NOVEMBER 2018
W W W. M A N I L A H O U S E I N C . C O M
IN THE HOUSE T H E M O N T H LY J O U R N A L O F M A N I L A H O U S E
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AMAZING GRACE
BAR | CUISINE | ART | POP-UP | EVENTS
N O VEMBER 2018
In This Issue
Grace and Gratitude We are still on a high from hosting our first annual signature event, Ang Pagdiriwang. Conceived as an evening to celebrate the best of the Filipino spirit, the event was a tremendous success, and we could not have done it without you. In the course of the evening, which drew over 200 Members, their guests, as well as performers and artists all dressed in Filipino attire, we presented the first-ever Manila House Honors to recognize Filipino creative talent and excellence. This year, we honored twelve iconic Filipino composers whose music helped define our culture and shape our national identity. We thank you for being a part of this momentous evening in the young life of Manila House. We thank you for your steadfast support of our raison d'etre: to bring together a membership culled from the business, creative, cultural and intellectual communities – an assemblage of diverse people with a global point of view, who gather together, drawn by shared interests and a longing to continuously learn about art, culture, food, business and politics, as well as from each other. We are proud and honored to have expressed this through one unforgettable night in which the best of the Philippines was celebrated in a unique sensorial, elegant and immersive manner that made us all proud of our culture and heritage. We continue to be grateful, too, for your support and patronage during these past turbulent months. A bit of “viral intrigue” is par for the course, I suppose, for a private members club, even for one that endeavors to be exclusive in a uniquely inclusive way. I know you, our Members, understand this completely. All we can do is continue to offer service, cuisine, art and culture of the highest standard, and face the challenges ahead with grace.
Editor's Note
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Meet the Staff Nicole Sanz
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General Housekeeping
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Spotlight The Best of the Filipino Spirit Raw Ingredients
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On Show Livin' La Vida Imelda Symphony in Black and White
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In Cased You Missed It Brief Encounter A Peace of Advice
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Food and Drink Thanksgiving Turkey Treats Table Talk
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Retail Corner
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News Benefits and Privileges
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Calendar of Events
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Best In-House Magazine PHILIPPINES BEST BRAND AWARDS 2018
On that note, we wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
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The sand palm, Livistona humilis, is a plant with fanshaped leaves indigenous to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy tree with graceful palms. For Manila House, the sand palm symbolizes strength, endurance and elegance, and makes a fitting symbol for Manila House Honors.
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MEET TH E S TA FF
Get to Know: Nicole Sanz She’s a quiet but ever-smiling presence in the Membership Sales office. Young, fresh-faced and enthusiastic, Nicole is gradually transitioning to more customer-facing responsibilities, though her baking skills may soon take her down another career path! How did your previous work experience prepare you for your current job? My previous work taught me how to interact and be proactive when dealing with clients. With my experiences, I learned how to approach and handle situations that I might encounter. I gained knowledge in exploring new things that will help improve my strength and turn my weaknesses into assets. What aspects to a private members club were you not aware of before you joined Manila House? Before I joined Manila House, I thought anyone could be a member for as long as they had the money to pay; they would easily get accepted. Little did I know that there was a process of how to avail of the membership, that the application needed to be reviewed and approved by the Membership Committee and must be endorsed by two existing members. What is the most rewarding part about working in a private members club?
industries. The feeling of being acknowledged by someone from high society and getting the chance to speak with them even for just a few minutes is quite a thrill! Where do you see yourself career-wise in five years’ time? In 10? Within five years, I see myself growing into a manager or obtaining higher position where I will be able to share and use my skills and knowledge to my team. In ten years time, since I love to bake, I see myself managing my own pastry shop. What do you like to do for fun? Every time I watch concerts featuring my favorite international artists I love singing my heart out, dancing to the beat of the music being played and feel the craziness of the crowd. It is always a dream come true and I had so much fun seeing Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Sam Smith, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, LANY (twice), Dua Lipa and a lot more in concert.
