you can find calm and connection whenever you feel the need for it. So you can step into 2020 with confidence.

Editor Bambina Olivares Content Community Manager Angeli Chin

Happy New Year!

Events and Sponsorship Manager Ross Neil Serafico

Bambina Olivares

Director of PR and Arts, Culture, and Education Programs

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Intramuros Garden dressed up for a festive celebration

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Graphic Designer Joseph Concepcion Editorial Advisers Anton San Diego Vicki Aldaba

Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

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For information, please contact membership@manilahouseinc.com or events@manilahouseinc.com C E NTR E M É D I CA L E I NTE R N ATI O N A L E 10% Discount for Manila House Members on CMI Prime Health Essential Packages Additional 10% discount for Senior Citizens and PWDs

KE RRY SPO RTS X MANILA HOUSE PROMO

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The Penthouse

We have partnered with The Battery in San Francisco to offer Manila House Members a special discount of 10% off the Best Available Rate to those wishing to book and stay at the hotel adjacent to this exclusive private members club. Accommodation at this chic 14-suite luxury boutique hotel includes a spacious penthouse suite and roof terrace. As hotel guests, Manila House Members will be considered Resident Members of The Battery, and as such will have access to the club’s facilities during their stay.

Accommodation is subject to availability.

Reservations must be coursed through Manila House via membership@manilahouseinc.com or events@manilahouseinc.com The Battery 717 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA + 1 415-230-8000 thebatterysf.com

Manila House Members can avail of special discounted rates for annual membership at the luxurious two-level Kerry Sports Club within Shangri-La at the Fort

LIFESCIENCE The LiveWell Annual Care Program from LifeScience is a 12-month health package that is much more than your usual medical check up. For a whole year, you'll have access to consultations, in-depth testing health wellness activities, your very own Care Team, and a health plan designed especially for you.

Manila House Members enjoy a special discount on the introductory price of P127,230 by using this exclusive promo code: MHLIVEWELL.

AIR INTELLIPURE

T H E FA R M AT S A N B E N I T O

From homes to hospitals, Air Intellipure air cleaners eradicate harmful particles with unmatched efficiency leaving nothing but fresh, pure, healthy air. With its revolutionary air cleaning and filtration process, it can destroy 99.99% of harmful viruses, fungi, molds, and bacteria.

Manila House Members can avail of a 30% discount on published room rates and the All-Inclusive Life-Changing Holiday Programs throughout 2020.

As a special treat, Members can enjoy a 5% discount on limited-time introductory price using promo code MANILAHOUSE at www.airintellipure.com.

This promotion is subject to availability. Please email info@thefarm.com.ph or reservations@thefarm.com.ph to make a booking.

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Attention All Members NO CARD, NO SERVICE Your Membership Card (the new RFID card) must be presented when ordering. We reserve the right to refuse service to guests of Members ordering from our dining outlets without the Member present. We would be grateful if you would inform your guests that they are unable to order food and beverages without you, as the Member, present at the Club. If the card is unavailable, a temporary card can be issued to the Member at the Reception desk, subject to an administration fee.

DRESS CODE Members and guests are asked to be respectful of the occasion and time of day and to dress appropriately, and that includes footwear. Flip-flops are not allowed at any time.

W E E K D AY S Ladies and gentlemen may not wear shorts at any time.

Gentlemen may not wear vests (singlets) at any time.

Workout apparel (except shorts) is allowed as long as a cover-up or hoodie or sweatshirt and proper footwear is worn. Gentlemen are required to wear trousers when dining at The Grill or Anahaw.

W E E K E N D S A N D P U B L I C H O L I D AY S Casual wear is allowed, including shorts, for both ladies and gentlemen. Gentlemen may not wear vests (singlets) at any time. Gentlemen may wear shorts when dining at The Grill or Anahaw.

TRANSFER FEE Starting September 1, 2019 there will be an applicable Transfer Fee of P25,000 to all Members who assign/ transfer their membership to another person. This policy applies to all membership transfers outside of the Spouse/Partner Courtesy Membership Programme.

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S P O U S E/PA R T N E R COURTESY PROGRAMME This special programme allows Courtesy Membership for a Member's spouse/partner including unlimited access to the Club and waived annual dues.

