the lifestyle magazine of tagaytay highlands | vol xxi no.

A Bountiful Christmas
Steakhouse Food & Wine Selection
Dessert Fantasy

Your Guide to a Perfect Holiday Dinner

Holiday Liturgical Celebration
Golf and Social Events
Seasons Promos and MORE!

Ladies in St. Andrews

ach year that passes has a character of its own,

and 2016 is not an exception in bringing you an
exceptional lineup of projects.

We recognize at Tagaytay Highlands that we serve to uphold

our position as the countrys premier destination in luxury
living. The real estate business is an ever-evolving industry,
and as much as our members have set their sights higher by
choosing to live and to invest in our communities, we give
back by having a keen eye on delivering for the future.
Our newest residential offering, Vireya, is located at the
highest of point of the Midlands. It is the first and only
tropical resort community within a mountain resort
development. Vireya integrates minimalist lines, neutral
tones, and open-air designs amidst elements of elegant
wood, glass, and stone. Vireyas location in the highlands
and its tropical-inspired details complement each other for a
whole new contrasting and refreshing living experience.
Phase 5 of Sycamore Heights is the latest addition to the
37-hectare, exclusive Asian Contemporary-themed project.
It is situated in one of the most prime locations within
Tagaytay Midlands. Its terraced lots guarantee the best
seats to the views of the Taal Lake and Volcano, and it is also
the perfect vantage point to the Midlands Golf Course and
mountainside.
The Club continues to offer new activities and implements
facility enhancements for you and your loved ones
leisure and indulgence. These endeavors are done with
your interests in mind. What will emerge, we hope, are
the enrichment of your lifestyles and the growth of your
investments with us.
On behalf of the teams working together in bringing you
the best in destination resort living, we thank you for the
continued support and patronage. We would like to wish all
our residents, members, clients, partners, friends, and families
Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
There is no cooler place to enjoy the mountain breeze, and
no warmer place to celebrate the love and thanksgiving of
the season, but here in your home Tagaytay Highlands.

WILLY N. OCIER
FOUNDER

The holidays is a season about love and giving. It is a time where families come together,
be it from all over the country or the world and the Club is fortunate enough that
countless families decide to spend this very special and intimate occasion with us
year after year. That is why we always make it a point to make our events grand and
special with a personal touch. The way we see it, the club is a community and you, dear
members, are our family. We believe that you deserve the utmost care and top-notch
service. It is our way of saying thank you for being with us for all these years. We hope
to see you in the coming days and know that you will always feel welcome and at home
here at Tagaytay Highlands.

JERRY C. TIU

CLUB PRESIDENT

It is the most wonderful time of the year and we, here at Tagaytay Highlands, have
prepared something special for you and your family this coming holiday season.
Listen to the angelic voices of different children choirs every Saturday. Get creative
with the arts & crafts weekends at The Library or marvel at the works of our featured
artists at The Gallery. Party with us at our Christmas Party for Kids and when we
welcome 2017 at our New Years Countdown. Partake at our eucharistic mass every
weekend and the Simbang Gabi at the Holy Family Chapel. Try our newly-built and
renovated facilities at The Country Club. Sample our special gourmet offerings at The
Highlander Steakhouse or your all-time favorites at our other restaurants. We cant
wait for you to come over this holiday season and have a wonderful and memorable
time the Highlands way.

MA. CLARA T. KRAMER

GENERAL MANAGER

Editorial Board

ON THE COVER

Willy N. Ocier

Anjannette A. Isidro

TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS FOUNDER

CREATIVE OFFICER

Jerry C. Tiu

Cedie Rex V. Noceda

CLUB PRESIDENT

GRAPHIC ARTIST

Ma. Clara T. Kramer

GENERAL MANAGER

Phillip N.A.L. Medina

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Noel A. Casubha
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

The Highlander Steakhouse

Stylist Michael Ruiz

Contributors
Cherrielyn Alvior
Angelo Bacani
John Cordero
Lala Magbuhat
Paul Quiambao
Veronica V. Wuson

Photography
Anjannette A. Isidro

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PERFECT DINNER

HIGH IN TASTE

16

FOGGY HEIGHTS

SWEET FEAST

34

42

EVENT REVIEW

IN THIS ISSUE
12 BELLS TOLLING FOR THE10TH YEAR OF
MADRE DE DIOS
13 TWENTY YEARS OF ENRICHING THE SOUL

34 SWEET FEAST
Dessert Fantasy

36 GIRLS GONE GOLFING IN ST. ANDREWS

By Veronica V. Wuson

16 PHOTOGRAPHY

40 SERVING THE SEASON WITH A SMILE

20 HIGH IN TASTE

42 EVENT REVIEW

A Day in Foggy Heights

Deconstructing the Shabu-Shabu

22 EIGHT TREASURES OF THE PALACE

24 WINES FROM THE CELLAR
26 YOUR GUIDE TO A PERFECT HOLIDAY DINNER

The Food and Beverage Team

13th Louis Coson Cup | Joey Fornier Cup | 3rd Quarter Flight | 11th
Ladies Tournament | City Of Dreams Golf Tournament | 14th SM
Invitational Golf Tournament | Imperial Card Launch at Conrad
| Pokemon Go at Highlands | Harvest Festival at Pick and Pay |
Beyond I Do | Lets Get High Year Six | | Youth Mass 2016 | Special
Mass for Saint Teresa of Calcutta | The Nativity of Mama Mary |
Grupo da Imaculada: Flag Turnover | Caritas Manila Donation | 12th
FEDCOHR Champion| 4th Billanos Cup | Western Union Adventure
| SGV Day | Asian Development Bank Play

