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A Message from the General Manager Dear Members, It has been a pleasure to see you back at Manila House after several months on lockdown.

Thank you for your support throughout this challenging time.

We are deeply appreciative of your regular takeaway orders. While dine-in traffic is obviously limited because of the 30% capacity mandated by the IATF, more and more Members have been coming in and enjoying the Manila House experience once more.

For your health and well-being, please note the following guidelines we have instituted: G E N E R AL SAFET Y PROTO CO LS

Members with reservations shall be given priority and encouraged to pre-order.

• Confirmed reservations will be kept for 20 minutes; should the Member fail to show after that period, the reserved slot shall be released to the next waitlisted or walk-in Member.

• Limited Member walk-ins are allowed on a first come, first served basis, and according to space availability • Please check in with your RFID Membership Card, after which Members and their guests shall be escorted to their assigned table or to a designated waiting or socially distanced queueing area while waiting to be seated.

• Laminated menus are placed on the table. Online menus are also available for viewing on the Manila House Rewards WebApp https://manila-house.eber.co Our wait staff will take orders with the mandated physical distancing regulations in place.

• Due to the limited number of seats, Members are requested to limit their dine-in time to a maximum of three (3) hours.

• The Club shall be open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Only members in good standing shall be allowed at the Club. Family members and guests shall be allowed as long as they are accompanied by the Member This policy shall be STRICTLY enforced.

• There will be NO buffet and self-service areas, even in private rooms.

• Upon entry, Members and their companions are subjected to a body temperature check and are required to accomplished the government mandated daily health questionnaire and waiver for Club access. A second temperature check may be conducted in the access points inside the Club.

• Rest rooms are open for use by Members and guests and are cleaned and disinfected by our Housekeeping team after every use.

• Any Member or guest with more than 37.5 °C temperature, or who has a cough, cold or shortness of breath, shall not be allowed inside the Club and shall be advised to proceed to the nearest hospital.

• No Face Mask, No Entry. Foot Baths are made available at entry points for disinfection.

• Elevators are sanitized and disinfected every 15 minutes.

• Alcohol and hand sanitizers are available in all areas of the Club.

• Physical distancing is strictly enforced. Everyone must keep a safe distance of at least two (2) meters away from others.

D I N I N G FAC I LITI ES • ONLY the Bonifacio Dining, Avenue Bar, Avenue Deck and some private rooms (Arlegui, Malate, Taft and Santa Ana) are open. However, only 30% of the outlet or room capacity shall be allowed for dine in operations.

• Reservations are encouraged. There is a reservations and contact tracing system in place for the use of available facilities.

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• Tables and chairs are properly sanitized after each use.

• Please do not linger around the Club for safety reasons.

Members are kindly requested to exit the Club after their scheduled use of the dining facilities.

B I LL S ET TLE M E NT O R PAY M E NT • We encourage contactless payment through mobile payment or auto pay.

• For cash and credit card payments, we provide small trays for accepting payment to minimize contact.

The Manager on Duty shall ensure compliance to the minimum health standards of all customers and personnel inside the Club.

Kindly note that the above guidelines shall be on top of those issued by the DTI-DOLE, as well as by the IATF.

We will promptly inform you of any updates in our safety procedures, as may be necessary.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you back at Manila House.

Sincerely, Jose Arcilla President & General Manager

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July 2020

Our wait staff in standard pandemic uniform: face mask, face shield and gloves

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A M E S SAGE F ROM T H E GE N E R A L M A NAGE R

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NEWS Member FAQs

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MEET OUR TEAM Dax Ilog

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FO OD & BEV E R AGE Hospital Rounds The Perfect Combination I N C A SE YOU M IS SE D I T The Life of A Legend Let's Talk Art Health and History F E AT U R E S Five Safety Tips for Working, Learning and Socializing Online BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES Sanivir Smoke Disinfectant Centre Médicale Internationale Manila House Rewards T R AV E L Must-See TV C A L E N DA R OF E V E N T S We Need to Talk About Racism Step Into My Studio How to Prevent the Next Pandemic Libel and the Law

Member FAQs

You may be wondering how your membership to Manila House is affected by the pandemic. We’re here to answer your questions.

