IN THE HOUSE JULY

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Weekend Brunch

Weekends just got yummier. Our Weekend Brunch offerings feature a tempting spread that includes breakfast standards, Filipino favorites, pastas, a carving station, desserts and authentic Italian gelato.

Price per person: P1,800

SATU RDAYS AN D SU N DAYS 10:30AM -2 :30 PM RSVP: reservations@manilahouseinc.com or +63 917 816 3685

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

July 2019

Norlie Meimban Animated "The Rape of the Daughter of Leucippus by Rubens" Acrylic on Canvas with Animation Video, 48” x 72”, 2018

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E D I T O R ' S PAG E

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NEWS Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

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MEET OUR TEAM Juneil Guadayo

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CLU B RU LES

FOOD 13 What’s Cooking?

14 New on the Menu

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MH INTERVIEW Agnes Huibonhua

COCK TA I L HOU R 15 Drink of the Month

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ON SHOW Opposites Attract

I N C A SE YOU M IS SE D I T 16 Director’s Cut 17 Barber of Seville 17 Annual General Meeting 2019

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SPOTLIGHT The Real Deal Making Sense of Sustainability A Symphonic Send-Off Reinventing a Classic

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Fresh & New

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e’ve been tweaking our magazine from the moment we opened, playing around with different sizes and formats, fonts and photographs. The issue you hold in your hands right now (our 30th, by the way), is the latest iteration of IN THE HOUSE, and one, we believe, captures our unique character. Or in marketing parlance, our brand.

In fact, we’ve been tweaking quite a few things at Manila House, refining our menu, bringing you a variety of tastes to savor, putting together exhibitions that introduce you to local and international artists, emerging and established, creating events and activities that keep you engaged.

You might have noticed the new specials on the menu that we’ve been offering on a monthly basis since April. What started as a special meatless menu in preparation for Easter has resulted in the most sought-after dishes being included in our regular menu, such as the Vietnamese Spring Rolls and the Beet-Cured Gravadlax. For July, watch out for a decidedly American flavor to our monthly specials: the Sticky Barbecue Pork Ribs, All-American Burger and House-Baked Apple Pie have all been inspired, clearly, by the Fourth of July holiday.

Lastly, we’ve been having fun creating a different ambience every season at Luna Hall, our downstairs entrance lobby.

As this issue’s cover shows, the entrance takes you to a plantfilled paradise, a lush tropical garden. We hope the sight of overflowing greenery leaves you feeling soothed and refreshed, no matter what the rains may bring.

H OUSE G U ESTS

WH O Michelle Battersby Associate Marketing Director APAC, Bumble Sarah Jones Simmer COO, Bumble Alex Suarez Philippines Country Lead, Bumble WHAT Private Dinner WH E N June 10, 2019

Best In-House Magazine PHILIPPINES BEST BRAND AWARDS 2018

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Our entrance hall has been transformed into a lush tropical garden for the month of July BAMBINA OLIVARES

Director of PR and Arts, Culture, and Education Programs

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NEWS

Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

For information, please contact membership@manilahouseinc.com or events@manilahouseinc.com

CENTRE MÉDICALE I N T E R N AT I 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

T H E B AT T E R Y

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.

About the Hotel All accommodations feature hardwood floors with meticulously curated furnishings by Ken Fulk. A state of the art suite of amenities includes: 60” HDTV with connectivity across all devices, Geneva sound system, and complimentary WiFi. Bathrooms feature natural stone tile, a large tub,walk in shower, and amenities by Malin+Goetz. The Battery’s minibars are stocked with a full liquor selection, mixers, and snacks chosen with an eye towards locally produced and unexpected treats. The hotel offers 24 hour front desk assistance.

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

KERRY SPORTS X MANILA HOUSE PROMO 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

T H E FA R M AT S A N B E N I T O Treat yourself to a stay in a luxury villa with The Farm's exclusive offer!

Rate starts at P15,000 net* two adults. Members may also enjoy complimentary car transfers for Four-Night All-Inclusive Life Changing Programs.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Get to Know: Juneil Guadayo

Always courteous, smiling and energetic personality, Juneil is committed to making your Manila House experience a memorable one What do you enjoy most about your job?

