OCTOBER 2018
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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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BAR | CUISINE | ART | POP-UP | EVENTS
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In This Issue
Dreams What is life without dreams? As clichéd as it sounds, dreams can and do come true, and experiencing a dream become reality is an incredibly special feeling. Bringing Manila House to life was one such dream that was two years in the making. Even today, taking in the solihiya-lined entrance foyer painted a bright cherry red, it’s hard to believe that what began as a conversation among friends actually came to life. And we added to that dream by making our inaugural annual event celebrating the best of the Filipino spirit, Ang Pagdiriwang, happen at the end of September.
Editor's Note
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Meet the Staff Yelle Dela Cruz
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General Housekeeping
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Spotlight The Sweetest Dreams Innovation Series: Traditional Business Disrupted
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On Show The Complexity of Nostalgia
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In Cased You Missed It Crafty Chocolate The Art of Diplomacy Visions of the Past
The fabulously stylish and ageless Bonnae Gokson knows all about turning dreams into reality. The Hong Kong-based creative visionary has been making dreams come through throughout her multifaceted career. As she has proven time and time again through her scrumptious cake shop, Ms. B’s Cakery, a dream can be embodied in a beautifully designed cake, satisfying emotional, aesthetic and culinary desires all at once. She comes to Manila House this month to launch her latest book, another paean to dreams: Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams. Both informative, elegant and sumptuous, the book shows you how to make the wedding - or celebration - of your dreams happen. But dreams don’t have to be grand. At Manila House, we cater to dreams big and small, be it creating a floral dreamscape for a formal event at our ballroom, or making the perfect gin tonic to be enjoyed on our outdoor deck on a particularly balmy afternoon. It could be our famous Manila House Fried Chicken - our Members have said they literally dream about this dish - or the sight of an exquisite Juan Luna portrait no one ever thought they’d encounter in the flesh.
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Food and Drink
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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
What can we say? Dreams are part of our DNA.
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An image from Bonnae Gokson's new book, Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams, launching on Manila House on October 20
BAMBINA OLIVARES Director of PR and Arts, Culture and Education Programs 3
MEET TH E S TA FF
Get to Know: Yelle Dela Cruz On her first day of work, our new Marketing Manager was plunged straight into coordination work for our signature annual event, Ang Pagdiriwang. The De La Salle graduate took it all in stride, and continues to display grace under pressure How did you get into the marketing/ hospitality field?
and I want to have made a significant and positive impact on the organization.
I majored in Advertising Management in college and I gravitated towards events management after graduation. I spent more than two years traveling all over the country when I handled nationwide marketing events for a pharmaceutical company. I got to stay in fancy hotels and resorts in the Philippines and became fascinated by how these properties were managed and marketed. In 2015, I joined a five-star hotel as an Events Executive and in 2016, I became an Events Manager handing the Social Events segment from event sales, events marketing, and event operations.
What are the challenges a marketing and communications department face in a social media-driven, multiplatform world?
What makes working in a private members club an appealing prospect for you? Working in an environment where you meet a diverse mix of people with varied interests and working on different passion projects excite me. I am perpetually curious and I like that I get to learn something new everyday. How do you see your career evolving? Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?
Having to adapt like a chameleon in an everchanging social media environment and in a time where the audience’s attention span is shorter than a goldfish's is definitely the biggest challenge marketing practitioners face today. You have to be able to wear many hats and be an art director, a copywriter, a photographer, an events organizer, a host, and a handful of other characters. You also have to juggle different tasks and projects simultaneously and be able to manage your time well. What do you like to do in your spare time? I love spending time at the beach with family and friends, swimming, listening and singing along to music, and reading books (currently reading Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur). I also enjoy taking photos and curating my Instagram feed.
Ten-years from now, I see myself bringing new ideas and initiatives into the company
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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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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.
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.
U S E O F P R I V AT E R O O M S 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.