H O W D O E S C O N TA C T L E S S O R D E R I N G A N D PAY M E N T W O R K AT T H E C L U B ?

We use a QR code that you may scan as soon as you walk in, which records your arrival and links you to our Manila House Rewards app. Through that app, the DOH health declaration form may be filled out and submitted, the menus may be scanned and orders may be placed.

Contactless payments are possible through GCash and Paymaya. F&B credits may also be purchased through the app and redeemed in lieu of cash payment for orders.

CO N SU M E YO U R CO N SU MAB LES The extended period for accumulated consumables expired on June 30.

From July 2020 onwards, the monthly consumable must be applied within the calendar month only.* JULY onwards P700 Monthly consumable amount (Founding, Regular and Associate Members) P500 Monthly consumable amount (Junior and Out-of-Town Members) *subject to the following terms and conditions: • Consumable amount will be limited to dine-in only • Availment of consumable may not be used in conjunction with other discounts (i.e., Senior Citizen's discount, PWD discount, Investors and Founding Members discount, and other Club promotions.)

• In the case of multiple discounts, only one may be used, and the highest will apply.

• The consumable is valid for use within the month only.

I H AV E N ’ T PA I D M Y A N N UA L DUES FOR 2020. WILL THEY BE P R O - R AT E D B E C A U S E O F T H E C O R O N AV I R U S C R I S I S ?

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Dues are calculated for the entire year, and we encourage early payment, as Members who pay their annual dues before the end of the previous year receive in return F&B vouchers equivalent to one (1) month’s worth of dues, or up to P2,500.

To be fair to other Members who have already paid, we are unable to pro-rate annual dues.

SO MY MEMBERSHIP REMAINS UNDER SUSPENSION BECAUSE OF U N PA I D D U E S D U R I N G T H I S T I M E ?

These are exceptional times, therefore we are temporarily lifting suspended memberships (due to annual dues payment in arrears), and we encourage you to continue to support the Club by ordering from our takeaway menu.

To further support the Club, we ask you to please settle your overdue accounts. Our cashier on duty can process your payments by cash, cheque or credit card.

Should you wish to make payment by bank transfer, please note our bank details: Manila House Private Club Inc. Union Bank 0020 2003 1195 Please email proof of payment to finance@manilahouseinc.com ARE YO U ACCE PTI N G N EW M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C AT I O N S ?

We continue to receive several applications for membership, notwithstanding the lockdown. We will be reviewing these applications and will make a decision when we are allowed to operate at a capacity of 50% or higher.

If you have any family or friends to refer for membership, please let us know.

Have a question? Please email us at membership@manilahouseinc.com

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Get to Know: Dax Ilog The wonders of information technology (IT) have never been more welcome than during the lockdown. Dax Ilog, quite literally, keeps us all connected at Manila House, pandemic or not Describe your role in Manila House My role is to coordinate, determine and plan the IT department needs for which I am also responsible in leading the implementation of computer systems focusing on software and application, networks, telecommunications and other electronic systems, to be used based on the core business process.

How has IT transformed the workplace during the pandemic?

During the first several weeks of lockdown, the management saw the opportunity to implement online orders through GrabFood and Foodpanda, and this gave us an opportunity to capture the market of online consumers.

Remote communication software with the work-from-home employees made the meetings in real time and allowed fast decision-making without face-to-face meeting.

How is IT helping Manila House adapt to “the new normal”?

We help to promote a contactless system with the use of a QR code scan to the in-house app, health declarations, and menus for those who have not yet signed up for the Manila House WebApp. The mobile WebApp has just been launched to engage with Members further via the

Android or iPhone? Android Mac or PC? Mac Book or Kindle? Book Guilty online pleasure? Spy TV Series and YouTube Manila House Rewards loyalty programme, which enables them to earn points when they dine in, and also to buy Manila House Pesos (MHP) to use as payment at the Club.

It also allows Members to make donations to our in-house feeding programme for frontliners, Hot Meals for Heroes.

We moreover took advantage of the webinar format, where Manila House is an active host for the different topics and events, creating opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and offers. We are, in addition, in the process of adding cashless transactions as a mode of payment.

What are you most looking forward to doing once the worst of the pandemic is over?