RE:MEMBER REFERRAL AND R E WAR D S PRO G R AM M E Refer a friend, family member, or business associate for membership to Manila House and we’ll reward you!

Our membership is open to adults aged 18 onwards.

2 02 0 AN N UAL D U ES AN D CO N SU MAB LES From January 2020 onwards, annual dues will be inclusive of P700 and P500 monthly consumables. Founding, Regular, and Associate Members will be entitled to P700 in monthly consumables. For Junior Members, the monthly consumable amount is P500. The consumable amounts may be used in all F&B outlets. If unused, the monthly consumable amount will be forfeited at the end of every month.

As an incentive, Members who pay their annual dues before January 1, 2020 shall be entitled to F&B vouchers equivalent to one (1) month worth of dues.

For more information regarding Membership concerns, please call +63 917 816 3685 or email membership@manilahouseinc.com.

G R AT U I T I E S A service charge is built into your bill at our outlets.

However, should you wish to show your appreciation for exceptional service, you are welcome to leave a tip for our staff at your discretion. Should you wish to give the staff a special gratuity over the holiday season, we ask you to kindly leave it in a sealed envelope with Reception.

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Get to Know: Marc Dela Cruz

Executive Chef Marc dela Cruz can certainly take the heat, and keeps his cool amidst the frenzy of the kitchen What makes you passionate about working in the kitchen?

How do you motivate your team?

Honestly it’s not easy not to be pessimistic with everyday occurrences when your life is in the kitchen. At any moment, the unpredictable can happen. But it gives me the most satisfying feeling when I lead my team to execute great service. I also appreciate every ingredient I work with and love making something awesome out of it.

How do you conceptualize your dishes?

I try to visualize what my dish might look like on the plate. I always consider how the diner might eat my food.

It's important to get the right amount of every component of the dish: the right portion, the right sequence of the explosion of flavors on the palate and the right quality.

Which original dish of yours are you most proud of?

No favorites and there are countless dishes! Hahahaha!

Because I’m always proud of all the dishes I’ve created; I put myself into all my dishes all the time.

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What’s the perfect day off for you?

Monday for sure. No need to be trapped in Monday madness. Everybody is rushing and hustlin' and I’ll be strolling at the mall.

My dream kitchen would have: A griddle, high-pressure stove and roasting oven.

I'd like industrial-grade kitchen equipment

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Neal Oshima explores the inner life of shells in his new exhibition

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Neal Oshima behind the lens

Neal Oshima A commercial, editorial and fine art photographer, Neal Oshima was born in the United States but has called the Philippines his home for many decades. His body of work is extensive, and he has trained his eye on a broad range of subject matter, from food to indigenous tribes, to clothing. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries here and abroad; in 2015 his photographs of articles of clothing, striking for their sheer, ethereal quality, were shown at a group exhibition, They are my documents, at sepiaEye Gallery in Soho, New York.

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You’ve been a photographer for most of your adult life. How did photography become your vocation and metier? Which photographers or artists have influenced your work?

It started in college. I went to Wesleyan University expecting to major in architecture but took an introduction to photography course taught by a National Geographic photographer, Charles Steinhacker.

He was an anomaly at Nat Geo in that he used a large-format view camera rather the usual 35mm SLR, but he revealed the vast possibilities of the medium, and I was hooked.

Later in my undergraduate years, I worked as an archeologist for the Bishop Museum in Honolulu and ended up as their field photographer,

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documenting excavations throughout the Hawaiian archipelago and Marlon Brando’s Tahitian atoll, Tetiaroa, now a $1000-a-day resort. I caught the photography/travel bug.

“I learned that the real beauty of a photograph was in the layers of meaning beneath its surface.”

I took an MFA at San Francisco State University (now UCSF) where I was fortunate to take a course, Visual Anthropology, from John Collier, who wrote the pioneering book of the same name. From Collier I learned that the real beauty of a photograph was in the layers of meaning beneath its surface.

Robert Heineken, the iconoclastic photographer who led the graduate program at UCLA, was a huge influence on my work. I would visit him every semester to get advice, often in the form of an esthetic bonk on the head!

