Issue 5 May - June 2011 - Manila Polo Club

Issue 5May - June 2011

President’s MessageDear fellow members,This is a follow up report on the recent changesin our F&B operations. Cravings Food Services,Inc., as the winning bidder for F&B concessionaire,decided not to sign the concessionaire agreementdue to what they perceive as “cultural differences”between Manila Polo Club and their company.As a result, the Club management, as approved bythe Board, reorganized the kitchen. They contractedthe services of our previous chefs, butcher andbaker and hired an F&B director.Our kitchen is humming and members are happywith the quality of our food and service. There hasbeen no disruption in our operations. The transitionhas been relatively seamless.One backed out, another one came in. “Nanten”,the Japanese restaurant at the Willow Root, openedon April. Ably managed by fellow members ConradCalalang and Robert Yupangco, Nanten is opendaily for lunch and dinner. It is slowly gainingpopularity for its Sushi Bar and wide selection ofauthentic Japanese cuisine.the Club’s bulletin boards for regular updates. Youmay also see our GM for any information you need,all transactions are transparent.Last month, the Club celebrated Mother’s Day.A hearty lunch and colorful bouquets marked theoccasion at the Sports Lounge. A couple of daysfrom now, it’s the fathers’ turn to enjoy their specialday. My advance greetings to all fathers and fathersto be! More than the free draft beer, may we allenjoy a day with our family in one of the best placesto be in - the Manila Polo Club.The pool renovation is proceeding as scheduled.The project has been awarded to ConmechConstruction with a commitment of completion bySeptember 2011.For more info on the renovationworks, please read the Polo Post page 6 or checkMIGUEL TAMBUNTING3President’s Message

From the General Manager’s deskDear Members,I would like to thank all of you for supporting theManagement in our recent assumption of theFood & Beverage operation. Your participation inthe Easter Sunday Party boosted our confidencegreatly and your support has helped us continueto provide exemplary service out of our kitchen.We will continue to work hard to provide you thequality food and service you truly deserve.I’ve heard that many of our members regularlylook forward to our Mongolian Buffet. We havetransferred this station back to the Sports Loungeevery Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, theInternational Buffet at the Cameron Forbes will beoffered at the Sports Lounge on Sundays.Our “Pambansang Kamao” struck again lastMay 8, just as all of us were busy pampering ourmoms during Mother’s Day. Our lovely mothers’enjoyment of the special treat that we prepared forthem was punctuated by the eruptions of joy andcelebration out of the Main and West Lounges forPacquiao’s victory!We haven’t forgotten our hardworking fathersthough! This coming Father’s Day and for the restof the month, we are offering mouth wateringspecials you’ll find hard to resist to help celebratethe occasion. For complete details of our specialofferings, please refer to page 12.Please note that these exits will be opened onlyduring rush hours, emergency cases and majorevents.Thank you for bearing with us during thedevelopment of various Capital Projects namely,the renovation of the 25-meter pool and CogonVillage and the rehabilitation of the Enrique ZobelField. Please be assured that these projects arebeing handled by experienced professionals, aftera thorough evaluation and recommendation of theFacilities Oversight Committee (FOC).Again, I’d like to thank you for your continuedsupport and patronage. We hope to see you moreoften as we continue to improve our facilitiesand service.We’re happy to say that our alternative exits willsoon be available to members and we will beproviding the schedule of use to members shortly.Sincerely,4FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER’S DESKRAFAEL R. LLAMASGeneral Manager

NEWS25-meter Pool RenovationIn its special meeting on April 15, 2011, the FacilitiesOversight Committee (FOC) awarded the PoolRenovation Project to Conmech Construction.Conmech Construction is an established generalcontractor that has completed similar projects atthe Araneta Residence in South Forbes Park, AboitizResidence in Cebu City and Belmonte Residence inUrdaneta Village, to name a few. To ensure efficientuse of budget appropriation, the cost of the project inConmech’s proposal has been reviewed by the ProjectManager based on the scope of work, value engineeringof materials (without compromising the quality andintegrity of work) and determination of items that can beowner-supplied.Project UpdatesFollowing is the result of the Project Manager’s reviewand evaluation:● Cost of owner-supplied materials in Conmech’sproposal amounts to Php 13,027,957.47● Items to be directly purchased by the Club can saveat least Php 4,376,956.07 reducing the ownersuppliedmaterials cost to Php 8,567,559.40● Conmech’s contract costs Php 19,350,000● Total project cost: Php 27,917,559.40 (inclusive ofcontractors and cost of owner-supplied materials)Conmech Construction has committed to completethe project 145 calendar days starting May 2, 2011.Any interested member can review the data atthe General Manager’s office.West Field RestroomsFor your convenience, newrestrooms were built at theWest Field Area. The new facilityserves both males and femalesand will be used exclusively duringevents in the said area. Eachrestroom is equipped with shower,water closet, lavatory, hand dryerand mirrors.6NEWS

