MARCH 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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BALLOON DREAMS
BAR | CUISINE | ART | POP-UP | EVENTS
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Balloon Dreams
In This Issue
Jeff Koons is one of the most commercially successful artists working today. He is also perhaps one of the most polarizing. There are those who love how his art contains contemporary pop culture references, while his detractors consider his work to be all gloss and little substance. Whatever you may feel about Jeff Koons, you can’t deny there is a playful charm to his work that can be endearing, such as his balloon dogs.
Editor's Note
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Meet the Staff Vrenelli Alvarado
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General Housekeeping
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Interview Gianna Montinola
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We are privileged to be able to present Jeff Koons’ series of balloon animals rendered in porcelain, courtesy of the prestigious French house, Bernardaud, on March 8th at 6:30pm. With the warmer weather comes tea-time specials to while the afternoons away at Bonifacio Lounge and Dining. You can have Filipino merienda, which includes favorites like palitaw, kakanin, pancit palabok, suman, ukoy and lumpia, among others, or make like you’re meeting the Queen for High Tea and savor finger sandwiches and pastries with a cup of specialty TWG teas. And when the sun starts to set, head on to the deck to enjoy a glass - or more - of champagne, a nice chilled rosè, or a refreshing gin-and-tonic infused with berries and spices.
On Show Jeff Koons': Limited Porcelain Editions The Art of Matter Hero Worship
Cheers to the summer!
Spotlight Poetry in Whispers Asia Society Ambassador Series House Guests
In Case You Missed It An Encounter with the Master Monday Minds: Big Data
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Food and Drink
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Calendar of Events
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BAMBINA OLIVARES Director of PR and Arts, Culture and Education Programs
ON TH E C OVER:
Balloon Rabbit, Monkey, Swan by Jeff Koons
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MEET TH E S TA FF
Get to Know: Vrenelli Alvarado P H O T O G R A P H B Y A LV I N B O R J A
Her bubbly presence and friendly demeanor easily put members at ease. A natural “people person,” Vrenelli Alvarado is the point person for prospective members, who build an instant rapport with her that even after becoming Members, they turn to her for all club-related matters. You have a unusual name. Where did it come from? Most people think Vrenelli is Italian but it's actually Swedish. My parents' relationship was greatly influenced by music, thus naming me and my sister after a song, and mine came from a Swedish folk song. How has your previous work experience prepared you for Manila House? I have had various experiences in Sales, HR, Marketing and Events Management, all of which are customer/client-centric. Manila House is all about giving personalized customer service and in the many years I have worked in the hospitality industry, I have learned to handle various types of needs and demands from my clients. Sometimes it's challenging but the drive to provide the best customer service comes naturally now. What do you love the most about working in Membership? What I love most about being in Membership is that I am able to connect the Members and the Club together. I have the opportunity to share
the Club's vision and purpose to potential and current members and at the same time, I am able to listen to their thoughts and understand their needs and share it with the management to continue improvement and growth for the club. Do Members ask you for food recommendations when dining at Manila House? What do you like to recommend? Yes they do! For each outlet I have my own favorites and I also encourage our members to try them out, so it really touches me when they value my recommendations. Some of my favorites are the Asian Chicken Salad and Crab Pad Thai of Bonifacio, Warm Mushroom Salad (but you have to order it with poached egg) and Nasu Miso of Issho, Gising Gising and Lumpiang Hubad of Anahaw, Grilled Caesar Salad of The Grill, Nori Chips, Gambas and Chicken Liver Paté of Avenue Bar. Do you have a life outside of Manila House? It's hard to pull away from my work during my personal time as I am on call almost all the time. But, yes, as much as possible, I focus on my other interests and get away from the city as often as I can.
