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AROUND THE WORLD
BAR | CUISINE | ART | POP-UP | EVENTS
J U LY 2017
The Spirit of Travel
In This Issue
It has been said that consumers these days would rather spend on experiences, not things. Experiences convert into memories and moments, much more prized than mere material goods.
Editor's Note
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Meet the Staff Get to Know: Jeremie Benisano
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FAQ
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More often than not, these experiences involve travel, with the corresponding moments and memories not only captured on smartphone cameras, but documented on Instagram! And yet it’s impossible to overstate the wonder of travel, which brings with it the joy of discovery, or the pleasures of companionship, or the appreciation for the exotic, or the appetite for adventure. Whether one travels to distant lands or the city next door, there is always an element of being transported to somewhere different. And then, of course, there is the accidental tourist, as the novelist Anne Tyler called the armchair traveler who dreams of destinations and imagines foreign cities without physically ever visiting them. In this issue, we play accidental tourist, visiting places near and far whose roads and hills and valleys and rivers our members have already staked out for us. And when you’re done with your travels, armchair or not, come back home to Manila House. We’ll be waiting for you.
Travel Hot Spots Falling in Love with France by Gianna Montinola My Top Five by Emerson Yao Travel Companions La Vida Local by Ria Prieto Book Club Of Flight & Faith
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In Case You Missed It Sunday Beauty Queen
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Art
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Food and Drink
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Calendar of Events
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BAMBINA OLIVARES PR & Events Director
ON TH E C OVE R : By 2020 Digital Collage by Camile Flores De Mayo
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MEET TH E S TA FF
Get to Know: Jeremie Benisano Our resident mixologist and bartender, Jeremie Benisano, talks hard... liquor, that is
Beer or wine? Neither of the two, I would prefer whiskey, because it can be enjoyed neat, straight-up, on the rocks and even in cocktails. Gin or vodka? I choose gin, simply because I love the creativity of the Master Distillers of gins in creating and combining different herbs, fruits and spices to have their own distinct taste. How did you get into bartending & mixology? I started out as a concierge officer in one of the most prestigious casinos in the Philippines. I was asked to permanently transfer to bartending because of my brief background as a bar trainee. I immediately found my passion in mixing drinks for guests and the ability to create my own signature cocktails. Tell us about your recent experience at a bartending competition. I have won company bartending competitions before and I wanted to push myself more by
becoming a contender in the ASEAN National Bartending Championship. It was a challenge for me to balance my time between rehearsing and working at Manila House. We were asked to choose an inspiration for our drink and I though of my very own love story. It was a mix of different shades of red and I played with tequila, bitters, citrus and almond syrup while using red roses for my decorations. It was a tough competition and I am proud to say that out of hundreds who auditioned, I was part of the 16 contenders. It is definitely one of the best highlights of my bartending life! What is your dream cocktail? For me, there is no such thing as my own “dream cocktail”. But I’ll make it a point to my guests that every time I create a cocktail it will be their “dream cocktail”.
Cocktail Hour by Jeremie
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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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Good Housekeeping Some things to note when coming to Manila House
We believe that the way we dress reflects our own individuality and we respect Members' choice of how to dress. We do ask Members to be respectful of the occasion and time of day and to dress appropriately. At no time should Members and Guests wear flip flops. During the week, we ask Members and their Guests not to wear shorts or vests since many might be wearing office attire. During the weekend, we hope Members and their Guests think of Manila House as a home away from home so shorts and dress sandals are welcome. C H I L D R E N I N TH E C L U B Children aged 10 and above are welcome at the Club at all times, and in the company of a Member. Children below 10 years are allowed in the Club on Saturdays and Sundays. In deference to our other Members, we kindly 3
request that Members refrain from taking their very young children to dine with them at Anahaw and The Grill. CO URTESY SUMMER MEMBERSHIP FO R JUNIO RS We’re extending a special privilege to our Members and their young adult children aged between 18 to 25 during the summer holiday months. From June 15 to September 15, your children may enjoy complimentary unlimited access to Manila House provided they have been registered for the Courtesy Summer Membership by you. Registration forms have already been sent to all Members via email; if you have not received yours, kindly send us an email at membership@manilahouseinc.com. As with all our Members, Courtesy Members are expected to respect and comply with the rules and regulations of the Club. This includes adhering to the dress code and our social media policy, as well as our policy on drugs and alcohol.