Club Nursery Takes on a New LookThe Club’s new ground contractor, Joseph Server andAssociates, Inc. (JSA), successfully carried on its first task ofimproving the nursery area. With the supervision of the GroundsSub-Committee, headed by Mr. Ning de Vera with membersMs. Mindy Perez-Rubio and Ms. Beng Tesoro, the nursery is cleanerand more organized. The plants were re-arranged according totypes, palm trees were aligned along the shoulder of the gravelroadway leading to the nursery area and at the left side shoulderone would see a rip-rap cascade wall made of stone debris withpotted plants on top.If you want to soothe yourtired eyes or simply want amoment with nature, passby the new nursery areanear the golf driving rangeand relish the beauty of oursurroundings.For Your InformationThe Manila Polo Club welcomes Joseph Server and Associates (JSA) as the Club’s new ground contractoreffective April 2011. JSA is an established company since 1997 that provides various services such asbusiness management, training, landscape development and agribusiness.Hourly Rate for Banquet FunctionsIn our constant effort to provide good and quality service, the Food and Beverage Department reviewed thefunction room rates and came up with more options to better suit your needs.Originally, room packages were designed to cover a six-hour function. However, in consideration of eventsthat require only a fraction of the said period, hourly rates for room rental are now available:McKinley A Php 2,000.00McKinley B Php 2,000.00McKinley C Php 2,000.00President’s Room php 1,500.00Saddle Room Php 1,500.00Trophy Room Php 1,500.00For queries or to learn more of the implementingguidelines on banquet reservation, please call theBanquets office at 8170951 loc. 240/244.7NEWS

EVENTSUPApril 24, 2011Enrique Zobel Polo Field & Main LoungeManila Polo Club goesfor EasterCertainly one of the most favorite club events, the Easter celebrationgathered over 400 kids for a thrilling hunt of 5,000 egg treasures.8EVENTS

Special thanks to all our event sponsors:Animaland All For Fun Party Maker Athletes Sport Venture Kristine Te ( Events Planner ) Dazzling CelebrationFederatedFood IndustriesGetting MarriedIce Lounge IncorporatedJech Manpower AgencyJoanne Tsai Estella Jelly BelliesKindeGolf Kiddie Party Dot Com Liwayway Marketing Little Archers Learning Center Mary Anne Manalaysay(Special Activities Management )Marvel Manpower Angency Ryders & Sparks Prime Corporation Pacific Pharmaceutical Generics, IncPhilippine Coffee Board, Inc. Snapsnack Food Corporation Teddy Manuel (Ceiling Drapes)Van Melle Phil. Inc.9EVENTS

EVENTSMother’s DayMay 8, 201110EVENTS

Food and BeverageSpecials of the MonthJuneBEEF RENDANGSTAMEWASpicy Beef braisedin a rich blend ofSpices and CoconutCream, Php395.00JulyPAELLA NEGRASauteed and simmered Rice, Pork, Chicken, Seafood,Egg, Veggies Lemon Wedge, Squid Ink, Php475.00FISH CORDON BLEURolled and floured Fish Fillet marinated in Salt & Pepperstuffed with Ham and Cheese and deep fried; servedwith Special Cream Sauce Php350.0012Food and BeverageCAJUN GRILLED PRAWNS AND SAUSAGEA combination of Butterflied Cajun rubbed Prawns andSpicy Italian Sausage charbroiled, served with MexicanCorn and Mustard Butter Php425.00

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Food and BeverageRainy Day SpecialsPANCIT LOMIA Chinese-Filipino dish, with thick egg noodles,slices of Meat and Vegetables with Special BrothPhp295.00LA PAZ BATCHOYAn Ilongo specialty, Pork Liver, Heart and Loinwith Vegetables and Special Egg NoodlePhp295.00BATANGAS BULALOBoiled Beef Shank withCabbage, Corn on the Cobwith Native Bok Choyserved with Steamed Rice,Php385.00Newly improvedPORK BARBECUEPorkloin Cubes marinated in Yogurt andSecret Spices, grilled and served with aspecial Peanut Sauce, Php190.0014Food and Beverage