HIGHLANDS
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Membership
We are always available to answer any of your inquiries or concerns. Feel free to
contact the number below of the respective area of your concern.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Area
Number
Membership Services/
Concierge

Direct Lines

Mobile

483-0829

(0917) 860-0918
(0939) 915-7659

Billing and Collection

483-0899

(0917) 882-6891
(0998) 512-6968

Golf Services

483-2639

(0917) 886-5226

Sales Office

483-0820

(0917) 882-6885

Rooms Reservation

483-0808

(0917) 882-5927
(0999) 884-9118

Sports Center Reception 483-0848 loc. 1001

(0917) 583-0848
(0939) 915-7661

Highlands Golf Club

Reception

483-0888/483-0840

(0917) 500-9003

Midlands Golf Club

Reception

483-3808

(0917) 886-5228

The Spa & Lodge

483-0837 to 39

(0917) 501-0772

Marketing Office

483-0848 loc. 1028

(0917) 325-8513
(0917) 563-4849

Emergency Response Team

Security Office
Clinic

483-0868 loc. 1053

483-2185

(0906) 466-6615
(0917) 563-4742

Good news to our members! Our

Membership Committee has approved
new provisions in our policies.
Disqualified Dependents are now entitled to a
Php2,500.00 all-consumable Guest Card instead of
previously approved Php400.00, provided that the
dependent was previously declared and qualified
upon activation of principal membership. This
privilege is subject to guest card policy of the
Membership Office.
We also have a special privilege for members under
application processing. A Guest Card of Php2,500.00
all-consumable, instead of Php400.00 is extended
to Applicant Prior Approval. Please note that
this is a one-time accommodation and without
prejudice to Membership Committees denial of the
application.
Lastly, we offer a privilege for Property CoOwner. A Guest Card of Php2,500 all-consumable
is extended even if unaccompanied by the Club
member.
All privileges are subject to existing guest card
policy and protocols of entry and access to facilities.
For inquiries and clarification, please call (0917) 8600918 or email at membership@tagaytayhighlands.
com

Be among the elite group

of Tagaytay Highlands top
patrons and receive more
perks and privileges. Select
individuals and corporate
designees who qualify for
the program shall receive
premium privileges and
discounts from the Club with
the Highlands Imperial Card!

Imperial Card Perks and Privileges

1. Entitlement to 20% All Season Discount on Room Accommodations for Highlands Suites, Inn and Cottages only. Discounts
may not be applied in conjunction with other club discounts. Prior reservation of the cardholder is required and subject to
availability of units. For inquiries or reservations, please call (046)483-0808/ 09178825927/ 09998849118.
2. Entitlement to 10% All Season Discount for Club-operated outdoor and indoor sports and recreation facilities except
Horse-back riding and Massage at the Sports Center. For inquiries, please call (046)483-0744/ (046)483-0848/ 09175830848/
09399157661.
3. Free Use of Gym at The Sports Center valid for four (4) times per month per membership and based on first-come first-serve
basis. Excess usage will be properly billed to the cardholders statement of account. For inquiries, please call (046)483-0744/
(046)483-0848/ 09175830848/ 09399157661.
4. Entitlement to 20% Discount on Golf Cart Fee for use in Highlands, Midlands, and Third-Nine golf courses. Maximum of 2
Golf carts per membership per day. Not valid for tournaments and mini-tournaments. For golf reservations, please call (046)4832639/09178865226/09778158237 (Highlands Tee-time Reservation)/ 09178865228 (Midlands Tee-time Reservation).
5. Complimentary P2,000 Birthday Voucher valid for food and beverage at Highlanders Steakhouse, Highlands China Palace,
Midlands Golfers Lounge, Bistro Saratoga, and the Great Room. No minimum purchase is required for cardholder to claim the
voucher at Membership Services Department within his/ her birth month. Birthday voucher is valid within three (3) months
from the month of issue. For inquiries, Please call (046)483-0829/ (046)483-2033/ 09178600918/ 09399157659.
6. Additional P1,000 Voucher for every P20,000 1-day single or accumulated receipts from Highlanders Steakhouse,
Highlands China Palace, Midlands Golfers Lounge, Bistro Saratoga, and the Great Room. This is a special gift on top of the
current P500 Voucher for every P5,000 worth of receipt/s. Spend P20,000 and instantly claim P3,000 worth of vouchers.
Banquet and Event and Tee Houses food or beverage checks shall not be counted for accumulation. Original food and beverage
checks must be presented in order to claim vouchers. For inquiries, please call (046)483-0829/ (046)483-2033/ 09178600918/
09399157659.
7. Entitlement to 20% All Season Discount on select Massage Services available at The Spa and Lodge. Please ask the Spa and
Lodge receptionist for available services or call (046)483-0838/ 09175010772.
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ALL SEASONS PROMOS

FREE MEMBERSHIP DUES
To show our appreciation for your continued patronage
of the Club, we would like to give back by offering you the
opportunity to avail of our Members Loyalty Program.
Spend P3 million-worth of accummulated expenses on F&B,
Accommodations, and private functions/events by the end of
the year and get
FREE MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR ONE (1) YEAR
For inquires, call (0917) 882-6891 or (046) 483-0899

IS IT YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH?

GENERAL MANAGERS GIFT
Celebrate in Highlander Steakhouse, Highlands China Palace,
Midlands Golfers Lounge, or The Great Room for a single
minimum receipt of P2,500 and get a complimentary birthday
cake or a glass of house wine courtesy of the General
Manager.

