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Issue 6<strong>July</strong> - <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong>the Board 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2Sets the pace to invaluable returns


BOARD OF DIRECTORS3 President’s Message6 From the General Manager’s Desknews8 <strong>2012</strong>-2014 ElectionKnow Your Candidates10 For Your InformationTELEPHONE DIRECTORYTrunkline 817-0951 to 62Gen. Manager 201 / 889-1024Exec. Secretary 290Membership 210 / 202 / 203Publications 205 / 817-7031Library 228Sports and Games 260 / 269Fitness Center 256Golf Driving Range 288<strong>Polo</strong> & Equestrian 270MIS 207 / 208HRD 222 / 217E-M@IL ADDRESSESGeneral Managerogm@manilapolo.com.phMembershipmembership@manilapolo.com.phSPORTS & ATHLETICSsportsathletics@manilapolo.com.phPublicationspubl2@manilapolo.com.phAbout the Cover(L-R Standing)Paolo Gabriel S. SantosSantiago R. ElizaldeJaime C. Layaevents20 Father's Day CelebrationRoberto F. de OcampoAlfredo V. Wieneke IIIAgustin R. Montilla IVfeature18 MPC DirectorRoberto de Ocampo, OBEMedical Clinic 252Security 204 / 276General Services Dept. 223Concierge/Lobby 235Housekeeping 219 / 261Information 889-2507Finance 239 / 291Billing 214 / 215General Cashier 216Purchasing 220 / 221Banquet Sales & Mktg. 300/ 244 /240F&B 242 /279Sports Lounge 281Librarylibrary@manilapolo.com.phGENERAL SERVICESgsd@manilapolo.com.phFINANCEacctg@manilapolo.com.phBILLINGbilling@manilapolo.com.phMANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMmis_mgr@ manilapolo.com.ph(L-R Seated)Sheila I. RamosRoman A.V. Azanza, Jr.Ma. Lourdes D.B. Buenaventuraf&b12 Quarterly Specials13 Specials of the Month14 <strong>Manila</strong>'s Best @ <strong>Polo</strong>sports & athletics22 In Honor of a Beloved CoachBianca Gotuaco EarnsThree Gold Medalstribute26 Renato ParasA Life Well Spentemployees nook30 CBA Makes HistoryKabalikat Launches a New WellnessPrograminformation24 Welcome to the <strong>Club</strong>28 BookstopSports Cafe 246Cameron Forbes 292Willow Root - Nanten 230Soda Bar 250Last Chukker 273Nanten 230Pancake House 267Coffee Bean 294Men’s Locker 259Ladies’ Locker 286Ladies’ Massage 254Hairwatch Salon 237 / 238RESTAURANT & BAR SERVICESfb_mgr@manilapolo.com.phbanquetevent@manilapolo.com.phBANQUET SERVICESclub_mktg@manilapolo.com.phbanquet_sup@manilapolo.com.phBANQUET SALESbanquetsales_mgr@manilapolo.com.phbanquetevent2@manilapolo.com.phbanquetevent4@manilapolo.com.phPOLO POST is the official publication of the <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Inc. Members and their dependents are welcome to submit theircontributions to the POLO POST c/o the Publications Office, <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Inc., McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City oremail us at publ2@manilapolo.com.ph. Whole or part of this publication may not be reproduced without the written permissionof the Publications Department of <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Inc. Official website: www.manilapolo.com.phRoman A.V. Azanza, Jr.PresidentMa. Lourdes D.B. BuenaventuraFirst Vice PresidentAlfredo V. Wieneke IIISecond Vice PresidentSheila I. RamosCorporate SecretaryRoberto F. de OcampoTreasurerSantiago R. ElizaldeDirectorJaime C. LayaDirectorAgustin R. Montilla IVDirectorPaolo Gabriel S. SantosDirectorMANAGEMENTRafael LlamasGeneral ManagerThelma SugayMembership and MarketingDirectorRose de GuzmanInternal AuditorLily A. Del RosarioBanquet Sales ManagerDinna A. AdaliaF&B Sales and ServicesManagerMark U. LopezSports & Athletics ManagerEnrique Z. AgusGSD ManagerGrace A. FernandezHRD DirectorRhai E. RevisaAssistant FinanceControllerMarites J. CanadaChief AccountantDax C. IlogMIS ManagerCriselda D. CandolesasExecutive HousekeeperGertrudes T. SarmientoPurchasing ManagerDoris D. ReyesBilling ManagerPR & COMMUNICATIONSIsabel Caro WilsonChairman/EditorLorena J. SambilePR & CommunicationsManagerApril GonzalesPR & CommunicationsAssistantOmar M. TiambengCreative Design Specialist