What I enjoy most about my job is interacting with different kinds of people. It gives inspiration to my life.

What work experiences brought you to where you are now?

I was ex-crew of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line from 2004 to 2015, Captain Banquet Waiter at Intercontinental Hotel Manila for 8 years, a Shift Leader at Italianni’s Greenbelt Makati, a Team Leader of Pizza Hut Al Hamra’a Jeddah, KSA for more than 2 years, a Shift Leader of Pharaoh KTV Business and Entertainment Center, a Team Lead for Padi’s Point and a Busboy at Triple V. How would your team member describe you?

I think they would simply describe me as their “Senior”.

Some of them call me “Tatay”.

Talk about your dream dining experience.

I had enough great dining experiences when I traveled to Europe and other countries. I simply dream of dining with my family for as often as possible now since I missed out on that a lot while I was working away.

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I've been with Manila House 2 years and 8 months I describe myself as passionate, friendly and loving My interests are singing, partying with my family and my close friends, playing badminton and basketball

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CLUB RU LES

Attention All Members DRESS CODE

ANNUAL DUES

Members and Guests are asked to be respectful of the occasion and time of day and to dress appropriately, and that includes footwear.

You may have overlooked the payment of your annual dues.

Please be reminded that outstanding dues must be settled.

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.

WEEKENDS 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.

Members with accounts in arrears risk temporary suspension of their membership.

Please be informed that from July 1, 2019, a 2% penalty interest will be levied on outstanding dues.

Please do not hesitate to contact our Finance Department for any queries you may have regarding your account.

You may email accountsreceivable@manilahouseinc.com.

RE:MEMBER REFERRAL AND R E WAR D S PRO G R AM 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.

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

NO CARD, NO SERVICE We would be grateful if you would inform your guests that they will be unable to order food and beverages without you, as the Member, present at the Club.

Your Membership Card (RFID card, once available) 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.

SOCIAL M E D IA PO LI CY Manila House’s policy goal has always been to protect the privacy of each Member. Members are asked not to take wide shots nor post photographs that may include Members who are unaware they are part of the picture.

You are welcome to take photographs of the food.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT N O TA R I Z AT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Kindly refrain from disclosing or identifying any other Members or their Guests who are in the Club in any media, including social media and personal blogs.

We kindly request that all Members to provide a copy of two (2) government-issued IDs in order to notarize the Membership Agreement already signed and submitted by yourselves to us. You may email the copies to membership@manilahouseinc.com. Alternatively, you may present your original IDs to our Reception Team, who will then make copies.

Similarly, Members and their Guests must refrain from identifying or describing any private hire or Member event occurring on Club premises.

For specific situations requiring photography and/or press coverage, please discuss with Management.

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Photo courtesy of Philippine Tatler

Agnes Huibonhua

A much respected member of the diplomatic corps, Agnes Huibonhua is not just an accomplished woman, she epitomizes elegance, charm, and kindness How did you get into the field of diplomacy?

Well, I had an extensive and quite long stint in government—in the Senate, in the Office of the President, in the Department of Justice and in the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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you work in government. But it wasn’t until after I worked in the Department of Foreign Affairs, where I gained first hand experience in diplomacy and foreign relations, that I decided to pursue diplomatic work full-time.

Also, my friends in the Consular Corps encouraged me to be a consul and persuaded me it was something I could be good at and enjoy.

What is it like to be a woman in international diplomacy?

To be a woman in international diplomacy is to experience the highs and lows of the job. Sometimes, you wish to be taken more seriously and erase the doubts in other people’s minds of your capabilities just because you are female.

But there are always benefits, too.

I believe all women are natural diplomats. Not having the physical force of men, we instinctively approach delicate situations with tact and cunning, smoothening bumps and spikes and of course tugging the advantage over to our end as much as possible. A woman diplomat, almost precisely because she runs the risk of being undermined by the mere fact of being a woman, because she may not be as readily respected as a man, is very careful, calculating and intelligent in her work. We are often able to move the pieces on the board discreetly without anyone realizing or even begrudging that we have already gained the advantage! Female charm is extremely intelligent.