TRAVEL
Hot Spots Founding Members Binky and Tracey Anglo-Dizon comprise one-half of the team behind luxury travel specialist firm A2A Safaris, creating memorable travel experiences all over Asia, Africa and South America for many of our members They name their top five next must-visit destination on the globe for your next adventure. 4
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1. RWANDA The opening of the new premier lodge Bisate, now gives luxury travelers the first true option for gorilla trekking. 2. ZIMBABWE Still offers great value with fantastic game viewing and new camps are opening up all over the country. 3. MADAGASCAR Miavana the first luxury lodge opening this year in the country, for a true bush and beach experience in untouched virgin lands.
4. CUBA Go before the American crowds and boats descend. 5. BRAZIL Improved infrastructure and new hotels and museums, but without the crowds from the World Cup and the Olympics. Brazil has everything to offer from the big city vibe of Sao Paulo, the glam beaches of Rio and Trancoso and the wilderness areas of the Amazon and the Pantanal. Not to mention the underrated thriving food scene. Clockwise : Miavana Lodge in Madagascar, A village in Cuba, Bisate Lodge in Rwanda, Camp in Zimbabwe
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Clockwise from left to right: Market at Eygalière, Provence St. Rémy de Provence Cercle de l'Union Interaillée Club
Falling in Love with France PHOTOGRAPHS BY GIANNA MONTINOLA
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ounding Member Gianna Montinola first fell in love with France when she lived in Paris as a student on her junior year abroad. While her affection for France and all things French never quite dissipated, this summer, she discovered the country anew, and promptly fell in love all over again. She shares with us some snapshots from her trip.
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My Top Five For Founding Member Emerson Yao, the Managing Director of local luxury watch and jewellery purveyor, Lucerne, travel is a fact of life. Fortunately, his work takes him to some of the most glamorous cities in the world, which also happen to be his favorite travel destinations. B O R DE A U X , F R A N C E
ITA L I A N R I V E R A , N O RT H E R N I TA LY
TOKYO, JAPAN
SAN FR ANCISCO AND NEW YOR K CITY
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Travelling Companions Stay stylish in flight or on the ground
MON AC O WASH BAG Dunhill
LUC TIME T RAVE LE R ONE WAT CH Lucerne
KHAKI FEATHER TRIFOLD WALLET BLUE FEATHER ZIP AROUND WALLET ORANGE FEATHER MEDIUM WALLET Paul Smith
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C H R I STI AN L OU OBOU TI N ST TR OP E Z – BI SC OTTO Rustan's
HAC K E TT L ON D ON S TR AW H AT Hackett London
LINDA FA RRO W LUXE 22 CA RAT RO SE GO LD AV IATO R Rustan's
SC ARF Hackett London
BLUE A ND RED NA PPA LEATHER BA CKPA CK Paul Smith
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BY RIA PR IET O PH OT OS AN D WO RD S SIO N FRO M REP RIN TED WIT H PER MIS INQ UIR ER RED
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BO O K TA LK
Of Flight and Faith "It's not a travelling book per se," says Founding Member Gianna Montinola, who took this book with her on a recent trip to Europe. "But it's about journeys."
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raveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith is the third autobiographical nonfiction tome by novelist Anne Lamott, featuring “brutally honest, sometimes funny vignettes about affirming faith and community in the midst of drug-induced angst,” according to Kirkus Review. Written with her customary wit and candor, this memoir is more spiritual than religious: “Like many in her boomer generation, Lamott doesn’t hold much truck with churches but has found a meaningful congregation all the same. It is a small, interracial community which lovingly incorporates pariah elements. Lamott circuitously chronicles finding the church (for months, she stayed only for the music, leaving before the sermon) just as she approached a crossroads in her life, finally admitting her alcoholism and other addictions, and starting out on the long road to sobriety (these chapters are among the book’s most chilling, along with her struggles to overcome body-loathing and bulimia). When she was on the verge of becoming a single mom in the late 1980s, the church truly came through for her, with members slipping ten- and twenty-dollar bills into her pockets after Sunday services. Lamott remains an active participant, demanding that her son, Sam, attend church with her most weeks. “I make him because I can,” she explains. “I outweigh him by nearly seventy-five pounds.” Lamott also takes refuge in a wide assortment of friends, many of whom have to deal with life-threatening illnesses as the narrative moves along. In the face of these tragedies, Lamott is refreshingly silent about questions of theodicy, choosing instead just to be there for people in need. Friendship, she claims, is the best salve for anyone’s pain, anyhow. She should know; she’s obviously been through a lot of it. Still, nothing here is self-indulgent. An anguishing account that also heals.” TRAVELING MERCIES: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Pantheon Available on Amazon.com
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IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
The Secret Life of Overseas Domestic Workers The touching documentary that has been sweeping up awards at various film festivals here and abroad had a special screening at the Intramuros Ballroom last month
With a minimum monthly salary of $500 in Hong Kong, Filipino workers like Rudielyn, Mylyn, Hazel, Cherrie, Leo (film subjects) and thousands others have become the breadwinners of their big families in the Philippines. To the rest of the world, they are contemporary slaves. These women come from decent families - some have even earned college degrees from decent universities. Most of them are independent thinkers. Unfortunately the hard life in the Philippines has forced them to leave in order to be able to give back home.