Should you wish to reserve in advance, kindly email our Concierge Team on reservations@manilahouseinc.com, or call +63 917 816 3685. PA R K I N G 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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BOTTLE KEEP POLICY Please be informed that while we are happy to keep your leftover unopened bottles for you, we have limited storage. As such, we can only keep your bottle for a definite period of time. We will be disposing all unclaimed bottles. Should you wish to avail of our bottle keep service, we will charge a minimum fee of P500 for every month of storage. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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The Sweetest B Dreams
Asia's premiere tastemaker, visionary and icon of style Bonnae Gokson
onnae Gokson finds inspiration in everything. And she finds a way to impart her flawless style into everything she does. Already hailed as the creator of some of the most beautiful cakes in Hong Kong, available at her restaurant Sevva and at her cake shop Ms. B’s Cakery, she turns to the ultimate dream event - the wedding.
The wedding of your dreams is within reach, says Hong Kongbased tastemaker and icon of style Bonnae Gokson, who comes to Manila House to launch her new book, Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams on October 20th
She describes her new book as a labor of love. As a recent feature 6
in the Philippine Tatler recounts: "The idea for the book came about when Gokson saw a photo of a high-profile couple’s wedding in Italy. 'I thought the wedding cake was a letdown,' she said. 'It looked roughly finished and just didn’t match the romantic setting.’ She saw the need for a book that 'shows multi-cultural celebrations in a more refined way of capturing images. And since I love to pair my cakes with beautiful settings and share them on Instagram,
The bride and groom share a kiss (from the pages of Gokson's book)
Cotton candy cake inspired by a Vera Wang gown
I thought... why not?' "Highly-regarded for her impeccable sense of style, Gokson has made her creative imprints in varied luxury industries—from fashion to hotel and hospitality, food and entertaining, and coffee table publishing. After starting out as a visual merchandiser and buyer in fashion for the JOYCE Group, founded and formerly owned by her sister Joyce Ma, she also served as the regional chief of Image & Communications for
Cover of Gokson's second book
CHANEL Asia Pacific, designed interiors for all her establishments, and sits as the creative advisor to the Niccolo Hotels, including its newly opened Murray Hotel. 'That her style is encompassing is attested to by the top designer Vera Wang and thefashion icon Iris Apfel in their respective forewords in Weddings, Butterflies, & The Sweetest Dreams. Both women, icons in their own right, heap praises on Gokson, honouring her 7
A memorable detail from a wedding
for the tastemaker that she is. A further testament would be the three top international awards that her first book, Butterflies and All Things Sweet, has received: the Paris Book Awards, the Benjamin Franklin Book Awards, and the Sydney Design Awards.
having fun. Creativity is the gift that keeps on giving. And I am a person that is both of the above,' she says.�
Gokson, who calls herself 'CreativeAll Rounder' and 'Creative Visionary,' has a beautiful way of describing what she does and who she is. 'Creativity is intelligence
Available exclusively at Manila House
Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams by Bonnae Gokson
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Innovation Series A new series of talks debuts at Manila House this October
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TRADITIONAL BUSINESS DISRUPTED
he US-ASEAN Business Council has partnered with Manila House, to launch the inaugural Innovation Series, a program comprised of two separate talks on emerging, transformative, and disruptive technologies to be held starting October 2. For each talk in the series, an international thought leader or subject matter expert will present an expansive look at cutting-edge innovations and leapfrogging technologies that are disrupting and/or transforming industries, business models, and lifestyles. “The aim is for the talks to provoke thought, discussion, and eventual action in the business community. The target audience for the series will be current and next-generation business leaders and influencers, as well as select government officials and media,” says Elizabeth Magsaysay-Crebassa, Senior Country Representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council.