PRESIDENTS TREAT
Celebrate in fairways and get one (1) FREE green fee in a
member-accompanied foursome flight (1 member + 3 paying
guests) and a bottle of wine courtesy of the Club President.

GET P500 GC FOR EVERY P5,000

Just present P5,000 worth of 1-day single or accumulated
original F&B checks from
Highlander Steakhouse, Highlands China Palace,
Midlands Golfers Lounge, and The Great Room
and instantly receive P500 worth of F&B Gift
Certificate valid for one (1) month from date of issuance.

THIRD NINE PROMO

For golf tournaments that will use the Third 9 as either
inward 9 or outward 9 in play, each participating nonmember will be charged P1,100 instead of P2,000 inclusive of
green fee, half-shared cart, golfers insurance and use of locker
facilities. This promo is valid on weekdays only.

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THE GALLERY
November 26 - December 31, 2016
2nd Floor, Tagaytay Highlands Golf Club
An exclusive collection celebrating the
20 years of The Holy Family Chapel
November 26 | Cocktails 5pm
RSVP Lala (0917) 563-4849

Christmas

Events

2016

The Club always brings the most exciting events all year round and on December, we have something
special prepared for our members and guests, something magical, that surely and your family will enjoy.
See what we have lined up for our Christmas events this coming month here at Tagaytay Highlands,
your home for the holidays!

WEEKEND CHRISTMAS CAROLS

12nn - 2pm | Golfers Lounge
December 03 - Melodic Symphony Childrens Choir
December 10 - Casa Del Nio Childrens Choir
December 17 - Minstrels Rhythm of Hope, Inc.
December 24 - Vox Angeli Childrens Choir

LIGHTING OF CHRISTMAS TREE

December 03 | 6pm - 7pm | The Gardens
Guest Choir: Las Pias Boys Choir

IMPERIAL DISCOUNTS
5% Discounts on New Years Countdown
10+1 Promo on New Years Countdown
tickets

THE ART OF
MANNY BALDEMOR
November 26 - December 31
The Gallery at Highlands Golf Club
Exhibit; Art Sale

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

SIPS & STROKES

December 25 - 31
10am - 10pm | The Funicular Parking

Featuring Beringer Wines

every Weekend of December
10am - 6pm | Highlands Golf Club

NEW YEARS COUNTDOWN

December 31 | 7pm - 2am
Sports Center Multipurpose Hall
Featuring two bands: Brass Munkeys and Arpie &
D Multivitamins and Club Music by DJ Christian Tiu

Ticket Prices

ARTS & CRAFTS

Every Weekend of December
11am - 2pm | The Library

CHRISTMAS
GOODIES
FROM SANTA
December 24 and 25 | 12nn - 2pm
Highlands Golfers Lounge
Its FREE for all declared dependents
12 years old and below

Adults
Kids
Show only at The Gallery

Php 1,500 nett

Php 1,125 nett
Php 500 nett

**Inclusive of dinner buffet, show and raffle.

For inquires and reservations, please call:
(0917) 325-8513 / (0917) 563-4849.
Prices and details are subject to change with prior
notice.

SIMBANG GABI
SCHEDULE

5pm | Holy Family Chapel

DEC

FIRST DAY DEC 15

Rev. Fr. Mike Cron

04

SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
11am Mass | Holy Family Chapel

SECOND DAY DEC 16

Rev. Fr. Randel Marero

DECEMBER 04
Ateneo Chamber Singers

THIRD DAY DEC 17

Rev Fr. Jerry Orbos

DECEMBER 11
UPLB Chorale Ensemble

FOURTH DAY DEC 18

Rev. Fr. Joseph Mallari

DECEMBER 18
DLSU - D Chorale

FIFTH DAY DEC 19

Rev. Godwin Tatlonghari

DECEMBER 25
Christmas (11am & 4pm)
Himig Agustino

SIXTH DAY DEC 20

Rev. Fr. Mike Cron

DEC

24

SEVENTH DAY DEC 21

Msgr. Bong Lo
EIGHT DAY DEC 22
Rev. Fr. Choy Ramos
LAST DAY DEC23
Rev. Fr. Randel Marero

DEC

25

DEC

26

DECEMBER 10

11am | Holy Family Chapel

Rev. Fr. Mike Cron
Renewal of Consecration of Tagaytay Highlands
to the immaculate Heart of Mary
Coro de San Guillermo

DECEMBER 30

DECEMBER 24

11am | Holy Family Chapel

20th Year Anniversary and Feast of
Holy Family Chapel
Presider: Bishop of Imus
Reynaldo Evangelista
Homilist: Archbishop of Manila
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
UST Singers

DECEMBER 25

6:30pm | Holy Family Chapel

Rev. Fr. Mike Cron
New Years Eve Mass
Coro de San Guillermo

8pm | Holy Family Chapel

Rev. Fr. Mike Cron
Christmas Eve Mass
UP Singing Ambassadors

11am and 4pm | Holy Family Chapel

Rev Fr. Mike Cron and Rev. Fr. Randel Marero
Christmas

DECEMBER 26

11am | Madre de Dios Chapel

Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of Imus
10th Anniversary of Madre de Dios Chapel
Philippine Madrigal Singers

DECEMBER 31

JANUARY 1

10am | Madre de Dios Chapel

Archbishop Ramon Arguelles of Lipa
Feast of Madre de Dios
Coro de San Guillermo

DEC

31

JAN

01

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Bells Tolling for the

10th Year of Madre De Dios

with Philippine Madrigal Singers

agaytay Highlands iconic wedding chapel overlooking

Taal Lake and Volcano will mark its tenth this year.
Madre de Dios first opened its doors last December
2006. Since then, grand receptions are hosted at the Tagaytay
Midlands Golf Club almost every weekend all year round.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers

For details, please call our Chapel Affairs at (0917) 563-4817.