I feel privileged because I feel like I’m a member too. I experience free access to every event held in the Club. I’m delighted and excited whenever I meet people from different
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SO CIA L MEDIA PO LICY We understand the confusion surrounding our social media policy and wish to take the opportunity to inform you that we have reviewed and revised our policy as under: 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. 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. 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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PA R K I N G
All Members are required to register their guests at the Reception. We would be grateful if you could advise Reservations in advance of your guest list should your guests arrive before you, so that we may welcome them appropriately.
Members are welcome to reserve our private rooms (Sta. Ana, Binondo, Escolta, Palmera) as well as our semi-private rooms (Malate, Arlegui, Taft) for their functions or meetings. However, please note that a minimum consumable amount applies to the use of the rooms. Members will be charged at least this minimum consumable amount at the end of their meal or event.
Please note that the driveway in front of Manila House along 5th Avenue belongs to Net Park, and is intended for drop-offs and pick-ups, not parking. As a courtesy to other patrons of Net Park, as well as our Members, kindly use the Net Park valet parking facility in the basement. The entrance to the carpark is on 4th Avenue, and there is direct access to Manila House from the basement parking.
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Our new shower suites have now been completed and are available for Members to use at their convenience. The two spacious suites, which include a toilet, lavatory and shower, are located behind the Reception.
Manila House is a space for Members. While we understand that some Members are accompanied by bodyguards, we kindly request that all bodyguards remain downstairs, and not at a neighboring table, which rightly should be made available for the use of other Members.
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 (physical or virtual 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. Thank you for your understanding.
Should you wish to reserve in advance, kindly email our Concierge Team on reservations@manilahouseinc.com, or call +63 917 816 3685.
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The fabulous voices of Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gary Valenciano performing the finale with National Artist Ryan Cayabyab
The Best of the O Filipino Spirit
n September 30th, Manila House inaugurated its signature annual event, Ang Pagdiriwang, celebrating the best of the Filipino. It was a beautifully orchestrated night in which the entire Club was transformed into a unique, sensorial, elegant and immersive installation that showcased Filipino cuisine, art, culture, music and hospitality. There was a video screening that paid tribute to Filipino cinema, a marquetry artist’s studio mounted by Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, not to mention native dance performances, Filipino jazz by Bernie Pasamba and his trio, and chorale singing by the UST Singers.
Fittingly, all Members and guests came in elegant Filipino attire.
The agenda was brief and to the point: the evening was all about expressing the best of being Filipino in a way that engaged all the senses, and got the fires of patriotic pride burning bright
The all-Filipino three-course dinner prepared by Chef Gilbert Pangilinan, featuring Lechon de Leche with Filipino Salad, Tinola served in a green papaya, and Bistek Tagalog, was followed by a sumptuous dessert buffet spread with Filipino favorites and delicacies, from suman, sapin-sapin and palitaw to sans rival, leche flan, halo-halo and more. 6
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The incomparable Louie Ocampo on the keyboard
Rachelle Gerodias performed the Filipino classic song, Bitiuing Marikit
Hosting was Korina Sanchez-Roxas, who announced the honorees: Freddie Aguilar, Ely Buendia, George Canseco, Ryan Cayabyab, Jose Mari Chan, Willy Cruz, Rene & Dennis Garcia, Louie Ocampo, Jim Paredes, Vehnee Saturno, Gary Valenciano and Rey Valera. Receiving their honorary plaque in person from Manila House Chairman Lorenzo Roxas were Ely Buendia, Louie Ocampo, Ryan Cayabyab and Gary Valenciano. Jim Paredes was represented by his sister Lory. The composers were then honored in a spectacular concert with five of the country’s best musical talents performing their timeless compositions in breathtaking new arrangements: Rachelle Gerodias, Kuh Ledesma, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano. They sang such unforgettable songs as Manila, Ang Huling El Bimbo, Anak, Beautiful Girl, Be My Lady, Ako ay Pilipino, Kahit Na, Take Me Out of the Dark, and many more.
The honorees who attended the event show off their plaques of recognition: Louie Ocampo, Ely Buendia, Lory Tangonan (on behalf of Jim Paredes), Gary Valenciano and Ryan Caybyab
Beautiful music, indeed. Sometimes we forget just how enduring, inspiring and original our own Filipino music can be. Last night was a wonderful reminder of how music helps define our culture, and how proud we all are to be Filipino.