What do you find most rewarding about the work that you do?

The most rewarding aspect of my work is being the key link between a West African country, on the other face of the globe, and the Philippines. Establishing and promoting links in all aspects—economic, cultural, in education, foreign relations, peace initiatives (especially under the auspices of the Organization of Islamic Countries), strategic initiatives (especially on oil). I am proud and happy to help the Philippines and The Gambia achieve a mutually beneficial relationship.

How do you manage to always look so glamorous with such a busy work and social schedule?

Although I enjoy the work immensely and consider all difficulties a challenge, one of the most complicated parts of the job is the extensive coordination work and time demands of being a Consul. I often feel like I never have any time for myself. So I really need block off time to recharge. With family.

With friends. And even simply on my own to pray, reflect, remain silent or pamper myself a little (a lot). The truth is that I love beauty treatments and exercise. They help me destress, recharge and clear my mind. The help, encouragement and company of my family and friends are tremendous and form a good balance to my professional life. And of course prayer. My faith keeps me centered and puts things in perspective so I can judge things properly, feel good and, yes, look glamorous too haha! All that said, fulfilment in what you do always makes you happy and therefore look glamorous anyway!

How do you like to relax when you’re not working?

I am always working haha! When I am not doing diplomatic work, I am involved in the family business. And when I am not doing that either, I am organizing various socio-civic events such as medical missions, charity balls, etc.

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ON SHOW

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Thomas Daquioag Soaked Oil On Canvas, 48” x 36”, 2017

Rick Hernandez Writings on the Wall II Acrylic on Canvas, 4’ x 3’,2019

Marlon Magbanua Bag of Happiness Acrylic on Canvas, 5’ x 3’, 2019

Jepoy Almario There are Piranhas in the Lake Oil on Canvas, 36” x 24”, 2019

Rico Lascano Heofon VII Acrylic on Canvas, 2’ x 2’, 2019

Raymond Kawataki Go Saan ang Langit Kaibigan Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 24”, 2019

Opposites Attract

A new group show at Manila House highlights different currents simultaneously running through the contemporary art scene in the country

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t seems that it’s not only in nature that the phenomena of dissimilar things or individuals comingling, happen. Art demonstrates that this attraction between opposites applies just as much in human creative expression. In White Walls Gallery’s upcoming collective exhibition titled Opposites Attract: A Fusion of Contemporary Figurative and Abstract Art, viewers will discover figurative works riddled with elements of abstraction and even non-representational paintings merged with residues of real-world references. Thus, the curation challenges viewers to evaluate if figurative art only speaks of allusions from reality, as well as, ponder if abstract art is entirely about breaking rules to distance from literal representation.

Creating the scenario are works of more than 20 seasoned and up-and-coming Contemporary Filipino visual artists, who create figurative or abstract art. Showcasing nonrepresentational works are: Gary Custodio, Darwin Guevarra, Rick Hernandez, Fitz Herrera, Binong Javier, Rico Lascano, Marlon Magbanua, Dennis Morante, Sam Penaso and Valen Valero. Meanwhile, Figurative art are presented by: Ejem Alarcon, Dominique Alfonso, Jepoy Almario, Tyago Almario, Aldron Archinges, Thomas Daquioag, Raymond Kawataki Go, Joselito Jandayan, Lei Manto, Norlie Meimban, Mark Nativo, John Perry Pellejera, and Gino Tioseco.

Interestingly, this heterogeneous choice of artists presents audiences a binary sample of the local art ecosystem—a mix of the established and the rising.