I N N O VAT I O N S E R I E S 1 / 2 Joining her is Chris Buono, UPS Philippines Managing Director, whose talk is entitled The Realm of the Possible: Logistics and Disruptive Technology, speaks about how UPS has seen disruption from every part of its value chain. The multinational logistics company is harnessing emerging technologies and developing innovations shaping the future, which will have an impact on business as well as our personal lives.
Headlining the first talk, Leading and Winning in an Era of Unprecedented Change, is Rhenu Bhuller of Frost & Sullivan Singapore. She discusses how the last five years have seen an unprecedented shift in business models with digitalization being the forefront of companies’ future growth strategies. The rapid pace of industry convergence and the exponential creation of disruptive technologies are also providing unprecedented opportunities. As industries are impacted by an economic environment dominated by accelerating change, this presentation will provide insights on identifying, developing and leveraging innovation, megatrends and new business models to provide a competitive edge for success in this new age economy.
Coco Alcuaz moderates the discussion. The Innovation Series: Traditional Business Disrupted Tuesday, October 2 4:00 pm
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ON SHOW
The Complexity of Nostalgia Whether drenched in color or set in monochrome, Matthew Adam Ross’s canvasses are an invitation to contemplation. No wonder his art is collected by the likes of Lauren Hutton, Jonah Hill, Ellen Page, Vincent Gallo, Julie Delpy, Catherine Keener and the Rothschild family
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Oil on canvas, 14x17 inches
Oil on canvas, 18x24 inches
"When I look at my work - it really is about a balance between insanity and refinement"
atthew Adam Ross’ paintings, with their echoes of Cy Twombly, albeit far more exuberant in tone, have been describe as inhabiting “a space of beautiful chaos.” The young Los Angeles-based painter, who began his career in New York with a strong minimalist aesthetic that has since evolved, likes to think of his work as being about the balance between two opposing poles. "When I look at my work - it really is about a balance between insanity and refinement,” he explained in a 2017 interview for Flaunt Magazine. "If I add something that intensifies the piece I like
Oil on canvas, 14x17 inches
to balance it with something more neutral and subdued.” For his Manila House exhibition, entitled The Complexity of Nostalgia, Ross presents a series of paintings that are cerebral in composition, yet resonate with emotion, making them seem familiar and intriguing at the same time. That familiarity evokes a unique kind of nostalgia. The "complexity of nostalgia" is the most accurate and concise manner by which I can describe this series of works created. After a year of working virtually exclusively with metals and concretes, and limited exposure to traditional artistic methods,
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Thai Sensation A young Thai artist brings his mesmerizing multilayered art to Manila House this month
Memory and Transformation, Mixed media, 2015
Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew (b. 1980) is one of Thailand’s most exciting and widely admired new-generation artists. By painting over layers of carefully draped thread and netting, he has developed a unique mixing of media that produces mesmerizing threedimensional, ‘holographic’ artworks, often portraits of his own family members. A devout Buddhist, Nimmalaikaew’s distinct style illustrates and explains the inevitable cycle of birth, aging, and death in all our lives, as explained in Buddhist philosophy.
The artist in his studio
I have transposed what I have learned onto these canvases. They are the result of raw organic expression, and pure experience. They aren't planned, but rather, discovered. I bottled up everything I learned and relied on natural instinct to evoke it. I wanted to create paintings that made me reminisce on the past with affection. Nostalgia is complex because of how abstract and difficult it is to describe relatively for me. I can only show it, as a roadmap of the synapses that fire off when I channel it.
He was awarded the Sovereign Asian Art Prize (2006), Purchase Prize in the 3rd Bangkok Triennale (2012), and the highly coveted 1st prize in the Thai National Exhibition of Art (2005, 2009). His works have been exhibited in Thailand’s Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and National Gallery.