Just the simple freedom of travelling outside Metro Manila, having the weekend packed full of plans with family, where we want to dine, take photos and of course, get a massage.

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Kristen “Chicky� Quintos

Chicky Quintos

The news that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from an animal to human transmission in the Wuhan wet market, brought into focus once more the precarious relationship we have with our environment. The demand for endangered wildlife species, whether as ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine, as aphrodisiacs, as gourmet fare or even as exotic pets, not only interferes with the animals’ natural habitats, but eventually causes havoc in humans and societies when diseases jump from one species to another. Chicky Quintos is on the Board of Trustees of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines, an NGO that works to conserve the country's rarest and most endangered species What are the species that especially need protection in the Philippines, and how have they become endangered?

In terms of wildlife protection, particular focus should be given to endangered species found only in the Philippines or what we refer as endemic species. They not only have a vital role in the ecological systems, but are also part of our heritage. Some endangered species in the Philippines include: the Philippine Eagle which is the second largest eagle in the world; the Tamaraw which is found only in Mounts Iglit and Baco in Mindoro; and the Philippine Crocodile which is one of the smallest freshwater crocodile in the world. The smallest fish in the world, the Pandaca 5

Pygmea, used to be found in the coastal waters and rivers of Malabon and Navotas. Sadly it became extinct as its habitat was overtaken by development particularly in the Dagat dagatan area. As with the Pandaca Pygmea the threats to our wildlife resources are habitat degradation and direct hunting driven by the illegal wildlife trade.

The illegal wildlife trade is the fourth largest in terms of value of illicit trade globally, after narcotics, human trafficking and arms. The global value of illegal wildlife trade is estimated at US$28 billion a year. In the Philippines, illegal wildlife trade is estimated at approximately US$1 billion a year. (Source: Asian Development Bank)

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Tamaraw

Pandaca Pygmea

Philippine Eagle-owl

Philippine Crocodile

“The illegal wildlife trade is the fourth largest in terms of value of illicit trade globally, after narcotics, human trafficking and arms.”

What was your initial reaction when you heard about the zoonotic origins of COVID-19?

It was another wake up call to make us realize that we are all connected and that there is a direct relationship between human and planetary health. Such news validates that we are already paying for our disregard for our environment.

The cycle of deforestation, species collecting and trafficking, the emergence of species crowded together in unnatural closeness in animal markets, leads to an increased risk of zoonosis in which disease is transmitted from animal to animal, then animal to human, and finally human to human.

What is the best way to ensure that another animal-tohuman pandemic doesn’t occur again, at least not for a long time?

It is fundamental that we conserve, manage and restore our degraded natural resources. The continuous consumption of wildlife species will just make the situation worse and COVID-like pandemics could occur more often than we experienced in the past. Studies have shown that every year around three to four diseases that are discovered are linked to wildlife species with varying degrees of impact.

If we keep our forests intact and eliminate the illegal wildlife trade, we have a better chance of eliminating these COVID viruses.

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Creativity on Overdrive

Winner Jumalon grants us a glimpse of the show that was to be

Winner Jumalon in his studio

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n one of Manila House’s walls hangs one of the paintings of artist Winner Jumalon, a recipient of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 13 Artists Awards. It depicts a sort of expressionistic portraiture that is said to “recreate personalities and realities with surreal and multilayered narratives”, the style for which he is known. It is this style that has made the art community anticipate one exhibition after the next.

Jumalon’s earliest introduction to arts was from his artist father. His foundations were further honed at the Philippine High School for the Arts where he encountered Alfredo Aquilizan, Bob Feleo and Gerry Leonardo, mentors who became formidable influences in mixed media, myth-referencing and sculpture, respectively.

Later, he continued studying Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

While art patrons eagerly wait for his next show, Winner finds himself introspecting in the quiet of nature; processing his environment as well as the stories he has just heard from people or elsewhere (he loves listening to stories) for new work. Even on lockdown, Winner Jumalon’s creative mind is on overdrive.

Growing his creativity did not stop beyond the walls of the university as he did exhibitions in the region and abroad in Singapore, Taipei, Malaysia, Miami, Thailand and UAE, as well as Iraq and the US. One life-changing experience was an art residency in New York in 2018 through the Asian Cultural Council which gave him the opportunity to see

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Winner Jumalon, “SCRY”, Oil in canvas, 4ft x 3.5ft, 2020

some of the world’s greatest artworks, commune with US based Filipino artists and discover new ways of defining art and one’s art practice.