- Lorraine Datuin Opposites Attract: A Fusion of Contemporary Figurative and Abstract Art Friday | July 5 | 6PM | Bonifacio Lounge The exhibition runs throughout the month of July

ABOUT WHITE WALLS GALLERY White Walls Gallery offers fresh, innovative and contemporary Filipino art showcased in high-end alternative spaces, a model promoting accessibility to a wide spectrum of artists, art collectors and aficionados. email: whitewallsgallery@yahoo.com white.walls.gallery 8

SPOTLIGHT

The Real Deal Lord Andrew Hay and Nick Holt of Knight Frank present an exclusive talk on Local & International Real Estate Trends at Manila House

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ast year, Santos Knight Frank, the Philippine arm of the global property giant Knight Frank, hosted the successful launch of the company’s The Wealth Report 2018. This month, it releases the 2019 edition, which covers an in-depth analysis of global real estate investment and issues concerning property and the investing community.

Lord Andrew Hay, Group Executive Board Member, Knight Frank, draws on the latest findings from The Wealth Report 2019, as well as his extensive experience, to discuss current trends in real estate, on a local as well as international level.

He is joined by Nicholas Holt, who is Knight Frank’s Asia Pacific Head of Research and has deep expertise in Asia’s property sector.

REAL ESTATE TODAY: Local & International Trends in Real Estate Tuesday | July 9 | 12NN Lunch will be served Limited places available RSVP is essential ABOUT LORD ANDREW HAY Andrew has worked for Knight Frank for over 30 years, originally based in the Residential business: initially in Farms and Estates Sales in England and Scotland, followed by over 25 years at the Global HQ within the National Country Sales Team, and then for the last eight years within the Global Residential Business.

He is a member of the Knight Frank Group Executive Board, a team of six partners responsible for the Group’s global strategy. He also chairs the Global Residential Service Line, driving the Residential Business across 470 offices in 60 countries.

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ABOUT SANTOS KNIGHT FRANK Knight Frank has a long and storied history, starting out in 1896 as Knight Frank & Rutley, a valuations, surveying and auctions business. Its first sale was held on April 23rd at Conduit Street in London.

Among the significant sales it has handled throughout more than a century are the sale of Winston Churchill’s house, as well as the sale of Chartwell to the former British Prime Minister in 1922; and the sale of the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor House in 1924; the sale of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, dating back to 1132, for £1 million in 1974.

In 2016, it entered into a license agreement in the Philippines, forming Santos Knight Frank.

Today, it is headquartered in London, with 523 offices in 60 territories and more than 18,170 personnel.

Making Sense of Sustainability How green is your lifestyle? With the quality and sustainability of our environment becoming an increasingly urgent concern, a leading proponent of Green Architecture in the Philippines, Architect Amado P. de Jesus, Jr., presents a talk that addresses how to live sustainably in a changing world

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ustainability is often defined as “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

(Bruntland Report for the World Commission on Environment and Development (1992).

Sustainability for our planet means it can continue to do what it was designed to do –provide fresh air, clean water, food and allow us all to have a high quality of life forever.

There are three main pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social aspects.

To live sustainably we need to follow and apply the main pillars in everything that we do at home and at work.

- Arch. Amado P. de Jesus, Jr., FUAP, HMPIEP GREEN ARCHITECTURE: Sense and Sustainability Wednesday | July 24 | 6PM Members: FREE | Guests: P500

ABOUT AMADO P. DE JESUS, JR. Arch. Amado P. de Jesus is the managing principal of the architectural firm A.P. de Jesus & Associates.

A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (B.S. Arch.), he has been specializing for more than 35 years in green and healthy buildings and homes.

He is the Founding Chairman of the Green Architecture Movement of the United Architects of the Philippines, and received the Fr. Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism in 2009 in behalf of the UAP Green Architecture Movement.

In addition, he was the initiator, as well a President and currently Vice Chairman of the Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI), a green building rating body composed of building professional organizations.

Architect de Jesus pens a regular column, Green Architrends, in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. For the past 13 years, he has used this platform to promote the principles of green architecture.

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A Symphonic Send-Off

The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra returns to Manila House for another fundraising concert before it embarks on its 2019 International World Tour: Korea

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hose wonderfully gifted young children and teens who make up the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) will once again be delighting Members and guests with their music at a special afternoon concert.