Louie Ocampo opened the show with a riveting solo performance of Dalagang Filipina on the keyboard, while Ryan Cayabyab closed the show with all five singers – and the audience – singing Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika with joy, passion and excitement.
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Pandanggo sa Ilaw by the dancers of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
In-house dancers of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
The sumptuous all-Filipino dessert buffet
Ang Pagdiriwang was co-presented by Belo Medical Group. Major and minor sponsors for the evening included Jewelmer, Ms. January Garcia, Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation, FILA, Nutri-Asia, Tanduay, Qualibet Testing Services Corporation, with support from ARC Botanical Gin, Auro Chocolate, Destileria Limtuaco, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, McDonald’s, Wine Warehouse, Ralph’s Wines & Spirits, The Net Group, San Miguel Corporation and Centre Médicale Internationale.
Bonifacio Dining all set up
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Lindy Roxas, Edna Chua, Randy Roxas and Tina Ocampo
Amb. Sung Y. Kim and Doris Ho
Jojie Dingcong, Hayden Kho, Vicki Belo, Anton San Diego, Tessa and Dennis Valdes
Cristalle and Justin Pitt
Josie Natori
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Quark Henares, Garlic Garcia and Moira Lang
San Vicente, Palawan
The spectacular white-sand coastline of San Vicente
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Raw Ingredients In a country full of beautiful beaches, San Vicente in Palawan stands out, not least for its 14.7 km. of white sand beach. An increasingly popular travel destination, it is also gaining acclaim for its fresh cuisine and sustainability initiatives
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f you strip San Vicente down to its essence, you’ll find the perfect ingredients that are turning it into a holiday hotspot. There’s its raw beauty, that endless stretch of beach, the thickest forest cover in the whole Palawan. Plus abundant wildlife – including the now protected species of turtle, pawikan and a welcoming community ready to share and open their simple lives to guests. Fresh catch of the day
And to tip the balance even more in San Vicente’s favor, it is an emerging tourist destination that practices sustainable tourism and inclusive development.
Humor informs a large part of her approach to cooking. "We have dishes like Crispy Magellan (to honor Lapu-Lapu who killed Magellan) - it’s deep fried lapu-lapu topped with smothered onions). There’s Fish Binato, literally fish thrown in the pan with lots of tomatoes and onions. For soup, we have Chicken Pinukol, a take from the Ilongo’s Chicken Binacol but totally different taste. Our Kare-Kare sauce is 80 percent made from cashew grown in Palawan.
One such resort that abides by these principles of sustainability and inclusivity is Club Agutaya, a family-owned rustic Filipino-inspired eco-boutique resort that promises to give unique personal experiences to its guests. Part of that experience is the fresh farm-to-table, or often more accurately, net-to-table cuisine of San Vicente based on super fresh seafood and traditionally sourced ingredients.
"One can’t go wrong in the pan if you have the freshest ingredients.”
Chef-propriétaire Chona Evangelista presides over the kitchen, creating menus inspired by locally available ingredients and traditional family recipes handed down from generation to generation. As she explains, “the remoteness of the place inspired me to use what was easy to get hold of. You can’t beat San Vicente for freshness of seafood. It’s wild from the sea and not cultured. I still discover new types of seafood and ingredients in Palawan to this day."
Chona Evangelista showcases the cuisine of San Vicente this month during “Refined Lamon,” an evening of fresh, down-to-earth cuisine paired with fine wines Refined Lamon: The Cuisine of San Vicente Saturday, November 24 Anahaw
Hailing from a family of passionate cooks, Evangelista practically grew up in the kitchen and the market, learning to prep food and cook from scratch as well as source from the wet market, alongside her father and two aunts. "This early training made me appreciate how vital it is to regard cooking as an important aspect in life. We prepared food for all those who were close at heart and shared it on our table and sent it to those we love. Feeding the tummy makes one full, but nourishing the soul makes one happy. These are words to live by in our kitchen,” she says.
Cocktails at 6PM Dinner at 7PM Limited seats still available. To reserve, please email reservations@manilahouseinc.com or call Matet at +63 917 898 1048 or Jeanne +63 917 898 1047.
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ON SHOW
Symphony in Black and White A special group show, Monokhromos, consisting of paintings and photographs in a monochromatic palette, graces the walls of Bonifacio Lounge this month
Azor Pazcoguin "Mr. Disman S. Nomatali" Oil on Canvas, 60x60 inches, 2018
Bern Wong "Winter Duet" Photograph on Archival Paper, 30x30 inches, 2018
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group exhibit featuring six diverse artists, Monokhromos features works void of color to explore the depths of drama through painting and photography. Conversing and complementing, the two mediums blend together seamlessly to form a sublime harmony. Three photographers first expose the beauty of zooming out and zooming in: Bern Wong’s vast, ethereal landscapes instantly provoke awe and wonder, situating the viewer within the meditative realms of nature; Leo Riingen’s strange, surrealist visions bring the viewer to an otherworldly space that dwells between dream and reality; Glenn Cuevo’s minimalist shapes stand so still and silent, they command the viewer to do the same. Three painters then explore a balance between controlled skill and spontaneous surrender: Marrie Saplad paints mundane objects so acutely and intimately, they become filled with poignancy and enigma; PongBayog’s haunting, hyperrealist depictions of a man in various forms and positions draw deep within the core of humanity; and finally, the works of Azor Pazcoguin unite realism and abstraction—revealing raw, inner expressions that serve as disruptions amidst the series of pictorial representations.
ONE NIGHT ONLY: RETURN ENGAGEMENT Manila House Intramuros Ballroom November 20 Doors open 6:00 PM Tickets Members P1,500 Non-members P1,800 To reserve your tickets, email reservations@manilahouseinc.com
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IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
Brief Encounter Members and guests enjoyed a special treat during last month’s launch of AA Patawaran’s new book. An excerpt of Almost Romance was read aloud by KC Concepcion, accompanied by a couple dancing the tango to “Por Una Cabeza.” Set in Quebec City, it is one of the 16 stories in Manila Was A Long Time Ago. If I had a choice, I’d remember only your gentle face when I found you at the café, reclined in a chair, the late-afternoon sunlight resting tenderly on your cheek. You seemed acutely aware of the minutest details, heart pumping blood, blood flowing through veins, blood mixing with oxygen, thrills, terrors, sorrows, delights, all the chemicals and combustions of the human emotion, the depths of which, in your tender age, you had yet to fathom. If I had a choice, I’d remember only such a vision of youth, the dark, scythe-shaped brows, the moist lips, the nose sculpted by the gods, pinched to perfection, and the skin that had yet to tire of the mysteries of touch, poreless beneath the stubbles that framed your concrete jaw, a five o’ clock shadow that spoke of rash, reckless adventures. We sat there, like a couple, the promise of a conversation between us. I sat straight with my knees together while you stretched out in your chair, your legs wide apart. On another day, I might ask you to sit up, like a gentleman, but that day, I liked how the length of your leg provided a sort
AA Patawaran and his muses, Heart Evangelista, KC Concepcion and Stephanie Zubiri
of comfort zone for me, as though I were inside your personal space.
overseeing the work of some enterprising teen shoveling snow. If I were in Manila, I wouldn’t be caught dead in the company of a beer-drinking stranger like you, especially like you in your bad boy jacket and your bad word shirt and your scruffy beard on a Saturday afternoon.
“I had San Miguel the other night. You remember that?” you said. “Did you ever drink San Miguel?” I couldn’t recall the last time beer ever came up in any conversation. But I had had no conversation in years, unless you counted brief exchanges about the weather, a few phone calls, or some discussion about a product or a service, say, with a plumber or a call center agent, some young folk from Mumbai or Manila with a fake North American accent.
But Manila was another life. The woman who lived there was no longer me, except for bits and pieces of memory—vague, inaccurate, incomplete, imagined, maybe even invented. Up until you told me about watching me go through the shelves of books at your place of work, I had this idea that I was invisible. For weeks, as I navigated the shelves, I sensed your eyes following me, giving me enough reason, for curiosity’s sake, to return the next day—and every day I could find a way to spend an hour looking for books I had neither the time nor the inclination to read.
“Ever miss Manila?” It was too long ago. “I’m Canadian now, lost touch with everybody back there.” But I did. If I were in Manila, I doubt I would ever be alone. There would be family, in the absence of whom, amigas, yayas, even drivers could be counted on… If I were in Manila, I would spend afternoons playing mah-jong with my friends, rather than doing the laundry or
Those eyes. I couldn’t seem to stare back into those deep pools of mesmerizing browns.
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In those eyes were worlds you had yet to see, worlds I might have long given up on. Without warning, you asked for my number. All instincts told me to walk away and not look back. My life had been of numbing peace and here was the promise of disruption. I looked at you, into your imploring eyes, at your beautiful face. If I had a choice, that would be what I would remember, the promise of eternal days in your eyes, the attention you heaped on me, the power you had over me, and my increasing desire to touch your face. If I had a choice, this would have been the end of our story. But I fished out a pen and a scrap of paper from my purse and there scribbled my number.
IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
A Peace of Advice Peace is possible, and it begins with open communication. Last September's Monday Minds discussed different avenues to peace, aided by technology
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ach year on September 21, the world observes International Day of Peace. The 2018 Theme: “The Right to Peace - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70,” celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations. Yet, there is no article on “The Right to Peace” in the Universal Declaration. Thus, the UN asks us this year - what does “The Right to Peace” mean to you?
across the country. We must also look at peace education towards a mindset for long term solutions. With the foundation of peace in communities, our other efforts to bringing basic needs with housing, food, education and livelihood programs will bear fruit more successfully. Without peace, these other investments would no longer matter. Bill Gates once said that “Innovation is the most powerful force for change in the world and shifts the trajectory of development.” Other efforts to promote peace include Globe Citizenship’s Digital Thumbprint Cyberwellness Advocacy which PC Magnaye described as part of the digital nation roadmap which educates young Filipinos the importance of responsible digital citizenship. UN peace activist Regine Guevara reminded us as well that with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 for Peace, Justice, Strong institutions is a policy framework can be adopted to push for inclusive peace building policies in schools, companies and local communities.
Harmony, security, familiarity and calmness. These were some of the responses as we started our Monday Minds session with the question to everybody - what does peace mean to you? Bringing down the conversation about peace from the grand halls of global meetings and the spectacle of media, we shared stories and solutions in a more personal light with passion and energy. Sparking us with real accounts on the ground, journalist and humanitarian Jamela Alindogan stressed the need to bring out the voices of those who are caught in the middle of conflicts, especially children. As an innovative solution, Meg Villanueva of PeaceTech talked about the Global Classrooms Program which connects classrooms and youth from different ethnic communities through videoconferencing. Through bridging the gap between young people divided by distance, ignorance and armed conflict, they invest in the youth to become agents of peace.
Bill Gates once said that “Innovation is the most powerful force for change in the world and shifts the trajectory of development.”
As a call to action, we are asked to look at peace as a fundamental investment towards prosperity. With more connectivity than ever thanks to technology, we must create innovative solutions that can help us build such foundation for society. Peace is about harmony within and among communities and goes beyond the documents, declarations and treaties. We need to build and strengthen a culture of familiarity within and among nations. We need to listen to each other and understand our differences and similarities. At the end of the day, it is our shared humanity that truly connects us. #PeaceDay #PeaceIsPossible
With a room full of fellow peace advocates and educators, we could no longer just ask why we should invest in peace. We asked each other - how can we bring more institutions and individuals to invest in peace education? Asia Foundation’s Sam Chittick highlighted the challenge of scalability for a solution like PeaceTech particularly in rural areas without connectivity. To add to that, PeaceTech President Bart Guingona drew attention to the issues in Mindanao and what can be done to mainstream peace education, specifically building a group of peace advocates
*To learn more about how you can support PeaceTech, please visit http://www.peacetech.global/ - April V. Ong Vaño and Kevin de la Cruz
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FO O D A N D DRIN K
Thanksgiving Turkey Treats Thanksgiving is not complete without a roast turkey and all the trimmings. This year Manila House prepares a traditional Thanksgiving feast all month long. Take home or dine-in orders accepted
Takeaway Turkey
Thanksgiving Group Package
Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey Sausage, apple and fennel stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce
Family style - good for 10 - 15 pax For private room bookings Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey Sausage, apple and fennel stuffing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce
Accompaniments Beet and citrus salad Mashed potato Garlic sautĂŠed haricot vert Roasted corn
Spiced pumpkin soup with roasted bacon, Apple and walnut salad Brussel sprouts in brown butter (subject to availability) Fork mashed sweet potato with balsamic onion JamĂłn serrano and edam cornbread
Dessert Apple pie (8 inches) Lead time: 3 days
Dessert Queso de bola cheesecake, dalandan compote (whole)
P15,400
P22,500
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On a chocolate high
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Table Talk A look back at Ang Pagdiriwang and the all-Filipino menu
Lechon de Leche with Filipino Salad Pako, talilong, kamias, dried mango, chico, shredded pechay, singkamas, green mango dressing and caramelized pili nuts Tinola Chicken, papaya, malunggay leaves Bistek Tagalog Japanese A4 Wagyu, onion, Cadena de amor, heirloom rice
Dinner was complemented by Undurraga U Sauvignon Blanc and Finca Las Moras Malbec 2018 from Wine Warehouse
Filipino Dessert Buffet
O P EN IN G H O U RS
AN AH AW Fine Filipino food in an elegant colonial-inspired setting. Open from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for lunch and 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm for dinner AV EN U E BA R An elegant bar that begins indoors and flows into an outdoor deck with incredible views of the BGC skyline. Open from 9:00 am - 2:00 am BON I FAC I O D IN IN G Here, comfort food is served from breakfast and lunch through to merienda, high tea and dinner, from spaghetti Bolognese with our own special meat ragout to irresistibly delicious salads and sandwich standards with our own twist. Open from 11:00 am to midnight T HE GRI LL Cozy yet sophisticated, serving steak and seafood grilled to perfection. Open until 11:00 pm on weekends and from 11:00 am - 2 pm for lunch and 5:00 pm-10:00 pm for dinner during weekdays 18
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Retail Corner Check out what's in store now
Pineapples are in season with Aranรกz bags and Liwayway condiment shakers
Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams by Bonnae Gokson
Home accessories from Chrysara NEST
Jaunty gingham mules from Daily Schedule New York
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Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs
Benefits and Privileges
Please coordinate with our Membership Office (membership@manilahouseinc.com) to arrange your visit to our reciprocal clubs at least three (3) days in advance.
S TRA I TS C LA N
31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845 +65 6320 9180 | straitsclan.com
T OWER C LU B S I N G A P O RE 9 Raffles Place, Penthouse 62nd - 64th Floor, Republic Plaza 1, Singapore 048619 +65 67673388 | tower-club.com.sg
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SADDLE ROW
1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909 +65 6304 3200 | 1880.com.sg
20% Off Exclusive Discount to All Manila House Members
TH E Q U O RU M
Two Horizon Center, First Floor, DLF5, Gold Course Road Sector 43, Gurugram, India +91 124646744 | thequorum.club
Valid for the following rates: P850: Drop In P4,000: 5 Class Pass P7,500: 10 Class Pass P14,000: 20 Class Pass
B RO D Y H O U S E
Vörösmarty utca 38, 1064 Budapest, Hungary +36 70 774 9621 | brody.land
For information, please contact membership@manilahouseinc.com
M O D E RN I S T
139 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A modernist.club
GROUNDED IN S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
H O U S E GU ES T WHO Matthew Adam Ross Artist
We’re doing our bit to create a culture of sustainability in the Club. Manila House, in partnership with Nespresso, introduces The Positive Cup, a recycling campaign. The program aims to create a sustainable coffee economy and embed best practice sustainability principles. This partnership ensures that aluminum capsules are recycled by reusing them as new capsules.
W H AT The Complexity of Nostalgia An exhibition of his recent works WHEN October 16, 2018 Photo by Joseph Concepcion
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Calendar of Events
Happening in the House this November
T U E S D A Y, 8 : 3 0 - 9 : 1 5 P M Anything Goes Tuesday: Guitar Flights Head on over for some live entertainment. This month we feature singers who perform with two instruments, their voice and their guitar, during our regular Anything Goes Tuesday evenings, starting at 8:30 PM. Nov. 6 - Noel Cabangon Nov. 20 - Noel Cabangon Nov. 27 - Davey Langit
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T U E S D AY 2 0 , 6 P M
Family Craft Class: Bling on Christmas
Livin' La Vida Imelda Carlos Celdran returns his acclaimed one-man show in which he talks about the life and times of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos, a delightful performance that blends camp and fiction against the backdrop the Martial Law years
Christmas is coming! Make your own Christmas decorations and go crazy with glitter, sequins and spangles. Then personalize your special bauble with a card. Price per child P800 inclusive of materials Price per accompanying adult P400
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M O N D AY 1 9 , 6 P M
Sunday Worship: Catholic Mass at 11:30AM Victory Worship Service at 4:00PM R.S.V.P. (02) 958 5007 | +63 917 816 3685
Monday Minds: HR Innovations Innovation is crucial in human resources for all types of businesses. Life-long entrepreneur Eli Harrell of engageSPARK and startup founder DM Varun of STORM Learning share their insights on how innovation can remarkably impact organizations and their people.
To book your place at all events, we highly recommend that you email us beforehand at events@manilahouseinc.com
Price per ticket: Members: P1,500 | Guests: P1,800
Advance reservations required
Members: Free | Guests: P500
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W E D N E S D AY 2 1 , 6 P M Health Talk: CMI x Manila House Cyber Epidemics in the Youth Dr. Ruby Punongbayan, a specialist in Ambulatory Pediatrics, discusses the growing phenomena of cyber-bullying and cyber addiction in the youth today. Members: Free | Guests: P500
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T H U R S D AY 2 2 , 7 P M B O N I FA C I O D I N I N G
8/F Net Park, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
S AT U R D AY 2 4 , 6 - 8 P M
Musical entertainment by all-girl jazz trio Baihana
Exhibition Opening: Monokhromos Black-and-white always beguiles, be it in paintings or photography. This special group show features works by Azor Pazcoguin, Bern Wong, Glenn Cuevo, Leo Riingen, Marrie Saplad and Pongbayong in monochromatic tones.
Reservations required
The exhibit runs until November 29.
Thanksgiving Dinner A special turkey feast with all the trimmings awaits families on Thanksgiving. Celebrate this family holiday the traditional way.
Reception + 63 917 816 3685
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Menu Cinnamon glazed apple and walnut salad Turkey Breast Roulade Sausage and fennel stuffing, fork mashed potato, giblet gravy Dessert Spiced pumpkin pie, chantilly cream P2,650
THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 8-23
Pop-Up: ANGKAN ANGKAN is a contemporary accessory line charged with energy, designed by LA-based designer Carol de Leon and handmade with love in the Philippines.
Pop-Up: In Good Company
The Retail Corner is open from 11AM-9PM daily
S AT U R D AY 2 4 , 6 - 1 0 P M ANAHAW
Refined Lamon: The Cuisine of San Vicente
A unique and relaxed food and wine pairing dinner featuring guest chef Chona Evangelista, who presides over the kitchen of Club Agutaya, an eco resort in San Vicente, Palawan. The cuisine emphasizes freshness and heritage, using heirloom recipes and seasonal ingredients locally sourced. Price per person P5,500. Inclusive of welcome drink, dinner and wines. Advance reservations required, please call Matet at +63 917 898 1048 or Jeanne +63 917 898 1047.
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Mon to Fri: 8am-11pm Sat to Sun: 8am-2am
Explore contemporary pieces to fill your modern wardrobe by embracing new architectural forms with surprising details in classic silhouettes. In Good Company returns to Manila House with fresh new arrivals to transition you easily from day to night, and from this season to the next.