The Willow Root blossoms into NANTEN*The Willow Root, with its amazing view of the polofield and Cogon Village, is a consistent favoritedining spot for members. Now, a new concessionairecomes in to give our much loved outlet a fresh spin.Compared to other types of restaurants, Mr. ConradCalalang observed that there are not as many Japaneserestaurants in the metro. This and for the spirit oftrying something new, he took up the challenge of anew venture. Through the help of a friend and partnerRobert Yupangco “NANTEN” successfully opened itsdoors to Polo Club members on April 24, 2011.Cooks and staff constantly undergo training to enhancetheir skills and be kept abreast of the latest trends.With barely 2 months of operations, Nanten has a fullhouse during lunch and dinner. It is open daily from11:30am – 2:30pm for lunch and 6:30pm – 9:30pmfor dinner. Nanten also accommodates private functionsand has plans of reviving barbecue nights by theEast Terrace.*Nanten is a Japanese shrub, considered as a“lucky plant / flower”.The main feature of Nanten is its SushiBar open from 11:30am – 9:30pm.At present, it is especially beingenjoyed by an afternoon crowd ofyoung members and dependents. Therestaurant also offers a wide selectionof all-time Japanese favorites withmust-taste Makis.To maintain the excellent taste andquality of the food they serve, threeJapanese housewives visit Nanten forfood tasting sessions every month.Mr. Calalang stressed that it is importantfor them to preserve the original tasteof the dishes. According to him, someJapanese restaurants have adjustedtheir cooking to suit Filipino taste (abit sweeter) but for Nanten, they optto retain authenticity through a goodblend of sugar and soy sauce. Thekitchen staff, headed by a professionalJapanese chef, Kondo San, also playsa critical role in quality control andconsistency.15Food and Beverage

Sports and AthleticsMPC Golf Chairman’s Cup:Corporate Team ChampionshipMPC Golf Chairman Jaime Panganiban and Vice-Chairman Paul San Pedro hosted the Chairman’sCup Corporate Team Championship on April 1, 2011 atthe West Course of Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club.The event formally opened with a pre-tournamentcocktails and skills challenge on March 30 at the MPCGolf Driving Range. Participating members and invitedguests enjoyed the night with free-flowing cocktails,exciting challenges and raffle prizes from sponsors.Mikkel Puyat got a PING golf bag for winning the longestdrive competition while Paul San Pedro got a Vokeywedge for the nearest to the pin challenge.Ten teams of four players participated in the actualtournament. Using the modified 4-player scramble18SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

format, everyone had a chance to win the holein-oneprizes which include a Lasik service fromShinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics Center, tripticket to Europe via Etihad Airways, trip ticket toany local destination via Zestair and Club Cargolf cart. No one got lucky enough though,so the prizes, except for the Club Car golf cart,were given away during the raffle in the awardingceremony.The team of Manny Angeles, Alfred Azanza,Atty. Judd Roy and Jose Amado Angeles tookhome the over-all title with a team net scoreof 14-under par 58. Class A Champion wasTeam MIGHTY SPORTS of Caezar Wongchuking,whose 12-under net score 60, was just onestroke better than Team LAKESHORE headedby Chairman Panganiban. In Class B, TeamSMART INFINITY composed of MPC memberEric Tensuan with Infinity subscribers Willy Tee-Ten, Manny Hermosa and Elizabeth Mendozaran away with a 7-stroke victory over the TeamSMURFS of Paul San Pedro. Team PETRON andTeam CEBUANA LHUILLIER followed with netscores of 70 and 71 respectively. In CLASS C,Mr. Ravi Uttamchandani’s Team WINILA beat theall ladies TIGER MOMS team comprised of SheilaRamos, Tess Maquera, Marit Yuchengco andJennifer Um.The Corporate Team Championship, organizedby the Sports & Games office and GolfmixEvent Management Group, was sponsored byShinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics Center, SmartInfinity, Petron Turbo Diesel, Etihad Airways,Fairways & Bluewater Boracay, Club Car, Zestairand Arthaland.The Golf Committee invites everyone to twomore golf tournaments this year - the AnnualClub Championship to be held in Sta. Elena GolfClub on August 19 and the 2011 Member-GuestGolf Classic in December. For inquiries andregistration, you may call Golfmix at 8170951loc 282 or visit the Golf Driving Range.New Cardio Machines at the GymStay fit and healthy with the new treadmills andelliptical trainers at the Fitness Center. This facilityupgrade is a project of the Fitness committee.For more info on the Club’s wellness program,please visit the gym or call 817-0951 loc. 256.19SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Sports and AthleticsIn honor and recognition of the current leadership inthe Club, the 2011 President’s Cup was successfullyheld on March 13, 2011.MPC President Miguel Tambunting in his welcomeremarks acknowledged 2011 as a great year for Polo.The sport lives amidst modern times and the tradition2011 President’s Cupenriched through new and continuing partnershipsamong our players and their foreign counterparts.Pres. Tambunting also thanked the Polo Committee andall the individuals behind the successful season. Specialmention went to polo patrons, Bobby Aguirre and IñigoZobel, for their unwavering support.The polo action started with theround robin play in the Low goalmatch among the Blacks, Golds andGreys. The three teams had beenclosed on each other heels but theBlacks prevailed after two wins. Finalscore was 5-5-4.The six-chukker High goal matchwas equally exciting. The exchangeof goals between the young andseasoned players was exhilarating.At the 2nd chukker with 41 secondson the clock, Jay de Jesus wasreplaced by Alfie Araneta due to aback problem. The two remainingchukkers continued in favor of theBlue team (7 goals) as they cinchedvictory from the Red team (5 goals).The 2011 President’s Cupconcluded with sumptuous cocktails.Club members with their family andfriends enjoyed the delicious buffetand the sponsored cocktail drinkfrom Haamonii Manila.20SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