Decades of commercial and fashion photography taught me discipline and technique and that I would rather be doing art than commerce.

Tell us a bit about your creative process. Do you tend to work with a theme or show in mind, or do you capture random moments and look for a theme running through the photographs? What camera are you partial to? What do you find yourself drawn to these days in terms of photographic subjects?

This page and next, shells take on a spectral quality

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Digital photography is easy and convenient but not very challenging.

When I take a digital photograph I can see exactly what it looks like.

I get more excited imagining how a certain object's shadow might appear, so I make a photogram, coating paper with light-sensitive emulsions to record its shadow-image.

Or I wonder what the internal structure of a seashell looks like so I x-ray it.

Or I take some photographs, grind them up into pulp and make them into a sheet of paper to see if thay bear any traces of their origin.

So a lot of my personal work is driven by curiosity: I get an idea and wonder what it will look like as an image.

Have any of your children expressed an interest in photography?

I’m proud to say that all of my kids are in the arts.

Mika, the eldest, went to Pratt but carefully avoided photography. She is a full-time author and illustrator of children books in NYC. Check out her work on www.mikasongdraws.com.

Alexis, the younger daughter, was accepted by RISD (Rhode Island School if Design), one of the hardest arts schools to get into, but wisely chose to study biology at Imperial College of London. Nevertheless she takes photographs and we collaborate on art projects, art fairs, workshops and will do a piece together with me for the 2020 Biwako Biennale in Kyoto.

My stepson, Stephan, is a creative practitioner of the culinary arts and has just opened an amazing restaurant called Metiz.

Even the youngest, Dylan, is studying to be wizard of art of computer programming in Edinburgh, Scotland.

What do you like to do when you’re not behind the lens?

I brew beer and sake. Also I make and age cheese.

N EAL OS H I MA: S HAD OWS WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 15 6PM The exhibition runs until February 16, 2020 8

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A Look Back at 2019 jan

MEET THE CANDIDATES, a political forum featuring five senatorial hopefuls for the May 2019 mid-term elections: Samira Gutoc (LP), Harry Roque (PRP), Chel Diokno (LP), Bam Aquino (LP), and Francis Tolentino (PDP-Laban) Jamela Alindogan of Al-Jazeera and Quintin Pastrana of ANC were the event's moderators

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CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: An Intimate Conversation on Transformation and Photography, saw photographer Xyza Cruz Bacani in conversation with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman and CEO of the Ayala Corporation

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CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET to welcome the Year of the Earth Pig

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A NIGHT AT THE DISCO, presented together with Belo Medical Group to benefit STEPS Scholarship Foundation, featuring ace DJ John Robinson

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may DON’T STOP BELIEVING: EVERYMAN’S JOURNEY, the award-winning documentary film about Arnel Pineda and the legendary rock band Journey, was screened with no less than its writer, director and producer Ramona S. Diaz in attendance 9

THE SINGLE LIFE introduced six different bottles of Glenmorangie single malt whisky, each one paired with food. Glenmorangie brand ambassador Matthieu Lerat hosted the exclusive tasting class

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THE WEALTH REPORT 2019 was presented at an exclusive luncheon by Knight Frank Group Executive Board Members Lord Andrew Hay and Knight Frank Santos Chairman and CEO Rick Santos

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SHAKEN OR STIRRED? was a gin masterclass conducted by the co-founder and creative director of Martin MIller's Gin

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sept TAKING A GAMBLE was an insightful, if controversial, forum that explored the gaming industry and the question of Chinese influence, with speakers Alvin Camba, Samuel A. RamosJones, and Stephen Cutler, PhD Organized in partnership with PSA Philippines Consultancy

oct dec MIRROR, MIRROR Acclaimed millennial essayist Jia Tolentino presented her best-selling book, Trick Mirror, at an exclusive talk and book-signing event

MUGHLAI MAJESTIC celebrated Diwali with a feast that highlighted guest chef Vikram Singh's prodigious culinary talents

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MEMBERS COCKTAIL

Wines sponsored by Sommelier Selection

Sponsored by Cloudy Bay and Iron Balls

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA: CHRISTMAS EDITION with rising Dutch soprano Brigitte van Hagen 10

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The Year of the Rat

The White Metal Rat leads the pack for 4,717th Chinese New Year.