President’s MessageDear Fellow Members,While we are in the process of reviewing the fiscalyear, I would like to ask our fellow members to revisita key component of our Amended By-Laws to wit: “… to establish and maintain a club to promote socialintercourse, and to provide a place for members tomeet, engage in sports activities, and have socialgatherings, recreation and entertainment.” ( Section 2.Purpose. Amended By-Laws as of May 5, 2004 ). All ofour daily tasks, development projects, tournaments andevents were carried out in pursuit of this mandate. Yoursupport and cooperation in these endeavours were bothinspiring and invigorating as attained in the followingachievements:The Facilities Oversight Committee (“FOC”) took thelead in implementing a series of projects aimed atkeeping the <strong>Club</strong> responsive to the evolving needs ofits members. At the start of the fiscal year, FOC wasworking in coordination with the House Committeefor the Technical Study on the water requirementand alternative water source of the club or the graywater facility project. The first quarter of <strong>2012</strong> sawthe commencement of the construction work on therefurbishing of the Main lounge and its adjacent areas.In November 2011 the 25-meter pool renovationproject was completed and in that same month thenewly renovated facility including a major section of theCogon Village was opened. The latter proved to be a hitamong members and their guests.I would like to yet again congratulate the FOC for thecontinuing good work. This group of dedicated membershas been together now for six years, its first project wasthe Centennial Buildings including the New Lobby, theLibrary, and the improvement of the Sports Lounge andSports Café. I would like to particularly acknowledgethe hard and dedicated work of the three architects onthat committee: its current Chairman, Director AlfredWieneke, Mr. Bong Recio, and the priceless WillieCoscolluela.Before the end of the first quarter of <strong>2012</strong> the <strong>Club</strong>hired the services of a new Security Agency, BluForce.The mission order of the agency is to curb abuses bynon-members, increase vigilance and ensure that the<strong>Club</strong> is safe and secure for all members and their guests.Expect implementation of a new security system in theclub by the third quarter of this year with the use ofdigital technology.June 31,<strong>2012</strong> witnessed the successful conclusion ofthe Collective Bargaining Agreement which dovetailedwith the launching of an audacious program of achievinga culture of excellence in the <strong>Club</strong> through a strongand effective partnership between management andemployees. In terms of re-aligning positions andeliminating redundancies, the <strong>Club</strong> right-sized itsemployee count by 47%.During the Board Year 2011-<strong>2012</strong>, we welcomed atotal of 102 proprietary members. We encourage themto continue enjoying our dining and sports facilities. Wewould appreciate constructive feedback from our newmembers.On January, <strong>2012</strong>, the Board of Directors approved theproposed Audit Committee Mandate and Internal AuditCharter. The Audit Committee Mandate was based onthe Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) Code ofCorporate Governance while the Internal Audit Charterwas based on the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA)Standards. Both the Mandate and the Charter will allowthe <strong>Club</strong> management to make well-informed decisions.Providing ease and convenience for <strong>Club</strong> memberswas the goal behind the Management InformationSystem’s roll-out of the online billing system, increasedand accelerated internet access, security, surveillanceand access systems. Even our Senior Citizens who are3President’s Message


entitled to discounts can avail of this privilege once theypre-register.Sports and Games took a leap forward with increasedinterest and enthusiasm in Archery, Tennis, Badmintonand Golf. New and improved facilities and equipmentwere instrumental in pushing players to level up andsustain their game with the encouragement of expertcoaches and tutors. This generated more than 34Min revenues.The <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> Season was a period of colourfulcompetitions that took on a global perspective. Asidefrom the traditional events, the Season featured thefirst Harbour Centre <strong>Polo</strong> Cup and the President’s Cupstaged in partnership with the Argentine Embassyand the Chaîne de Rôtisseurs. The Season took on aninternational flavour with the Princes of Brunei and othervisiting foreign players and officials seeing action. ThePhil-UK Equestrian Cup on its 5th year was held onOctober 23, foreign coaches were on hand to guideour riders, the Philippine team competed in Koreaand a Malaysian expert gave his services pro bono forimprovements in our arenas.Even with the temporary closure of the Main Lounge,the Sports Café, office function rooms, and Nanten,Food and Beverage showed remarkable performancein tandem with InterPro, our new concessionaire andthe other restaurants and coffee shops that continueto serve the <strong>Club</strong> membership with more than 54M inrevenues.Our new concessionaire, Interpro Food Specialist, Inc.,was given the task to operate the Food and Beverageservices of the <strong>Club</strong> following Board approval inSeptember, 2011. To ensure efficiency, a considerableamount of time and effort was spent by F &B in trainingservice and kitchen staff. To ensure the highest possiblelevel of quality and safety, the <strong>Club</strong> Managementand the F & B Committee will continue to work withthe Societe Generale de Surveilance ( SGS ) as anindependent testing body to provide testing and verifyfood safety practices under local and internationalregulations. Your continued patronage deservesconstant improvements and high levels of excellence.The <strong>Club</strong> has embarked on a Go Green campaign.Spearheaded by PR and Communications, the wastemanagement and energy conservation project includesa paperless drive that promoted online viewing of billingstatements, reduction on the use of plastic and prudentutilization of lights and air-conditioning units. Alongsidethe efforts of the Facilities Oversight Committee, theGrounds sub-committee and the House Directorate, thegreening initiative traces its roots to the Amended By-Laws that states “ … the preservation and enhancementof the prestige of the <strong>Club</strong> thru the maintenance andexpansion of its facilities. “( Article I, Section 3 ).Membership dues were at 95M, transfer fees at 33.9Mand other revenues brought in 32.6M. Total increasein assets was mainly due to increase in the fair marketvalue of our restricted fund by Php4.6M and an increasein our Property and Equipment account by Php45M aswe finished the renovation of 25-Meter Pool and CogonVillage.Financially, the Board Year proved to be a challenge.The temporary closure of the Main Lounge, SportsCafé, function rooms, Nanten, part of the CogonVillage and the closure of our deep well system plusother administrative expenses negatively impacted ourearnings.I am optimistic that with all the resources, time andpatience we poured into the massive reconstructionand upgrade you have been witnessing, it will eventuallypay off. Already membership response has been bothheartening and supportive.The 2011-<strong>2012</strong> Board of Directors would like torecognize the foresight, commitment and persistenceof the past Boards whose vision led to the planning,implementation and realization of the various programsand projects <strong>Club</strong> members have started to appreciateor have been enjoying for quite some time. In thesame breath, the Board would like to give due creditto the various Committees, sub-committees and theManagement Team for making these visions possible.My personal thanks go to my co-Directors, particularlythe four departing members: Bobby de Ocampo, ShielaRamos, Bambina Buenaventura, and Jimmy Laya.This <strong>Club</strong> has and will always be, run by ourCommittees, each of which is headed by a servingDirector. To these men and women I dedicatethis Report.ROMAN A.V. AZANZA, JR.4President’s Message