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IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
Crafty Chocolate We celebrated International Chocolate Day last July 7th with a Chocolate 101 Class for kids, courtesy of Auro Chocolates
On a chocolate high
Move to the side, Willie Wonka. One rainy July afternoon, Davao-based premium artisanal chocolate maker Auro won the hearts and tummies of kids of all ages during a special chocolate workshop. The children got their own aprons and gloves and enjoyed a chocolate tasting session,
Proudly Filipino premium chocolate
followed by learning to make their own layered chocolate treats using Auro white and dark chocolate, with a choice of nuts, dried fruit, marshmallows and pretzels.
Finally, it was time to check out their chocolate creations, which they then wrapped and embellished with ribbons, making lovely presents for their families.
As the chocolate was left to set, they sat down to watch snippets of the original Willie Wonka movie. Noelle Fonacier makes her own chocolate treat
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The Art of Diplomacy The second edition of the ASIA SOCIETY X MANILA HOUSE AMBASSADOR SERIES featured the popular Sung Y. Kim, the US Ambassador to the Philippines
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nahaw was packed to overflowing one April evening, with Members of both Manila House and Asia Society, students, as well as foreign policy enthusiasts, to listen Ambassador Kim talk about US-Philippine relations and his personal experiences working as a career diplomat in the Foreign Service. The talk was billed as America in the Philippines Today, moderated by award-winning broadcast journalist Karen Davila. Asia Society Philippines’ Chair, Doris Ho, who gave her welcoming remarks talking about the relevance of this dialogue in a time when both countries face drastic changes under new administrations. Ambassador Kim expressed optimism for the future of the relationship between the US and Philippines. He mentioned a few milestones, such as the 70th anniversary of Fulbright in the Philippines and the fifth anniversary of YSEALI (a youth leadership fellowship by the US Embassy). Davila began by asking methods of communicating with current President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, given the vocal nature of his opinions about the US, to which he responded kindly. “Part of diplomacy is understanding the other party… President Duterte is quite charming and I enjoyed my meetings with him” said Ambassador Kim. While discussing this matter he referenced the historic negotiations between North and South Korea and commended President Moon Jae-in for his diplomatic skills and drive to progressing toward a more inclusive and united future. He then followed this up with the local example of the Cesar Basa Air Base being a representation of the diplomatic cooperation between the Philippines and the US.
Ambassador Sung Kim of the US Embassy with Karen Davila
well as maritime security and awareness. He quickly answered other questions about American expatriates in the country, Philippine – US VISA concerns, and more discussion about military cooperation between the two states.
His Excellency asserted that despite the media’s framing and what has been said by either leader of both states, he believes that the relationship is so deeply rooted between the Philippines and US and that leadership doesn’t completely dictate the state of relations between them.
Ho closed the program by applauding the inspirational nature of the Ambassador’s story, being an immigrant from Korea in the US and now representing them in Asia. He acknowledged the privilege he felt being in his position and implored the numerous students in the audience to consider work in public service.
When asked about America’s stance on a shift to Asia, he said US Foreign Policy is still “strongly focused” on the world’s largest continent. “I think it’s pretty obvious we’re shifting”, Ambassador Kim mentioned. During his opening speech he did recognize American companies in the Philippines like Chevron being among the top non-individual taxpayers in the country as well as being some of the top exporters as well, which preemptively supported his later points. The Ambassador refrained from commenting on Philippine tactics regarding the west Philippine Sea, because he felt he wasn't "the right person to speak on the Philippine government’s methods of negotiations.” During the question and answer session, the Ambassador spoke bout how America’s mission in the Philippines is now focused on aiding disaster preparedness and relief as
The Ambassador Series is a series of four dialogue-style events aimed at getting to know the diplomats serving in The Philippines on a more intimate level. This event signals the long-term partnership between Manila House and Asia Soceity, and was held with the support of Malagos Farmhouse.