His transcultural journeys transformed his way of thinking, as well as his visual language and artistry through time. Nowadays although his works are “quieter,” with only hints of tension, some elements of his style remain – the love for the human figure, a compulsion for expressive texture, and the inclination to conflate realities, themes, and stories. He still paints textures from the physical world, such as rugged faces, rumpled garments, hair strewn in places and wrinkled hands.

These textures will be the highlight of the paintings he has been working on for White Walls Gallery’s upcoming exhibition with sculptor Riel Hilario in La Fuerza Compound in Makati in September. In addition, he shares that he has turned to nature and biomorphic forms in finding the creative spark.

Jumalon gives us a preview of his new works, saying: “I want to delve in the vibrant juxtaposition of human figure and nature, to descend into a story where both share a space.”

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Hospital Rounds

Chic boutique Lanai raised P42,489 for our in-house feeding programme for frontliners, Hot Meals for Heroes, representing a percentage of their online sales for Mother’s Day. The amount donated by Lanai covered 425 meals, which were then dispatched to doctors, nurses and medical workers at various hospitals throughout Metro Manila. The Lanai team joined us one day as we packed and delivered 100 meals to San Lazaro Hospital and Jose Reyes Hospital.

We are deeply grateful to Junior Member Natalia Zobel, who is one of the founders of Lanai, for spearheading this fundraising initiative. Thank you, Lanai, for your generous donation!

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The Perfect Combination

Pizza and pasta make a great team. Flavorful, filling, but fuss-free, it combines the best of fast-food, with the satisfying familiarity of comfort food. If you’ve missed our pizzas and pastas, you can now have your fill when you dine in, or enjoy at home when you order for takeaway

PIZZA Margherita Pizza Homemade Mozzarella, Tomato, Fresh Basil

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Mushroom Truffle Pizza Arugula, Shiitake, Caramelized Onion

850

Tuna and Olive Pizza Confit Tuna, Sweet Cherry Tomato, Spiced Passata, Parmesan

690

Salmon, Anchovies and Ricotta Garlic Marinated Salmon, Anchovies, Ricotta, Parmesan

620

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza 690 Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Sharp Cheddar, Cream Cheese PA S TA

Mushroom Truffle Pizza

Mushroom Truffle Rigatoni Rigatoni, Cream, Truffle Infused

520

Vegan Tomato Pesto Homemade Vegan Pasta, Roasted Tomato Pesto, Sundried Tomato and Almond Chili

490

Spinach Tortellini Pasta Homemade Spinach Tortellini stuffed with Shrimp Cambozola PurĂŠe, Crispy Ulang Claw, Fried Capers, Fried Spinach and Mornay Sauce

520

Ikura and Caviar Pasta Fresh Pasta, Cream, Ikura, and Spanish Caviar

Ikura and Caviar Pasta

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1,250

Manila House Bolognese Fresh Pasta, Meat Ragout, Parmigiano Reggiano, Sage

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Almond Pistachio Pesto

490

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The Life of A Legend

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A relaxed late night discussion based on the the documentary Botero about Colombia’s greatest living artist, Fernando Botero, featured Botero’s own son and namesake, Fernando Botero, Jr. joining in from Mexico, and the film’s director Don Millar logging on from Vancouver.

There were wonderful anecdotes about the Maestro as a family man, and recollections about the challenges of shadowing the legendary artist for over two years during the making of the movie

he film mentioned how Botero had met so many dignitaries, celebrities and prominent personalities throughout the course of his career. But Fernando Jr. revealed the two people his father thought were the most memorable: Che Guevarra, whom he met during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City; and former President Bill Clinton, during a White House dinner. Clinton had apparently told Botero that one of his favorite novels was A Hundred Years of Solitude by

fellow Colombian Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the two hit it off immediately.

Fernando Botero, Jr. on Zoom

Don Millar on Zoom To watch a replay of the webinar, click on this link

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Let's Talk Art

A thoughtful and engaging conversation with a stellar panel about the future of art in a world redefined by the pandemic: how we produce it, show it, consume it and teach it.