From the General Manager’s deskDear Members,The 2011-<strong>2012</strong> Fiscal Year has just ended.Management has completed a new budget andorganizational core plan to be endorsed to thesucceeding Board which will be determined on<strong>August</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> during the Annual GeneralMembership (AGM) meeting. I would like to takethis opportunity to invite all of you to attend ourAGM meeting. I also encourage our proprietarymembers to submit proxy forms to the Office ofthe General Manager (OGM) for quorum purposes.Our aim to provide you quality food, service,and facilities continues. The Food & Beverage(F&B) team is atop the recent launching of theMB@P (<strong>Manila</strong>’s Best at <strong>Polo</strong>), a selection of thetop 20 desserts in the Metro. We have offeringmouth-watering specials in <strong>August</strong> like Coulibiac,Shrimp and Fish Cake, and Grilled Lamb Chop.Nanten Japanese Restaurant in its new locationat the parking area and Coffee Bean Kiosk bythe bowling lanes will likely be open by the timeyou receive this issue. We invite all our membersto give our new food outlets the same warmwelcome you gave Pancake House at the TennisPavilion.The Main Lounge and other meeting rooms havealmost been completed and will be opened forreservations starting September. We expect tohost more parties by the “ber” months.For everyone wishing to hold their events in ourgrand function rooms, please feel free to call ourBanquet Sales Office. We will be glad to be ofservice to you.Be part of our Grand Sports Awards Nighton <strong>August</strong> 24 and let us all give applause toour member-athletes for their commendableparticipation, great courage, amazingperseverance, and excellent performance in theirvarious sports fields. We then hope to continue thecelebration with our Beer Fiesta on October 12.Before I end this message, I would like to thankthe outgoing Board for their good governanceand unending support to the Management team,as well as the general membership for theircontinued patronage.Sincerely,RAFAEL R. LLAMAS6FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESK


The Nominations Committeeinvited 12 members to runfor the Board. Seven declinedand five accepted.<strong>2012</strong>-2014 ElectionKNOW YOUR CANDIDATESJOHN ALOYSIUS S. BERNAS “Luigi”• Turn the <strong>Club</strong> into a serious food destinationin Metro <strong>Manila</strong>;• Focus the <strong>Club</strong> on delivering the servicesmembers value most: good food and servicesat reasonable prices; clean, classy andconducive social venues; a wide variety ofleisurely and competitive sports activities; anda secure and exclusive second home and officefor members and their dependents;• Elevate the <strong>Club</strong> into an institutional leaderin environmentally friendly but economicallyviable practices in non-profit serviceenterprise management;• Create long term value for the <strong>Club</strong> sharesby institutionalizing and downstreaminga sustainable good governance and fiscalresponsibility policy from the Shareholder/Board level to the day-to-day Management &Staff of the <strong>Club</strong>;• Provide a good investment return for longterm shareholders by increasing publicclamor for membership, ultimately resultingin a steady and sustainable increase in themonetary value of the <strong>Club</strong>’s shares.AGE: 51 yrs. oldYEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: 8EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDMaster of Business Administration,Darden School of Business,University of VirginiaMaster of Arts in East Asian Studies,University of VirginiaBachelor of Arts, Honors Programin Economics, Ateneo de <strong>Manila</strong>UniversityProfessional Culinary Course– La Scuola Culinaria Cordon Bleu,Firenze, ItalyLUIS S. CAMPOS, JR. “Louie”BUSINESS/COMPANY/SOCIO-CIVICAFFILIATIONPresident & COO, Agrinurture, Inc.Director & Chairman,Team Micro GroupDirector & CEO,Earthright Holdings, Inc.Director, Greenergy Holdings, Inc.Independent Director,M Bank CorporationFellow, Synergeia FoundationDirector & Treasurer, Urban Programfor Livelihood Finance & Training(UPLIFT Microfinance)To continue being the No. 1 family club and to be rankedas one of the best clubs in the world..Director & Treasurer, Societa DanteAlighieri <strong>Manila</strong>Trustee & Treasurer, Sa Aklat SisikatFoundationMPC CLUB ACTIVITIESMember, Food & Beverage Committee,B.Y. 2005-2006,2006-2007, 2007-2008,2011-<strong>2012</strong>Member, Audit CommitteeB.Y. 2010-2011Member, NOMELEC, B.Y. 2007-2008Member, Membership CommitteeB.Y. 2007-2008Member, Finance CommitteeB.Y. 2006-2007, 2007-2008AGE: 68 yrs. oldYEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: 39EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDDe La Salle UniversitySan Beda CollegeBUSINESS/COMPANY/SOCIO-CIVICAFFILIATIONPresident, Aviation Operations &Management Specialists, Inc.8Chairman of the Board, Campos Rueda& Sons, Inc.Secretary of the Board, Luchel RealtyCorporationMember for 30 years and FormerDirector, Rotary <strong>Club</strong> of Makati NorthMPC CLUB ACTIVITIESChairman, Security Sub-committeeB.Y. 1995-1996, 1996-1997,2011-<strong>2012</strong>Member, House CommitteeB.Y. 2011-<strong>2012</strong>Second Vice PresidentB.Y. 1996-1997Chairman, <strong>Polo</strong> & EquestrianDirectorate, BY 1995-1996,1996-1997Assistant Corporate SecretaryB.Y. 1993-1994Chairman, Sports & Games DirectorateB.Y. 1993-1994Vice Chairman, House CommitteeB.Y. 1993-1994