William Cameron Forbes CupCulminates the 2011 Polo SeasonAfter weeks of waiting, the sun finally shone onMarch 20, 2011 for the William Cameron ForbesCup. Polo enthusiasts gathered at the East Terrace tocelebrate one of the most significant cups of the season.As a long held tradition, the US Embassy sent itsrepresentative to take part in the event, commemoratedin honor of the father of Philippine Polo, Gov. WilliamCameron Forbes Cup. US Consul General MichaelSchimmel gave welcome remarks at the start of theprogram. He was joined by MPC President MiguelTambunting and GM Rafael Llamas for the ceremonialthrow-in.The low goal and high goal matches enlivened theafternoon. The interesting game strategies of the differentteams kept the crowd thrilled from start tofinish. All the players displayed impressive skillsand horsemanship.snatching victory from the Blue team of Butch Albert,Marco Estella, Santi Juban and Jun Juban. The gameended with a final score of 5-4.The high goal match rolled in favor of the Blacks withplayers Vince Bitong, Alfie Araneta, Iñigo Zobel and SantiElizalde. They went against the equally adept team of theBlues composed of Jose Constantino, Manot Montilla,Jake Zobel and Anthony Filamor. After 6 chukkers, thetight battle on the field closed with a score of 8-5.Awarding ceremonies led by US Consul General MichaelSchimmel preceded the cocktail party that capped theevening revelry. The William Cameron Forbes Cup, beingthe last cup of the year, officially culminated the 2011Polo Season.The Green team composed of Jun Eusebio,Nicole Eusebio, Sonny Borromeo and JimDonovan won the Low goal match after22SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