The panel was composed of Director and curator of MCAD Manila, Yeyey Cruz, Deputy Director of MCAD and arts & culture professional, Chris Green, artist Kristoffer Ardeña, educator and Chairperson of the Arts Management program of the School of Design and Arts of La Salle College of St. Benilde, Dindin Araneta, former gallerist now founding creative director of public art space Ilham in Kuala Lumpur, Valentine Willie.

Yeyey Cruz

“Everything we do now is experimental… even failure is not a consideration because everything is up for grabs.”

Dindin Araneta

“We’re moving into an entirely new new reality with a new game plan. What will come from artists is the way forward.”

“The metrics of success have changed.”

Chris Green

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Kristoffer Ardeña To watch a replay of the webinar, click on this link

Valentine Willie

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Health and History

Manuel Quezon III on Zoom

Writer, historian, political commentator and newspaper columnist Manuel Quezon III took us deep into the past—all the way to the 1500s—in his survey of pandemics and how they have impacted the Philippines throughout the centuries. Interestingly, his throughly exhaustive research revealed that heavy-handed responses by officials to public health emergencies are not a recent phenomenon, as esteemed Filipino physician and statesman Trinidad Pardo de Tavera revealed in a letter Governor-General William Howard Taft in 1905

To watch a replay of the webinar, click on this link

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Five Safety Tips for Working, Learning and Socializing Online Here are several device, network and internet safety tips. Some may be new to you. Others are simply good reminders. All of this advice is worth considering—whether you and your family are in lockdown or free to roam about the world

KE E P YO U R D E VI CES H EALTHY. We cannot stress how important it is that you make sure all the devices in your household have anti-virus software. By “all devices,” we mean the desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile devices that every member of your family probably uses.

Hackers have created malware for every type of device and operating system. Anti-virus software is advisable for Apple products as well as Windows and Android.

You also want all devices to have the latest versions of operating systems and applications. Usually, you can find software upgrades in your devices’ “settings” menu.

And be sure to use only the sources you trust whenever you and your family buy or download applications.

D IVI D E AN D CO N Q U E R: S ET U P T WO N ET WO RKS FO R YO U R H O U S E H O LD. Two networks for one household, a “nice to have” precaution, are vital when you and your children are working, socializing, learning, playing and enjoying entertainment online.

• One network is your “vault”—Use it for all your sensitive transactions: remote work, banking, online shopping, etc.

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• The second network is your “living room”—Use it for all socializing, schooling, gaming and entertainment.

Whenever you set up a network, be sure to change the “out of the box” default password to one that only you and your family know. To help everyone in your household keep the different uses of your two networks clear, give each a distinct name (like “vault” and “living room”).

Why make this effort? The payoff is big for wireless network security. Having two separate virtual realms helps thwart scammers from using your social and other activities, which may be less secure, to gain access to your confidential financial and personal information.

GET SMART ABOUT VIDEOCONFERENCING. A few simple precautions can help make most videoconferencing platforms safer: • Familiarize yourself with the application’s security and privacy settings.

• Create a password for every meeting and pay attention to who asks to join.

• Avoid sharing too much by protecting personal information visually. Consider using a virtual background

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or review the objects your camera shows (can others see your diplomas, family photos, security systems, etc.).

• Protect your video-capable devices with a webcam cover.

You want to be sure to block the view whenever you are not using your camera.

• Consider modifying your profile name. You may want to avoid revealing your full identity, particularly if attending a public video meeting.

STRE N GTH E N YO U R BAS I C D E FE N S ES .

Change your passwords regularly and make sure each one is long and complex.

The ideal way to create a new password is to make sure it contains (1) a phrase, favorite song or book title (2) not only upper- and lower-case letters but also numerals and special characters. Think about using a reputable password manager to help you manage and change passwords regularly.

Use alerts and multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a second layer of protection whenever it's offered.

MFA is one of the strongest layers of security you can add to help avoid an account takeover, and it’s available not just for your online banking but also for your mobile carrier email, social media and shopping accounts. Take advantage.

BE VIG IL ANT AN D VERIF Y CREDENTIALS. Do not assume any request is genuine, whether it comes to you through email, phone or social media. Just because requesters may know some information about you or your family or business doesn’t mean they’re legitimate.

