EDITOR'S NOTE

ONE YEAR LATER

No one ever imagined that a virus related to the common cold would bring the world to a standstill. I remember that day we learned we would have to temporarily close Manila House in compliance with the lockdown that was just declared all over the country. It was the 16th of March 2020. We had already begun wearing face masks then, and would compulsively wash our hands with sanitizer. Overnight we had to recalibrate. Some staff were sent home till further notice. The Filipino restaurant, Anahaw, was turned into a control room, where we monitored the news as compulsively as we washed our hands.

We all thought the lockdown would last a month. But the virus had other ideas.

One year later, lockdown restrictions have eased somewhat, but the return to normal we were all awaiting is yet to happen. We remain in GCQ for the foreseeable future, which comes with its challenges. It makes us happy to see more and more Members coming into the Club; many of you have remarked that you feel safe with us. For those who still prefer to remain at home, (not including our senior citizen Members as well as children under 14, who are prohibited by the IATF to go out), we understand your hesitation. We only hope that when you feel ready to go out, you will make Manila House your first port of call.

It’s been a year of dislocation, confusion and fear. It’s also been a year of solidarity, community and hope.

As always, we are deeply thankful for your support.

Bambina Olivares

Director of PR and Arts, Culture, and Education Programs

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Editor

Bambina Olivares

Content & Marketing Manager

Arci Catalan

Graphic Designer

Pauline Robyn Henson

Editorial Adviser Anton San Diego

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The solihiya doors from Anahaw were repurposed to create a new intimate space within Bonifacio Lounge