Like a fairy tale, their wish to taste a day of happiness would cost them some bittersweet consequences. The film’s director, Baby Ruth Villarama held a brief question-and-answer session after the screening, and presented a surprise guest – Mylyn Jacobo – whose poignant tale was one of the movie’s main narratives. Jacobo relayed how her employer’s death had been one of the biggest hurdles she faced during her tenure in Hong Kong. 13
"He was like a father to me. My family was far away, so her became a source of strength for me. He was the one comforting me, so for me, I felt like a lost a father.” Jacobo’s story may not have had a happy ending, but she is appreciative of the fact that her employer, a movie producer, was extremely kind and fair to her, and equally appreciative of the contribution of domestic helpers to the Hong Kong economy and way of life.
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Western Art: The New Old Frontier? With Philippine art continuing to perform well at auction, one could argue that Western art might present interesting opportunities for collectors, no matter where they may be based
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closely with Sotheby’s team in Asia – she was responsible for sourcing modern and contemporary Chinese art in France for Asia sales; and, together with the Asia team, she pioneered the bi-annual Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Week in Paris.
wo Sotheby’s experts from Hong Kong, Isaure de Viel Castel (Senior Director, Head of Boundless Sales, Contemporary and Modern Art) and Mei Mei (Deputy Director and Specialist, Fine Arts Department), will be at Manila House this month to discuss current trends in collecting contemporary art.
MEI MEI Deputy Director Specialist, Fine Arts Department
ISAURE DE VIEL CASTEL Senior Director Head of Boundless Sales, Contemporary & Modern, Fine Arts
Mei Mei is Specialist of Sotheby’s Fine Arts Department. A key member in organising the bi-annual Boundless: Contemporary Art auction in Hong Kong, Mei specialises in modern Asian art as well as contemporary Asian and Western art.
Isaure de Viel Castel assumed the position of Head of Boundless Sales in October 2013, responsible for organising the bi-annual Boundless: Contemporary Art auction in Hong Kong.
Working closely with collectors across Asian and Western art categories, she was involved in several successful auctions in which artist records were established, including the 2013 sale of Zao Wou-Ki’s Abstraction for a landmark RMB89.68 million.
Castel joined Sotheby's in 2005, working in the Impressionist and Modern Art Department in New York. Castel’s passion for the Asian market has led to her working
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FO O D & DRIN K
Now Serving! A MERIC A N S O U R P E A CH
WELCO ME TO A NA HAW
A new cocktail on the menu is the American Sour Peach - a mixture of bourbon, peach syrup, orange bitters, lemon juice, egg whites and Falernum Liquer. Try this at your next party in the House.
Our fine Filipino restaurant currently serves as an elegant event space for your functions, intimate or grand, for up to 70 people.
TH U R S-D ATE The cocktail creation entered into competition by our Mixologist, Jeremie Benisano, was inspired by his own love story. This tequila blanco with strawberry-infused Campari, lemon, almond syrup and egg whites is perfect for date night.
O P EN IN G H O U RS AVENUE B A R An elegant bar that begins indoors and flows into an outdoor deck with incredible views of the BGC skyline. Open from 11:00 am - 2:00 am BON IFA CI O DI NI NG 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 8:00 am to midnight ISSH O J A PA NE S E R E S TA U RA N T Featuring earth tones contrasted against a wooden floor and under an open ceiling and open kitchen, Issho seats 40 diners. Adding to the contemplative, Zen mood are the glass walls, allowing views of the garden high above BGC and the metropolis beyond. Open from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for lunch and 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm for dinner T HE G R I L L 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. 17
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Wines of the World
T Y L ER WI N E RY, " S AN F ORD & B E N E D I C T "
DĂ–NNHOFF RIESLING KREUZNACHER KRĂ–TENPFUHL KABINETT
C H AR L E S H E I D SI C K , BR U T R E SE RVE N V
Region & Country: Santa Rita Hills, USA Variety: Chardonnay Vintage: 2011 Tasting Notes: The first vintage for this cuvee, the 2011 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict comes from vines planted in 1971. It shows the house style with its lithe, racy feel, clean, classic aromatics and edgy underlying minerality. It has a lime, citrus, sappy underbrush and crushed stone flavour.