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Blessed with a natural verdant beauty of the mountains on one

side, the other elevation showcases the sprawling Midlands
Golf Course and majestic Batangas lakeside and islands. The
California-Mission style church features open truss ceiling
design with a large stained glass window on the rear depicting
the biblical nuptials at Cana. Facing west, the window absorbs
the dramatically setting light during afternoon rites, blessing the
couple for a blissful and abundant married life.
Its red-orange roof tiles gleam fiery tones in the midst of
emerald landscape. Faade windows are decorated with colorful
glass medallions depicting Mary as Mother of God. She was
declared Theotokos (God-Bearer) in 431 in the Council of
Ephesus by Catholic traditions. Such Marian title was chosen as
the chapels patronage and celebrates its feast every January 1.
On its anniversary, the Madre de Dios Chapel will peal its
first set of bells to mark the festivity. On December 26, 11:00
in the morning, a special mass will be celebrated presided by
Most Rev. Ramon Arguelles, D.D.,Archbishop of Lipa. The
thanksgiving mass will be dedicated to all Highlands, Midlands
and Greenlands community. The Philippine Madrigal Singers
will grace the event for liturgical hymns and praise. Be sure to be
part of this momentous club event.

Twenty Years of

Enriching the Soul

his is a sanctuary where families gather to pray and to

be blessed. A haven for our hopes, reflections, answered
prayers and cherished moments with our parents and
children. This is a home for the Holy Family and to all the Club
members aspiring to be holy in their own ways.

Woodridge properties. The garden is full of local and imported

flora dotted by heavy boulders. Such is the signature of the
renowned landscape architect and National Artist IP Santos
who designed much of the pocket green spaces, scenic ponds
and foliage in The Country Club.

Since its first mass in 1996, the contemporary vernacular

architecture chapel celebrated countless masses in its lifetime.
The attending congregation has grown over the years and the
little circular chapel remains almost unchanged. Surrounded by
the lush gardens of The Country Club and the Sports Center, the
Holy Family Chapel sits on the edge of the property near a gulley
overlooking the green mountains and slopes of the Woodlands and

On its anniversary and feast day on December 30, Friday, at

11:00 oclock in the morning, all club members are invited for
a special mass with H.E. Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, D.D.
Archbishop of Manila and Most Rev. Reynaldo Evangelista,
D.D. Bishop of Imus. This year, the festivity will be serenaded
by the UST Singers, the overall champion of the 4th Florence
International Choir Festival in 2015.
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COVER STORY

A Day in Foggy Heights

5:36am, Dawn at Highlands Golf Club

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ust a quick drive from Manila, a sojourn to the

southern mountain is an easy escape to relax the
senses and reinvigorate the mind. Feel the pure
cool breeze from a balcony. Watch as the wind strokes
the softest clouds in the horizon. Breathe in. Unwind.
It has been a fascination for some to go cloud watching
in Tagaytay Highlands. Clouds and fog move about
every minute. The sky and surroundings are seemingly
created with moving images, like well-painted scenes
producing ethereal landscapes and classical pastures.
Every view is a like a work of art.
Given its elevation, Tagaytay Highlands offers a
panoramic view in every direction.

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beckons a majestic air. Drive furthermore
to the ridge of Highlands Golf Club.

Remember to keep warm for the colder

season. Rainclouds form every minute.
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HIGH IN TASTE

High in Taste

Deconstructing Shabu-Shabu
T

he coming of ber months signals the arrival of the cold weather. Here in Tagaytay, we experience cool weather all year round,
with the coldest months being December to February. Enjoybale the cold weather may be, you will eventually want something
to keep you warm other than thick clothes. Were talking about food and here at Tagaytay Highlands, we have more than just the
likes of our Special Bulalo to warm you up. Head on over to the Highlands Golfers Lounge with family and friends and share a pot of
shabu-shabu.
Often mistaken as a dish originating from Korea, shabu-shabu is actually a Japanese hotpot dish usually composed of thinly sliced meat
and vegetables boiled in water. The ingredients are stirred in the pot and cooked at the table then served with dipping sauces.
At Tagaytay Highlands, we do our shabu-shabu differently and a cut above the rest to make sure that diners will have a gastronomic
experience that is uniquely Highlands. To start things off, instead of just using water for cooking, we provide two kinds of broth as the
heart of the dish: savory beef and mild seafood. Then an assorted mix of protein and vegetables make up body: prawns, fish, chicken,
beef cutlets, mushroom balls, squid balls, tofu, fish cake, Baguio and native pechay, and onion leeks. To compliment this hearty fare, we
prepare a special satay mix made from bullhead and taro.
Enjoy our Golfers Lounge Shabu-shabu and more at the Highlands Golfers Lounge at the Highlands Golf Club.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Eight Treasures of the Palace

ight Treasures is a popular representation in Chinese art. It is a subset of the Hundred Treasures inventory used in objet dart
collection popular among traditional Chinese art connoisseurs. Often it is comprised of a wish-granting pearl ( , bozh); a
double lozenges ( , fngshng); the stone chime ( , qng); a pair of rhinoceros horns ( , xjio); double coins ( ,shungqin);
the gold or silver ingot ( ,dng); coral ( ,shnh); and, a wish-granting scepter ( ,ruyi). These objects are housed in special wooden
cabinets fit for imperial appreciation.
HIGHLANDS PEKING
DUCK

BRAISED EGGPLANT
WITH SALTED FISH AND
CHICKEN

CRISPY SEAFOOD BEAN

CURD ROLL

STEAMED LAPULAPU
WITH SOY

Crispy skin and succulent meat

are the time-honored qualities
of a good duck. Enjoy it several
ways the Highlands style.