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IN TERVIEW
Gianna Montinola A lawyer by training, not to mention an author with two books to her name, Gianna Montinola is one of that breed of women who are involved in a host of worthwhile endeavors – among her advocacies are education and service - and manages to make the multi-tasking life so effortless
Your family has always been in education. Was it a given that eventually that you would end up working for Far Eastern University (FEU)? My mother worked at FEU almost all of her life. Although she would tell the family endless stories about the school, she never forced us to join her. After a number of years in a previous profession, I decided to work at FEU, as did my siblings. Of course, my mother is ecstatic that we choose to carry on her father’s legacy and that we are happy to be at FEU. You just came out with the sequel to your best-selling book, Laws for Life. How did you decide to study, practice, and eventually write about law? Two years out of college and while working at Manila Hotel, I entertained the idea that I would take up law part-time. On the first day of orientation, a friend commented that he didn’t think I would last the next four years. Perhaps it was that challenge that made me dive into it full-time but truthfully, I did enjoy the study and the practice of law. Many in the NGO world would approach me seeking legal advice and I knew they would never have the money to pay legal fees. So I thought a guide to everyday legal queries would be helpful. To be more effective, I felt it should be written in very simple English, devoid of legalese.
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I hope the two books, Laws for Life and the sequel, Laws for Life 2, will be translated into Filipino some day. You spent a year at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. How did going back to school reinforce your commitment to service in general, and Hands On Manila in particular? I was attracted to do a Masters in Public Administration because my work revolved around the twin advocacies of education at FEU, (and another NGO called PeaceTech), as well as volunteerism at Hands on Manila. I was accepted as an Edward Mason fellow and I joined a very diverse cohort of public and private executives from developing countries. This was a mid-career leadership course that focused on finding solutions to political, social and economic challenges in emerging countries. The entire experience definitely reinforced my commitment to service and strengthened my belief that service can help change the world. Do women in general tend to be knowledgeable about the laws that impact them directly? I think women tend to be knowledgeable about a certain law only when it affects them or those around them. For example, they will only study the Kasambahay Law if they have household help, or do research on the criminal laws of adultery or concubinage when they have reason to do so. It is often said that the challenge the modern woman faces is finding balance. How do you manage to make it all work? I am a firm believer that women cannot do it all. But I also believe that women can do a lot and can still manage to make it all work. While family has always been an important priority for me, I have never lost sight of my profession. I am obsessive about getting things done, but I am not hard on myself when I fail to do so. And while there are other women I admire and I wish to emulate, I tend to follow in their footsteps only at my own pace. Travelling,
Opposite page and above: Gianna with her children Daniel and Bianca
trying to stay healthy and fit, and chasing personal interests and adventures help keep me sane. Travel seems to provide you respite from work. What are your favorite travel destinations? Paris and New York are still my favorite cities. France and Italy I can keep going back to again and again. But I always enjoy getting to know new travel destinations. Of late, it is the physical adventure trips like white river rafting on the Cagayan de Oro River, trekking the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, hiking the Nakasendo trail in Japan and reaching the top of Machu Picchu in Peru that remain the most memorable. Her best-selling book, Laws for Life
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ON SHOW
Jeff Koons' Limited Porcelain Editions You know the Balloon Dog. Now meet the rest of the menagerie created by the celebrated artist Jeff Koons
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he prestigious French porcelain house Bernardaud introduces its limited edition range of Jeff Koons’ iconic animal sculptures - works of art in themselves - rendered in fine porcelain. Balloon Dog is an iconic work within the highly acclaimed Celebration series, which Jeff Koons began in the mid 1990s. The Celebration artworks reference certain times of year (holidays and birthdays) but also the celebration of the cycle of life. What else could suggest the cheer of children’s parties more eloquently than a colorful balloon, twisted into the instantly recognizable form of a dog. According to the artist, “It is about celebration and childhood and color and simplicity – but it’s also a Trojan horse. It’s a Trojan horse to the whole body of art work.” Balloon Dog has the profoundness of an archaic sculpture. The monumental Balloon Dog sculptures were made from precision engineered mirrorpolished stainless steel and finished with a transparent coating of either blue, magenta, orange, red, or yellow.
Despite its ten-foot and one ton metal, no detail was spared in the rendering of the Balloon Dog’s form. The artist’s exacting standards are one of the most captivating aspects of Koons’ art as captured in the porcelain Balloon Dog (Yellow), which simulates the mirror-polished stainless steel of the monumental sculpture with its metallic yellow finish and then attached to a reflective porcelain plate. This highly complex project required the skill and expertise of modelers, decorators and glazers within the workshop of the company, and new technologies were created in order to meet the artist’s requirements. Jeff Koons has chosen Bernardaud for its expertise. Thibault Pointe, Vice President Asia-Pacific for Bernardaud, will be in Manila House to introduce Jeff Koon’s porcelain sculptures on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 pm. All pieces are for sale. The exhibition runs till the April 8. Copyright: Jeff Koons
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ON SHOW
Copyright: Jeff Koons
Copyright: Jeff Koons
Clockwise Balloon Swan (Yellow) Balloon Rabbit (Red) Balloon Monkey (Blue) The Artist, Jeff Koons
Copyright: Jeff Koons
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Red Pumpkin, 1992 Screen Print by Yayoi Kusama
Morning Flight by Jose Joya
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The Art of the Matter The University of Asia & the Pacific holds a fundraising auction of Philippine art, in partnership with Leon Gallery at Manila House
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s part of the University of Asia & the Pacific’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Art with a Big Heart, a fundraising auction was conceived by the UA&P University Student Government to raise funds to benefit Project Phoenix scholars, deserving students in need of financial assistance.
and Nude Still Life , and Arturo Luz’ Palitana- White Temples. They are among the prestigious lots to go under the hammer. Alongside the lots of fine art is a selection of antique maps of the the Philippines, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Award-winning Writer and Art Critic Cid Reyes is facilitating the auction proper.
A diverse selection of masters, highlighting works from such titans of Philippine art as Benedicto Cabrera Jose Joya, Juvenal Sanso, Arturo Luz, Federico Alcuaz, Romulo Galicano, Romulo Olazo and Roberto Chabet, as well as many wellestablished local artists are included in this groundbreaking and historic auction.
The auction pieces are on preview from March 12 to 16, followed by a mid-week cocktail evening on March 14 from 6p.m-9p.m. The live auction commences on Saturday, March 17 at 2pm. For inquiries and information on the catalogue of works, you may contact Jay Regala at jayantonpaulo.regala@uap.asia or Miguel Tan at Miguel.tan@uap.asia.
Look out for BenCab ‘s Mutra ng PUT3SKA and Nude Sketch, Jose Joya’s Morning Flight, Juvenal Sanso’s Still Life and Divine Morning , Federico Alcuaz’ Composition
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Hero Worship A young artist ponders faith unfettered and rendered in flowing, yet tormented brushstrokes in her first solo show, HERO ABOU T T H E ART I S T For her solo exhibition, Jackie Hontiveros Lozano, or Ikaj, as she called in her art practice, reveals a lifelong search for answers that traverses a traditional Catholic upbringing, liberal arts education, and personal experience. After obtaining her degree in Visual Communication from UP Diliman College of Fine Arts, a brief apprenticeship laid the foundation for her art practice in classical oil technique and painting from life. Tracing a path through advertising, design, and teaching, Ikaj began panting full time in 2013 - producing the collections Glimpses, Universe, Anonymous, Sea of Dreams, and Nudes. She continues to receive numerous commissions for her portraits in her Anonymous style, an approach characterized by lightness and depth achieved through quickly layered palette knife strokes. Ikaj's influences include Egon Schiele, Kent Williams, and contemporary philosopher Alain de Botton, himself a hero for art's didatic role in society. She is fascinated by exaggerated, expressive, and contorted body forms, the bold, flowing line work of pencil sketches, and the layering techniques of oil. She is working towards a personal style that embodies
these qualities - a style she describes as figurative, illustrative, abstract and chaotic - depicting subjects drawn from her experiences, recurring memories, and imagination. Her search for answers continues. A BOUT TH E E X H I BI T Hero considers what images of faith could look like, liberated from the weight of dogma and tradition. It invites us to re-imagine our icons - ordinarily precious, untouchable, and unmoving - as vital, animated, and full of emotion, champions for this generation, possibly across generations. Human struggles and ideals are embodied by figures - raw, exaggerated, and dramatic. Stripped of regalia and oftentimes gender, the language of the body articulates narratives of strength, energy and endurance. The exhibit is a sacred space for contemplating a faith system drawn from the events of our own lives. Through imagery of deep feeling and experience, more human, more personal, more like us - we are asked, challenged: if our heroes are more like us, perhaps, we can be more like them.
Jackie Lozano in front of "Courage"
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Sacrifice by Jackie Lozano
IN C A S E Y O U MIS S ED IT
An Encounter With the Master
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It’s no exaggeration to say that the great Colombian contemporary master, Fernando Botero, he of the sensual, corpulent figures, has legions of fans all over the world. His son and namesake, Fernando Botero Zea, flew into Manila at the end of January to give Manila House Members and guests an exclusive and intimate glimpse into the art of Maestro Botero
Goya, Diego Velazquez, Reubens, are unmistakable. But as Fernando pointed out, his father was also influenced, in terms of scale and vibrancy, by the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Yet Fernando Botero, now in his 80s, created a signature all his own, distinct and immediately recognizable. In a way, Maestro Botero’s unique fusion of classicism and modern-day realities of South American –and by extension the contemporary world’s – life, is his own way of addressing his own belief that “a good artist searches for solutions. A great artist searches for problems.” Fernando’s presentation was followed by an insightful question-and-answer session moderated by Ayala Museum Director, Mariles Gustilo, who professed her own personal admiration for the art of Maestro Botero. “The Art of Fernando Botero” was presented together with Asia Society Philippines and Philippine Tatler, and drew an audience of art enthusiasts, among them Fernando Zobel, Lizzie Zobel, Ambassador Sung Y. Kim of the United States, Ambassador Victor Hugo Echeverria of Colombia, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising of Thailand, Ambassador Gerardo Lozano Arrendondo of Mexico, Consul-General of Monaco Fortune Ledesma, Honorary Consul of Gabon Agnes Huibonhua, Gigi Montinola, Ritchie Lerma, Ching Cruz, Kaye Tinga, Manoling and Sandie Poblador, Marianne Pratte, Lorraine Reynolds, Maritess Pineda, Monica Olondriz, Maricris Olbes, Julie Boschi, Randy and Irene Francisco, Doris Ho, Isabel Francisco, Max and Zelda Kienle, to name a few.
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he evening discussion took place in the packed Intramuros Ballroom. Through a series of short films interspersed with brief lectures, Fernando provided an intimate account of his father’s presence and influence in Asia, as well as an overview of how the reality of Latin American life profoundly informs his father’s work, resulting in the style known as “Boterismo.” The influences of the Old Masters are evident; traces of the Italian Renaissance painters, Francisco
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Monday Minds: Big Data Monday January 18th, saw the second edition of Monday Minds. Dr. Milo Jones, professor at IE Business School in Madrid and former CIA Intelligence Officer, shared his insights and findings on Big Data in correlation with geopolitics and artificial intelligence
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f in the past smart people were defined by the ability to provide answers to any given question, nowadays things need be reconsidered, according to Dr. Milo Jones. Being smart in a world where all the answers are simply a few clicks away and the data available is huge, it is a matter of ‘asking good questions’ and formulating the right hypothesis and opinion on all this information. ‘Without good questions, insights and strategies we will rarely fall out of data’ but ‘the collection of data - by itself - does not prevent surprises’. As explained in his book, Constructing Cassandra: Reframing Intelligence Failure at the CIA, 1947-2001, he gave examples about how the availability of big data still led the CIA to ‘intelligence failures’ that include what would have been detection and prevention of some of the most impactful and catastrophic events in modern history, such as the Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks. Many difficulties in formulating the right hypothesis can occur also because people in different
cultures have different assumptions about how people think, behave, and communicate. It becomes even more challenging to manage the risks and recognize opportunities as well as threats. Even with supercomputers and advanced technology, there is still the significant role of the human intellect to pose questions, identify red flags and create actionable solutions. This raises the need for both the human mind and artificial intelligence to cooperate and combine into what is now called centaurs. This is a new term for the hybrid teams of humans and computers, which are quickly moving into every field of management. Humans and computers have complementary strengths and weaknesses, and the best results are obtained when they collaborate. Dr. Jones then conducted a fireside chat with two Filipina startup founders – Cristina and Pauline Guanzon. The sister duo started a company that is building a wearable, assistive and safety device
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for the deaf and hard of hearing. April Ong Vaño moderated the discussion around innovation and entrepreneurship especially following the journey of the startup founders. How can we foster the innovation mindset and equip the younger generation born into this digital age? How can they become smart people not because of more knowledge or data but because they create more theories and ideas? Today’s disruption is only the beginning. There is still more to look out for in the future innovations from generations to come. Monday Minds is a monthly mixer at the House in collaboration with Applied Innovation Institute, a Silicon Valley-based non-profit think tank dedicated to the creation and continuous development of innovation as it should be applied to real world issues. - April Ong Vaño
S P O TLIGH T
Poetry in Whispers Milan Kundera once wrote, “The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.” A book highlighting the rich literary culture of the Mangyan people in danger of being forgotten launches this month
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anunuo Mangyan poetry is a cultural gem that had been kept hidden – and thus conserved – by these indigenous peoples because of their yen for isolation from the colonized, and later, the modern world. To metaphorically express their everyday thoughts and feelings, the Mangyans inscribed their ambahan with a knife on living bamboo plants, on bamboo tubes or slats. Written in their pre-Spanish syllabic script, their reflections on life from birth to death resonate with all humanity, even today. BAMBOO WHISPERS, Poetry of the Mangyan features the best 100 Mangyan poetry in two scripts and four languages: the original Hanunuo Mangyan ambahan with translations by poets in Filipino, English, and Spanish. These are accompanied by archival and fine art photographs that show the grace, beauty and vulnerability of a community held together by tradition while embracing the vicissitudes of the 21st century.
The Mangyans also chanted ambahans at gatherings, with over 20,000 preserved in the Mangyan Heritage Center (MHC) archives in digital audio format with transcription. A complete audio copy is available at the Library of Congress in Washington DC for long-term preservation. Written in heptasyllabic verse, ambahans are not only unique for their symbolism, but also because of their communal authorship, with no individual laying claim to provenance of this shared legacy. The book is a partnership between the MHC and The Bookmark, Inc., with proceeds going to the MHC’s program of teaching young Mangyans how to compose ambahans and write in their script, one of only three remaining in the Philippines, from over a dozen before the Spaniards settled in the sixteenth century. Bamboo Whispers is a contribution to the Philippine cultural landscape, and a way to preserve, promote, and bring this indigenous treasure to their rightful place in the world and their beloved land.
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Asia Society Ambassador Series A series of dialogues focused on getting to know the work of top diplomats serving in the Philippines more intimately, hosted by Asia Society Philippines in partnership with Manila House
HOUSE GUESTS
WHO James Marsden, aka "Cyclops" in X-Men W H AT International Scotch Day celebration hosted by Diageo, with James Marsden, global brand ambassador WHEN February 6, 2018
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Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Washington, DC and Zurich.
n celebration of Women’s Month, an all-women panel of ambassadors comes together to talk about their experiences in a traditionally male-dominated field, and the challenges and strides made in their countries to address the gender gap.
Asia Society Philippine Foundation, Inc. aims to strengthen relationships, deepen understanding and bridge differences across the Philippines, Asia and the United States. We develop cross-sector programs that bring together peoples, leaders and institutions to promote understanding of Asia, across the fields of policy, business leadership, education and arts and culture. Part of a global network of 12 Asia Society centers in Asia and the United States, Asia Society Philippines is dedicated in helping to create a more collaborative and shared future for Asia, especially encouraging dialogue and fostering new partnerships.
ASIA SOCIETY AMBASSADOR SERIES: WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY Wednesday, March 13 6:00 PM ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY Asia Society is the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States in a global context. Across the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, the Society provides insight, generates ideas, and promotes collaboration to address present challenges and create a shared future.
For more information, please visit asiasociety.org/ philippines/about-asia-society
WHO Ambassador Caroline Kennedy W H AT Camelot came to Manila House for one, brief shining moment at the Asian Business Council dinner graced by the former US Ambassador to Japan and the daughter of two legends, John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. WHEN February 7, 2018
Founded in 1956, the Asia Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution with offices in
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Trunk Show Cocktails: Janavi Janavi presents its first trunk show, featuring the its Baby, Home, and Shawls collections, quintessential creations blending the best of their hand-crafted skills and finest cashmere fibers. Trunk show opens on March 20 and continues until April 2. 22
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Book Launch: Bamboo Whispers
The poetry of the Mangyan people comes alive in this landmark publication, a book containing photographs of 100 Ambahans in two scripts and four languages, translated by poets in Filipino, English and Spanish.
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On Show: Jeff Koons' Limited Porcelain Editions
Thibault Pointe, Vice President Asia-Pacific for Bernardaud, introduces Jeff Koons' animals rendered as porcelain sculptures. Exhibition runs till April 8.
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Kids Activity: Painting Class
Bring out the Picasso in you. Artist Jeremy Tallent teaches a special art class just for kids. Adults in search of their inner Picasso are welcome, too! Cost per person: P1600 inclusive of materials
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Women's Health Workshop
Singapore-based Counselling Psychologist Lissy Ann Puno facilitates this timely session around the theme of Connecting Women: Thriving Relationships Members: Free | Guests: P500
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Asia Society Presents: The Ambassador Series
In celebration of Women’s Month, an all-women panel of ambassadors comes together to talk about their experiences in a traditionally male-dominated field, and the challenges and strides made in their countries to address the gender gap. Members: Free | Guests: P500
To book your place at all events, we highly recommend that you email us beforehand at events@manilahouseinc.com
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Cocktails: Art with a Big Heart Auction Preview
Exhibition Opening: Hero
Monday Minds x Women's Month
Jackie Lozano, whose nom de guerre is ikaj, presents her first solo show featuring largescale paintings that are meditations on faith and the human experience. The exhibition runs till April 6.
The University of Asia & the Pacific hosts a preview of artworks to be auctioned to raise funds to benefit scholars, as part of the Student Government’s Project Phoenix initiative. Among the lots being auctioned are works by BenCab, Joya, Chabet, Sanso, Luz and Alcuaz.
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Auction: Art with a Big Heart
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In conjunction with Leon Gallery, the University of Asia & the Pacific hosts an auction of Philippine art, featuring paintings by some of our most prestigious artists. Renowned writer and art critic Cid Reyes will facilitate the auction.
Wellness Talk: The LB Method The Fascinating Paradoxes of Fitness American wellness expert Lawrence Biscontini shares 6 easy ways to improve the quality of your life into 6 words and explore amazingly true - yet paradoxical facets of fitness that nevertheless oftentimes prove uncanny. Includes simple take-aways including hot topics in nutrition, breathing and brain training called neuroplasticity. Members: Free | Guests: P500
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Featuring female founders in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Members: Free | Guests: P500
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Kids Activity: Easter Egg Painting Get ready for the Easter Bunny by painting your own eggs! P800 per child inclusive of materials
Trunk Show: Rhett Eala The designer returns to Manila House with his best-selling modern interpretation of chinoiserie. Runs through from March 5-18