Coronavirus-related scams are rampant. Cybercriminals are looking to prey on people’s desire for information and willingness to help others.

When people call or email looking for information, doublecheck by reaching back out to them via another medium to verify their identity and request. Call back before sharing any personal information.

Source: JP Morgan Private Bank For more information, contact Brian.D.Wu@JPMorgan.com

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S A N I V I R S M O K E D I S I N F E C TA N T Manufactured in Spain and tested according to stringent standards to assure its effectiveness against the Coronavirus, other types of viruses, bacteria, fungi and spores, Sanivir Smoke contains Glutaraldehyde and Orthophenylphenol which are both FDA and CDC approved active ingredients ideal in killing viruses.

• Ideal for all enclosed spaces • Easy to use, no residue, non-corrosive • Can penetrate hard to reach areas such as crevices, air vents, ceiling as well as surfaces • It can be used every two weeks depending on the area Manila House Members enjoy specially discounted prices for Sanivir Smoke Discounted Price per can Sanivir Smoke 25g P1,200 50 m3 (15 to 30 sq. m) SRP: P1,500 Sanivir Smoke 1kg 2,000 m3 (500-550 sq. m)

P4,800 SRP: P6,000

Prices are exclusive of 12% vat and exclusive of delivery charges. Price of this item is subject to change without prior notice.

For more information, please call

371-3936, 411-2627 or 411-2592

C E N T R E M É D I C A L E I N T E R N AT I O N A L E The COVID-19 Antibody Screening Test is now available at CMI, using Roche Elecsys Technology in the detection of COVID-19 antibodies. Roche Elecsys is an immunoassay performed using a sophisticated analyzer in a certified laboratory. It is more sensitive and accurate than standard rapid test kits.

• 100% sensitivity, 99.8% specificity • Developed in Switzerland, made in Germany • Approved by the Philippine and US FDA • Approved by UK and EU regulators • Widely used in Europe Manila House Members enjoy a special discount on the introductory price of P1,100. The Antibody Screening is included for free when you book an Executive Wellness and Preventive Medicine programme with CMI. Please present your membership card as soon as you arrive at CMI. Contact details: 0927 931 7194 experience@cminternationale.com 16

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We encourage all Members to sign up for Manila House Rewards, our in-house members loyalty programme.

programme, which is available as a purchase or redemption offer on Manila House Rewards.

H OW IT WO RKS

H OW TO S I G N U P

Manila House Rewards works on the currency of Manila House Pesos (MHP). For every PHP 10 you spend on your personal F&B and Banquet purchases in the Club once we re-open, you will receive MHP 1.

Manila House Rewards is easy and convenient to access.

The attached hyperlink https://manila-house.eber.co takes you to the registration/login page.

In the meantime, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase Manila House Pesos in advance at a special price. The purchased MHP can be redeemed in the Rewards section, which includes special offers from our takeaway menu. Your advance purchase MHP will also be valid in the Club for use upon re-opening, post-GCQ. In addition to the MHP, we have gift card offerings that allow you to treat your family, friends or colleagues to a celebration at Manila House.

And, should you wish to support our frontliners in the fight against COVID-19, we offer you the opportunity to sponsor our Hot Meals for Heroes feeding 17

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

Logging in is secure, and you will receive a security code via your email or mobile number to access your account and explore the user interface.

TH E N EW N O RMAL Manila House Rewards is the webapp interface that will be your guide to “The New Normal” at the Club.

The system will play an important role in creating a safe environment for you, your guests and Club staff, as it includes COVID-19 Tracing and online ordering capabilities.

This will enable contact tracing in our dining outlets, as all guests to the Club will be checked in and checked out with the specific table number, date, and time of visit recorded and stored on a temporary database for 30 days. In addition, paper menus will be replaced by online versions available on your personal device.

H OW TO EARN M O RE M H P The web-app also contains a link for you to refer any friends or colleagues to become “Friends of Manila House”. This entitles your friends to purchase MHP to be used for takeaways only and to buy one (1) dine-in experience at the Club. You will be rewarded with MHP 500 for any friend who signs up after their initial purchase of MHP. They will also receive bonus of MHP 250 upon their first purchase of MHP. We look forward to welcoming you online with your first sign-in.

