Highlands View Magazine Vol.18 No.2-2013

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS | VOL XVIII NO. 2

JERRY ANDLIANNE TIU

RISK OR REWARD AT THE MIDLANDS

LUCKY NINE

CLUB UPDATESFOR MEMBERS

ZEN AND LIFEAT THE CLUB

In this issue, we look back on the club events and activities in 2013. The past year saw the Highlands courses packed with games: the Ladies Cup, Willy O’s 2 at the Third Nine, and the Third Quarter Round, to name a few. These come with many other events elsewhere at the club: the Chevrolet Spin launch, Porsche’s 50th anniversary, our charity nights with the Villanuevas and the concert for the Yolanda survivors, and our tribute to the recently departed National Artist, I.P. Santos. We’ve had a year of devotion, as seen in our religious calendar, where we remembered what’s most important in our hearts.

We also have our Club President, Jerry Tiu, on the cover with Mrs. Lianne Tiu. They have led us in many of our initiatives and events, and now we take a closer look at the role the club plays in their lives.

This year promises a lot for us, too, with the Midlands Lucky Nine being the stage for the prestigious Belle Cup. Of course, April heralds our anniversary celebration. The calendar is packed, and to think this is just the first quarter we’re talking about. Life at the club goes on in its elevated style.

It is these events and amenities, enjoyed with the community, that make life at the club the rarefied experience it is. See you at the club!

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

MA. CLAIRE T. KRAMERGENERAL MANAGER

It has been our pleasure at Creatives100 to work on this issue of Highlands View, our first for the club. While working on this issue, we discovered the community’s deep commitment to its values and its members. From golfing events and the arts and culture nights to children’s parties and religious processions, one can see the good that comes from living at the Club.

The team witnessed this first-hand at the shoot with the Club President Jerry Tiu. Over the course of two hours—and we’ve never done a cover shoot in just two hours—we managed to shoot them wearing three outfits and in several locations. These included the walkway outside the Country Club, the garden near Highlands Hole #1, the Spanish-inspired interiors of Marabella, and right outside the Spa & Lodge.

In between takes, while Mrs. Tiu was getting her hair and makeup retouched, Mr. Tiu would regale us with stories of the club in its early days, describing the collective effort needed to make it the institution it is today. In this very issue a contributor calls herself a “Tagaytay Highlands Baby,” someone who grew up at the club, enjoying its perks, and growing with it through the years. And it is this development that the Club makes possible after so many years.

It is only appropriate that this issue falls on the club’s 20th year. So, from Creatives100 to Tagaytay Highlands, we wish you a happy anniversary.

EDITOR’S NOTE

PAUL CATIANGEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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AJ Alberto STYLIST Muriel Vega Perez HAIR & MAKEUPEd Simon PHOTOGRAPHYNoddy Fernandez ART DIRECTION

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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS | VOL XVIII NO. 2

JERRY ANDLIANNE TIU

RISK OR REWARD AT THE MIDLANDS

LUCKY NINE

CLUB UPDATESFOR MEMBERS

ZEN AND LIFEAT THE CLUB

Membership

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CLUBHOUSE MAINTENANCEFor the first quarter of 2014, the Highlands Golfers Lounge and

all facilities within shall be closed every Tuesday, while the Country Club shall be closed every Monday for maintenance work. Please bear with us as we strive to bring you better facilities for your enjoyment.

The Membership Services Office is open everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Mondays through Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays at the Highlands Golfers Lounge.

CONCIERGENeed help getting around the Tagaytay area? Our Concierge

Assistants located at the Highlands Golfers Lounge and the Country

Club will be happy to answer your inquiries regarding Mass schedules outside the club, points of interest within Tagaytay City, and other important concerns. Please feel free to approach our Concierge Assistants or call us at (0917) 500-9003.

MEMBERS’ ENTRYTo make sure your visit at the club stays memorable and hassle free,

please be reminded of the following: kindly present your membership card to the gate guards before entering the club. Take note that your membership card is non-transferable. In the event your card expires, you will still be allowed entry, but you must renew your membership at the Membership Office. In the case of lost or misplaced membership cards, kindly present any valid ID to the gate guards, proceed to the Membership Office to get a temporary card, and apply for a replacement.

For our 20th anniversary, the club will allow you to bring twenty (20) guests during weekends, free of charge, and will charge PhP 500 for every person in excess of 20. In addition to this, we will allow the issuance of multiple guest cards with a minimum consumable of PhP 400 to

accommodate your guests. This will be valid from December 1, 2013 to May 30, 2014. For inquiries, please call or email us.

CONSUMABLESAs a friendly reminder, take note that the monthly dues include a

consumable amount of PhP 500 that accumulates over a period of six (6) months (January to June and July to December). You may use your accrued consumables until the last day of the accrual periods, after which they will be forfeited in favor of your club.

HIGHLANDS ONLINETagaytay Highlands is just a click away! Check out www.

tagaytayhighlands.com find out about the latest events, developments, and promos of the club.

SOCIAL MEDIAStay updated on the latest events in the club by Liking us on

Facebook at www.facebook.com/tagaytayhighlands. For every 8th, 88th

and 888th Like, the club will give away Gift Certificates and Overnight Stays. Our official Facebook fan page[facebook.com/tagaytayhighlands] will announce the winners of our 20,000 Likes campaign.

You can also follow us on Twitter [@tagytayhghlands] and on Instagram [@officialtagaytayhighlands]. Soon, we will also be on Pinterest.

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CONTACT USFor inquiries on any of the above matters, or for any other

concerns, please call or text us at (0917) 860-0918 or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].

REMINDERS

IN THIS ISSUE8 RENOVATIONWhat’s new at the club

10 GOLFA look back at a year on the green

18 MOTORING50 years of Porsche and the latest Spin from Chevrolet

20 DININGOld favorites and new treats from the Steakhouse

22 COVER STORYMoments of enlightenment in and around the Club

28 ARTS & CULTUREFunds raised by music and sculpture for charity; a National Artist’s life’s work; and Artists-in-Residence and their art

34 WEDDINGSPhotos from the Cabilla-Levardo nuptials

36 NATURE & RELAXATIONHideaways and treatments on the slopes of Tagaytay

40 HALLOWEENOne night of pharaohs and mummies

41 SPORTSA live telecast of Manny Pacquiao’s prize fight

42 BUSINESS & PLEASUREVenues for parties or productivity

44 DEVOTIONA community’s year of prayer and observance

47 PROMOS & SERVICESThe perks of membership and other small touches that matter

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36 NATURE & RELAXATION18 MOTORING 47 PROMOS &SERVICES

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For our members’ satisfaction and convenience, we at Tagaytay Highlands made many fiscal adjustments last year in preparation for the renovation programs planned for 2014. Tagaytay Highlands’ General Manager Claire T. Kramer prioritized areas concerning golf, operations, services, and employee welfare to optimize the new developments.

For the amount of PhP 918,400.00, we fortified the riprap structure of Hole 18 at Highlands Golf Course. We used PhP 239,999.70 to improve the Midlands Driving Range, allowing golfers to practice their swings more easily. A new look, valued at PhP 990,845.21, refreshed the interiors of Midlands Golfers Lounge.

A new fleet of vehicles worth PhP 12,715,497.99 stands ready to service our members and guests. Responding to

Renovations

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the growing community, the Highlands Holy Family Chapel implemented its first phase of renovation, using PhP 1,609,363.00 to expand existing washrooms, incorporate a sacristy, and install access ramps and washrooms for PWDs. A PhP 1,371,600.14 rehabilitation package restored the familiar charm of Camp Highlands. The interiors of club outlets and function rooms like the Highlands Peak Bar, The Library, Akasaka, The Breadshop, Toscana, Zsa Zsa’s, LA Belle, Chosun, Marabella, and Highlands Golfers Lounge were improved. We rehabilitated the Country Club at Tagaytay Highlands during the last quarter of 2013 for PhP 491,994.36, following the rehabilitation of the Highlands Golf Club for PhP 11,259,244.24.

Finally, for PhP 277,761.63, we expanded the Employees Cafeteria and refurbished it for sanitation and employee convenience. New Managers Lounges, valued at PhP 135,200.16 and P329,851.94, will house the management team’s dining and meeting room facilities at Highlands Golf Club and the Administration area, respectively.

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The Camp Highlands pool The PWD ramp of Camp Highlands

The driving range

The Holy Family Chapel Sacristry

The Midlands Golfers Lounge

The fortified riprap structure of Hole #18

Golf

The latest golf course in the Midlands tantalizes with its risk-or-reward design. Where playing big can mean an epic loss or a massive gain, the Lucky Nine will be the

stage on which many a golf story will play out

Hole No. 7, Midlands Third Nine


So far, the Midlands Lucky Nine has only been played by select groups with the Belle Corporation’s blessing, but 2014 promises to see its opening to the general club membership. This will begin with the 2014 Belle Cup, one of the first tournaments to formally introduce the new nine holes to the Midlands’ revered course.

Designed on a risk-and-reward concept by famed designer John Olenoski, the Lucky Nine features many blind tee-offs, encouraging bolder, more daring play on the green. To play its doglegs, slopes, and narrow fairways, golfers will rely on their instincts, inventiveness, and a little bit of luck.

A sneak peek into the next set of links to jointhe Midlands course

ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSES IN THE TROPICSNestled within the Lucky Nine links is Cotswold, a community of contemporary tropical homes overlooking beautiful landscapes and wide open spaces with trees and abundant flora. On this property will rise the signature steep, ventilated roofs of the development. The houses will feature high floor elevations and ample natural light, courtesy of sliding doors and airy covered porches looking out onto lush gardens in their respective yards.

Its 165 lots will enjoy underground utilities, the protection of 24-hour security at its gates, an independent and abundant water supply, 24-hour medical and fire-fighting teams, 100-percent emergency power supply, and the option to avail of in-house landscaping and housekeeping services. Cooled by Tagaytay’s year-long breezes, Cotswold offers a Midlands hideaway amid the fairways.

OUTSIDE, A BREATHTAKING VIEWGolfers needing a break from the high-stakes game need

only look out toward the Taal Lake in the distance or the adjoining Midlands course to refresh their nerves and rethink their strategy. Even the tree-lined ravines and grassy hollows can soothe many a fatigued player—if one forgets to see them as hazards, that is. As usual, the cool Tagaytay breeze blows almost constantly, energizing all it touches, and sometimes even aiding a game or two.

With its challenging design, adjoining residential property, and the breathtaking vistas all around, the Midlands Lucky Nine is yet another jewel in the Highlands crown.

A tee-off at Hole No. 2

Hole No. 6 The longest par four on the Lucky 9

A great view of Lake Taal

Experience a serene golf game

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The Much-anticipated

Lucky Ninewords Paul Catiangphotography ZAC MORANassisted by MIKE CUEVAS for Studio 100models APRIL TANHUECO and JAY BUENstyling AJ ALBERTOapparels PENGUINhair and makeup MURIEL VEGA PEREZ

THE THIRD QUARTER ROUND


It’s the second season for the invitational game. Belle Corporation’s Vice Chairman Willy N. Ocier hosted a tournament for club partners during the soft opening of the third nine-hole course—known as the Lucky Nine—at the Midlands Golf Club. The Tagaytay Highlands founder also generously gave away exciting prizes for each participating team. After the game, a luncheon was held at the Highlands Steakhouse to celebrate their victory. The tournament serves as a site inspection for the playability and possible full service of the new golf course by 2014, in time for the Belle Cup.

WILLY O’S 2 AT THE THIRD NINE

In the Members Quarterly Challenge final season, leading the pack was the Low Net Champion Henrick Tan with Edsel Opulencia for the Low Gross Championship crown. Nissan UN Avenue Manila renewed its contract for a PhP 500,000 hole-in-one prize, which excited many of the golfers. However, no one bagged the prize for the quarterly’s final round for 2013.

Nino Antonio Magsino at 80 led the Group I category, followed by Ryan Monsalve. Edwin Cua at 85 won the Group II laurel, with RJ Tan as runner-up. Anthony Eugenio at 92 conquered the Group III category, followed by Terry So, while Group IV honors were given to category champ Romigio Sarmiento and Lyndon Tan as runner-up. For the Ladies Division, Roweno Bjorklund at 88 received the championship trophy with Connie Mamaril in second.

Special thanks to Nissan UN Avenue Manila, Suzuki Philippines, Pacsports, Werdenberg, Power Horse, Bosch, iRest, Rudy Project, Evian, Titleist, Dynamic Sports, Jack Daniels, Mega Fiber, Dental First, X1R, and The North Face.

THE FOURTH LEG FOR 2013

The mighty tandem of Jae Won Gal and Angela de Villa at 59 won the Third Members Quarterly Challenge Low Net title, while Joey Solis and Jenz Tecson at 70, with a count-back of 3 birdies, bagged the Low Gross quarterly crown on August 10, 2013, at the Tagaytay Highlands Golf Course. For the group championship trophies, Richard and Anthony Tan at 70 edged past Narcing Dimapilis and Edsel Opulencia at 73 for Group I. At 82, Marcelino and Imelda Yu won the Group II title over Bruce Lee and Jang Hyang Suk at 79 with a count-back of 2 birdies. Group III laurels went to Rafael and Becky Albert at 84 followed by Emmanuel and Lyn Gomez at 91 with 8 bogeys.

Special awards from Jack Daniels were given away. Estrella Bernabe received a citation for the most accurate drive for her performance at Hole no. 7. At 1 foot and 11 inches, Walter Villanueva pinned the Hole no. 12 prize, while tourney champ Jae Won Gal performed the longest drive at Hole no. 15 with his spectacular 304 yards.

Special thanks to sponsors Jack Daniels, Pacsports, Werdenberg, Evian, The North Face, Dental First, Natural Gargol, ABW Leaves of Life, iRest, Mega Fiber, Clean Habits, Cran UTI, GPower, and Bosche.

The Tagaytay Highlands Ladies Federation made a rare WGAP sweep, as they conquered all titles in 2012 and won another circuit crown in June 2013. It was a back-to back-to-back win for the ladies, headed by their Team Captain Sandy Prieto and President Rosalind Wee. They dominated the three divisions of the Women’s Golf Association of the Philippines Circuit, edging past Forest Hills Golf, Sta. Elena, and Aguinaldo in Antipolo City.

This completed the Ladies Federation’s bid for a record grand slam in local women’s golf history, following its victories in the 2012 WGAP Circuit and the 2012 WGAP Cup. The club offers its heartfelt congratulations to the federation for this win.

THE LADIES OF THE YEAR

Celebrating lots of victories for 2013, the country’s leading golfing ladies organized a grand 18-hole tournament at Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club. Annually, the Tagaytay Highlands Ladies Cup (THLC) is well attended, with the nation’s top-ranking public personalities and business community bigwigs. Leading the ceremonial tee-off were Felix Ang, President of CATS Motors; Willy Ocier, Vice Chairman of Belle Corporation; Marixi Prieto, THLC chair; and Edgar Chua, Pilipinas Shell chair. Tagaytay Highlands’ General Manager Claire Kramer gave the Ladies Federation a plaque of recognition as they continuously gave honor to Tagaytay Highlands in consecutive WGAP wins.

The annual THLC event is a fundraising drive for Ladies Federation’s chosen institutions: The Sisters of Mary Boys and Girls Town and the Pearl Buck Foundation in Silang, Cavite.

THE 8TH TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS LADIES CUP

Last November 22, 2013 the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Manila conducted its fund raising tournament for the benefit of Typhoon Yolanda survivors at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club. The event was open to all JCI members as well as to JCI friends and affiliates. The JCI Manila Chapter, formerly known as the Manila Jaycees, is Asia’s first and premier leadership development organization under the JCI global network, which was founded in 1947. Currently, JCI has 200,000 members worldwide.

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Golf Manager Zaldy Legaspi, Becky andRafael Albert, GM Claire Kramer

Golf Manager Zaldy Legaspi, Nino Magsino,GM Claire Kramer, Atty. Chenaide Aceret

Highlands Ladies Federation

Tournament participants

Club Founder Willy Ocier Club Member, Becky Albert

Highlands Ladies in action

Tournament winners

RJ Tan Anthony Eugenio

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Bruce Lee and Jang Hyang Suk Jenz Tecson and Joey


The Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club hosted the 20th Food Chamber Annual Golf Tournament on June 21, 2013. The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI) is an advocate of promoting safe and nutritious food that is compliant with local, national, and international laws and regulations. Organized in 1959, the leading food industry organization is composed of the finest names in food manufacturing and service. The annual golf tournament promotes the camaraderie among its member-corporations.

WHERE FOOD AND GOLF MEET

The tournament up at Tagaytay Midlands looked under threat of postponement the night before, as Storm Signal #1 was raised. Heavy rain, combined with thunder and lightning, did not augur well. However, as if by some divine intervention, Friday morning turned out to be dry, although the skies were overcast. But conditions were perfect for golf, and it wasn’t until we were on our way home or heading for one of the watering holes in Alabang that the rain came down again.

Ziggy Pals was this month’s star out on the course. He scored 41 Stableford points, which propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. A purple patch on the front 9, where he parred 3 consecutive holes was the springboard for this excellent score. He only has a one-point lead over Jim Wagner, so we are in for an exciting finish as the race for the green jacket reaches a climax. The Moncurs can’t be overlooked either; they are only 4 points off the lead as they remain tied in third place. Ziggy will have his handicap adjusted by another 2 strokes, which makes his task that much more difficult.

Second place went to Colin McDonald. Colin scored 39 points, which is very creditable for someone playing off 16. In third place was Ian Moncur, Sr., with 37 Stableford points. Ian shot 43 on the front and 45 on the back 9. That’s very steady golf, but he’s probably ruing the fact that three double bogies crept onto his scorecard. The three points he let slip there stopped him moving alongside Jim Wagner in second place on the leaderboard.

Darren Gafford, playing with us for the first time since the tournament down in Malarayat in May, seems free from injury now, as he claimed fourth place with 36 Stableford points. Darren plays off 9, so that was a very good score indeed. Jim Wagner edged out John Cope for fifth place on count-back, with both players scoring 35 Stableford points. How important will that extra point be to Jim come the year’s end? Another tie for seventh place saw Philippe Tordjman get the nod over Jay Ervine on count-back with them both scoring 34 Stableford points.

The end result is we still can’t measure up anyone yet for the green jacket. It looks likely though that our champion golfer for the year will come from one of the leading four shown on the updated leaderboard. Jim Wagner won his customary lowest gross trophy with another excellent round of 77. Well done, Jim. We’ll probably have to drop this award next year and replace it with something that gives more players a chance of winning. Phil Smith, who supplies us with the golf bags and locker bags we raffle off each month, won the nearest the pin trophy on Hole no. 3. I’m told it was only a matter of inches away from being a hole-in-one.

Until then, may all your pars turn into birdies.

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SHANKERS GOLF SOCIETY ATMIDLANDS COURSE words Shanker James Barrie

It is another year for the BDO Friendship Cup Golf Tournament to play on its home course. Celebrating its fourth year at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club, the event is filled with excitement, as golfers vie for the prestigious hole-in-one prize. PGA Cars annually pledges an Audi or a Porsche for the elite players. Truly, the golf event strengthens the corporate relationship among investors and partners in industry.

ALWAYS PRESTIGIOUS

The Tagaytay Highlands and Midlands Golf Clubs played host to the prestigious Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational 2013. The annual golf program serves as the highlight for Mabuhay Miles crème de la crème membership. For the first time, the tournament played at the mountaintop course on November 12, 2013, where nearly 300 Mabuhay Miles members belonging to the Elite, Premier Elite, and Million Milers gathered for a day of fun golf adventure and a superb gastronomic experience. The event exuded a London feel, as the country’s flagship carrier debuted its first European destination.

FLYING HIGH

Club guest Adel Torres won the PhP 500,000 cash prize from Nissan UN Avenue Manila during the last Belle Cup 2013.

Carl Santos-Ocampo won the Midlands title from August 12 to 16, 2013, beating the stellar cast of Elmer Salvador and Angelo Que, who performed quite well in the Cebu and Malarayat legs of the tourney. He even dominated the reigning Order of Merit champion Tony Lascuna by six with a notable bogey-free 65 in the 36 holes. After this win, the 25-year old Santos-Ocampo moved to No. 5 with his consolidated earnings. However in the final chase, Lascuna emerged as champ of ICTSI at Manila Southwoods last September.

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HOLE-IN-ONE WINNER

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The Shankers Society at Midlands Veranda

Nissan UN Ave Manila President & Club Member Leo Lei, Adel Torres, and0 Club President Jerry Tiu

GM Claire Kramer awarding the winners with Sr. Sales Manager Michelle Kloo

PCFMI Officers & Members

PCFMI Officer & Club MemberEdith de Leon & Tournament winner

PAL Executives & Tournament Winner

Golfers with BDO ladies


In September 1963, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche introduced the design for the Porsche 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Since then, the grand tourer has retained the characteristic silhouette and the rear-mounted, flat-six engine.

In October 6, 2013, PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor of Porsche in the country, held a weekend fun drive and brunch for Porsche owners, Porsche Club of the Philippines members, and motoring journalists. Fifty Porsches, mostly 911s with some Caymans, Boxters, Cayennes, and Panameras, lined up on the slope in front of the Highlands Golf Club and showcased the grand tourer’s 50 years of history.

Introduced as a replacement to the 356 coupe, the 911 soon became the company’s flagship design due to its reputation at the 24 Hours of Le Mans annual endurance race, where it was favored by drivers for quick starts enabled by its ignition’s placement to the left of the steering wheel. The 911 has since cemented its place in motorsport history with its various iterations garnering over 30,000 victories at automotive competitions.

To commemorate the semi-centennial of the Porsche line frontrunner, the company has released the 911 50th

THE CLUB CELEBRATESTHE PORSCHE 911

Anniversary Edition, which incorporates design cues from across the vehicle’s production history into an updated model based on the 911 Carrera S. Alongside the flyline profile and front air intake slats characteristic of all iterations, the 50th Anniversary Edition reintroduces the Sport Classic wheel with a five-spoke Fuchs rim design last seen in 1989.

Perhaps the most important change to the 50th Anniversary Edition is its wheelbase, which is 1.7 inches wider than that of the original Carrera S, allowing greater traction and stability through turns. These additions guarantee a smooth ride for the speedsters among Highlands homeowners, even over the steep hills of the Tagaytay countryside.

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The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI) has chosen once again Tagaytay Highlands as its venue partner to launch its newest car model, a seven-seater, All-Around Utility Vehicle (AUV), the Spin. Last year, the club hosted the launching of the Trailblazer. The newest AUV in town is available in two diesel engine variants and gasoline engine model. Alberto Arcilla, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Philippines-TCCCI, showcased the new model as the latest option for urban motorists and young families given its spacious, versatile, and efficient design—and enough space to fit a golf bag or two. Chevrolet and Tagaytay Highlands also recently renewed its Memorandum of Agreement as co-presenters for the 2013 President’s Cup.

RIDE AND DRIVE WITH CHEVROLET SPIN

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PGA Cars’ Robert Coyuito (center) with Porsche car owners & enthusiasts

TCCCI Executive Director Selena Yu, TCCI Managing Director Atty. Albert

Arcilla, and Officers

DINING


Dining

One of the club’s longstanding institutions, the Highlands Steakhouse continues to serve classic cowboy cuisine from its lofty perch on the higher reaches of the property. There, in its log-cabin interiors, with the antler chandeliers and the rustic wooden furniture, diners partake of a cuisine that is as timeless as it is comforting.

Here, the steak reigns supreme, with US Angus beef brought in and prepared the way steak should be. The prime rib is itself a hefty slab of beef cooked to the diner’s preference and served with steamed vegetables and corn on the cob. The even larger rib-eye steak comes in at 30 ounces. Lightly seared on the outside and sliced on the diagonal, the cooking process finishes at the table, with the diners themselves grilling the meat according to their taste.

Executive Chef Rene V. Acol spent years on cruise ships that gave him significant exposure to global cuisine, an experience he brings to the table at the Steakhouse.

Nothing quite satisfies the appetites whetted by an afternoon on the links as a hearty dinner at the Steakhouse, one of the club’s venerable institutions.

Open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and SundayFrom 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Open on SaturdayFrom 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 12:00 MN

Closed on Tuesday

For more information, please call local 3191.

HighlandsThe comfort of meat and potatoes

Steakhouse

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Only importd US Angus beef will do for the Steakhouse’s signature Prime Rib

SAMPLINGS FROM THE NEW MENUThis year also brings new additions to the Steakhouse’s menu. The new

appetizers include the stuffed prawns on parmesan risotto. The entrées welcome the addition of the mild spicy barbecue lamb chops and the filet mignon. These and more treats join the Steakhouse’s new menu.

Filet mignonStuffed prawns onparmesan risotto

Mild spicy barbeque lamb chops

Executive Chef Rene Acol demonstrates cooking a steak at the table, cowboy-style

words Paul Catiangphotography Mike Cuevas for Studio 100

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Scent of plum blossomson the misty mountain path

a big rising sun—Bashō

The rays of the rising sun filter through the fog that blankets the slopes, making it seem like one is walking on the clouds. Some warmth seeps in through the

early morning chill. The dew still clings to the blades of grass. And then, it comes: an awareness of one’s self in relation to the whole, a sudden realization

of the nature of things. It passes before one fully grasps it, but it also waits, probably on another morning, over the next slope, at the roots of a tree.

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COVER STORY

words Paul Catiangphotography Ed Simon and Mike Cuevas for Studio 100

Zen philosophers call this kensho, the brief flash of awareness or insight that leads to satori, the deeper, greater awareness of the self. Such insights come in natural

surroundings, after one has spent enough time being in the present moment. It is a perspective the Japanese art of haiku tries to capture in its poetry, an experience distilled

into three short lines that speak volumes.

Every so often, these moments of insight occur across the Highlands, and have shone light on the lives of members in the two decades since its establishment on the slopes of Tagaytay. For most members, they can find a satisfactory example in their club president,

Jerry Tiu. A cursory observation of his actions in and around the Club can yield a host of suggestions on how the community can provide moments of illumination that,

ultimately, point toward the common good.

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Good Lifeand


Bowed are our heads for a moment in prayer;Oh, but we’re grateful an’ glad to be there.Home from the east land an’ home from the west,Home with the folks that are dearest an’ best.Out of the sham of the cities afarWe’ve come for a time to be just what we are.Here we can talk of ourselves an’ be frank,Forgetting position an’ station an’ rank.—Edgar Albert Guest, from “Thanksgiving”

TREASURE FAMILY TIMEMore than anything, the Club is a place where families

gather. It is their retreat from the busy-ness of the city, where they can gather and spend time with each other in peace and tranquility. It is that safe space where family members can watch each other grow and flourish.

One could say that the Tiu family grew alongside the Club. As the community expanded its borders and built its developments, the family added to its numbers. They spent many a weekend on the slopes, where they would dine, hear Mass, and spend time in each other’s company. This has carried on to the present day. Most of the children have grown up, but one can usually spot the father and sons shooting hoops at one of the basketball courts, or most—if not all—of them at the Steakhouse, the China Palace, or the chapel. The family treasures their time together, especially on New Year’s Eve and during Holy Week. For them, family comes first, and they drop everything to be with each other.

It is with aweThat I beheldFresh leaves, green leavesBright in the sun—Bashō

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SUPPORT THE ARTSThe Club’s serene surroundings offer a quiet space in which

inspiration may strike, as it often has. Thus it serves as a haven for the arts. Its annual calendar of events includes many exhibits of fine art from some of the best creators in the country. The grounds also host several benefit events, such as concerts and auctions, the proceeds of which go to alleviate the privations in the surrounding neighborhood or to victims of natural calamities. More than that, the Club itself is a work of art in its own right, having been largely designed by landscape architect and National Artist I.P. Santos, whose work was recently acknowledged by several members.

Regardless of the event, Mr. Tiu and his family can be seen on such occasions, supporting the arts that the Club helps inspire and cultivate.

Flower in the crannied wall,I pluck you out of the crannies,I hold you here, root and all, in my hand,Little flower—but if I could understandWhat you are, root and all, and all in all,I should know what God and man is.—Alfred, Lord Tennyson

KEEP THE FAITHAll year round, religious celebrations and holidays take place

on at the Madre de Dios chapel or the Sacristry, as a reminder of what members hold most dear in their lives. Here, families find wisdom, enrichment, and comfort in observing time-honored rituals and rites of passage. One may observe the passage of time through the weekly Masses, the annual calendar of saintly holidays, and the occasional healing mass, confirmation, and first communion. Faith is something Mr. Tiu values, and something he observes as often as possible with his fellow Club members, to receive of the principles that guide everyday responsibilities.

The Tiu family at the Club for New Year’s Eve


“And then, it comes: an awareness of one’s self

in relation to the whole, a sudden realization

of the nature of things. It passes before one fully grasps it, but it

also waits, probably on another morning, over

the next slope, at the roots of a tree.”

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of congee. Other times, one can find the family at the China Palace, usually feasting on a variety of dim sum, the salted fish and eggplant a constant dish at their table. Most of all, Mr. Tiu prefers the Steakhouse’s Prime Rib, his choices gravitating toward the simple and comforting. With the varied cuisines available at the Club, one may be reminded of the Epicurean belief that the pleasure is only due in part to the food, with the rest supplied by the company of one’s nearest and dearest.

In the twilight rainThese brilliant-hued hibiscus--A lovely sunset—Bashō

During the cooler months of the year, the mornings find the slopes blanketed in fog, giving the impression that the entire community is floating in the clouds. With the sunlight diffused in the mist, the rarefying the air that wafts here and there, making the residents feel as if their dreams followed them into the waking world. Here, anything could be possible: nurturing a family, nourishing the body, enriching the mind, expanding the heart. This is the Club as seen beside its President. Kensho waits just over the next rise.

“All that befalls the individual is for the good of the whole. That by itself is warrant enough for us; but if you look closely you will notice that, as a general rule, what is good for one is good for his fellow-men as well.”

—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

INVEST IN THE NEIGHBORHOODSituated as it is in the middle of Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna,

the Club is positioned to provide employment to the people who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. The opportunities available to them here are manifold. It begins with basic employment, which in itself is a training ground and a launchpad for careers to take off from. The Club also opens its liturgical celebrations to the neighborhood, sponsors the screening of educational films, and has on a few occasions, drilled a few deep-well pumps to provide the locals with potable water.

Mr. Tiu adds, “Of course, if there are other little things where the Club could be of help, we will be more than glad to help them. But I think the most essential thing is provide proper employment for them, for all the families who live here. Our happiness at the Club is to make sure all our employees are treated well, and eventually, they will all move forward and have a great career, which all started [at] Tagaytay Highlands.”

A clear waterfall—into the ripplesfall green pine needles—Bashō

APPRECIATE AND PRESERVE NATUREEndowed with some of the best weather and scenery in

the area, the Club has done its best, over the years, to preserve the surrounding flora and fauna. These days, members may go bird-watching to see the many species that abound in the area—the country is, after all, home to 657 types, some of which call Tagaytay home—and engages in tree-planting activities. More to the point, the landscaping of the grounds is designed to work with natural features, thus encouraging a more organic integration between the constructed and the natural.

Send me a pot of cheese, so I may have a feast when I like.—Epicurus

EAT SIMPLY BUT EAT WELLMembers may chance upon the Club President at the

Highlands Golfers Lounge some mornings, having a breakfast

After 30 years of teaching art at the Ateneo de Manila University, Ben-Hur Villanueva retired to Baguio City to set up his workshop, Arko ni Apo, where he leads various arts-related activities for students, educators, young artists, and people from several walks of life. He also established the Baguio Arts Guild.

For 2014, Villanueva, along with his sons Jik and Bumbo, are the Artists-in-Residence at Tagaytay Highlands. Their residency kicked off with Yearnings, a collection of bronze and wood sculptures, expresses the remembrance of and longing for the unity once felt in Paradise before the Fall. Every human pursuit becomes an attempt to recapture this state of bliss, but Paradise remains a distant goal, existing only in hope. It is a yearning to become whole again.

The Villanuevas’ handiwork speaks of love and passion, of unions of interests, faith and devotion, and of vocation. All these are brought about by man’s yearnings in life and the courage and expectations to nevertheless live.

The exhibit translated into a charity event called Yearning to Help, which raised and donated, on behalf of the club, PhP 130,000 to the Philippine Red Cross for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda.

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eFather and Son by Jik Villanueva

Just for You by Benhur Villanueva

Light of my Motherby Bumbo Villanueva

Just For You IIby Benhur Villanueva

Hunters of Truthby Bumbo Villanueva

Katutubong Mag-ina

by Bumbo Villanueva


The Villanuevas, the club’sArtists-in-Residence for 2014,

explore their yearning for a unity with their Creator, once lost long

ago, forever sought in each lifetime, and cast in works of bronze

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Artworks inYearnings:

Bronze & Wood

Charo Santos-Concio with the Artist-in-Residence and Club Members

Club President Jerry Tiu with Mr.and Mrs. Ben Hur Villanueva, Sr.

casualness—a contrast to the rigidity and structure common to a lot of Western designs.

Tribute speeches were delivered by Henry N. Ocier, a Belle Corporation officer, and Carlos Delfino, club member, architect, and former colleague of the honoree. Mr. Delfino, who worked with Mr. Santos in the 90s, recalled their first meeting in the mid-60s, when he was still a student. The architect had given Mr. Delfino’s parents some advice on how to improve their garden.

He remembered a thought that struck him after that first meeting: “[W]hat made the biggest impression on me was the realization that IP Santos was a person who had just come back from US where he earned his Landscape Architecture Degree from USC with practical experience working in a landscape design office there. In other words, he had just come back to Manila to establish the first landscape architect practice in the country.”

As for Mr. Santos, he has, in his age, found some structure behind all the work he has done through the years. In his commemorative coffee table book, he says, “At this point in life, when I look back at the work I have done, I am gratified to see

Tagaytay Highlands paid tribute to one of the country’s modern-day heroes, Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr., National Artist for Architecture, in a small, exclusive dinner on August 2, 2013, at the Country Club Veranda. Named National Artist in 2006, Mr. Santos is called the Father of Modern Philippine Landscape Architecture, for his making use of local materials, plants endemic to the country, local stone, arts and crafts, and metalwork all arranged together in his signature studied

“In my work I have tried to capture beauty, to emulate

nature, and to design spaces that would make man harmonize with the

environment. “

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A Night with a

NationalArtist

that the jumbled pieces of the jigsaw puzzle of my youth did somehow hold some meaning. For all throughout my youth until my maturity, I have always been attracted to beauty, have observed the order that can result from chaos, and have learned to appreciate and work with nature. In my work I have tried to capture beauty, to emulate nature, and to design spaces that would make man harmonize with the environment. I would like to believe that I have tried to make a difference in my profession for the betterment of people’s lives.”

Also in attendance were the National Artist’s entourage composed of homeowners and members like Kevin Ty, James Hussey, Jr., Josh and Grace Ongsiaco, and Vince and Connie Jayme, Jr. Highlands executive chef Rene V. Acol prepared an exceptional dégustation for dinner for the guests’ delectation.

Mr. Santos has contributed to the Highlands through his landscapes around the Country Club, Pine Crest Village, and the Villas, and this tribute comes in time for the property’s 20th anniversary.

Months later, on January 29, 2014, I.P. Santos passed away and was buried with honors at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

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Published Compilation of Santos Work featuring Country Club Gardend as cover

Select Club Members and officers with the late National Artist

IP Santos withMr. & Mrs. Kevin Ty

(L-R), James Hussey, Jerry Tiu

Standing: Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Castillo, Architect; Sitting: Manolo Gana, IP Santos, Zorayda Inumerable

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Tagaytay Highlands’ natural beauty was captured in Tagaytay City’s monumental collector’s edition book, The Best of Tagaytay: A Tapestry of Color. Published by the Sorrell Publishing Company New York, an international company, the book showcased the best of the best in Tagaytay City. The book features photographs of the club’s signature scenic views, such as the cable car and funicular train, golf vistas, woodlands panorama, and the dramatic sunset at the Highlands Peak 2,000 feet above sea level. The local coffee table book is a special project of outgoing mayor-turned-congressman Abraham Tolentino in support of the city’s tourism program.

A COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Angelic voices filled Highlands Golfers Lounge during the visit of Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco on July 14, 2013. The choir went to Tagaytay Highlands as part of their recreational activity during their Asian tour, which included the Philippines. The club has been privileged to be hear a sample rendition from the group.

The concert was facilitated in part with the cooperation of the Honorable Fortune A. Ledesma, Consul General of the Philippines to Monaco.

THE LITTLE SINGERS OF MONACO

On November 29, 2013, Tagaytay Highlands, in partnership with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philippine Red Cross, organized a fund raising event for our fellow countrymen in the Visayas region who have been greatly affected by the Typhoon Yolanda. Concert for a Cause: Tulong Para Sa Visayas gathered resources and tapped networks to help those in need.

In attendance were Tagaytay Highlands officers and employees, headed by the General Manager, Clara T. Kramer, who opened the ceremonies and welcomed the attendees. The employees’ representative, Union President Alex Manguinao, gave thanks to the attendees and all the staff for sharing their blessings to the Filipino people. The club’s beneficiaries—the SM Foundation, Inc., led by Executive Director Carmen Linda M. Atayde, and the Philippine Red Cross represented by Governor Rosalinda Wee—received the donations on behalf of their respective institutions.

As the events’ highlight, the serenade of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra filled the Highlands Golfers Lounge with songs and smiles. Lunch was served while members and guests listened to the orchestra playing, and the music continued until the afternoon. World-renowned balladeer Bo Cerrudo and Jillian Itaas joined the orchestra to serenade the audience and dedicated some songs to the typhoon victims.

Through this concert, the club extended its support to those affected and contributed to making them feel the spirit of Christmas, in the hopes of fortifying them for all the challenges of life.

WE CARE CONCERT FOR A CAUSE

Pancho Piano was born on September 22, 1954, to a working-class family in Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. His education and livelihood were tied to his skills as a young artist. Commercial work and occasional commissions sustained his education and that of his younger siblings. He finished a degree in Economics at the University of Nueva Caceres in 1978. His talent in illustration was evident in his first two solo exhibitions in Naga in 1977 and in 1981. In 1984, these caught the eye of the late Jose Joya, who recommended Pancho as his scholar at the College of Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Pancho’s talent bloomed in Manila. First, he topped the list of UP-based artists to train in German leather art in 1985. This led to a host of international art programs. Despite this, Pancho never cut his ties to Bicolandia.

Since 1986, Pancho has completed 150 murals and stained-glass design commissions. Pancho has also received awards from such bodies as the Development Institute for Bicolano Artists, the Golden Jubilee Award from the University of Nueva Caceres, the Recognition Award from Carson City, the Mayoralty Award from Naga City, the CSNHS Centennial Award, and the Camarines Sur Provincial Government Award. Pancho’s art can also be seen in books; his work graces the cover of Folk Influence of Modern Philippine Art (2002) and is included in The World of Best Art (2007).

The Tagaytay Highlands Series is a mixed mode of figurative and abstract art inspired by the beauty of nature. The artist captures the brilliance of the sunrises and the subtleties of the sunsets at the Club. His imagination depicts iconic areas, like the Madre de Dios, the Highlands Peak, and the Highlands China Palace in fluid, bold strokes and playful textures rendered in delicate, transparent colors over colors.

Tagaytay HighlandsArtist-in-Residence 2012-2013

Excerpts from Profile of an Artistby Reuben Ramas Canete-from The Art of Pancho M. Piano: Abstract and FiguresSorrell Publishing Company, New York

Calendar 2014

The Tagaytay Highlands Club is proud to have Pancho M. Piano as its Artist-in-Residence for 2012, whose work is displayed for the Club’s 20th year. The club’s 2014 calendar also proudly bears Pancho’s work, with 12 of his best pieces inspired by the landscape in and around the enclave. Tagaytay Highlands sponsors the Artist-in-Residence Program in cooperation with professional visual artists in the country.

Tagaytay Highlands Series VITagaytay Highlands Series I

View from the Spa & Lodge

Tagaytay Highlands Golf Club

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Pancho M. Piano

The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra playingat Highlands Golfers Lounge

Jilian Itaas Bo Cerrudo

The Little Singers of Monaco atthe Highlands Golf Club

groom Lee Cyrick Cabillabride Rachelle Levardoceremony venue Country Club Trellisreception venue Country Club Verandadate December 29, 2012

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I am a Tagaytay Highlands Baby. What I mean to say is, Tagaytay Highlands felt like a second home to me for what seemed like fifteen years (till my membership expired for being too old to be my dad’s extension—OUCH). New Years, Thanksgivings, Holy Weeks, hundreds of milestones, bonding sessions with loved ones will make this place forever special to me. What’s my point? My point is, I know this place by heart and I’ve seen this place photographed many, many times. To make this place look new to me would be close to impossible. So when I saw Rachelle and Lee’s Metrofied Tagaytay Highlands wedding, I was completely dumbfounded and downright impressed (as always) by how Metrophoto made such a seemingly popular venue feel exciting and new again. Of course, Oly is one half of it. Congratulations to Rachelle and Lee for making their wedding so uniquely remarkable despite the weather.

LOREM IPSUM DOLOR ISMET

Weddings

words Erika Cruz for RebelliousBride.comphotography Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto

WEDDINGS

Metrofied Wedding

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Massage for two

The Spa & Lodge’s log-cabin exterior

The Volcanic Clay treatment

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Charles Sutter, MDManaging Director, Asmara, Inc.

Nature &

Relaxation

On a slope high up on the Highlands property lies the Spa and Lodge, a hideaway of indulgence and pleasure that awaits members and guests alike. There, visitors may choose from several modes of pampering and treatments with which to while away an afternoon and come away relaxed and refreshed.

Now run by Asmara, Inc., the Spa & Lodge now offers therapeutic services at an international standard of quality. A spa consultancy and development company established in 1996, Asmara currently brings its luxury treatments to select hotels and establishments in the Philippines. These include the Lazuli Spa at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City; the Asmara Spa at the Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City; The Spa at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City; the Azurea Spa at Bellevue Resort, Bohol; and The Spa at Solaire Resort & Casino.

The company’s founder and managing director, Charles Sutter, is a French medical doctor, a permanent resident of the Philippines since 1993, and a pioneer in the local spa industry (Opening in 2001 of Ylang Ylang Spa at Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Samal Island).

Charles is an international spa consultant with operations in Latin America and India, and has been the co-consultant of the spa book Wellness on the Islands: The Philippine Spa Experience. He was one of the resource speakers for the first run of the Ateneo Spa Management Certification Program. He is a certified operator of aquatic facilities by the US National Swimming Pool Foundation. In 2012, Charles was reelected as vice president of the Philippine Wellness and Spa Association, or PhilWell.

Charles is also the managing director of Spa and Wellness Professionals, the first locally and internationally accredited spa school in the Philippines, holding accreditations from the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (CIBTAC) of the UK and the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA) of the Philippines. Spa and Wellness Professionals counts among its clients five star spas such as The Chi Spa at the Shangri-La Mactan and the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel; the Eskaya Resort and Spa in Amanpulo; the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Plantation Bay, Mactan and the Mandarin Oriental Spa.

Asmara is also a founding member of the Spa Association of the Philippines.

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by Asmara, Inc.

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The Spa & Lodge Operating Hours:Sundays to Thursdays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMFridays 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMSaturdays & Holidays 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Operating Hours at the Sports Center:Mondays to Thursdays 8:00 AM - 7:00 PMFridays & Sundays 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMSaturdays 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

For inquiries, please call The Spa & Lodge at (046) 483-0837 or (046) 483-0838 or (0917) 501-0772.

For those after-massage naps

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The forests of Tagaytay Highlands are also home to the Luzon tarictic hornbill, also known as the kalaw. The Animal Farm and the Gardens are near the ridge of a forested gully that harbors Penelopides manillae. Aside from their distinctively shaped beaks, the hornbills are known for making their trademark raucous calls at specific times of day; some of their daily performances can be heard between 6:00 to 8:00 AM and 4:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon.

Of the 57 global species of hornbills, ten can be found in the Philippines, attesting to the biodiversity of the country, and of the environment Tagaytay Highlands shares with them.

Data from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, Hornbill Research Foundation, Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, and the Philippine Hornbills Conservation Programme

Ortiz, Margaux C. “Hornbills in the city: Clock ticking on nature’s timekeeper”, Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 2, 2013.

BIRD WATCHING SERIES: THE TARICTIC HORNBILL

Bring your nature experience to the next level. There is no other way to appreciate the nature’s sanctuary inside the club than going into its very core. Advanced booking is required. As an initial offering, the club is offering the Easy Trail. Great for beginners, this hike takes you through paved footpaths winding all the way down to the Sys River. It starts at the Jerry Trail, descends from Anton’s Grill, and passes through the Kaong Trail. Other, more challenging hikes will be available soon. Watch out for the Adventure Trail and the Extreme Trail.

For inquiries & reservations, please call (0917) 583-0848.

ECO TREK ATTAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS

Chill out in comfort and style as you build your empire with Monopoly. Build the tallest uno Stacko Tower. Make like Picasso with Pictionary and gyrate your way to winning with Guesstures! Fun times abound at the newest hang out for the whole family!

For inquiries, please call (0917) 583-0848.

GAME ROOM

DANCE FITNESS PRIMEFeaturing #throwback tunes that put you and your body at

ease and combining powerful music from yesteryears with fun and simple dance moves, Dance Fitness Prime is perfect for individuals 45 and up. Are you ready to groove?

DANCE FITNESS AT THE SPORTS CENTER

Classes on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays From 9:00 to 10:00 AM and 3:00 to 4:00 PM

DANCE FITNESS JAMGet amped up with the hottest hits and latest dance moves

while breaking into a sweat. Dance Fitness Jam is designed for the young and the young at heart. Now let’s see you bust a move with attitude!

Classes on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays From 10:00 to 11:00 AM and 4:00 to 5:00 PMFor more information, call (0917) 583-0848

Experience wildlifeat Tagaytay Highlands

The Luzon tarictic hornbill

Members burning extra calories

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The rulers of Ancient Egypt came to life at last as little pharaohs—alive and as mummies—and cute Cleopatras marched to the Sports Center Hall to join the party at the Pharaoh’s Pyramid. Upon entering the realm of King Tut, kids received loot bags from mummies shambling all around the pyramid’s interiors.

The Pharaoh’s Pyramid Challenge caught the attention of the little monarchs, who were given challenges written on papyrus scrolls. Some turned their mommies into mummies; others collected gems and precious stones. At the end of the challenges, Club President Jerry Tiu and General Manager Clara Kramer gave out the prizes: J. Co Donuts gift certificates, Gelato Eduardo gift bags, and for the major prize, an iPad Mini.

One final game of hide-and-seek gave the children one last chance to enjoy the sponsors’ treats: URC, Gelato Eduardo, Selecta, Villa del Conte, Toy Kingdom, Tiny Buds, Nestle, Oishi, and J.Co Donuts.

Redemption! It was a victorious day for all Filipinos as the Pambansang Kamao, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao won the WBO International Welterweight Title fight against Mexican-American boxer Brandon “Bambam” Rios last November 24, 2013.

Tagaytay Highlands members and guests were all ecstatic as they witnessed the fight during a free live telecast at the Highlands Golfers Lounge. Members and their guests arrived early at the venue to have a good seat for the much-awaited fight. As time progressed the golfers lounge was fully seated.

A number of undercard fights were already running as the audience awaited the main event. The anticipation was palpable in the chilly air. Everybody’s attention was caught when the famous ring announcer, Michael Buffer, announced the fight was about to begin. The main event started with the singing of national anthems of the U.S.A. and the Philippines by American Idol runner up Jessica Sanchez. Upon the introduction of the fighters, everyone in the venue showed their support for the people’s champ.

The first round showed Pacquiao eager to fight and win the match. He landed blows that made the crowd go wild, and in the middle of the round, Rios slipped, but it was not clearly a knockdown. The sound of the bell ended the first round, and everyone clapped. It went on with Pacquiao showing zeal as well as Rios, who received a cut above the left eye during the fourth round. Though there were times that Pacquiao was pushed to the ropes, he quickly evaded his rival’s incoming punches. Finally, in an act of pure sportsmanship, Pacquiao hugged his opponent as the bell sounded the bout’s end.

Members, guests, and even Tagaytay Highlands employees and trainees were very much entertained by the fight and a round of applause rang through the Highlands Golfers Lounge as Pacman was announced winner by unanimous decision.

The Peoples’ Champ not only redeemed himself after his two losses but also, after the disaster brought by Typhoon Yolanda to the people of Visayas. he uplifted the Filipino spirit.

Cody Chua Bianca Nicole Casimiro Patricia Colayco Luis Joson

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SPORTSHALLOWEEN

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Pacquiao-RiosThe Comeback:

MatchThe Mummies and the Cleopatras of Halloween Trick or Treat 2013 with Club Officers

The Highlands Golfers Lounge jam-packed

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Escape to the mountains and create wonderful memories during your most special days. Whether for birthdays, cozy dinners with close friends, or plain merrymaking, the Highlands Peak Bar provides a rarefied venue for all these celebrations. We offer you the highest point at Tagaytay Highlands with an unparalleled 360-degree view and finest cuisines bringing you a truly unique and memorable experience. The Peak Bar is the ideal venue for intimate gatherings of 50 to 70 people—perfect for celebrating with your closest family and friends.

Book your party now with the Sales Department at (0917) 882-6885

PARTY AT THE PEAK BAR

Set your sights higher! Get a refreshing treat for your team and draw inspiration from the natural landscape away from the city. Synergize with your team and renew your creativity. Be the best that you can be in your personalized corporate activity here at Tagaytay Highlands.

Company Outing | Team Building Activities | On-the-Day Functions & Tour | Taal Volcano Tour | Corporate Conferences | Strategic Planning | Product Launching

Book your functions now with Sales Department at (0917) 882-6885, (046) 483-3657, or email [email protected].

SYNERGIZE ATTAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS: CORPORATE SALES PACKAGE

Imagine sailing the waters of Taal Lake, the volcano rising on one side, and the slopes of Tagaytay encircling the lake. For the sheer pleasure of spending a few hours on the water, the Taal Lake Yacht Club lets you explore the lake in high style. Packages start at PhP 1,600, with boats, topper sailboats, and kayaks at your disposal.

For more information, call (0917) 882-6885.

SAIL WITH THE TAAL LAKE YACHT CLUB

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The Country Club at Tagaytay Highlands

The cable car passingthrough the Country Club

The waters of Lake Taal await

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All Saint’s Day Exhibit Healing Mass atTagaytay Highlands

Children & Youth Mass

Mama Mary’s Birthday

Tagaytay Highlands marks the passage of time with the ritual observances of faith, which serve as a reminder of the principles that underlie the achievements of club members and that of their families, and as a mark of their gratitude toward the source of all their blessings.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES

THE NATIONAL DAY OF CONSECRATIONInitiated by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

(CBCP), on June 8, 2013, the National Day of Consecration is a simultaneous celebration of the Holy Eucharist and the consecration of all dioceses, parishes, and chapels to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Marian pilgrims composed of club members and First Saturday devotees began the solemn activity with a simultaneous recitation of the Holy Rosary and procession from Highlands Golf Clubhouse to the Holy Family Chapel. Presiding was the Reverend Father Choy Ramos from the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (SSS).

THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH MASS The Let the Children Come to Me! Holy Family Chapel celebrated

a special liturgy for the young members of its community. Kids and youth actively participated as lectors, servers, ushers, and volunteers on August 27, 2013. The Reverend Father Randel Marero blessed all kids present during the Holy Mass. The community chapel encourages participation among the youth and kids through various chapel activities and programs.

Devotion

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MAMA MARY’S BIRTHDAYThe annual festivity the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth on October

8 is marked by the presence of the pilgrim image of St. Anne, Mother of Mary, from the National Shrine & Parish of St. Anne, Hagonoy, Bulacan through the kind generosity of its parish priest and shrine rector, the Reverend Monsignor Lon Balagtas.

HEALING MASS AT TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDSOn October 27, 2013, Sister Concepion V. Canasa, OP, a healing

nun from the Daughters of St. Dominic in Tagaytay City, facilitated the healing session after the regular Sunday Mass. Hundreds of ardent devotees with physical and spiritual needs and challenges participated in the prayer and renewal activities. Another series of healing sessions will take place in the upcoming Sundays of Lent in 2014.

ALL SAINTS DAY EXHIBIT The Holy Family Chapel community celebrated All Saints Day

with a religious exhibit of the patrons and patroness of the respective parishes in the Diocese of Imus. The Reverend Father Randel Marero of Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol Seminary presided over the mass. The event highlighted religious articles such as replicas of Our Lady of Manaoag and the Sto. Niño de Praga, intricately crafted by Mr. Cornelio “Dondon” Awa, a renowned sculptor and a club member. The display ran from October 25 to November 9, 2013, at the Summer Garden, Highlands China Palace.

Block Rosary

DEVOTION

National Day of Consecration

Madre de Dios Wedding Chapel at Tagaytay Midlands

HOLY WEEK

2014

PALM SUNDAY Holy Mass | 11:00amAPRIL 13 Holy Mass | 4:00pm

HOLY MONDAY Holy Mass | 11:00amAPRIL 14 Pasyong Mahal | 1:00pm-5:00pm

HOLY TUESDAY Holy Mass | 11:00amAPRIL 15 Pasyong Mahal | 1:00pm-5:00pm

HOLY WEDNESDAY Way of the Cross | 9:00amAPRIL 16 Holy Mass | 11:00am Pasyong Mahal | 1:00pm-5:00pm

MAUNDY THURSDAY Recollection 10:00am-12:00nnAPRIL 17 Confession | 1:00pm-5:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Lord’s Supper | 5:00pm Vigil until 12:00mn

GOOD FRIDAY Way of the Cross | 8:30amAPRIL 18 Recollection 10:00am-12:00nn Confession | 1:00pm-4:00pm The Lord’s Passion | 4:00pm Procession | 5:30pm

BLACK SATURDAY Recollection 10:00am-12:00nnAPRIL 19 Confession | 1:00pm-4:00pm Easter Vigil Mass | 8:00pm Salubong | 9:30pm

EASTER SUNDAY Holy Mass | 11:00amAPRIL 20 Holy Mass | 4:00pmSchedules are subject to change without prior notice.

Call (0917) 563-4817.

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Available on both iOS and Android, Golfshot now features the Midlands, allowing users to calculate distances, position their shots, and improve their overall game by providing necessary information to golfers.

For more information, visit golfshot.com.

MIDLANDS GOLF COURSE APP

Promos & Services

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Lifeline Ambulance is now the club’s official provider of immediate medical assistance. It is a fully air-conditioned and equipped state-of-the-art unit with a height of 8 feet and several features. These include a dedicated standby onsite crew of two licensed nurses and an EMT driver, Emergency Medical Situation (EMS) basic medicines, equipment, and supplies, like a cardiac monitor and defibrillator, vital signs monitor, oxygen, suction machine apparatus, immobilization, and patient transport devices.

The ambulance will provide services to all club members, residents, guests, employees, staff, and management, including use of any of its on-board supplies and equipment while inside ambulance en route to the hospital.

Hotline Numbers:Mobile: 0917-8600926Telephone: 483-0868 Local 1053 (Security)483-2125 Local 1004 (Clinic)

LIFELINE AMBULANCE AT TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS

FUEL UP The road to Metro Manila, north of Highlands, now has a Fil Oil station to serve the motoring needs of club members and guests alike.

Pasta and Salad Bar

Mongolian Barbecue

Feeling healthy? Create your own meal that suite both your craving and appetite using fresh and filling ingredients from the pantry of the Pasta & Salad Bar every Saturdays & Sundays at Bistro Saratoga, 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Enjoy the Mongolian Barbecue Buffet at Midlands Golfers Lounge every Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am to 2:00pm. Avail of the single bowl at P280+/person or feast with an eat-all-you-can at P380+/ person.

Salad Bar: P285+ (kids) | P380+ (adults)Pasta Bar: P360+ (kids) | P480+ (adults)Pasta & Salad Bar: P645+ (kids) | P860+ (adults)

For inquiries & reservations, please call (0917) 882-6885 or (046) 483-3657.

Whole Year Promo

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Documents

Highlands View Magazine Vol.18 No.2-2013