Let's see what 2020 has in store for you starting January 25

R AT 2020 will be a year of opportunities for the Rat. In this year of the White Metal Rat, you will have a wonderful time. Everything will work out in your favor. But do not get too lazy and start taking life for granted.

1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

OX Oxen are advised to clean up their act in 2020.

You may have to work a little harder than normal.

But the rewards will be worth the effort. Exercise your physical and mental self for a healthy 2020.

Cleaning up the mess right now will pave the way for a bright future. The oxen might not be very successful in implementing new projects in 2020. But work on the current ones to become prosperous.

1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

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TI G E R You will have everything under control this year, be it your relationships, or your job, or your health. Make sure to work hard this year. Make friends who inspire you and let go of people with negative energy. Fulfill your goals this year and do not settle for the second best in life.

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

R AB B IT The Rabbit in 2020 will be working on previous goals. This is a year of awareness for you. Learn new skills that can help you progress in life. Do not lead a wasteful life. Keep your stress under control. Relationships will need some excitement to survive. 2020 is a year to improve yourself on all fronts. Make the right choices now and have a wonderful year.

1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

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D R AG O N Surprisingly, 2020 will be a peaceful and calm year for those born in the Year of the Dragon.

You might feel a little demotivated at times.

Be sure to exercise and keep a routine. New friends in your life will keep you busy. Also, you will get along pretty well with your colleagues at the workplace.

1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

S NAKE Snakes will have an enjoyable year. You will be rid of all problems, and there will be a lot of scope for progress. Be sure to sleep well and take care of your health. Snake relationships will be meaningful and romantic. This is a good year for singles to find compatible partners in love.

1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

H O RS E This is a good year for the Horse to change. Give up all your bad habits and indulgences. Make your relationships more interesting and passionate.

And change the way you save money. This is the year to try something new and out of this world.

Maybe you can go paragliding or bungee jumping with your friends!

1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

SHEEP This will be a year of transformations for the Sheep. Changes will be part of your life at every step. This is a good year to change your lifestyle, change jobs and get out of bad relationships.

And you will have no worry for money for your expenses. Face life with a positive mind, and you will see the results instantly.

1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

M O N KE Y Monkeys will be very eager to face the new changes in their lives. You will be energetic, social and full of life. Your social life will touch a peak in the year of the White Metal Rat. Health will be stable and so will your financial condition. Your spontaneity in your profession will work in your favor.

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

RO OSTE R The Rooster will be very emotional this year which might affect your relationships in a good or bad way. And do not let your impulsive actions spoil your career or business. When it comes to money, remember a little budgeting will help you save money for the future.

1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

DOG 2020 is a year of new beginnings for the Dog. Your flexible and open mind will make your life much easier. Good luck and prosperity will follow you in your job. Keep a lookout for opportunities and make the most out of it.

1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

PI G This is a year of freedom for the Pig. You will be very productive and focused in 2020, be it romance or career. Everything will be stable and happy in your life. You need to take care of minor health issues that might trouble you.

1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

Source: SunSigns.org

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L.A. Confidential

A rare glimpse into the inner workings of the mayor’s office in one of the largest and most high-profile cities in the world, Los Angeles, from the highest-ranking Filipino-American in the municipal government

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he city of Los Angeles has starred in many a Hollywood movie, and stirred the imaginations of hordes of young men and women dreaming of making it big in the entertainment industry. Beyond the klieg lights, however, is a sprawling Southern California city that is home to over four million people. Running the second most populous city in the United States is no small feat, and Eric Garcetti, L.A.’s mayor since 2013, follows a strightforward, “back to basics” agenda that is focused on job creation and solving everyday problems for his constituents.

L . A . CO N FI D E NTIAL : M E E T T H E D E P U T Y M AYO R O F LO S A N G E L ES M O N DAY | JAN UARY 6 6:30 PM REG I STR ATI O N 7PM TALK AN D Q& A 13

ABOUT MIGUEL SANGALANG Serving as Deputy Mayor for Budget & Innovation is Miguel Sangalang. He is a senior advisor to Mayor Eric Garcetti on the management operations and the multibillion dollar budget of the city.