AGE: 47 yrs. oldYEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: 15EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND1983–1987Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Minorin History, Denison University,Granville, Ohio, USA1980 – 1983Portsmouth Abbey School, RhodeIsland, USA1968 – 1980Colegio de San Agustin, Makati CityBUSINESS/COMPANY/SOCIO-CIVICAFFILIATIONSenior Vice President,Roxaco Land CorporationSANTIAGO R. ELIZALDE “Santi”To continue strengthening the core foundations of the <strong>Club</strong> which havebeen always based on providing world-class facilities and services for theenjoyment of its members.Director and Vice Chairman,ELRO CorporationChairman, 24 Hour VendingCorporationDirector, Roxas Holdings, Inc.Director, Roxas Foundation, Inc.Vice Chairman, <strong>Club</strong> Punta Fuego, Inc.President, Fuego Hotels andManagement CorporationTrustee, Punta FuegoVillage Homeowners AssociationTrustee, Punta FuegoVillage FoundationPresident, CGB CondominiumCorporationMPC CLUB ACTIVITIESDirector, B.Y. 2010-<strong>2012</strong>Vice Chairman, F&B CommitteeB.Y. 2010-2011, 2011-<strong>2012</strong>NARCISO DE LEON ERAÑA “Boopsie”To help preserve and enhance its position as the country’s premierefamily oriented club, catering to members, their families and guestsas a one stop home away from home.Chairman, <strong>Polo</strong> & EquestrianDirectorate, B.Y. 2010-2011, 2011-<strong>2012</strong>Chairman, <strong>Polo</strong> CommitteeB.Y. 2010-2011, 2011-<strong>2012</strong>Chairman, Stables CommitteeB.Y. 2007-2008Member, <strong>Polo</strong> Sub-committee,B.Y. 2004-2005, 2006-2007,2007-2008, 2009-2010Vice Chairman, <strong>Polo</strong> sub-committeeB.Y. 2005-2006Vice Chairman, <strong>Polo</strong> StablesCommittee, B.Y. 2001-2002Chairman, Softball CommitteeB.Y. 1997-1998<strong>Polo</strong> PlayerAGE: 58 yrs. oldYEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: 36EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDMBA, Thunderbird School of GlobalManagement, Glendale, ArizonaBachelor’s Degree in BusinessManagement, Schiller College,Heidelberg, GermanyHigh School, Ateneo De <strong>Manila</strong>BUSINESS/COMPANY/SOCIO-CIVICAFFILIATIONConsultant, ICAP Philippines (formerPresident Jan. 2005 – June <strong>2012</strong>)President, Charterstone RealtyCorporationDirector, Money Market Associationof the Philippines (MART), 2001-2004Director, ACI Philippines The FinancialMarkets Association, 2006-2010Financial Executives Instituteof the Philippines (FINEX)Member of various committees,Wackwack Golf and Country <strong>Club</strong>Member, Canlubang Golf and Country<strong>Club</strong> Member, Calatagan Golf andCountry <strong>Club</strong> Member, Cheese <strong>Club</strong>MPC CLUB ACTIVITIESChairman, Field ActivitiesSub-committee, B.Y. 2003-2007VIOLETA P. GALLEGO-KRAMER “Betta”AGE: 48 yrs. oldYEARS OF MEMBERSHIP: 6EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDMBA, Stanford Business School(1990)B.S. Industrial Engineering,University of the Philippines(1986)BUSINESS/COMPANY/SOCIO-CIVIC AFFILIATIONPresent Director, Rosa Padilla,Inc.To be a safe and high quality recreationalenvironment for the whole familyBoard Treasurer, UACCBoard Treasurer, CCD1991 – 2006Vice President for Marketing/New Products (last position),DOLE Packaged Foods Company,California, USA1986-1988Procter & Gamble PhilippinesMPC CLUB ACTIVITIESDirector & TreasurerB.Y. 2006-2007, 2007-2008Chairman, Finance CommitteeB.Y. 2006-2007, 2007-2008Member, Finance CommitteeB.Y. 2008-2009Member, MembershipCommitteeB.Y. 2006-20079