As always, our team will be available to answer any queries you may have regarding the programme. We deeply appreciate your support for and commitment to Manila House.

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Must-See TV

Some of us travel for food, others to scale mountains, but there is always a human side to travel. It’s not about ticking off sites and activities, but of the people we encounter and what we can learn from them. That’s the message from these 10 must-see travel documentaries that take us from the plunging depths of the Antarctic Ocean to the thickets of the Amazon Rainforest

E N CO U NTE RS AT TH E E N D O F TH E WO R LD Though set in Antarctica, this is not a film about “fluffy penguins,” filmmaker Werner Herzog narrates. Werner visits McMurdo Station, headquarters of the National Science Foundation and home to about 1,000 people during the austral summer when there’s 24-hour daylight.

TAWAI : A VO I C E FROM THE FOREST In this documentary, former British Royal Marine-turnedfilmmaker Bruce Parry travels to remote indigenous communities from the Amazon rainforest to the River Ganges and learns about the bond different societies form with nature.

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PE DAL TH E WO RLD

Cue the waddling penguins and furry orangutans—animals are the star of this documentary series about how climate change affects all living creatures and their habitats.

One man and his bike conquer 11,200 miles and 22 countries in one year in this selffilmed documentary.

German-born Felix Starck wanted to see the world, but not in typical backpacker fashion and he thought the bike to be both environmental and economical.

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Though drone shots are common today, when it debuted in 2009, Home by Yann ArthusBertrand was the first documentary to use aerial-only footage.

Shot in 54 countries, it juxtaposes the beautiful diversity of life on earth with horrific scenes showing how human actions and climate change have negatively affected the planet.

Some of the most profound documentaries have the simplest names.

In Mountain, Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom transports us to high, perilous snowcapped peaks around the world and critiques our yearning to scale them.

From the makers of Chef ’s Table, this Netflix series shows another side of what it means to be a chef.

These are not narratives of trying to make it big, but of simply trying to make ends meet.

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Former London stockbroker Leon Logothetis travels across North America, Europe and Asia on a vintage motorcycle and with no money, having to rely on strangers for food and shelter.

The late Anthony Bourdain needs no introduction. The intrepid food critic known for his acerbic wit had travelled to almost 100 countries, and for this show, he visited more than 60.

This National Geographic series follows photographers on assignments to shoot submerged WWII planes off the coast of Papua New Guinea and Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas.

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Zooming In

Join us on Zoom for these informative, entertaining and illuminating talks which encompass art & design, culture, history and current events To register, please text +63 917 816 3685 or email events@manilahouseinc.com

WED | JUL 1 | 10AM W E N E E D T O TA L K A B O U T R A C I S M The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman who knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes ignited protests against police violence and anti-Black racism all over the world. The insidiousness of racism in all societies and all aspects of life is the starting point of a timely conversation among men and women of color, each one bringing a unique perspective to the discussion.

Harry K. Thomas, former US ambassador to the Philippines, is one of the few high-ranking diplomats of color in the American foreign service. Vicente Rafael is professor of History at the University of Washington in Seattle, whose particular areas of interest includes race and ethnicity, and empire and colonialism. Lila Shahani is a journalist, academic, civil servant and former UNESCO Philippines secretary-general. Laura Verallo de Bertotto is an entrepreneur and intersectional feminist; she is also a PhD Ethnic Studies candidate at the University of California, Berkeley. Joyce Mahlatini is a Zimbabwean yoga teacher living in Manila. Kahlea Belonia is a Filipino-American model.

Harry K. Thomas

Vicente Rafael

Lila Shahani

La u ra Ve ra l l o de Ber totto

Former US ambassador to the Philippines

Former UNESCO Philippines secretary-general

Professor of History at the University of Washington

Entrepreneur and intersectional feminist

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Joyce Mahlatini Wellness professional

Ka h l e a B e l o n i a Model

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Pierre-Marie Brisson

WED | JUL 8 | 5PM STEP INTO MY STUDIO: IN THE CAMARGUE WITH FRENCH ARTIST PIERRE-MARIE BRISSON With most of the world on lockdown and exhibitions on hold, French painter Pierre-Marie Brisson found himself in “monastic” isolation in the town of Camargue in the south of France, where he found inspiration in the renewal of nature.