2011 Annual Horse ShowBy: Danni VirataThe highly anticipatedManila Polo ClubAnnual Horse Show servesas venue to one of thehighlights of a rider’scompetition season. It isthe last show of the seasonwhen all riders look forwardto ending on a good note,some with expectations ofgarnering a prestigious titlesuch as MPC Rider of theYear or the Riding SchoolRider of the Year.In this year’s Annual Horse Show, fellow riders andformer equestrians paid tribute to their beastly beautieswith a photo and painting exhibit. Artists in the likes ofAtty. Antonio Meer, Marivic Rufino, and Lucy Fernandez,to name a few, had their works on display whilephotographs taken by Inna Ayala, Din Din Lagdameo,and Nina Huang, perched on easels.Sports and Athleticsrespective classes. Karen Concepcion and her newsteed, SMEG Daylight, put on a good show on bothdays of the Annual Horse Show, winning the Preliminaryclass in Dressage and placing second in the 1.00mShow Jumping Competition. And to think this is just thebeginning for the promising twosome.For the show jumpers, competing at the Enrique Zobelfield is a breath of fresh air and a chance to competein front of a bigger audience. Proving their partnershipwith their horses had been solidified over the years, AndiSantos with Gazelle and Diego Virata on Reestgraaf wereunbeatable in the rounds they participated in. Andi andGaz have been consistent winners of the 0.75m and0.90m classes; while Diggy and Reese have progressedinto the 1.10m and 1.20m classes sponsored by Lexus.Special mention goes out to Macarena Rocha and Torreswho won the 1.00m category after being the only pair toclear the course.The excitement in the atmosphere can be a challengefor some horse and rider combinations but for othersa source of motivation. In the discipline of dressage,concentration is of utmost importance and for KarenConcepcion, Yvette Lopez and Tata Montilla, nothingcould distract them from winning the trophies in theirCongratulations again to the winners and placers ofthis year’s Annual Horse Show and thank you to thesponsors, namely Lexus Automobiles, Institut Santre,Pancake House, The Tutoring Club, Dunkin Donuts, theLast Chukker, and Ayala Land Premier. We look forwardto next year!23SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Sports and Athletics“Equus: the Exhibit by Riders who paint horses”By: Marivic RufinoAhighlight of the Annual Horse Showwas the successful Art Festival.Organized by the Riding School Committeechair Marivic Cajucom Cortes, the EQUUSexhibit had equestrians, riders who arepainters and photographers. The fundraising show’s proceeds will support theRiding School projects.Diego Virata ‘s two photos Diego VirataAberdeen and Horse with no Name); NinaHerrera-Huang (Karen); Karen Fabie-Concepcion (Pointillism); Karen Pamintuan(untitled pen and ink works delicate blackand white horse); and Lucy Jackson-Fernandez (Krishna, Apassionata);and Connie Quirino (Polo Shot).“Jumpy”Grace BaghdadiNadya MojicaGretl Baghdadi24SPORTS AND ATHLETICSThe show opened on Sunday, 3 Aprilduring the AHS, at the Willow Root lobby.Cocktails were served after the awarding ofthe Jumping competition.The young, aspiring artists (12 and below)had their own little event – an on-the-spotpainting contest with prizes for the topthree winners Grace Baghdadi, NadyaMojica and Gretl Baghdadi.Guest artists were MPC past presidentAtty. Antonio M. Meer - artist, author, bonvivant with his elegant oil painting of arider on a white horse; and Maria Victoria(Mav) Rufino, visual artist-writer, curatorand producer (“Duet,” from her privatecollection of her early Chinese painting ofhorses, ink on rice paper, 1979).Here is a list of the equestrian participantsand some of their stunning and diverseartworks of horses in different styles andmoods: Ina Calalang-Ayala (Equus); MiaMontinola Virata (Aberdeen); Dindin Co-Lagdameo (Bend, Horse Power and Donefor the Day). Dindin also designed theAHS poster.It was an exciting process for the RidingSchool panel -- gathering the artists,selecting the artworks and selecting thebest for the show. Mounting the exhibitwas a challenge because of time andspace constraints on Sunday morning.But it turned out to be a wonderfuland fulfilling experience.The collectors and friends of the artistssnapped up the most colorful andinteresting pieces even before the formalopening. The exhibit ran for two weeks atthe Centennial Lobby.Congratulations to the Riding SchoolCommittee for spearheading EQUUS andthe art contest. It was a tribute to the noblehorse in art by riders. The famous Britishartist Constable (who was famous for hisexquisite paintings of horses) would havebeen so proud! We hope to make thisexhibit an annual event during the AnnualHorse Show.