NEWSMain Lounge Opens for Events in SeptemberThe renovation of theMain Lounge as wellas its adjacent areasis on the final stretchof construction. Thesefunction rooms will be available for event reservationsstarting September <strong>2012</strong>. For more information, pleasecall the Banquets Office at 8170951 loc. 240, 244 or242.Facilities Oversight Committee (FOC)The FOC which was created in 2006 continues to workoverseeing all construction activities in our <strong>Club</strong>.If the <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong> has a world class environmentwith excellent facilities it is thanks to the continueddiligence and effort of the Committee members. Specialcommendation is due our leading architects: WillieCoscolluela, Alfred Wieneke and Bong Recio. They formthe Technical sub-committee which studies, evaluates andrecommends approval of all on going projects.Annual General Membership Meetingand ElectionThe Annual General Membership Meeting and Electionwill be held on <strong>August</strong> 28, <strong>2012</strong> (Tuesday), 5:45 p.m. atthe Main Lounge. Five directors will be elected to servefor B.Y. <strong>2012</strong>-2014. The Membership department is nowaccepting proxies which will be validated starting<strong>August</strong> 20. Deadline for submission of proxies is on<strong>August</strong> 28 before 5:45 p.m.MPC Goes Green through Online BillingAs part of the <strong>Club</strong>’s environmental campaign, membersare encouraged to waive the printed copyof their monthly billing statements. Online viewing ofthe billing statements is now available at the Member’sCorner of the MPC website. New statements are uploadedevery 6th of the month. For security purposes, all files arepassword protected with options to save and downloaddirectly to members’ computers.For those who will join the program until<strong>August</strong> 31, <strong>2012</strong>, a P300 credit will be reflected in theirmonthly consumable the following month after they signedup. For more info, please call the Billing Officeat 8170951 loc. 214/215.Internet Bandwidth UpgradeThe <strong>Club</strong> has upgraded its internet bandwidthfrom 3Mbps to 8Mbps. Members, guests andvisitors can now enjoy a faster and more reliableconnection for surfing, downloading and social networkingactivities.10NEWS


Food and BeverageQuarterly Specials<strong>July</strong>-September <strong>2012</strong>Garlic Prawns withPesto SpaghettiniSeared Tiger Prawns withGarlic Lemon Butter Sauceserved with Spaghetti PestoP480.00Fillet MignonGrilled U.S. BeefTenderloin in Port WineReduction served withJulienne Strips PotatoP550.00VongoleSpaghetti<strong>Manila</strong> Clams withOlive Oil, Garlic,Parsley andWhite WineP225.00Seared TenderloinWith Red Wine MushroomJus on Bacon, Corn, GreenOnions and tri Mushroom(Button, Shitake and Oyster)creamy Risotto served withbuttered French Beans,Carrots and SnowpeasP490.00French OnionSoupBeef Broth withCaramelized Oniontopped with Crouton andmelted Gruyere CheeseP150.00fourth of julyat the manila polo clubin commemoration of the U.S. Independence Day,the <strong>Club</strong> served a hearty buffet for our American friends.12FOOD AND BEVERAGE


Specials of the Month<strong>August</strong>Food and BeverageCOULIBIACSalmon and Herb Rice wrapped in PastryDough with Gribiche Sauce and GreenSalad on the side with DressingP330.00SHRIMP AND FISH CAKEPan-seared Shrimp and Fish Cakewith Tartar Sauce, Onions, Mustard,Cayenne, Pepper, Scallion, Mayo,Parsley served with Rice, FrenchBeans, and pickled CucumberP300.00GRILLED LAMB CHOPOn bed of mixed Vegetables, with WedgePotato, Au Jus Sauce, and Mint JellyP450.00


Food and Beverage<strong>Manila</strong>’s Best @ <strong>Polo</strong>With a goal of revolutionizing the dessert experience in the <strong>Club</strong>, theF&B department launched the <strong>Manila</strong>’s Best @ <strong>Polo</strong> on <strong>July</strong> 15, <strong>2012</strong>.Twenty of the best cakes and pastries from renowned dessert makersin the country are now available at the Sports Lounge.STRAWBERRYSHORTCAKE"Our Strawberry Shortcakeis a light, airy cake smotheredwith layers of freshlymashed strawberries andwhipped cream and toppedwith large strawberries.It’s like having ice creamand cake in one."- - Baby YuloRecipe ownerROCCA CAKE(Chef Buddy Trinidad)If you long for adecadently rich chocolateexperience with a hint ofrich flavor and a surprisefilling of creme brûléeand caramel mousse, thiscake is for you. The RoccaCake is a combination ofcaramel cream and cremebrûlée with chocolateganache and roastedalmondsCreme Brûlée CAKE (San Marcos cake)14FOOD AND BEVERAGE"Creme Brûlée Cake was inspired by a Spanishcake called San Marcos. I planned on just makingthe cakes for relatives but they kept giving it aspresents to their friends and I started gettingcalls from strangers for orders. I still haven’tdone any marketing on it since a lot of my time isspent teaching baking classes at Bayan Academy(TESDA courses)."- - Camille OcampoRecipe owner


Price listWhole CakephpStrawberry Shortcake 1,950WHOLE CAKEphpTurtle Pie 1,800Crepe Gateau (Vanilla) 1,450Mango Torte 1,450Rocca Cake 1,450Pearl Pink Guava Mousse 1,350Duchess Apple Pie 1,300Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion 1,200Lemon Torte 1,100Chocolate Hazelnut Decadence 1,050Banana Toffee Pie 1,000Torta De Arrancio 900Creme Brûlée Cake 900Butter Mallow Cake 900Caramel Cake 750PASTRIESFood for the Gods 1,700Poppers (box of 25) 400Custaroons (box of 12) 400


FEATUREMPC Director Roberto de OcampoHonorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE)We are happy and proud toannounce that our BoardMember and Treasurer,former Secretary ofFinance Roberto”Bobby”F. de Ocampo, has beenconferred by Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II asHonorary Officer of theMost Excellent Order of theBritish Empire (OBE). He wasrecognized for his work in promoting Philippine-UK relations over his years in public serviceand,more recently,in his capacity as Chairmanof the British Alumni Association. It was in thislatter role that he was acknowledged to havetransformed the entity into a proactivepromoter of raising the consciousness ofFilipinos about British education opportunitiesthereby helping to increase the number ofFilipino students and alumni from UK schools,developed the Philippine-UK Friendship Weekto become one of the highest profile annualactivities for fostering Philippine-UK relations,and established a charity Foundation forDisadvantaged Children funded by proceedsfrom activities organized by the Associationduring the Friendship Week. Among the moreprominent of these events has been the UKAmbassador’s Cup Equestrian competitionthat has now become an annual event at our<strong>Club</strong> and the concerts of the London-basedboy’s choir, Libera, over the past three years.Funds raised have supported health outreachmissions, textbook donations,and playgroundsfor disadvantaged children in lowest incomecommunities. Mr. de Ocampo has been widelyrecognized internationally having been the firstand only Filipino to receive the internationallyprestigious Global Finance Minister of the Yearaward from Euromoney and conferred the rankof Chevalier by the Ordre National de La LegionD’Honneur of France.18FEATURE


EVENTSHappy Father's DayJune 12, <strong>2012</strong>20EVENTS


Sports and AthleticsThe 1st Anthony Tordesillas MemorialAge Group Tennis Tournament washeld on June 23, 24, & 30 to<strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>2012</strong> in memory of the latetennis coach Anthony Tordesillas.The tournament was initiated by hisfamily to pay tribute to a man whoselove and passion for tennis neverwaned until he succumbed to cancerat the age of 52. A total of 105In Honor of a Beloved Coachparticipants played, not only to win butalso to show how Coach Anthony inspired them todevelop their tennis skills. Coach Anthony startedteaching tennis in the <strong>Club</strong> in 2004.Bianca Gotuaco Earns Three Gold MedalsAfter a series of winningstreaks in two archerytournaments held in theUnited States late thissummer, fourteen year oldBianca Roxas- Gotuaco hasonce again brought prideto the country and to our<strong>Club</strong>. The young archer wontwo Golds in the Nor EasterTournament (Ranking Roundand Olympic Round) held in Massachusetts.Bianca scored 619 in the Cadet category.The Nor Easter Tournament is one of the fivemajor US Ranking Tournaments in the UnitedStates.Bianca also won Gold in the Ranking Round ofthe US Nationals held in Ohio, with an impressivescore of 1265 and placed 4th in Olympic Round.She competed in the Recurve Cadet Division(14-17 years old) in both rounds.Bianca represented the state of California in thesecompetitions. She’s a member of the USA Archeryand the Junior Olympic Archery Development<strong>Club</strong> (JOAD) which is a requirement to join theUS Nationals.22SPORTS AND ATHLETICS


JEROME MIRANDAGOLD(Men’s 65 kg. and below)Photo: James LeetongJAYZEL MANAOISBRONZE(Men’s 80 kg. and below)for winning in the <strong>2012</strong> Hongkong Bodybuilding & Fitness InvitationChampionship Kowloon, Hongkong (<strong>July</strong> 12-15)On behalf of Jerome and Jay, our heartfelt thanks to all their generous sponsors.


Welcome to the <strong>Club</strong>The Membership Committee together with board officials formally accepted twenty-one new membersinto the <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong> roster on June 28, <strong>2012</strong>. The cocktail-induction was held at the Turf Roomwhere the new members were briefed on the <strong>Club</strong>’s history, facilities, and upcoming events.Mr. Jovan Barac, Ms. Magali Baracand Ms. Isabelle GarachonMr. Luis Campos Jr., Amb. Gilles Garachonand Amb. Philippe LhuillerMs. Maria Rachelle Montilla, Mr. Robert QuintFansler and PP Isabel Caro WilsonMr. Edgar Lee, Mr. Naresh Mirani and Mr. Hendrik SyMs. Maria Cristina Go, Mr. Matthew Lazaro, Ms. Michelle Lazaro,Ms. Myra Lazaro and Ms. Gilda PicoMs. Alice Go Hoc, Mr. John Go Hoc, Mr. Lance Feliciano, Mr. Robert A.S. Suntay,Ms. Maria Rachelle Montilla and Mr. Robert Quint FanslerMr. Ramon Diokno, GM Rafael Llamasand Mr. Itzhak Harel24WELCOME TO THE CLUB


President Roman A.V. Azanza, Jr., Committee Chair, Bambina Buenaventura,(L-R) life members: Mr. Naraindas Gagoomal, Mr. Luis Campos Jr.,Mr. John Go Hoc and Mr. Angel Jose GonzalesMr. Manny Olivan, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gene ChuaMr. Michael Toledo and Mr. William GoMr. and Mrs. Ghassan BaghdadiMr. David Reynolds, Mr. Angel Jose Gonzalesand Mrs. Kathryn GonzalesMr. Ramon Diokno, Mr. Nori Poblador, Ms. Lily Chan,Atty. Jose Feria and President Roman A.V. Azanza Jr.Mr. Luis Campos Jr., Ms. Patricia Arambulo and Mr. Raul ArambuloMr. Joseph Sigelman, Ms. Jalane Christie Tan, Mr. Miko Paolo Tan,Ms. Clare Wee and Ms. Maria Beatriz VazquezMr. Lawrence Ty, Mr. Chua Co Kiong, Mr. Sanho Chengand Mr. Toddy Francisco


TRIBUTERenato Paras1926- <strong>2012</strong>A Life Well SpentAs shared by Mrs. Aurea “Aby” Paras, Johnip Cua,and Bert ManlapitPeople often say that Rene wasalready a “legend”, even whenhe was still alive. His merepresence exudes credibility andintegrity that inspires youngexecutives in the corporateworld. He has a witty sense ofhumor, but some would claimhe is as strict as he is witty.He could be your mentor andtormentor at the same time. Buthe is the man who always bringsout the best in people for theirtime to “shine”.Raised in Paco, <strong>Manila</strong>, Rene did not have a privileged life.He lost their father at the age of three. In elementary, hewent to a public school, moving to Araullo in high school. Tohelp his widowed mother, he started to work at the age of15 as a “runner boy” to President Jose P. Laurel during theJapanese occupation. In college, he majored in Accountingat the Far Eastern University (FEU). Rene was a brilliant man.He passed and topped the CPA board exams even before hegraduated. He was later sent by his alma mater as a scholarto Columbia University in New York, where he got an awardfor excellence in Auditing. To Rene, excellence was not anoption. It was the norm. And he expected and demanded itfrom everyone else he related with. He personified excellence.Rene was respected and admired for being the total personthat he was in things that mattered most in life—academically,professionally, spiritually, socially, and as a family-centeredperson.He was a scholar right from the very first time he steppedinside a school and right till he graduated in New York. Asa way of giving back, he taught accounting at FEU and laterbecame a member of the Board of Trustees until the time ofhis death.BY 2011-<strong>2012</strong>BY 2010-2011BY 1994-1995BY 1989-1990BY 1986-1987BY 1985-1986Member, Audit CommitteeVice Chairman, Audit CommitteeMember, Membership DirectorateMember, Townhouse DirectorateDirector & TreasurerMember, Membership DirectorateMember, Labor DirectorateMember, Finance DirectorateChairman, Treasury DirectorateChairman, Scholarship Program CommitteeMember, Finance DirectorateMember, Treasury DirectorateRene spent most of his career in Procter & Gamble where heworked for 39 years. He was the first Filipino Treasurer, FirstFilipino Finance and Accounting Manager, and First FilipinoDirector of the Finance and Accounting Department of Procter& Gamble.He is a member of several <strong>Club</strong>s and was very active in each,despite the fact that Rene does not know any athletic sport.His mother was very protective that he was not to indulgein any sport as a child. So, he made sure all his children andgrandchildren learn how to swim because he himself did notknow how. He became a Proprietary member of the <strong>Manila</strong><strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong> in May 1980 and Life member in <strong>August</strong> 2010. Heserved in various committees and directorates of the <strong>Club</strong>. ForRene, family comes first no matter what and the <strong>Club</strong> playeda role in keeping the family together. It is a place for them torelax, bond and entertain guests. Even though Rene retiredabout fifteen years ago, he still remained very active in all ofhis clubs, attending meetings and gatherings.He lived a very simple, comfortable life. His only luxury isto travel with his family at least once a year. A very sociallyresponsible man, a part of his earnings goes to differentcharities every year. As a husband, he is very demonstrative ofhis love and affection. He is very thoughtful to everyone andremembers every birthday and death anniversary of friends.Rene died a peaceful death and did not suffer too much or toolong. Indeed he spent his life well not only for himself but foreveryone around him.26TRIBUTE


BOOKSTOPFICTIONWolf Hall by Hilary Mantel --- England in the1520’s is a heartbeat from disaster. If theking dies without a male heir, the countrycould be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIIIwants to annul his marriage of twenty yearsso he could marry Anne Boleyn. The Popeand most of Europe opposes his idea. Intothis impasse steps Thomas Cromwell, awholly original man, a charmer and a bully,both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people,and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile— oneday tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps himbreak the opposition, but what will be the price of histriumph?The Innocent by David Baldacci ---Americahas enemies--ruthless people that the police,the FBI, and even the military cannot stop.That is when the U.S. government callson Will Robie, a stone cold hitman whonever questions orders and always nails histarget. But Will Robie may have just made thefirst--and last--mistake of his career . . .It begins with a hit gone wrong. Robie is dispatched toeliminate a target unusually close in Washington, D.C.But something about this mission does not seem right tohim, and he does the unthinkable. He refuses to kill. Now,Robie becomes the target himself and he must escapefrom his own people. Fleeing the scene, Robie crossespaths with a wayward teenage girl, a fourteen-year-oldrunaway from a foster home. But she isn’t the ordinaryrunaway—her parents were murdered, and her own lifeis in danger. Against all of his professional habits, Robierescues her and finds he cannot walk away from her. Heneeds to help her. Even worse, the more Robie learnsabout the girl, the more he is convinced that she is at thecenter of a vast cover-up that may explain her parents’deaths. Now, Robie may have to step out of the shadowsin order to save this girl’s life . . . and perhaps his own.The Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer (booktwo of Clifton Chronicles) --- Only days beforeBritain declares war against Germany, HarryClifton, hoping to escape the consequences oflong-buried family secrets, and forced to acceptthat his desire to marry Emma Barrington willnever be fulfilled, has joined the Merchant Navy.But his ship is sunk in the Atlantic by a GermanU-boat, drowning almost the entire crew. An Americancruise liner, the SS Kansas Star, rescues a handful ofsailors, among them Harry and the third officer, anAmerican named Tom Bradshaw. When Bradshaw diesin the night, Harry seizes on the chanceto escape his tangled past and assumeshis identity. But on landing in America, he quickly learnsthe mistake he has made, when he discovers what isawaiting Bradshaw in New York. Without any way ofproving his true identity, Harry Clifton is now chained to apast that could be far worse than the one he had hopedto escape.The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry ---- Hewas called by many names—Columb, Colom,Colón—but we know him as ChristopherColumbus. Many questions about him exist:Where was he born, raised, and educated?Where did he die? How did he discover theNew World? None have ever been properlyanswered. And then there is the greatest secret of all.Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Tom Saganhas written hard-hitting articles from hot spots around theworld. But when a controversial report from a war-tornregion is exposed as a fraud, his professional reputationcrashes and burns. Now he lives in virtual exile—hauntedby bad decisions and the shocking truth he can neverprove: that his downfall was a deliberate act of sabotageby an unknown enemy. But before Sagan can end historment with the squeeze of a trigger, fate intervenesin the form of an enigmatic stranger with a request thatcannot be ignored.YOUNG ADULTS / CHILDREN’S BOOKSTheodore Boone: the Accused by John GrishamInsurgent by Veronica RothThe Serpent’s Shadow by Rick RiordanThe Enchantress by Michael ScottThea Stilton and the Blue Scarab Huntby Geronimo StiltonThe Mystery in Venice by Geronimo StiltonBook DonationsWe gratefully acknowledge donations of readingmaterials to our library from the following:(as of May <strong>2012</strong>)Ma. Milagros AgustinesEvelyn ForbesMiren Teresa G. HernandezErnest Fritz ServerLily Chua Uynicole FandinoJoelle GoudsmitCorazon B. Huangbienvenido Tan, Jr.28bookstop


EMPLOYEES NookCBA Makes HistoryThe Collective BargainingAgreement (CBA) for theperiod June 1, <strong>2012</strong> to May31, 2017 was settled inrecord time of one meetingon June 13, <strong>2012</strong>. The shortbut fruitful negotiation wasled by Rafael Llamas (GeneralManager), Grace Fernandez(Director for HR), Vesfe Revisa(Asst. Controller) and Atty.Casey Batino (Labor Lawyer)from MPC Management andEduardo Asuncion (FUR-TUCP* President), Art Basea(FUR-TUCP Vice-President)and Union President EdwinMagistrado from the LaborGroup.The formal CBA signing washeld on <strong>July</strong> 17, <strong>2012</strong>. MPCPresident Roman Azanzagraced the occassion alongwith the <strong>Club</strong> ManagementTeam, FUR-TUCP Officers andMPC Union Officers.Pres. Azanza led a ceremonialtoast signifying the strongerpartnership betweenManagement and Labor.* Federation of Unions of RizalTrade Union Congress at the PhilippinesKabalikat Launches a New Wellness ProgramWith strong support from Top Management, the<strong>Club</strong> Labor-Management Cooperation “Kabalikat”initiated a new and exciting Employee Health andWellness Program. Tagged as “Health Watch”,the program was successfully launched through aWellness Fair on June 15, <strong>2012</strong> at the MckinleyRoom. It was positively received by <strong>Club</strong> personneland service providers who are all eager to jumpstarta healthy lifestyle.Health Watch is a year long program that aims toprovide the employees and theirfamilies with the information andmeans of achieving a healthier30EMPLOYEES NOOKlifestyle that will result in improved quality oflife, higher morale, decreased absenteeism,greater productivity and controlled employeehealth insurance claims. Service providersand contractual workers are also welcometo join the activities which will vary eachmonth. Among these activities are exerciseprograms like martial arts, dance classand aerobics, health talks/forums, sportstournaments and many more.One of the program’s highlights is the “HealthChallenge” considered as the “Biggest Loser”version of the <strong>Club</strong>. Here, overweight employeesare encouraged and guided to lose weight withina specified period. Whoever loses the most amountof unwanted weight wins.In general, the Health and Wellness Program isspecially designed to be sustainable, fun andinteresting to all participants. It is meant toempower them to take charge and improve theirhealth even after they leave <strong>Manila</strong> <strong>Polo</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.


The road less traveled.A mere two-hour drive from <strong>Manila</strong>,Bamboo Beach, the fabled hideaway, isknown to be the best swimming beachin Nasugbu, Batangas.Its natural beauty is now preserved inKawayan Cove, a private residential enclaveof view-lots on the lush slopes surroundingthe crescent of white sand.Enjoy your days in the sun and live a lifeof quiet and enchanting leisure.Kawayan Cove. Make it your home.Bamboo Beach, Nasugbu, BatangasEdge Properties Development CorporationKarrivin Plaza, 2316 Pasong Tamo Ext. Makati City, PhilippinesTel (632) 845 1266, 842 1246Fax (632) 845 0793www. kawayancove.com


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