Away from his other home in Alcoy, Cebu, where his studio overlooks the sea, Brisson takes us on a tour of his Mediterranean atelier and shows us his latest works and creative processes.

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ABOUT PIERRE-MARIE BRISSON Pierre-Marie Brisson spent his childhood in Orléans, France, where he was born. In his 20's he left the academe to pursue his art on his terms and gradually his work received critical notice, first in the art community in Orléans after a solo show at Musée Charles Peguy, then later in Paris, further on to New York and San Francisco through the Franklin Bowles Galleries in the United States. He later showed his works in Japan in a series of exhibits in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe.

His work is in many prestigious collections in the US and in Europe including museum collections such as the Cobra Museum in Florida, the Jewish Museum in New York and in L’achenbach Foundation in San Francisco.

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Steven R. Galster of Freeland and Paolo Pagaduan of WWF Philippines headline a discussion on wildlife trafficking and protecting people from the next pandemic.

The Philippines, unfortunately, is implicated in the global wildlife trade, being an exporter of pangolins, sea turtles, shark fin, and the like, as well as a transhipment point for wild birds and elephant ivory destined for Hong Kong and mainland China.

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MON | JUL 13 | 5PM H O W T O P R E V E N T T H E N E X T PA N D E M I C T H E R E L AT I O N S H I P B E T W E E N WILD ANIMALS AND DISEASE With over eight million people in all corners of the world infected with the coronavirus to date, it is imperative that we prevent another deadly pandemic from happening again. One crucial starting point is the wildlife trade.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans.

Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

Several of the early cases of the coronavirus outbreak were traced to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, where exotic animals for sale, either for meat, Chinese medicine preparations, or as pets, are kept in shockingly unsanitary conditions, unnaturally close to each other. The virus that caused the outbreak is known as SARS�CoV�2, a newly discovered virus closely related to bat coronaviruses, pangolin coronaviruses, and SARS-CoV. The scientific consensus is that COVID-19 has a natural origin. The probable bat-to-human infection may have been among people processing bat carcasses and guano in the production of traditional Chinese medicines.

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Steven R. Galster

Paolo Pagaduan

ABOUT STEVE N R . GALSTE R Steven R. Galster is an environmental and human rights investigator and counter-trafficking program designer. Since 1987, he has planned and participated in investigations and remedial programs to stop wildlife trafficking, human trafficking, and corruption, and to build good governance in Asia, Africa, Russia, and the USA. He co-founded several civil society organizations, including: Global Survival Network, Phoenix, WildAid, and Freeland. He currently serves as Director of Freeland, a counter-trafficking group. He has been featured on CNN, National Geographic, Discovery, and in TIME Magazine and the New York Times.

A B O U T PAO LO PAGA D U A N Paolo Pagaduan is a conservationist with 20 years of experience organizing communities towards sustainable development through participatory approaches, managing projects on ridge-to-reef management.

Promoting cross-sector collaboration from the barrios to the board rooms; working with grassroots, government agencies, and private corporations to work together to live in harmony with Nature. He also serves as Executive Director of the Center for Philippine Biodiversity Journalism, in addition to being Project Manager for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines, currently focused on the Forests for Water project.

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Atty. Melecio Santa Maria

Atty. Geronimo Sy

TUE | JUL 21 | 3-5PM L I B E L A N D T H E L AW Libel is defined as “a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.”

The expected, but still disappointing, conviction of seasoned journalist and Rappler CEO (and Manila House Member) Maria Ressa has brought renewed scrutiny of the Philippines’ harsh libel laws. In most countries, libel is a civil matter, but here it is a criminal offense, and is open to abuse and misuse by the powerful as an instrument of intimidation and control.

Marites Vitug

Join Atty. Melecio Santa Maria, Dean of the FEU College of Law and Ateneo Law School law professor, former Department of Justice Associate Secretary Atty. Geronimo Sy, a law reviewer, and Marites Vitug, an award-winning journalist, author and co-founder of the newsmagazine Newsbreak, as they discuss libel as a legal recourse as well as a vehicle for political harassment.

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