Served in hotpot, the delectable

morsels of vegetable and meat
sizzle with every stir. Be careful
as the oil might burn you.

Enjoy the crunch, elasticity

and supple center. The variety
of textures is an experience to
behold. A must appetizer to
lure the taste buds.

Fresh fish delicately prepared

on steam. Natural salty flavor
is enhanced with soy sauce.
Served with chives and
cilantro.

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8 TREASURE OF THE PALACE

At the Winter Garden of the Highlands China Palace, we have hundreds of culinary treasures freshly prepared by our Hong Kong
Chef and his battalion of experts. These dishes are crafted from centuries of traditions using authentic ingredients and culinary
methodologies. Nothing is compromised. Everything is prized.
If ordering is like collecting, here are most favored eight treasures of club members from the Highlands China Palace:
HONG KONG FRIED
CHICKEN

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH

BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

CRAB NOODLES WITH

GINGER AND ONION

FRIED SALT AND PEPPER

SPARERIBS.

Taste the flavors right to the

bone. The Cantonese-style
poultry is much loved by kids.
The crisp skin is almost like
Peking-style. Amazing

A traditional Chinese dish

familiar to all. Tender beef
slices smothered in mild-spicy
sauce is a preferred dish to
match any rice bowl.

This savory dish packed with

rich crustacean flavors is a
different way to enjoy your
noodles. Fresh giant crab with
simple ingredients is a blast!

An amalgam crunch and soft

meat, it is a dish characterized
by its Chinese flavor. A perfect
dish to complement a Tsingtao.

Reserve a table now for the holidays. Call the Banquets Team at (0917)882-6885.

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Wines From the

Cellar

This Christmas, the Club

invites you to sip and explore
the produce from France,
Australia, Chile, and South
Africa. Each bottle has its own
character. Here, we picked a
few from our wine selection
to complement most of the
favorite holiday dishes at
The Highlander Steakhouse.
Cheers!

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WINES FROM THE CELLAR

In choosing the perfect wine, balance is important, not contrast. The orchestration of flavors between the wine and the food must create
a harmony in the palate so as to create the perfect gastronomic experience. Make sure to discover our wine selection. We assure you
that these will greatly match our Premium Selection of red meats, poultry and cheese dishes for the season.

Ice Blanc Foussy Chardonnay

A medium-dry sparkling wine is perfect to start the night. This is produced
from the best parcels of Chardonnay grapes, the second white grape variety
consumed in France. Each glass reveals a pale yellow color trimmed with
emerald tinges. Notes of white flowers, exotic fruits and citruses greet the
nose. The attack is always smooth and the finale is a burst of elegant freshness.
Extremely fine with fruity and nutty dishes as well as with rich buttery flavors.
Experience this in a unique way. Best when at its freshest (7-8C) so just
pour into a large wine glass with plenty of ice cubes. This is how it reveals its
freshness.

Ventisquero Pangea Syrah

A full-bodied with premium ripe tannins is made from the grapes Syrah
distinctly grown in the Apalta Colchaga Valley. Seductive and sophisticated,
the deep ruby red color with purple reflections exudes a generous, warm,
deep taste of dark and ripe red fruits and spices. Its rich aroma brings fruit,
graphite, spices, black pepper, dark chocolate and vanilla sweet motifs. Great
for meat dishes and cheese. This is a unique wine as it combines the vision,
experience and philosophy of two worlds- John Duval of Australia and Felipe
Tosso of Ventisquero, Chile, hence, the bottle was named after unity, one great
world 250 million years ago.

Rib Shack Red

A full-bodied, vintage blend, juicy red with generous wood guts supporting
sumptuous ripe dark berry fruits. Taste the splendid texture from chunky ripe
tannins and rewarded with a smooth finish packed with berry fruit character
and savory smoky oak spice. This wine of Western Cape origin is a red blend
of a third of Shiraz and the rest of Pinotage. Best with all barbecue dishes,
sizzling steaks, sticky ribs, any roasts and even burgers! On its own, sip by
a fireplace to further enjoy the warmth and aroma of the wine. A wine by
Douglas Green, it is made at the finest cellars in Wellington, South Africa.

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Your Guide to a

Perfect Holiday Dinner

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Styling by Michael Ruiz

HOLIDAY TABLESCAPES

hristmas is here! It is a season of sharing and giving. And, we want

to make it the best for our family and friends. The twinkling of
candles and lights, the scent of fresh pines and fruits, mixed with
the euphony of holiday carols bring joy and warmth to the hearts. And
to the tummy, the comforting whiff from the kitchen is a prelude to an
expected celebration with loved ones.
But preparing for this holiday dinner also brings anxiety and panic for
some. We do not know where to start, what to buy, and how to make it
extra special. Here are some of our yuletide tips.
Set the welcoming mood with candles. It works well for both formal and
casual dinners. Use varied forms of lights. Mix it with other Christmas
motif like pine cones, berries, shiny silvers and crystals to create a
cornucopia of lights, reflections and colors on the Christmas table. A
flickering candle is always magical, so why not add a little more if you have
extra?
Food is the priority on the table. Try to lessen inedible decorations.
If available, use nuts and fruits as part of the tablescape. These can be
nibbled as the family wait for the meal to be cooked or even for afterdinner conversations. Chocolates wrapped in golden foils can be a yummy
addition to the spread, a sweet surprise to your children and guests.
To make the table always festive, use red. Bring out the love and happiness
with this color. It is a sure choice to exude joy. Choose the color for fruits,
table napkins and decorative ribbons. Do not over use the color, though.
A popping red here and there will complement the white china, wooden
table and silver ornaments.
Make sure your crystals are clear, cutleries polished and china squeaky
clean. Who wants to eat on greasy plates, right? It will dampen the mood.
Note that cleanliness is a sure way to impress the guests and the in-laws!
And of course, bring out the food! At the Highlander Steakhouse, we offer
this season our premium selection for the holidays. No time to cook, how
about a gourmet take out? Or simply, book a table for a hassle-free dinner.
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PERFECT HOLIDAY DINNER