Region & Country: Nahe, Germany Variety: Reisling Vintage: 2015 Tasting Notes: The wine has a clear and open nose of ripe apples along with some flinty aromas. On the palate, the wine is very clear and piquant, but also generous in its precise, elegant fruit.
Region & Country: Champagne, France Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier Tasting Notes: Experience a fully developed wine, with a radiant bouquet that is captivating yet subtle. Although notes of fully ripe fruit, such as nectarines and cherry plums, are apparent initially, the finish reveals the wealth of the gourmet world, hinting at nougat, honey and cereal grains.
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PA UL HO BBS, CRO SSBA RN Region & Country: Napa Valley, California Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2013 Tasting Notes: Dark ruby in color with aroma of cedar, dark chocolate, fig and tobacco, this wine will indulge your cravings for long savory notes with a tannin structure that coats the entire palate. It has a juicy boysenberry and plums with baking spice cloves flavor.
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A la Carte
ine aficionado and Founder Fred Uytengsu and his business partner Jojo Madrid hosted a Wine Appreciation Class last April at the Bonifacio Lounge, courtesy of their company, Premium Wine Exchange.
The informal “classroom” setting attracted a vibrant bunch of members who began the class with a glass of bubbly care of Charles Heidsieck, and listened to Fred and Jojo explain the distinct qualities of a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Pinot Noir. They also sampled three different whites: a Chardonnay, a Riesling and a Sauvignon Blanc. Fred and Jojo are counting on perfect attendance for the next Wine Appreciation Class!
Some additions to our menu that are sure to be your new favorites Appetizer Crab Cakes with Aioli Oysters Rockefeller Vegetable Mezze Platter Baby Cucumber, Carrot, Celery, Jicama, Grilled Pita Bread Smokey Eggplant Dip with Lemon, Avocado Hummus, White Bean Dip Plateau de la Mer Blue Crab, Oysters, Prawns, Scallops, Manila Clams Manila House Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Aioli Clams a la Plancha Manila Clams cooked in White Wine served with Grilled Bread Soup and Salad Vichyssoise With Caviar and Gold Leaf White Bean and Fennel Soup
A R L AU D , H AU T E S C OT E S DE N U ITS RO U GE
A L PHONSE ME L L OT, SAN C E R R E G E NE R AT I O N X I X BL AN C
Region & Country: Burgundy, France Variety: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2014 Tasting Notes: Bright, dark red. Nicely ripe aromas of dark raspberry and espresso. Silky and suave in the mouth, with a restrained sweetness perfectly balanced by enticing minerality and harmonious acidity.
Region & Country: Loire Valley, France Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Vintage: 2013 Tasting Notes: Pale gold yellow in color with light green sheen - brilliant, lively and clear - a mature appearance. Finely expressed lemon scented honeydew, with hints of menthol, acacia then dried fruits, St George's mushrooms from meadows and iodised mineral.