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H O U S E GU ES T WHO Nico Tortorella Actor, Poet, LGBTQ Activist W H AT An impromptu poetry reading session from his book All of It Is You at Avenue Bar WHEN September 14, 2018 Photo by Jay Yao
IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
Visions of the Past A landscape architect spoke about a Manila that could have been, while a historian recounted what life was like under American colonial rule
The proposed Capitol Building in Manila
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aulo Alcazaren and Manolo Quezon mixed history, society, architecture and urban planning in a double-billed talk that was entertaining and illuminating.
Alas, less than a third of Burnham’s plan was executed, a casualty of, among other things, US politics and budget cuts. Even then, there was a realization that Manila’s population would swell, and provisions should be made for this eventuality. Manila’s city planners were also aware of the need for anti-flooding measures, but no real lasting systems were installed.
According to Alcazaren, a renowned urban planner, landscape architect and design principal of PGAA International, there were several plans laid out for the city of Manila during the pre-war era. One of them was drawn up by the famous American architect Daniel Burnham, who had also outlined plans for Baguio. Manila was envisioned indeed as a kind of American metropolis in the Orient, similar to Washington, D.C. and Chicago - graceful, expansive, classically beautiful, with the Manila Bay waterfront as the focal point . Burnham dispatched William Parsons from his firm to provide designs, drawings, specifications, and estimates for all public buildings in the city.
Journalist, columnist, TV host and historian Manolo Quezon added a dash of gossip and humor to the lecture, talking about the glamorous social scene that swiftly evolved in Manila once the Americans came to town. Not that Filipinos mixed all that freely with the Americans; much to our chagrin, there were social and sports clubs that specifically excluded Filipinos, even high-born dignitaries like Manuel Nieto, aide-to-camp of the first Philippine president of the Commonwealth. 15
FO O D A N D DRIN K
Viva España
PONTA DE BOGA ALBARIÑO 2016 D.O. Ribeira-Sacra Served with Blue Marlin Ceviche Greenish yellow. With good intensity and complexity, the nose has hints of lemon notes to jam, apricot, melon, lavender and smoke. Beginning with plenty of body, excellently balanced thanks to an elegantly acidic, lively touch. A very pure wine with a mineral expression, tasty and persistent.
Members were introduced to the exciting and utterly drinkable pleasures of Spanish wines at a recent wineand-food pairing session conducted by Javier Ordas of Bares y Estrellas
Decant prior to serving at 10°C. Particularly great with all types of seafood. VILARNAU BRUT NV D.O. Cava
BERONIA ROSADO 2013 D.O. Ca Rioja
Served with Japanese Hokkaido Oyster with Mignonette
Served with Sous-vide Salmon with Cauliflower Puree
Bright, pale straw yellow with steadily rising fine streams of bubbles. Pronounced nose with rich apple fruit. In the mouth it shows good structure and excellent balance between ripe fruit and acidity.
Bright raspberry pink color with pearl hues. Intense and complex nose with aromas of fresh red fruits standing out. Acidic strawberry, cherry and slight notes of rose petal. On the mouth, powerful, sweet with fruity notes of red fruits, with caramel and strawberry. A fresh wine with a creamy and elegant finish.
Great with seafood or as an aperitif. TIO PEPE D.O. Jerez – Sherry
Great with white fish or white meats. LAN CRIANZA 2012 D.O. Ca Rioja
Served with Jamon Serrano and Melon An elegant and authentic quality white wine. Pale golden in color, clean and bright. On the nose elegant with pungent aromas, as a result of the ‘flor’ and almond notes, characteristic of the Palomino grape variety. The palate is full-bodied, crisp and very dry with a complex long finish.
Served with Cambozola Toast with Celery and Apple on Sourdough Intense red cherry color. Aromas of red fruits, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry framed by fine nuances of vanilla and toffee. Silky and structured on the palate, it has a long lasting and satisfying finish.
Serve well-chilled, between 4 – 6 °C. Great with many types of cuisine, from Spanish tapas to sushi. Also great as an aperitif.