Miguel helps transform Los Angeles by bridging core functions of government with new ideas and innovative practices and his portfolio is shaped by two major responsibilities: the effective and efficient use of city resources on behalf of its residents; and, leading the adoption of new tools, values, and practices to ensure the city meets the needs of its residents well into the future.

The Future of Bitcoin

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Are cryptocurrencies still relevant?

Will we all eventually move to a cashless society? A leading fintech startup conducts an educational session on what Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are all about and why we should still pay attention to them

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or many people, Bitcoin and the whole concept of Cryptocurrency remain a vague and inscrutable matter, not to mention a controversial and volatile form of tender. Even the origins of Bitcoin, the bestknown cryptocurrency which was invented in 2008, are mysteriously concealed behind the name of the founder Satoshi Nakamoto, who may be one person or a group of people. Bitcoin became operational in 2009 when its source code was released as open-source software.

The first transaction took place between Nakamoto and an early adopter of bitcoin in January 2009. The first real-world transaction happened in 2010 when a bitcoin miner bought two pizzas from a Papa John's in Florida for 10,000 bitcoins.

Other cryptocurrencies followed, such as Ethereum and Monero, can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services.

Briefly put, a cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Many cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology—a distributed ledger enforced by a disparate network of computers.

TH E FUTU RE O F B ITCO I N TH U RS DAY | JAN UARY 16 | 6 PM Members: FREE | Guests: P500 RSVP required

ABOUT LUIS BUENAVENTURA Luis Buenaventura, Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of BloomSolutions breaks down the basics of Bitcoin, blockchains and mining, discussing the value of cryptocurrencies and their investment potential, and how to buy and store crypto assets. A part of the Singapore-based Bloom Technologies Pte., Ltd., BloomSolutions is a fintech startup licensed by the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Bloom Technologies, Pte. Ltd. builds blockchain-based

products and services to reduce the cost and improve the customer experience of money transfer, with a vision to provide financial access to the unbanked and underbanked of the ASEAN region.

Incorporated in Singapore with operating entities in the Philippines and Australia, Bloom acts as a remittance aggregator platform, a foreign exchange broker, and provides consulting, technical, and advisory services on blockchain development. Its customers are primarily businesses engaged in money services such as remittances, foreign exchange, or payments.

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Eslinda Hamzah and Elfarina Zaid

All Systems Go

A Singapore-based team coaching institute champions an approach to leadership and business that has garnered the endorsement of the World Economic Forum and the United Nations

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he leadership style of the people at the helm of a business organization impacts the way that organization grows and how it expresses its values.

Elf Coaching, a team coaching training institute that is also a coaching consultancy and leadership development company in Singapore, promotes Systems Thinking and Systems Inspired Leadership with the companies they work with. Simply put, Systems Leadership is a leadership style that takes companies into a more sustainable work future and facilitates being in the Right Relationship with ourselves, our work our values, our organization, and our world.

• Digital disruption and how it is transforming leadership

Flying in from Singapore, Eslinda Hamzah and Elfarina Zaid conduct a C-Suite Breakfast Roundtable to introduce the concept of Systems Leadership, as well as facilitate an experience using one or two of their Systems Tools.

E LF COACH I N G PRES E NTS: SYST E M S L E A D E R S H I P A C -S U I T E B R E A K FAST R O U N DTA B L E

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• Family businesses and how to achieve a different approach to being in family relationships at work with systems thinking • Being in the Right Relationship for businesses and to lead in ways that optimize the collective intelligence and creativity alive in any human relationship system • Embracing transitions and change so that organizations can think bigger and more deeply

WEDN ESDAY | JAN UARY 22 | 7:30AM - 9AM As places are limited, we recommend advance reservations

Drink of the Month

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Greet the new year with some Eager Patience. The chill combination of Japanese shochu, vanilla syrup, cinnamon-clove meringue, and cocoa powder dusting will get you hyped for 2020!

Our wine steward recommends pairing this with our Inihaw na Tiyan ng Bangus from Anahaw

RESTAU RANTS AN D O PE RATI N G H OU RS ANAHAW Fine Filipino food in an elegant colonial-inspired setting.

TH E G RI LL Cozy yet sophisticated, serving steak and seafood grilled to perfection.

(Serving Lunch from 11AM - 2PM • Dinner from 5PM - 10PM on weekdays and until 11PM on weekends) BO N I FACI O D I N I N G Here, comfort food is served from breakfast and lunch through to merienda, high tea and dinner, from pasta with our own special sauces to irresistibly delicious salads and sandwich standards with our own twist.

(Weekdays: 11AM - 11PM • Weekends: 11AM - 12MN) AVE N U E BAR An elegant bar that begins indoors and flows into an outdoor deck with incredible views of the BGC skyline.

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Retail Therapy

Miss anyone on your list? Now is the time to start thinking about Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day presents!

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Chinese New Year at Manila House Turn to page 20 for more details

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MON | JAN 6 | 6:30PM

L . A . CONFIDENTIAL: M E E T T H E D E P U T Y M AY O R O F LOS A N G EL ES A rare glimpse into the inner workings of the mayor’s office in one of the largest and most high-profile cities in the world, Los Angeles, from Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation Miguel Sangalang, the highest-ranking Filipino-American in the municipal government.

6:30PM Registration 7PM Talk and Q&A

SAT | JAN 11, 18, 25 | 9AM H AT H A G O O D D AY

Start your Saturday with a soulful stretch. Urban Ashram Yoga conducts a one-hour session of Classical/Hatha yoga, teaching you to practice yoga safely and progressively for everyday healthy living.

Members: P750 | Guests: P1,000

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SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

ALL CUT UP

TUE | JAN 14 | 6PM

P AT H W AY T O P O R T U G A L Learn more about securing your family's future through the Portugal Golden Visa by Investment Program, Presented by Rosalia Torres of Arish Capital Portugal and Jaime Gooi of the international law firm AVCO Legal.

WED | JAN 15 | 6PM

Members: FREE | Guests: P500

The exhibit runs until February 16

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NEAL OSHIMA: SHADOWS The acclaimed Philippines-based photographer exhibits his recent work which takes as its subject matter shells.

The Tomahawk steak on special for only P5,800 at The Grill.

For reservations, email reservations@manilahouseinc.com Pre-orders are recommended NOTE: Promo price cannot be combined with other existing discounts and promotions.

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16 THU | JAN 16 | 6PM

THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN Are cryptocurrencies still relevant?

Will we all eventually move to a cashless society? Luis Buenaventura of BloomSolutions, a leading fintech startup, conducts an educational session on what Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are all about and why we should still pay attention to them.

Members: FREE | Guests: P500 Advance reservations required

SAT | JAN 18 | 10AM - 12NN M A K E YO U R OW N LEGO MOVI E : A L E G O A N I M AT I O N WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

Bring LEGO to life! The Animation workshop is a stop motion activity using a Story Starter Kit and HUE Animation app.

This activity culminates in a short LEGO Clip or movie.

Open to children five years old and above Price: P950 per child Advance reservations required

20 MON | JAN 20 | 6PM NOW SHOWING: PA R A S I T E B Y BONG JOON -HO

The esteemed Professor Nick Deocampo, a multi-awarded filmmaker, film historian, film literacy advocate, introduces the unforgettable and arresting award-winning film by South Korean auteur Bong Joon-Ho that mixes genres and while providing acute social commentary.

A Q&A follows the screening.

Admission is free

WED | JAN 22 | 7:30AM- 9AM

E L F C OA C H I N G P R E S E N T S : SYSTEMS LE ADERSHIP C - S U I T E B R E A K FA S T R O U N D TA B L E A Singapore-based team coaching institute introduces Systems Leadership, an approach to leadership and business that has garnered the endorsement of the World Economic Forum and the United Nations.

Advance reservations required

SAT | JAN 25 | 8PM

CHINESE NEW YEAR Welcome the Year of the Rat with a festive Chinese dinner featuring favorite delicacies such as Dimsum, Roast Goose and Suckling Pig, courtesy of 8 Treasures.

The Lucky Dragon Dance troupe performs the ceremonial Lion and Dragon Dance to ward off bad spirits and usher in good fortune for the New Year.

Your early RSVP is appreciated 20

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