Start with Shrimp and Butternut Squash Cream Soup, a sweet
vegetable pure with roasted shrimp. This velvety soup is even
heightened with flavors of lime, orange and coriander. The Broiled
Chvre Salad is a good choice for the holidays. With the colors of
mushrooms, artichoke and cherry tomatoes peeking through the
greens, the chvre and the herb dressing will tie everything up like a
Christmas present.

No time to cook, how about a gourmet

take out? Or simply, book a table for a
hassle-free dinner.
Bring out a Baked Camembert before the main course. French cheese
oven-roasted to perfection will give an interesting texture to every bite.
More so, the coating of pistachio nuts and raspberry sauce is a divine
combination to awaken the palate.
Then, order the Beef Salpicao en Croute. Certified U.S. Angus Beef
tenderloin housed and baked in golden puff pastry is a heritage
cuisine treat. For something of a fusion, check out the Pesto Beef
Burger Overload. A hefty all-beef patty is topped with a profusion of
herbs with sidings of plump heirloom tomatoes stuffed with buffalo
mozzarella. Enjoy this meal with home-made potato chips.

Beef Salpicao en Croute

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Shrimp and Butternut Squash Cream Soup

Pesto Beef Burger Overload

Broiled Chvre Salad

PERFECT HOLIDAY DINNER

Hard to choose? Pre-order a carvery right

next to your table. Such sight will surely excite
everyone. A slab of Prime Rib and its selection
of gravies may be arranged with our banquets
team. This can be enjoyed by up to ten persons,
so make sure to order one for the holiday.
Complete the gastronomic experience with a
decadent Chocolate Fondue. Think of silky and
viscous dark chocolate coating the sponge cakes
and seasonal fruits. A serving can be shared.
Order one for every couple on the table. Or
simply indulge in one! Its Christmas, anyway. It
is the perfect time to feast.

Chocolate Fondue

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Visit the Highlander Steakhouse to know more

of its menu. Want to know whats new from the
chef? Ask for the Premium Selections released
quarterly. Book your table now, call Banquet
Sales at (0917) 882-6885.

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Gourmet Avenue, 2nd floor

The Country Club at Tagaytay Highlands

SWEET FEAST
Red Velvet with Candied Bacon

Choco Fudge Cake

Sweet Feast

Dessert Fantasy

hinking about the Christmas carol All I Want for

Christmas is My Two Front Teeth, perhaps one of the
reasons why the person didnt have his two front teeth, or
rather lost them, is for eating too much sweets. Sad that may be
but then again, who doesnt love sweets? And with the holidays
just around the corner, cakes and candies are in season. But
where to get your sugar fix?

layers topped with decadent cream cheese frosting and bits of

sinfully good sweet-salty candied bacon.
For the chocolate lovers, have a slicea whole cake evenof
our Choco Fudge Cake. Dense and fudgy with a creamy natilla
(custard) filling. This cake wont disappoint.

Here at Tagaytay Highlands, we make our own pastries. Our

Pastry Chefs laboriously craft these saccharine delights for our
members and guests. Lets take a look at some of their creations
that you could try.

Ube Marble Cheesecake with Macapuno is our take on the

classic cheesecake with a Filipino twist. The cheesecake is not
too sweet and the ube flavor is not overpowering. The macapuno
topping is also not too sweet and adds a different texture and bite
in contrast to the cakes smooth texture.

Red is the color of Christmas and our Red Velvet with Candied
Bacon surely fits the motif. Slice through its moist and soft cake

The Carrot Cake is one of the classics that doesnt have many
variations and people would like to leave it that way. The carrot

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SWEET FEAST

Ube Marble Cheesecake (Topping: Macapuno)

Carrot Cake
Pumpkin Loaf and Muesli Bread

adds a mild sweetness to the cake. The frosting and white chocolate
chips on top makes this cake at par with other sweets out there.
If you prefer something less sweet to wrap up your meal or for some
light snacking, try our Pumpkin Loaf and Muesli Bread that are
equally satisfying.
Visit the Highlands Golfers Lounge and The Gourmet Avenue at
The Country Club to sample these delights and more, with even
more dessert options at the Clubs other food outlets. Be sure to visit
each one of them and see what sweet surprise they have in store for
you!