A perfect wine by the glass. Very versatile and apt to combine with all types of food: cold starters, pasta, pizza, poultry, grilled red meat. 16
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Cocktail Hour Our bartender/mixologist created two new gin-based cocktails with Filipino infusions,with home-grown craft gin, ARC, as the base
Lychee swirl with orgeat syrup
Local GnT with kamias and calamansi
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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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Benefits and Privileges
Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs 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
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T OWER C LU B S I N G A P O RE
KERRY SPORTS X MANILA HOUSE PROMO
9 Raffles Place, Penthouse 62nd - 64th Floor, Republic Plaza 1, Singapore 048619 +65 67673388 | tower-club.com.sg
Manila House Members can now avail of special discounted rates for annual membership at the luxurious two-level Kerry Sports Club within the Shangri-La Fort.
1880
1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909 +65 6304 3200 | www.1880.com.sg
TH E Q U O RU M
Two Horizon Center, First Floor, DLF5, Gold Course Road Sector 43, Gurugram, India +91 124646744 | thequorum.club
• P79,000 for individuals, discounted from P96,000 • P120,000 for couples, discounted from P146,000 • P136,000 for families, discounted from P166,000 • P15,500 for each additional child, discounted from P19,000 Additional benefits include a 20% discount on all spa treatments.
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
SADDLE ROW 20% Off Exclusive Discount to All Manila House Members Valid for the following rates: P850: Drop In P4,000: 5 Class Pass P7,500: 10 Class Pass P14,000: 20 Class Pass For information, please contact membership@manilahouseinc.com
Manila House offers a special after-dinner menu for members attending the concert
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Calendar of Events
Happening in the House this October
T U E S D A Y, 8 : 3 0 - 9 : 1 5 P M Anything Goes Tuesday : Comedy Head on over for some live entertainment. This month we feature comedy during our regular Anything Goes Tuesday evenings, starting at 8:30 PM. Oct. 2 – GB Labrador Oct. 9 – Victor Anastacio Oct. 16 – Alex Calleja Oct. 23 – Micah Andres Oct. 30 – Red Ollero
E V E R Y S U N D AY Sunday Worship: Catholic Mass at 11:30AM Victory Worship Service at 4:00PM R.S.V.P. (02) 958 5007 | +63 917 816 3685 To book your place at all events, we highly recommend that you email us beforehand at events@manilahouseinc.com
T U E S D AY 2 , 4 - 6 P M
T H U R S D AY 1 1 , 3 - 5 P M
US-Asean Business Council Innovation Series: Traditional Business Disrupted Rhenu Bhuller of Frost & Sullivan Singapore discusses how the last five years have seen an unprecedented shift in business models with digitalization being the forefront of companies’ future growth strategies.
Film Preview: Double Twisting Double Back Set in the competitive world of adult male gymnastics, Double Twisting Double Back is about a young athlete and his culpable best friend’s quest to outsmart each other. Headlined by rising star Tony Labrusca and seasoned actor Joem Bascon, it is the second feature film of awardwinning filmmaker Joseph Abello. This erotic sports psychological drama is an official entry to this year’s Cinema One Originals Film Festival.
W E D N E S D AY 1 0 , 6 P M Exhibition Opening and Artist Walkthrough: The Complexity Of Nostalgia LA-based artist Matthew Adam Ross, whose energetic yet meditative abstracts are collected by the likes of Lauren Hutton, Jonah Hill, Vincent Gallo and Emily Ratajowski, shows for the first time in the Philippines.
Joining her is Chris Buono, UPS Philippines Managing Director, who speaks about how UPS has seen disruption from every part of its value chain. Moderated by business journalist Coco Alcuaz.
The film’s stars Tony Labrusca and Joem Bascon will be in attendance.
M O N D AY 8 , 6 P M , A N A H A W
M O N D AY 1 5 , 6 P M
Book Launch: Manila Was A Long Time Ago
Monday Minds: Meet The Innovator
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle Editor and author AA Patawaran launches his first collection of short stories, Manila Was a Long Time Ago, published by Anvil Publishing. Each of the 16 stories is set in some city in the world -- Paris, New York, Berlin, San Francisco, Budapest, Singapore, Prague, the Vatican, Phuket, Venice, Athens, Quebec, Milan, Amsterdam, Åhus, and of course Manila. The author will be available to sign his book during the launch.
W E D N E S D AY 1 0 , 3:30-7:30PM, ANAHAW Holiday Scents Buffet An exclusive invitation from Luxasia to sample the latest scents by luxury fragrance houses, and be part of an exciting hourly raffle draw worth P50,000. RSVP required by October 2
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Gov Daswani is the founder and creative director of award-winning and industry-leading newborn apparel brand, Beginnings Baby, a co-founder of Lagu, a global lifestyle brand that's best known as the world's first SandRepellent Beach Blanket, and most recently, the founder and creative director of Sacred, a groundbreaking product in the personal care category which awarded him a nomination as Philippine Marketer of the Year. Members: Free | Guests: P500
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8/F Net Park, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Reception + 63 917 816 3685
T H U R S D AY 1 8 , 4:30PM & 5:30PM AV E N U E D E C K Saddle Row X Manila House Sunset Rowing Class Rowing studio Saddle Row hosts two exclusive 45-minute Outdoor Sunset Rowing Finesse Classes on the deck for Manila House Members. Participants end the class with fresh juice shots.
W E D N E S D AY 2 4 , 6 P M
M O N D AY 2 2 , 5 : 3 0 P M
Members: P850 | Guests: P1000 Maximum 15 to a class. Advance reservations essential
Hungarian Dance Performance: Unusual History Lesson Join us on this historic journey through European history with Hungarian music and our guides, a dancing duo sporting period attire and genuine Central European joie de vivre. Presented by the Hungarian Embassy.
S AT U R D AY 2 0 , 6 P M
T U E S D AY 2 3 , 6 P M
Book Launch: Weddings, Butterflies & The Sweetest Dreams
Law Talk: Cryptocurrencies And Philippine Regulations Governing ICOs
International style icon Bonnae Gokson launches her second tome, the lavishly produced and sumptuously photographed Weddings, Butterflies & the Sweetest Dreams. She brings her extraordinary creative vision to weddings, particularly weddings with a multicultural flavor. She will be available to sign her books during the launch.
Mon to Fri: 8am-11pm Sat to Sun: 8am-2am
Health Talk: CMI x Manila House For Women Only The focus is on women's health issues this month with Dr. Catherine SC. Teh as speaker. Dr Teh is an HPB surgeon and cancer warrior. Presented in partnership with Centre Médicale Internationale
OCTOBER 7-8. 11AM-8PM
Members: Free | Guests: P500
Katutubo Pop-Up Market Celebrate proudly Philippine-made products at this unique pop-up market that encourages us all to #WearYourCulture
One of the country’s foremost Tech Media & Telecommunications Law (TMT) lawyers, Atty. Mark Gorriceta, Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate Group of Gorriceta Law, talks about the legal framework of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and the way forward.
S AT U R D AY 2 7 , 1 0 A M - 1 2 N N
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
Boo! Halloween Cooking Class For Kids Kids, impress you favorite superhero or scare away that pesky monster with Halloween treats. Our chefs show you how.
Members: Free | Guests: P500
Don’t forget to come in costume! Price per child P800 inclusive of ingredients Advance reservations required
Retail Pop-Up Discover a curated selection of Filipino designer merchandise, from food and spirits to homeware and fragrances, as well as clothing and accessories. Among the premium brands featured are Chrysara, Arañaz, Liwayway, C&C, Beatriz Accessories, Etniko Pilipino, Oscar Mejia Artisan Frangrances, OMO Furniture and Accessories, and ARC Gin.
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The Retail Corner is open from 11AM-9PM daily