The MSJO, performing under the baton of Conductor Jeffrey Solares, is an internationally-awarded youth orchestra from the Philippines, having won First Prize in the 12th Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival held at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria in 2018 and Second Place the year before that. They went on to perform in famous concert venues in Venice, Florence and Rome, as well as Vienna, Salzburg, Prague, and Munich.

The group was formed in 2014 as the youth orchestra project of the MSO Foundation, Inc. They are composed of advanced students from the MSO Music Academy and qualified young string players from all over the Philippines.

The (MSJO) is under the principal patronage of Standard Insurance Inc. as part of its corporate campaign “in pursuit of excellence,� with a program that seeks to discover, nurture and promote the musical talent of Filipinos and give them an opportunity to shine in the local and international stage.

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Last February, they received the Ani ng Dangal (Harvest of Honor) award from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

A SYMPHONIC SEND-OFF: The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra in Concert

Saturday | July 13 | 5PM Members: P1,000 | Guests: P1,500 | Children Under 12: P500 PROGRAM Divertimento in D-Major (First Movement) W.A. Mozart

Arirang (for Strings) Korean Traditional Song / Arr. Han-ki Kim

Concerto for Two Violins (First Movement) Johann Sebastian Bach

Serenade fro Strings in E-major (Moderato, Scherzo, Finale) Antonin Dvorak, Op. 22

Leron Leron Sinta (Philippine Folksong) Arr. Saunder Choi

Bohemian Rhapsody Queen

Kruhay Beny Castillon / Arr. Jeffrey Solares

Sweet Child of Mine Guns N' Roses

SPOTLIGHT

Reinventing a Classic A respected publisher with one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the world presents a fascinating talk about the significance of classic literature in today’s world

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ublisher’s Weekly calles her a “changemaker.” Indeed, Elda Rotor, Vice-President and Publisher of Penguin classics has brought many a forgotten text back to life, or introduced an otherwise unknown work to a new and modern audience. In 2017, she released the Nick Joaquin classic short story, A Woman with Two Navels. This year, under her direction, Penguin Classics will release Carlos Bulosan’s semiauthobiographical novel, America is the Heart.

Her July 11 talk, “What Makes a Classic?” will cover the process involved in publishing a classic, from “acquisition/ commissioning/curation, the creation of book series, translation and world literature, editing, book design, marketing and publicity.” She will also talk about championing the Philippine literary classics she has published and how they live within the wider collection of Penguin Classics.

WHAT MAKES A CLASSIC? Thursday | July 11 | 5:30PM Members: FREE | Guests: P500

What’s unique about Penguin Classics is a bit of time travel: We shape our frontlist by learning from our backlist and from looking at the potential each title has of serving generations of readers in the future.

-Elda Rotor,

Kirkus Reviews (Sept. 28, 2018)

ABOUT ELDA ROTOR Elda Rotor, a Filipino-American, is Vice President and Publisher of Penguin Classics. She oversees the U.S. editorial program, including the works of John Steinbeck, Arthur Miller, Shirley Jackson, William Golding, and the Pelican Shakespeare series. She has created and edited several series including the Penguin Orange Collection, Penguin Civic Classics, the Penguin Drop Caps, and the forthcoming Penguin Vitae. She is a board member for the Academy of American Poets and Kundiman, a national organization dedicated to Asian American creative writing.

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FOOD

What’s Cooking?

A special evening highlighting the coconut cuisines of Muslim Mindanao at Manila House with guest chef Datu Shariff Pendatun

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o the rest of the Philippines, Muslim Mindanao is shrouded in obscurity. The religion on its surface, Islam, is feared and misunderstood; the underlying spirituality of her people—even more inscrutable. Its cultures are fetishized as costume and comestible, often without scrutiny of intricacies.

Ignorance of the unknown breeds fear. This fear can be surmounted by rethinking links the rest of the country has with Muslim Mindanao. Food is one such link. Through food, we discover that the similarities we share run deeper than the differences.

An accomplished chef from Muslim Mindanao, Datu Shariff Pendatun, has created a special menu for a one-night only dining experience. Based on the versatility of coconut as an ingredient as well as an expression of our common Filipino heritage, Datu Shariff highlights the culinary richness of Muslim Mindanao.

MENU Inaluban a Haruan—Maranao Snakehead in coconut milk and sweet potato leaves Piyaparan a Odang—Maranao Crawfish with coconut meat with in turmeric and chili Pinamilit a Kamu—Maguindanaon Garden vegetables and freshwater stockfish in coconut milk Lininggil a Kambing—Maguindanaon Chevon with roasted coconut Agalagal—Tausug Agar agar seaweed with green mango and roasted coconut Piyanggang—Tausug Chicken cooked in burnt coconut Sangkerat—Maguindanaon Saba plantains in coconut cream 13

Piyaparan a Odang

TAKE ME TO MINDANAO

A Taste of Bangsamoro Cuisine

by Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun Thursday | July 18 | 6PM Members: P2,500 | Guests: P3,000 Inclusive of wine

ABOUT DATU SHARIFF PENDATUN Datu Shariff Pendatun is an essayist and chef with roots in Muslim Mindanao. After graduating from culinary school, Datu Shariff Pendatun worked as a Corporate Chef for Unilever Philippines. In 2018, he was a guest chef of Marco Polo Hong Kong’s Flavors of Davao promotion.

Later that year, Datu curated the Department of Tourism’s Kaon Ta in Davao, an event that showcased Mindanao’s rich culinary heritage.

Datu is a winner of the Doreen G. Fernandez Writing Award. Food and heritage are common themes in his writing, as seen in his contribution to Rays of the Invisible Light, an anthology by young Moro writers; Grid; Spot.ph; Anvil’s Savor the Word; FOOD; Cebu Pacific’s Smile; and the Madrid Fusion Manila 2015 and 2016 conference books.

A collection of his works on food will be published by the Ateneo de Naga University Press.

New on the Menu Go gourmet for the first meal of the day with our new breakfast à la carte offerings Buckwheat Pancakes with caramelized bananas, roasted walnuts, orange and vanilla syrup

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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COCK TA IL HOU R

Drink of the Month Have Rey, our bartender, whip you up this refreshing cocktail, perfect for the in-between season, the next time you're at the Avenue Bar

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Spiced Sazerac cognac & bourbon, Creole & aromatic bitters, absinthe rinse, lemon, cinnamon Pair it with Salmon Crudo (inset) from The Grill

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Director’s Cut

The special screening of the 2012 documentary Don’t Stop Believing: Everyman’s Journey, about the legendary rock band Journey and its new Filipino lead singer, Arnel Pineda, drew a packed audience, many of whom stayed to listen to the film’s writer, director and producer, Ramona S. Diaz

“The film took two years to make.

I followed the band while they were on tour. I told them I would just be a fly in the wall. But it’s hard to be a fly in the wall when you’re on a tour bus with the band.

I was literally in their faces.”

The final edit of every film I make is my call, and when I finished the film, I showed it to Arnel and the rest of his Journey bandmates. They didn’t really have any objections to the movie, but one of the members of the band asked why he looked different as the film progressed. His face changed, he said, from the beginning to the end. I told him it’s called ‘plastic surgery.’

He asked me to edit the film, to make his face look the same all throughout, and I said, of course we can do that but it will cost you x amount. He paid.

It’s curious how differently the film was received by different audiences around the world. In the US, Arnel’s story was seen as the story of triumph over adversity, this cover singer plucked from a third world country to be the lead singer of not just any rock band, but Journey, a rock band with millions of fans and a series of platinum albums. It was the American dream - poor boy makes it big in the US, becomes rich and famous. It was seen as a feel-good and inspiring movie.

“In Europe, in France, the reaction to the film was more nuanced. It was seen as an existential meditation on fame.

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Love Wins

The timeless opera, The Barber of Seville, was broadcast via livestream from the Vienna State Opera

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id you know that Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville was a big failure the first time it was performed? Two centuries later, it has become a classic and is regarded as one of the best masterpieces of comedy written with music.

In celebration of its 150th Anniversary, the Vienna State Opera performed the popular opera buffa, which was presented at a special screening at Anahaw on May 25 through the auspices of the Austrian Embassy Manila. Members and invited guests from the diplomatic community were in attendance.

Manila House Annual General Meeting 2019 The Executive Committee convened the second AGM on May 28

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anila House President Katrina Panlilio-Craig led a panel discussion together with Chairmain Lorenzo Roxas, Vice-Chairman Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Corporate Secretary Aissa Encarnacion, and General Manager Jun Arcilla, to present new membership programs, systems and organization upgrades, new directions for events and activities, and other matters, to investors, stockholders and board members.

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july THU | JUL 11 | 5:30PM WHAT MAKES A CLASSIC?

FRI | JUL 5 | 6PM | BONIFACIO LOUNGE Art Exhibition Opening: Opposites Attract: A Fusion of Contemporary Figurative and Abstract Art White Walls Gallery presents the works of more than 20 seasoned and up-and-coming contemporary Filipino visual artists, who create figurative or abstract art. Showcasing non-representational works are: Gary Custodio, Darwin Guevarra, Rick Hernandez, Fitz Herrera, Binong Javier, Rico Lascano, Marlon Magbanua, Dennis Morante, Sam Penaso and Valen Valero. Meanwhile, Figurative art are presented by: Ejem Alarcon, Dominique Alfonso, Jepoy Almario, Tyago Almario, Aldron Archinges, Thomas Daquioag, Raymond Kawataki Go, Joselito Jandayan, Lei Manto, Norlie Meimban, Mark Nativo, John Perry Pellejera, and Gino Tioseco.

Elda Rotor, who heads Penguin Classics, has brought to international attention classic literature from all over the world, including works by Jose Rizal, Nick Joaquin, and Carlos Bulosan. She presents a fascinating talk about the significance of classic literature in today’s world, with an inside look at the publishing process.

Presented together with Penguin Random House

Members: Free | Guests: P500

The exhibition runs through the month of July SAT | JUL 6 10AM-12NN FOR THE LOVE OF LATIN Latin Language Lessons for Beginners Is Latin a dead language?

Does Amor really vincit omnia? It’s time to Carpe Diem! Latin comes to life in Ateneo de Manila University Professor Jovi Miroy’s classes.

All levels welcome.

Price per class Members: P1,200 Guests: P1,500 Special rate for students: P700

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at a special afternoon concert under the baton of conductor Jeffrey Solares.

The fundraising concert is held in preparation for the MSJO’s upcoming 2019 international tour, with South Korea as the first stop.

SAT | JUL 13 | 5PM A SYMPHONIC SEND-OFF: The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra in Concert

The award-winning Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) will once again delight with their music

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THU | JUL 25 | 6PM IN THE CLOUDS

An Evening with Cloudy Bay

The famed New Zealand winery hosts a relaxed wine-and-food pairing dinner featuring three delightful Cloudy Bay wines: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Ticket prices: P1,000 per person, P500 per child under 12 years

Members: P1,650 Guests: P1,950 Inclusive of food and wine

Please reserve your tickets via events@manilahouseinc.com

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TAKE ME TO MINDANAO

A Taste of Bangsamoro Cuisine by Chef Datu Shariff Pendatun

WED | JUL 24 | 6PM GREEN ARCHITECTURE: Sense and Sustainability How green is your lifestyle? With the quality and sustainability of our environment becoming an increasingly urgent concern, a leading proponent of Green Architecture in the Philippines, Arch. Amado P. de Jesus, Jr., presents a talk that addresses how to live sustainably in a changing world

An accomplished chef and native Mindanaoan, Datu Shariff Pendatun has created a special 7-course coconut-based menu for a one-night only dining experience.

Members: P2,500 Guests: P3,000 Inclusive of wine

Members: Free | Guests: P500

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SAT | JUL 20 | 10AM Slime Time: Slime-Making Workshop Exercise your child’s creativity and imagination!

Slime-making expert Patrice de Guzman shows kids how to make homemade slime with safe, everyday household ingredients.

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SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS | 10:30-2:30PM WEEKEND BRUNCH Price per child: P950 Inclusive of all materials Advance reservations recommended

Weekends just got yummier. Our Weekend Brunch offerings feature a tempting spread that includes breakfast standards, Filipino favorites, pastas, a carving station, desserts and authentic Italian gelato.

Price per person: P1,800

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BUSINESS & CURRENT EVENTS TUE | JUL 9 | 12NN-2PM REAL ESTATE TODAY: Local and International Trends

Lord Andrew Hay, Group Executive Board Member, Knight Frank, together with Nick Holt, Asia Pacific Head of Research, Rick Santos, Chairman and CEO of Santos Knight Frank discuss the local and international property market, based on the latest findings presented in the 2019 Wealth Report.

A panel discussion follows.

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16 TUE | JUL 16 | 6PM THE BIG ONE: ARE YOU READY? A Disaster Preparedness Seminar Dr. Kenneth HartiganGo, heads the Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of

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MON | JUL 29 | 5:30PM SO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN GREECE The event is limited to 30 Members. Lunch will be served. RSVP is essential.

Presented in collaboration with Santos Knight Frank

Development Management at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

He discusses the need for understanding and strengthening disaster risk governance to better manage crisis and disaster risks, investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience, and enhancing crisis and disaster preparedness for effective response and recovery.

Members: Free | Guests: P500

Access Europe and Greece Permanent Residence with a €250K real estate investment.

With speakers from Henley & Partners, Christina Kyriacou, Country Head, Greece, and Scott Moore, Country Head, Philippines.

RSVP and pre-registration required. Please email philippines@henleyglobal.com

YOUR MONEY AT WORK: The Investment Climate Today

Moldex Prime Properties and PNB jointly present a talk on the investment conditions in the country today particularly in relation to real estate investment and business opportunities.

Members: Free | Guests: P500

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S MON | JUL 22 | 6PM WELLNESS IN THE CITY: The Farm Comes to Manila House Dr. Marian Alonzo, medical chief at the luxury wellness sanctuary and spa The Farm at San Benito, discusses the meaning of health on all levels. A raw food cooking demonstration follows, featuring dishes straight

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WED | JUL 31 | 6PM

Tala Workshop, Kanya, and Susanne Verallo

LOSING MY MIND When Dementia Strikes

This month’s collective pop-up features items such as handdyed and hand-embroidered apparel and accessories from the Maison Métisse line of Tala Workshop, sugarcane textile creations by Bea Roxas of Kanya, and hand-crafted jewelry made from Philippine seashells by Susanne Verallo.

TUE | JUL 30 | 6PM

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from The Farm’s acclaimed vegan restaurant, Alive!

Presented in partnership with The Farm at San Benito

Members: Free | Guests: P500 The onset of age brings with it the risk of dementia.

Dr. Donnabelle Chu, a neurologist, talks about the loss of cognitive functioning, and what to do when dementia strikes.

Presented in partnership with Centre Médicale Internationale (CMI)

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Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs

1880

Singapore 1880.com.sg

THE AMERICAN CLUB HONG KONG Hong Kong americanclubhk.com

STR AITS CL AN Singapore straitsclan.com

TH E CIT Y S O C I E T Y Beijing, China thecitybeijing.com

TOWE R CLU B S I N GAP O RE

ART Y Z E N CLU B

TH E Q U O RU M

WO RK CLU B G LO BAL

Singapore tower-club.com.sg

Gurugram, India thequorum.club

Hong Kong artyzenclub.com

workclubglobal.com With four locations in Australia:

SYD N E Y SU PRE M E CO U RT Sydney

SYD N E Y BAR AN GARO O Sydney

B RO DY L A N D Budapest, Hungary brody.land

M O D E RN I ST

San Francisco, CA USA modernist.club

TH E CO U RT

London, United Kingdom thecourt.co.uk

SYD N E Y BARRACK PL ACE Sydney

M E LBO U RN E 287 CO LLI N S Melbourne

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.