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Girls Gone

Golfing in St. Andrews

by Veronica V. Wuson

round the last week of June, nine damsels from the Highlands
of Tagaytay flew to the Highlands of Scotland, railed to the
little golf kingdom of Fife by St Andrews Bay and collectively
sighed, we finally made it home!
All the narratives about Ol St. Andrews where golf reportedly started
is true..fascinatingly surreal unreal..dazzling magical. Goosebumps!
Acting like stars strutting into a location shoot, we visualized the
perfect swing and the surgical short game of our favorite players
through the 7,297 yards, 18-hole par 72 links.
We soaked it all in - the royal and ancient history, the salty air,
the fabled swirling winds, strips of fescue, the coastline of Chariots
of Fire fame, Hamilton Hall by the 18th - playing in our minds the
Opens gentlemen gladiators and spectators.
As Jack Nicklaus said, I fell in love with it the first day I played it.
Theres just no other golf course that is even remotely close.
In this theater of old world golf, the Scottish classic revetted bunkers,
all 112 of them, including the 10-ft tall Hell Bunker on the 14th are
par for the course! We made a shout out to three-time British Open
champion Tiger Woods as we repeatedly blasted out of the potholes.
Nothing fancy when golf started here along the ancient sand dunes
five centuries ago. Although unsuitable for crops and houses, the
coastal land had perfect golf genes! Golf s FOREfathers just exploited
its organic ecosystem - shallow top soil, sandy subsoil, sound
drainage, exposed sand, closely grazed turf, tree free with swaths of
fescues, gorse and heather.
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Rosalind Wee, president of Tagaytay Highlands Ladies Chapter,

gives a thumbs up to her Old Course Experience. With her
are from left Aloma Lopez and Dionne Cu.

The Sisterhood of Traveling Golfers at the iconic Swilcan Bridge, from left, Veronica Wuson, Aloma Lopez, Betsy Tuason, Mayenne Varua,
Totelle Dimson, Surli Walker, Rosalind Wee, Marge Tan, Dionne Cu.

Turns out God is the architect of true links which mortals are copying. The
sea, sand, soil, and sea winds are in sync with natural grassy and sandy
hazards. No earth moving. No sand nor turf import. Seminal true links.
The Scottish experience intensified the bond of the Sisterhood of Traveling
Golfers whose passion for the ancient game of sticks and ball flourished up
and down the fairways of the Philippine islands and beyond to Hong Kong,
Kunming, Mission Hills, Osaka.
I have to pinch myself that am playing in St. Andrews, recounted Dionne
Cu, two years ago when my daughter Camille and I visited, we just bought
gifts in the souvenir shop.
Marge Tan, instrumental in booking our hotels, sighed, All my late nights to
early mornings googling for the best deals paid off. We have arrived in golf
Mecca and living our dream.
Legally blind, philanthropist Rosalind Wee, remarked, Unbelievable. Golf
is so democratized in Scotland, referring to the fact that the Old Course
and the six others in the St. Andrews complex remain open to the public all
through the centuries. And on Sundays, the Old Course is a public park for
all. Best time for selfies!

Finishing her round is Marge Tan.

Betsy Tuason, member of several clubs, butted in, Philippine golf is

friendlier to women though. We have had women members and member
wives playing, ever since.. It was only in 2014 that St. Andrews accepted
women and invited seven honorary members, among them, Princess Royal
Anne, and Swedish Annika Sorenstam.

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With the course reeking of medieval times, we recalled the first

known female golfer, Mary Queen of Scots (1542 -1587), whose
love of golf proved disruptive. Six foot athletic Mary,
who allegedly originated the term caddie, stayed incognito in
a cottage along the Firth of Forth near St. Andrews. Golfing a
few days after her husband was strangled became the evidence
for trumped up murder charges and beheading by her rival
Elizabeth I. The portrait of the mother of golf hangs amidst a
gallery of old men in St. Andrews Golf Museum.
Across the greens, shrieks of laugher and shouts of FORE
interrupted our historical musings. Apparently Aloma Lopez,
landed her ball on the wrong green because one of the Olds
unique features is the ginormous double greens, shared by 14
holes. Only the 1st, 9th, 17th and 18th holes have their own
greens.

With the Royal & Ancient Golf Clubhouse at the background,preparing

to tee off at Old St. Andrews are from left, Veronica Wuson, Betsy
Tuason, Mayenne Varua.

Are we golfers or tourists, queried Totelle Dimson, since we

often paused and posed for photographs. Both of course,
replied Surli Walker. Were Asians. Totelle teed off at 5:20 pm at
the Old Course with her caddy, Alan Carlyle.
Joining the conversation regarding her St. Andrews episode,
Totelle waxed poetic. It was exactly 20 years ago when I saw
the Old Course on a Scotland tour. I havent picked up the game
and viewed the course as a big, bare garden by the sea. Now that
I played the Old Course, there is a yearning to be back. I simply
left my heart in St. Andrews.
Every time I swing the club, it feels like I made a hole in one,
said Mayenne Varua. My hubby Dong doesnt play golf. So
coming here with all women golfers in the holy ground of golf is
heaven sent.
After evading the notorious Road Bunker on the Road Hole at
17th, we sauntered to the 18th,
lingered at the 700 year old iconic Swilcan Bridge, did the Jack
wave, and doff our visors to St. Andrews.

Totelle Dimson with her caddy, Alan Carlyle, warming up at Old Course

We end the day with ale and regale ourselves of our errant shots,
putts, the potholes and surviving walking the grand the Ol
course!

was our third. Himalayas, the worlds first mini golf, elicited
smiles and fist pumps while putting the sharply undulating 27hole right beside the Old Course.

Twas a perfect script for the Sisterhood of Traveling Golfers in

Scotlands St. Andrews. Six days of perfect golf weather with long
summer days that adrenalin rushed golfers can play two rounds
a day, even tee off as late as 5:30 pm finishing before 10:30 pm
sunset. Golf nirvana.

Between our games, we explored the university town where

students with backpacks from the venerable University of St.
Andrews bump into golfers carrying golf bags. Most famous
alumni of the worlds third oldest university and Scotlands first Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The sisterhood of traveling golfers made history of sorts being

the first group of Filipino ladies to pay homage to the legendary
home of golf. Eight are members of the Tagaytay Highlands
Ladies Chapter -Dionne Cu, Totelle Dimson, Aloma Lopez,
Marge Tan, Betsy Tuason, Mayenne Varua, Rosalind Wee,
and Veronica Wuson. Travel buddy Surli Walker, a Canadian
Indonesian, made the 9th.

Ten days before the 2016 British Open, we day tripped to Royal
Troon, shaking hands in VR (virtual reality) with Jason Day,
James Speith, Rory McIlroy and lunched at Trump Turnberrys
Duel in the Sun framing the famous lighthouse.

The swinging skirts also tackled the tough 18-hole hilly Castle
course with spectacular views of the town, barley fields and the
Eden estuary. Jubilee, challenging 18-hole championship course,
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The two week St. Andrews/Edinburgh/London swing was

bookended with Verdis Nabucco at the Royal Opera House and
2Cellos concert at the Old Royal Naval College in London. The
Philippine Air Lines straight flight from Manila to London was
the drive that started the swing of a lifetime dream come true.
And propelled more plans for girls gone golfing.

THE F&B TEAM

Serving the Season with a Smile:

The Food & Beverage Team

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ince the Clubs first operation in 1994, the Tagaytay

Highlands Food and Beverage team has developed a
prestigious reputation for outstanding service in its wide
array of dining outlets, banquet facilities, and social events. Its
battalion of chefs and commissaries work early in the morning to
prepare for the kitchens daily battles. A retinue of service officers
and attendants make sure that dining floors are ready for the day.
And, its group of stewards ensures banquet set-ups are in order,
clean and attuned to the standards of the club, its members and
their guests.
Known for its excellence The Highlander Steakhouse team procures
nothing but the best meats, fine wines and freshest vegetables.
They serve with warmth and care from the moment of ordering
up to the end of the course. Regular members can attest to this as
they are treated with personalized service with a smile. We always
remember ones preference on wine, cooking style and dish choices
assuring the experiential dining is truly enjoyable with every visit.

Fernan Digno
F&B Senior Manager

F&B Senior Manager, Fernan Digno believes in the balance of strict

management and empowerment. He added, to ensure the highest
quality of service, one has to be hard on detail, accuracy, efficiency
and costing but one needs to be soft to embrace hospitality and
cordiality to guests. This is the core of their passion for service
and he regularly shares this with his team. Fernan has a twentyyear badge to his expertise. He has been part of the Highlands
pioneering team in 1996 but left the company for a decade to
work in luxury cruises in Europe, Caribbean, and the Americas.
He returned to the Club equipped with hard-earned international
experience in 2009 and now heads the Food and Beverage Division.

The Highlands China Palace is another epicurean gem.

Headed since 1996 by its Hong Kong Chef, Patrick
Wong, the outlet at The Country Club serves a plethora
of authentic Cantonese cuisine choices to delight the
taste buds. Fine dining is always phenomenal as food and
architecture combine for the best palatable experience. The
massive green roof tiles, decorative motif, and crimson
columns herald the noble eastern designs from afar. Walk
into the Spring Garden for private banquet arrangements
or head off down stairs to the Winter Garden for its regular
dining offering.
The Steakhouse and China Palace are a few of the Clubs
dining outlets maintained by the F&B Team. The Midlands
Golfers Lounge, The Spa and Lodge Great Room and all the
Tee Houses on the Highlands and Midlands Courses are
also under the teams supervision and service.

For comments and suggestions on our service, please

call (0917) 860-0918 or email at membership@
tagaytayhighlands.com and for banquet arrangements,
please call (0917) 882-6885 or email at
sales@tagaytayhighlands.com.

Chef Patrick Wong

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EVENT REVIEW

13th Louis Coson Cup

There was big turnout at the 13th Louis Coson Friendship Cup that was held at the Midlands Golf
Course last June 2016. Among the attendees, only a handful of golfers were able to rise to the top of the
tournament. Yayi Escuadro was the Overall Champion. For the Division Winners, they were Deena
Mendiola (Ladies), Marvin Caparros (Group A), Joseph Garcia (Group B), and Frank Delos Santos
(Group C).

Mr. Hans Sy

Joey Fornier
Cup

Jeffrey Bernaldes

Club member, Joey Fornier, held a

golf tournament at the Midlands Golf
Course for friends in celebration of his
birthday. Winners of the tournament
are Gary Lim ( Class C), Jeff Solon
(Class B), Allen Santos (Class A),
Tess Langomez (Ladies), with Jeffrey
Bernaldes and Lee Jae Kook being
hailed as Low Gross and Low Net
Champions, respectively. Thank
you, Mr. Joey Fornier, for choosing
Highlands to celebrate your birthday!

Low Net Champions Jaime Panganiban and Daki Fonacier with

Club President Jerry Tiu and Golf Director Ray Valencia

3rd Quarter Flight

The heat was on at the Highlands Golf Course for the 3rd
Members Quarterly Golf Tournament held last August 2016.
Coming out on top as Low Net Team Champions are Daki
Fonacier and Jimmy Panganiban, and Low Gross Team
Champions Chris Jordan Mamaril and Marty Ilagan.

11th Ladies
Tournament
The Highlands Ladies Team held their annual
golf tournament, now on its 11th year, at
the Midlands Golf Course. Winners of the
tournament are Carina Ricamonte (Low
Gross Champion), So Young Lee (Low Net
Champion), Sheila Ward (Ladies), