IN THE HOUSE DECEMBER

DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE 35

BA R | C U I S I N E | A R T | P O P -U P | E V EN T S

Sunday, yummy Sunday

TH E B EST B RU N CH I N TOWN

SU N DAYS | 10:30AM - 2 :30 PM Price per person: P1,800 Children aged 10 and below: Free of charge For reservations, please contact reservations@manilahouseinc.com or +63 917 816 3685

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December 2019

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MEET OUR TEAM Marvie Cababat

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MH INTERVIEW Zelda Kienle

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ON SHOW Double Billing

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SPOTLIGHT Breathe In. Breathe Out.

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NEWS Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

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COCK TA I L HOU R Drink of the Month: Tropical Comfort FO OD & BEV E R AGE Holiday Entertaining Packages Additional Roasted Items MEMBERS' CORNER What is your wish this Christmas Season?

R ETA I L COR N ER Underneath the Christmas Tree C A L E N DA R OF E V E N T S What's happening in Manila House this month

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A Message from the General Manager Dear Members, December finds Manila House in full holiday mode, and I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of all the exciting updates at the Club.

Our holiday season bookings have been very robust, with the holiday menus and buffet spreads greatly appreciated.

Our Roast Turkey, Cochinillo, Porchetta, and Beef Belly are huge hits with everyone! Please make your bookings early to ensure we are able to serve you well. There has also been a great demand for our holiday takeaway offerings if you are entertaining at home. Takeaway menus are available at Reception and on our website, www.manilahouseinc.com.

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS The Spouse/Partner Courtesy Programme, which was launched in September, has been very successful, with a majority of spouses and partners eagerly signing up.

If you have not yet sent in your form, please do so soonest.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS I hope you will all maximize the benefits of your membership, which include access to an ever-increasing reciprocal network of Clubs abroad. (Please look at the complete list on our website and monthly newsletters).

We have recently added two clubs in Cape Town: The Stack 1

and Cartel Members Club, which you might like to visit on their way to or from your next African safari! We are working to add more clubs in North America and Europe in the near future.

ANNUAL DUES I would like to remind Members that Annual Dues for 2020 may now be paid. In response to your requests for a consumable amount, from January 2020, annual dues will be inclusive of monthly consumables, applicable only at our F&B outlets. For Founding, Regular, and Associate Members, the consumable amount is P700 monthly.

For Junior Members, it is P500. The consumable amount does not carry over to the next month, and will be forfeited if unused.

T H E GA R D E N E V E N T S PAC E We now have a new event space, The Intramuros Garden.

The expanse of green that adjoins the Avenue Deck on one side and connects to the Intramuros Ballroom on the other is perfect for all your big outdoor events, from weddings and milestone celebrations to product launches and bazaars.

We have a installed a marquee to create a sturdy tented area that can be used whatever the weather: rain or shine.

Moreover, the marquee can be beautifully decorated, Manila House style, to reflect the mood of your event.

H O L I D AY F E S T I V I T I E S & N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E

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Finally, please be informed that we will be open throughout the holiday season, with shortened operating hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. We will be welcoming 2020 with a festive celebration, with cocktails, dinner, and countdown on the deck where we can watch the fireworks. There will be musical entertainment and a DJ proving dance music till the wee hours.

Please make your reservations for another fantastic New Year’s Eve with a five-course dinner for P6,500 (P3,000 for children under twelve years old). After-dinner countdown tickets, which includes bottomless drinks at P2,000 from 11PM-3AM. I would like to thank you all for your unwavering support.

We look forward to welcoming the year with you and wishing everyone a successful and eventful 2020.

Happy Holidays to you and your families!

Sincerely,

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Jun Arcilla General Manager

H OUSE G U EST WH O Jia Tolentino Author, Trick Mirror

WHAT Private dinner following her book signing event WH E N November 13, 2019

Best In-House Magazine PHILIPPINES BEST BRAND AWARDS 2018

Editor Bambina Olivares Content Community Manager Angeli Chin

The GM Recommends

Events and Sponsorship Manager Ross Neil Serafico

Mark your calendars for WED | JAN 22 | 7:30AM Systems Thinking and Systems Inspired Leadership C-Suite Breakfast Roundtable discussion conducted

by Elf Coaching, a Singapore-based coaching training institute.

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Christmas is in full swing at Manila House

Graphic Designer Joseph Concepcion Editorial Advisers Anton San Diego Vicki Aldaba 2

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Attention All Members NO CARD, NO SERVICE Your Membership Card (the new RFID 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. We would be grateful if you would inform your guests that they are unable to order food and beverages without you, as the Member, present at the Club. If the card is unavailable, a temporary card can be issued to the Member at the Reception desk, subject to an administration fee.

DRESS CODE Members and guests are asked to be respectful of the occasion and time of day and to dress appropriately, and that includes footwear. Flip-flops are not allowed at any time.

W E E K D AY S Ladies and gentlemen may not wear shorts at any time.

Gentlemen may not wear vests (singlets) at any time.

Workout apparel (except shorts) is allowed as long as a cover-up or hoodie or sweatshirt and proper footwear is worn. Gentlemen are required to wear trousers when dining at The Grill or Anahaw.

W E E K E N D S A N D P U B L I C H O L I D AY S Casual wear is allowed, including shorts, for both ladies and gentlemen. Gentlemen may not wear vests (singlets) at any time. Gentlemen may wear shorts when dining at The Grill or Anahaw.

TRANSFER FEE Starting September 1, 2019 there will be an applicable Transfer Fee of P25,000 to all Members who assign/ transfer their membership to another person. This policy applies to all membership transfers outside of the Spouse/Partner Courtesy Membership Programme.

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S P O U S E/PA R T N E R COURTESY PROGRAMME This special programme allows Courtesy Membership for a Member's spouse/partner including unlimited access to the Club and waived annual dues.

RE:MEMBER REFERRAL AND R E WAR D S PRO G R AM M E Refer a friend, family member, or business associate for membership to Manila House and we’ll reward you!

Our membership is open to adults aged 18 onwards.

2 02 0 AN N UAL D U ES AN D CO N SU MAB LES From January 2020 onwards, annual dues will be inclusive of P700 and P500 monthly consumables. Founding, Regular, and Associate Members will be entitled to P700 in monthly consumables. For Junior Members, the monthly consumable amount is P500. The consumable amounts may be used in all F&B outlets. If unused, the monthly consumable amount will be forfeited at the end of every month.

As an incentive, Members who pay their annual dues before January 1, 2020 shall be entitled to F&B vouchers equivalent to one (1) month worth of dues.

For more information regarding Membership concerns, please call +63 917 816 3685 or email membership@manilahouseinc.com.

G R AT U I T I E S A service charge is built into your bill at our outlets.

However, should you wish to show your appreciation for exceptional service, you are welcome to leave a tip for our staff at your discretion. Should you wish to give the staff a special gratuity over the holiday season, we ask you to kindly leave it in a sealed envelope with Reception.

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Get to Know: Marvie Cababat Personable and always on the go, Marvie assumed the position of Membership Manager earlier this year How did your previous work experience prepare you for your current position as Membership Manager?

My previous work in the real estate industry molded me to become a person who can handle any type of client, build good rapport, and long term relationships with them, be resilient, and to always have a positive outlook. All these things I’ve learned, I brought here and it equipped me for my position as Membership Manager.

As a travel enthusiast, what are the most memorable places you’ve visited?

That’s a hard question, but I’ll always enjoy Japan, Italy, and going around our different islands here in the Philippines.

I invest in experiences so traveling is really my outlet. I love immersing myself in new places and things, experiencing their culture and cuisines. I also have a lot of memorable weekend drives to the beach to just chill and watch the sunset or go up to Tagaytay/Baguio for some downtime.

What is the most rewarding part about working in a private members club?

Apart from the really nice interiors and great team I work with everyday, it is the feeling of being able to meet the most influential people that I never thought I would meet in this lifetime, learn from their success stories and be inspired by their visions. These make the job so rewarding.

Marvie Cababat Membership Manager I describe myself as joyful, independent, and adventurous.

A little known fact: I speak fluent Italian and Ilocano Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Since I am getting married next year, I pray that five years from now I’ll have three kids, a happy family, and a business of our own.

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Zelda at Jewelmer's 40th Anniversary. Photo courtesy of Philippine Tatler

Zelda Kienle

Biker babe, elegant swan, working woman, world traveller, glamorous grandma—all these easily apply to Zelda Kienle.

Not many women carry themselves with true grace while running after gorgeous grandchildren, and yet is down for a drink and a hearty laugh, but Zelda manages to be sophisticated, down-to-earth, and refreshingly genuine at the same time What are you most looking forward to during the holidays?

I am looking forward to family gettogethers and travels around this time of the year, spending quality time with my daughters and their families.

I love fixing up our place by decorating and putting up the Christmas tree to make it festive and cozy, especially now that we have three grandchildren.

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I am also looking forward to and excited about getting together with my mom and siblings, some of who are coming home for the holidays.

We’ll all have a great time catching up over good food, fun and laughter like we used to.

Your grandchildren are adorable!

Were you a strict mother when you were raising your kids? What is your grandparenting style?

I was a hands-on mom and spent a lot of time with my daughters while they were growing up. I was a loving mother to them and I think real love demands being strict and firm in a certain way, but fair. I instilled in them good values and taught them the difference between right and wrong. Communication was important in letting them understand things, and I hardly punished them, if I remember right, when they did wrong.

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The Kienle clan: Zelda and Max with Jessica, Jesse and Luca Maxwell, Christian, Stephanie, Andrea, and Arielle Gonzalez

My grandchildren are the love of my life! They are very cute and can be naughty at times, but I must say, they are well-behaved and well-educated by their parents. They are sweet, loving and smart little ones. I am so blessed to have them in my life as they give me so much joy and happiness.

When they are with me I try to apply the same style as I did with their mothers when they were growing up.

I must admit that I tend to be more flexible with them! Now I understand why grandparents are known to spoil their grandkids! I guess that’s the fun part of parenting!

Philux, the furniture company you started with Max, is also your baby, and turning 40 soon. To what do you attribute the success and longevity of the company?

The key to Philux’s success and longevity in the business is our commitment and dedication to exceptional quality design, service, and value. Our product lines have expanded through the years from traditional and classic to modern contemporary pieces of timeless

Zelda and Max on holiday

designs. Our brand is about Filipino craftsmanship through the creation of high quality pieces at the best value.

Since my daughters Stephanie and Jessica joined the family business, they have brought a new dimension into the brand to make it more attractive and exciting; they are constantly developing new designs incorporating local materials, reflecting our heritage.

we went to the Cordillera Mountains, an amazing ride as the roads up in the mountains were very good and the views were spectacular—we saw the gigantic mountains of Ifugao, Benguet and Mountain Province, the rice terraces, the beautiful rivers below some waterfalls, lush forests with pine trees and the people with smiles on their faces who live up in the mountains.

Max is big on motorbike rides.

What and where have been your most memorable rides with him?

The second was a bike trip we did last April in South Africa, a beautiful ride of 2,700 km from Cape Town to Johannesburg, passing through the southernmost tip of the country all along the sea coast, passing through mountains, inland garden routes, and beautiful towns. We enjoyed the scenic beauty of the place, mostly with the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains all along the ride. We stopped over to two or three days in six beautiful towns and got to visit and experience the different places and meet lovely people. At the end of the day we would relax in very nice accommodations and get ready for the next days’ adventure. It was definitely a very memorable bike ride!

When I met Max in 1980, he was already an avid motorcycle biker.

He always had a bike, even today.

Through the years we did some bike rides together and I appreciate him wanting to share with me the fun of it. Max is so passionate about it, about the way it gives you a sense of freedom and immersion and connection to the world around you.

You can take a map and decide to go to places sometimes cars may not reach. It can be very exciting.

Thee were two memorable rides I’ve done with Max. The first was when

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The Cartas Philippinensis Panel, Oil on canvas, 4 x 12 ft.

Double Billing

A glimpse of Spanish colonial life in the Philippines with strong religious undertones comes across in a unique exhibition that is a collaboration between artist and visionary

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everal years ago while touring Bohol, I made a short stop at the Alburquerque Church. There I met the conservator of the church’s treasures who called himself Guy Custodio. He told me that he used to paint in Barcelona, Spain, but, after visiting Bohol, he was enchanted by the place and decided to stay. He was repainting the church ceiling, hanging precariously like a bat. I then purchased some of his works, icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary and saints, done in the Filipino colonial style.

As an historian, I have always been fascinated with church history—our church history. Political history during the Spanish period went hand in hand with ecclesiastical history. The lowly indio was tied to the Spanish escutcheon and the cross. Thus, the indio never had a chance.

After seeing some of Guy Custodio’s works, an idea germinated in my mind. What if I ask him to paint what is inside my head? These paintings, which are now called HOCUS—an acronym of our surnames, Hofileña and Custodio, are the products of that initial idea. The signature of the HOCUS paintings is actually a rubrik, I call him the 7

angel de cuyacuy. He is a Filipino angel sitting on a bench and reading a book with one leg swaying nonchalantly. He is an angel destined to battle ignorance and superstitions and not Satan’s murderous horde.

At first, I would email symbols I wanted Guy Custodio to project on canvas. Later, I let him use one of my apartments as his atelier. It is located in bucolic Dasmariñas, Cavite. He painted daily, giving life to my images on canvas, with his skillful brush strokes. A few feet away from him, another craftsman is engaged in the nearly extinct art of book binding. Before I knew it, I had set up a sort of medieval scriptorium. Some have asked me about the validity of our partnership. I only remind them of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Simon and Garfunkel and the Gershwin brothers of the jazz age, whose partnerships in the musical arts have produced music and songs still being heard and sung today.

We have been working together for almost four years now.

The paintings in this book are the fruits of our collaboration.

We have agreed that none of the paintings will be repeated.

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The Music of the Patronato, Oil on canvas 4 x 3 ft.

Father Blanco’s Garden, Oil on canvas, 4 x 3 ft.

Some of the paintings are based on historical facts, a few were dictated by fancy but still subject to the realities of history. The tarot cards in the panel have been transformed into real tarot cards and the deck is the only playable tarot cards with Philippine themes. In fact, most of the paintings are allegorical, using characters and events to unveil what has been hidden from us by religious fervor. I will say nothing further and let the HOCUS (Hofileña-Custodio) paintings speak for themselves. The canvases tell our story as a people—why we are who we are. We are the story that we tell.

- Saul Hofileña Jr.

HOCUS THE HOfileña AND C U S t o d i o PA I N T I N G S M O N DAY | D ECE M B E R 16 | 6 PM The exhibition runs until January 14, 2020

Puente de capricho (The Bridge of Caprice), Oil on canvas, 4 x 3 ft.

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Breathe In. Breathe Out.

Before the frenzy of the holiday season sets in, Denise Weldon urges everyone to take a moment to heal and meditate

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hotographer, artist, and meditation practitioner Denise Weldon comes to Manila House this December with an invitation to learn about the gift of pause, mindfulness, meditation, and to be with oneself, in the sacred company of others to create connection within.

The focus will be on the breath and three easy and practical ways to bring balance at any time during the day, and move through the season another way.

Come in comfortable clothing, alongwith a yoga mat, light blanket, a small face towel, water and nourishment, journal, your favorite coloring pencils or markers, an open heart 9

and mind. Also please bring with you something small and sacred that you hold near and dear like a flower, crystal, stone, statue, or card with an image.

LI STE N I N G FRO M WITH I N A H E A L I N G M E D I TAT I O N C I R C L E WITH DENISE WELDON WE D N ES DAY | D ECE M B E R 4 | 4-6 PM Members: P750 | Guests: P1,200 RSVP required

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ROARING TOWARDS

2020 NEW YEAR'S EVE DECEMBER 31 7:30 PM Cocktails, Sit-down Dinner, and Countdown: P6,500 per person Desserts and Drinks only: P3,000 per person 11 PM - 3AM Party All Night Long: P2,000 per person Selected bottomless drinks For children under twelve years old: P3,000 per child For advance reservations, please contact +63 917 816 3685 or reservations@manilahouseinc.com

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Benefits, Privileges, and Partnerships

For information, please contact membership@manilahouseinc.com or events@manilahouseinc.com CENTRE MÉDICALE I N T E R N AT I O N A L E 10% Discount for Manila House Members on CMI Prime Health Essential Packages Additional 10% discount for Senior Citizens and PWDs

KERRY SPORTS X MANILA HOUSE PROMO

T H E B AT T E R Y

The Penthouse

We have partnered with The Battery in San Francisco to offer Manila House Members a special discount of 10% off the Best Available Rate to those wishing to book and stay at the hotel adjacent to this exclusive private members club. Accommodation at this chic 14-suite luxury boutique hotel includes a spacious penthouse suite and roof terrace. As hotel guests, Manila House Members will be considered Resident Members of The Battery, and as such will have access to the club’s facilities during their stay.

Accommodation is subject to availability.

Reservations must be coursed through Manila House via membership@manilahouseinc.com or events@manilahouseinc.com The Battery 717 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA + 1 415-230-8000 thebatterysf.com

AIR INTELLIPURE From homes to hospitals, Air Intellipure air cleaners eradicate harmful particles with unmatched efficiency leaving nothing but fresh, pure, healthy air. With its revolutionary air cleaning and filtration process, it can destroy 99.99% of harmful viruses, fungi, molds, and bacteria.

As a special treat, Members can enjoy a 5% discount on limited-time introductory price using promo code MANILAHOUSE at www.airintellipure.com.

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Manila House Members can avail of special discounted rates for annual membership at the luxurious two-level Kerry Sports Club within Shangri-La at the Fort

LIFESCIENCE The LiveWell Annual Care Program from LifeScience is a 12-month health package that is much more than your usual medical check up.

For a whole year, you'll have access to consultations, in-depth testing health wellness activities, your very own Care Team, and a health plan designed especially for you.

Manila House Members enjoy a special discount on the introductory price of P127,230 by using this exclusive promo code: MHLIVEWELL.

Drink of the Month

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To help get you through the holiday rush, opt for some Tropical Comfort. This cocktail blends together Southern Comfort whiskey, bourbon, our house clove syrup with pineapple, lemon and aquafaba, and will put you in a merry mood indeed!

Our wine steward recommends pairing this with our Prime Rib Eye from The Grill

RESTAU RANTS AN D O PE RATI N G H OU RS ANAHAW Fine Filipino food in an elegant colonial-inspired setting.

TH E G RI LL Cozy yet sophisticated, serving steak and seafood grilled to perfection.

(Serving Lunch from 11AM - 2PM • Dinner from 5PM - 10PM on weekdays and until 11PM on weekends) BO N I FACI O D I N I N G Here, comfort food is served from breakfast and lunch through to merienda, high tea and dinner, from pasta with our own special sauces to irresistibly delicious salads and sandwich standards with our own twist.

(Weekdays: 11AM - 11PM • Weekends: 11AM - 12MN) AVE N U E BAR An elegant bar that begins indoors and flows into an outdoor deck with incredible views of the BGC skyline.

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HOL I DAY E N T E RTA I N I NG PAC K AGE S P A C K A G E A (10-15 PAX) P20,000

P A C K A G E B (10-15 PAX) P22,800

P A C K A G E C (10-15 PAX) P25,000

Porchetta 5kg Pickled Vegetables, Cuapao, Hoisin, Pickled Cucumber, Leeks, and Liver Sauce

Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey 8kg Smoked Bacon, Apple and Fennel Stuffing, Meatloaf Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Manila House Lechon de Leche 5kg Capsicum, Red Onion, White Onion, Tomato, Cuapao, and Liver Sauce

Wok Fried Broccoli Shiitake and Shimeji Mushroom, and Sweet Soy Sauce Cantonese Fried Noodles Chinese Chorizo and Asian Vegetables Miso Soup Soft Tofu and Spring Onion Manok sa Pugon Aligue Rice Chocolate Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Soup Roasted Bacon Caesar Salad Romaine, Honey cured Bacon, Brioche Croutons, Anchovies, and Parmigiano Reggiano Garlic Sautéed French Beans

Adobo Rice Paellera Pinoy Ensalada Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Red Onion, Kangkong, Salted Egg, and Bagoong Dressing Ginataang Kalabasa Shrimp, Ginger, and Beans

Forked Mashed Sweet Potato Balsamic Onion

Shortrib Kare-Kare Eggplant, Bokchoy, Banana Heart, and Peanut Sauce

Jamon Serrano and Edam Cornbread

Soy Chicken Bokchoy and Sautéed Mushroom

Apple Pie

Queso de Bola Cheesecake Dalandan Compote

Packages are for take home or dine in. Please allow two (2) days lead time for orders.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact reservations@manilahouseinc.com or +63 917 816 3685 | +632 7 958 5007 | +632 8 478 7163 | +632 8 478 7165 | +632 8 478 7176 | +632 8 826 3196 13

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P A C K A G E D (10-15 PAX) P31,000

P A C K A G E E (8-10 PAX) P19,000

Roasted Beef Belly 5kg Capsicum, Red Onion, White Onion, Tomato, Soft Roll, and Salsa Verde

Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey 6kg Smoked Bacon, Apple and Fennel Stuffing, Meatloaf Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Grilled Vegetables Capsicum, French Beans, Zucchini, and Squash

Verde Salad Butter Lettuce, Romaine, Arugula, Frisee, with Mustard Dressing

Grilled Sourdough Rosemary Butter

Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Cream based Sauce, with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Goat Cheese in Whole Roasted Pumpkin

Cream of Mushroom Soup Croutons

Mashed Potato, Garlic Sautéed French Beans, Roasted Corn, Jamon Serrano and Edam Cornbread

Manila House Fried Chicken Bacon Gravy Bacon Carbonara

Peach and Mango Gallette Served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Mushroom Truffle Paella Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Frosting

A DDI T IONA L ROA S T E D I T E M S Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey 8kg P14,250 Smoked Bacon, Apple and Fennel Stuffing, Meatloaf Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Roasted Beef Belly 5kg Capsicum, Red Onion, White Onion, Tomato, Soft Roll, and Salsa Verde

P9,500

Manila House Whole Roasted Turkey 6kg P11,000 Smoked Bacon, Apple and Fennel Stuffing, Meatloaf Stuffing, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce

Porchetta 5kg Pickled Vegetables, Cuapao, Hoisin, Pickled Cucumber, Leeks, and Liver Sauce

P9,100

Manila House Lechon de Leche 5kg Capsicum, Red Onion, White Onion, Tomato, Cuapao, and Liver Sauce

P10,500

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What is your wish this Christmas Season?

We asked Members of the Manila House Board of Directors to share their wishes, cheeky or cheerful, for the holidays

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Members' Corner

KATRINA PANLILIO CRAIG President I wish a speedy resolution to Brexit!

GI SICAT Director

RANDY ROXAS Chairman, 2018-2019

Wishing I can collect payment from a delinquent client!

I would like to wish all Club Members, our employees, and the rest of our stakeholders a very Happy Christmas.

Please God, this Christmas let it happen.

DAVID CHUA Director Slow quality time with loved ones

JORGE LICHAUCO Independent Director I wish that everyone would have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with their family and have a happy holiday season!

Christmas is a celebration of Christ’s birth, a joyous moment of sharing and loving.

But it is also a time for reflection on the year that has passed and a rejuvenation of hope for what the future brings.

As past Chairman of the Club, one of my ardent wishes is to see the Club grow and prosper while continuously providing the unique Manila House experience to its growing family.

DORIS MAGSAYSAY-HO Vice-Chairman If I had a magic wand, I would wish for roads to open up and public transport to suddenly appear so that no one would have to waste their precious time and productivity in traffic.

Since I do not have a magic wand, I wish that each of us would cooperate with government agencies and LGUs to find ways to master plan our cities so we can make them liveable to live, work, and play for everyone.

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Underneath the Christmas Tree Head on over to our Retail Corner for holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list

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MH | C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

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New Year's Eve Countdown at Manila House Turn to page 20 for more details

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2 MON | DEC 2 | 6PM

A N I G H T AT T H E O P E R A CHRISTMAS EDITION Brigitte van Hagen returns to Manila House for another Night at the Opera, this time with Christmas favorites included in the repertoire.

Feel the spirit of the season with the mellifluous voice of this rising Dutch soprano, accompanied by musicians Freek Cerruti on bass guitar and Jourdann Petalver on piano.

Price per person: P2,000 Cocktails 6PM | Concert 7PM Advance reservations required

4 TUE | DEC 3 | 6:30PM

THE FUTURE OF TRADE HOW CAN THE P H I L I P P I N E S P R E PA R E FOR A PH -US FREE TRADE A G R E E M E N T A N D W H AT D O E S I T S TA N D T O G A I N ?

Speculation has abounded regarding the probability of a formal launch of a free trade negotiation between the United States and the Philippines. Georgetown alum, Kellie Meiman Hock, discusses considerations around any FTA launch and how the Philippines can leverage the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) talks to bring our countries closer together.

WED | DEC 4 | 4-6PM

LISTENING FROM WITHIN A H E A L I N G M E D I TAT I O N CIRCLE WITH DENISE WELDON Photographer, artist and meditation practitioner Denise Weldon conducts a special mindfulness and meditation session, teaching ways to bring balance at any time during the day, especially during the hectic holiday season.

Members: P750 | Guests: P1,200 RSVP required

Members: FREE | Guests: P500 Presented in partnership with Georgetown Club

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

SUN | DEC 8 | 6PM

SPOLIARIUM PRESENTS: ARTS FROM OUR HEARTS

ALL CUT UP

The Tomahawk steak on special for only P5,800 at The Grill.

Introducing a digital platform for the community of artists and art lovers who help one another in recognizing and empowering artists and arts worldwide.

Selected works by Angono Artists will be on displayand available for sale.

For reservations, email reservations@manilahouseinc.com Pre-orders are recommended

Cocktails at 6PM

NOTE: Promo price cannot be combined with other existing discounts and promotions.

Limited to the first ten Members to confirm 19

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SAT | DEC 14 | 10AM - 12NN

F A M I LY C O O K I N G C L A S S : GINGERBREAD CL ASS In the spirit of Christmas, our chefs help your children make their own Gingerbread House!

Parents and helpers are welcome to participate in the class.

Price: P950 per child, inclusive of ingredients Advance reservations required

SUN | DEC 8, 15, 22 | 11:30AM CH R I STMAS CAROLS WITH VI R L AN I E VO I CES

Feel the spirit of the season. Listen to the heavenly voices of the children from Virlanie Voices Choir as they sing much-loved Christmas Carols.

20 MON | DEC 16 | 6PM

HOCUS THE HOfileña AND C U S t o d i o PA I N T I N G S A glimpse of Spanish colonial life in the Philippines with strong religious undertones comes across in a unique exhibition of paintings by Saul HOfileña Jr. and Guy CUStodio.

The exhibition runs until January 14, 2020

FRI | DEC 20 | 6PM

NAUGHT Y OR NICE? JUNIOR MEMBERS CHRISTMAS MIXER Holiday blues? Not this Christmas!

Calling all our Junior Members and under-30 dependents of all Members to celebrate the festive season with equally festive cocktails.

Wines courtesy of Sommelier Selection Your early RSVP is appreciated

TUE | DEC 31 | 7:30PM

NEW YEAR'S EVE R OA R I N G TOWA R D S 2 0 2 0 See in the New Year and the new decade at Manila House, complete with cocktails and a five-course dinner. Or join us for the countdown to midnight and party on till dawn.

Dinner and Countdown: P6,500 Desserts and Drinks: P3,000 Party All Night Long: P2,000 (11PM-3AM) For children under 12 years old: P3,000 20

Manila House Members now enjoy reciprocal rights at the following Clubs

1880

Singapore 1880.com.sg

STR AITS CL AN Singapore straitsclan.com

THE AMERICAN CLUB HONG KONG

UNITED SERVICES RECREATION CLUB

WO RK CLU B G LO BAL

B RO DY L A N D

Hong Kong americanclubhk.com

Sydney and Melbourne, Australia workclubglobal.com

TH E STACK

Cape Town, South Africa thestack.co.za

Hong Kong usrc.org.hk

Budapest, Hungary brody.land

CARTEL MEMBERS CLUB Cape Town, South Africa ideascartel.com

TOWE R CLU B S I N GAP O RE

ART Y Z E N CLU B

TH E CIT Y S O C I E T Y

TH E Q U O RU M

Singapore tower-club.com.sg

Beijing, China thecitybeijing.com

M O D E RN I ST

San Francisco, CA USA modernist.club

Hong Kong artyzenclub.com

Gurugram, India thequorum.club

TH E CO U RT

London, United Kingdom thecourt.co.uk

Please note that all requests for visits to and bookings at our reciprocal clubs must be coursed through Manila House at least three (3) days before your intended visit. Please include the dates of your visit, as well as the number of guests you wish to bring, as each club sets its own limits.

We kindly remind you to wait for email confirmation that your visit has been approved before proceeding to the reciprocal club. Please refrain from calling the reciprocal club directly to announce your visit. You may also be required to present your Manila House Membership Card when you arrive at the reciprocal club.