Chopped Salad Mixed Greens with Diced Edam Cheese, Beets, Chicken, Tomato, Hard-boiled Yolk, Avocado and Balsamic Vinaigrette Cambozola Toast Served with Celery and Apple Salad Minestrone Soup Carrot, Celery, Squash, Zucchini, Macaroni, Double Smoked Bacon Pan Roast Oyster Oyster Broth with a Touch of Cream Served with Uni Butter Toast
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Wedge Salad Fresh Tomatoes, Shallots, Hard-boiled Egg with Blue Cheese Dressing Adlai Salad Compressed Watermelon, Crumbled Feta, Kale Main Course Poke Bowl Tuna, Salmon, Blue Crab, Nori Chips,Lettuce, Purple Seaweed, Edamame, Mango, Tempura Flakesm, Sesame Dressing, Spicy Mayo Chicken Scallopini Parmigiano Reggiano and Arugula Salad Burger Steak Japanese Curry Served with Japanese White Rice Garlic Jumbo Prawns Served with Japanese White Rice Sole Meunière with Almonds Served with Garlic Sautéed French Beans Colorado Lamb Chop Portobello Confit, Mashed Potato, Gastrique, Mint Duck Confit Hainanese Rice with Scallion and Garlic Steak de Paris Home Fries and Arugula
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Calendar of Events
T H U R S D AY 1 3 , 4 P M
Meditation Hour: Gong Bath
Yoga instructor, life coach and healer Rosan Cruz conducts a Gong Bath – a relaxing session that uses vibrational sound and frequency to help release stress, alter consciousness and create a deep sense of peace and well-being Come in comfortable clothing. Mats required. Members: P750 | Guests: P1000 20
Mon to Fri: 7am-11pm Sat to Sun: 7am-2am
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S AT U R D AY 8 , 9 A M
T H U R S D AY 2 0 , 6 : 3 0 P M
Fitness Workshop: Body Fat Testing
Wine Class: Tour de France
Michael Montes, Fitness Director of Kerry Sports at the Shangri-La Fort, conducts a one-on-one workshop with Members to measure their body fat and suggest healthy lifestyle habits. Members may book a complimentary 20-minute session by emailing us at events@manilahouseinc.com Members: Free | Guests: P500
T H U R S D AY 1 3 , 6 : 3 0 P M
Expert Talk: Sotheby's on the Art Market Today
Focusing on works by six emerging artists, Isaure de Viel Castel (Senior Director, Head of Boundless Sales, Contemporary and Modern Art) and Mei Mei (Deputy Director and Specialist, Fine Arts Department) from Sotheby’s Hong Kong explore the current collecting trends for contemporary art Members: Free | Guests: P500
F R I D AY 1 4 , 3 P M
UVAS: The Manila House Bespoke Wine Experience
A selection of fine wines for the tasting from top wine exhibitors Tickets are priced at P2500 and P3500 Make your reservation before the event goes to waitlist reservations@manilahouseinc.com or +63 917 816 3685
W E D N E S D AY 1 9 , 3 P M
Cooking Demo and Lecture: Using and Enjoying Modern & Organic Ingredients with Victor Magsaysay Priestly garb designed by the monk formerly known as Gang Gomez, July 5
S AT U R D AY 1 , 1 0 A M
W E D N E S D AY 5 , 5 P M
Fitness Class: Using Your Body Weight
In Conversation: Dom Martin Gomez OSB
Michael Montes, Fitness Director of Kerry Sports at the Shangri-La Fort, demonstrates fitness techniques using your body weight Members: Free | Guests: P500
The Benedictine monk formerly known as the designer Gang Gomez, talks about the exhibition he curated, VESTMENTS FOR WORSHIP, WRAPPED IN IDENTITY, currently ongoing at the Ayala Museum Members: Free | Guests: P500
The Paris-based chef shows you how to make simple stir-fry dishes, hearty salads and healthy mains using the freshest and easily obtainable organic ingredients Minimum class size: 10 Price per person: P2000 Inclusive of ingredients Advance booking recommended
AWC presents a wine-filled tour of France. Discover the Champagne, Alsace, Bordeaux, Provence, Loire, Burgundy and Rhone Valley regions with a sip or more of each area’s distinct wines Event Fee: P1000 per person fully redeemable against AWC wines purchased by the bottle
M O N D AY 2 4 , 6 : 3 0 P M
Art Talk: Bellas Artes Projects
Founder and Director Jam Acuzar, together with Artistic Director Diana Campbell Betancourt, discuss how Bellas Artes began as an independent non-profit arts organization that is shaking up the current art ecosystem in the Philippines Members: Free | Guests: P500
T U E S D AY 2 5 , 6 P M
Money Talk: Wealth Management Workshop
Mon Tejero of Citibank runs this exclusive workshop. He is the Investment Product Head for Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Philippines Inc. (CFSI) with oversight on Product Development and Management, Investment Analysis and Communications, and Fixed Income Securities Execution Members: Free | Guests: P500
W E D N E S D AY 2 6 , 6 : 3 0 P M
Book Club Discussion TRAVELING MERCIES: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott Pantheon Available on Amazon.com
T H U R S D AY 2 7 , 6 P M
Cocktails & Trunk Show: Rosanna Ocampo
The Milan-educated fashion designer known for her fluid and feminine signature presents her latest collection at Manila House To book your place at all events, we highly recommend that you email us beforehand at events@manilahouseinc.com
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