MPC Past President Atty. Antonio M. Meer“Krishna 2010“Lucy FernandezConnie Quirino“Horse Power“Dindin Lagdameo“Horse with no Name”Diego VirataMia Virata25SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Welcome to the ClubOn March 31, 2011, the Manila Polo Club welcomed new additions to its growingroster of membership. Board officials, Committee members and Life membersattended the quarterly cocktail-induction at the Turf Room.Pres. Miguel TambuntingLife Members: Enrique Filamor, Renato Gonzalez, Rufino Tiangcoand Edwin YuDir. Maria Teresa G. Zaldarriagaand Dir. Sheila I. RamosMr. Shankar Ramasamiand Ms. Swapna Malik PudipeddiAmb. Joaquin Daniel Otero, Ms. Marta Ines Santillan Otero, Amb. Hye Min Lee,Mrs. Marta Silvia Santillan De Otero and Mrs. Sun Mi KimMs. Margarita Beatriz Locsin, Ms. Ma. Michelle G. Tengco,Mrs. Marie Kristine Moreno and Mr. Jose Luis MorenoMrs. Michelle Leus and Mr. Roman G. Leus26WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Welcome to the ClubMrs. Shannon S. Eisenhardt and Mr. James Eisenhardtand Committee Chair, Bambina BuenaventuraMs. Claudia Wilson Tambunting, Mr. Aristotle Tan,Mrs. Eva Lovisa Madeleine Syren and Mr. Hans Fredrick SyrenMrs. Corina Trovarelli, Mr. Sergio Zanattiand Ms. Mayleen TingMr. Robert Zane FanslerMrs. Shweta Mangal and Mr. Ashish MangalPP Isabel Caro Wilson, Pres. Miguel Tabuntingand Mr. James Gerard Ong, Jr.Atty. Gus Montilla IV, Mrs. Ma. Rochelle Montilla, Mrs. CharisseKatigbak, Mr. Carlo J. Katigbak and Mr. Anthony T. Huang28WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Mr. Napoleon Limand Mrs. Jeanette LimMr. Jeffrey Lim, Ms. Isabelle Limand Mrs. Katherine LimMrs. Robin Elizabeth Aboitizand Mr. Mikel Alberto AboitizMr. Sern Chupikulchai, Mrs. Priyanuch Chupikulchai, Mrs. Ma. Lucinda Milla,Mr. Edgardo Gualberto and Mr. Edgard MillaMr. Vamsi Mohan Raj Pudipeddiand Mrs. Swapna PudipeddiMs. Angeline S. Fiechterand Ms. Emelie SiyMr. Paolo Miguel Coloso, Mr. Luisito S. Goduco, Mrs. Perla Goduco,Mrs. Carmelita Hidalgo, Mrs. Susan Grace Filamor and Mr. Enrique Filamor29WELCOME TO THE CLUB

BOOKSTOPFICTIONThe Judas Gateby Jack HigginsSean Dillon, the former IRA soldier andmissionary who now works for the Britishgovernment, has another tough caseon his hands. In Afghanistan, a unit ofAmerican soldiers and British medicoswere ambushed. Some of the attackerswere British-born Muslims, which is badenough, but it appears their leader mightbe a mysterious Irishman who calls himselfShamrock. Against his better judgment,Dillon reaches out to an expert on the Irishelement: Daniel Holley, an assassin whoonce nearly killed Dillon.The Fifth Witnessby Michael ConnellyConnelly’s fourth legal thriller featuringMickey Haller finds the maverick L.A. lawyerwho uses his Lincoln town car as an officespecializing in “foreclosure defense.”Haller’s first foreclosure client, Lisa Trammel,is fighting hard to keep her home.The bank has gotten a restraining order tostop Trammel’s protests, and she becomesthe prime suspect when Mitchell Bondurant,a mortgage banker, is killed with a hammerin his office parking lot. A ton of evidencepoints to Trammel, but Haller crafts animpressive defense that includes“the fifth witness” of the title.A Heartbeat Awayby Michael PalmerTerrorists have let loose a highly virulentvirus in the Capitol building on the night ofthe State of the Union address, forcing thepresident to lock down the building, trappinginside most of the hierarchy of the Americangovernment. Only Griffin Rhodes, a virologistwho’s been in prison for allegedly trying tosteal the same virus from a research lab,can save the day.NON-FICTIONChildren’s Books• The Magic School Bus in the Time of Dinosaurby Joanna Cole• Mighty Mount Kalimanjaro by Geronimo Stilton• Thea Stilton and the Ghost of the Shipwreckby Geronimo Stilton• Summer of the Sea Serpent by Mary Pope Osborne• The Berenstain Bears’ Computer Trouble by Jan BerenstainBook DonationsWe gratefully acknowledge donations of reading material fromthe following: (as of March 2011)Ma. Milagros AgustinesVictor LimLillian Era PickardCarole TagleSally ZaniratoBattle Hymn of The Tiger Motherby Amy ChuaImparts the secret behind the stereotypicalAsian child’s phenomenal success: theChinese mother. Chua promotes what hastraditionally worked very well in raisingchildren: strict, old world, uncompromisingvalues--and the parents don’t have to beChinese. What they are, however, aredifferent from what she sees as indulgentand permissive Western parents: stressingacademic performance above all, neveraccepting a mediocre grade, insisting ondrilling and practice, and instilling respectfor authority.Catherine Hernandezsally MarshallMarianne Joy SiaoMichele Siy-YapERRATUM: The Polo Post wouldlike to correct an erroneous entry inits March-April 2011 issue.The Manila Polo Club extendsgratitude to MR. VICTOR LIM(not Vincent Lim as stated in thePolo Post March-April 2011 issue)for his donation of books aboutBridge to the Club’s library.30BOOKSTOP

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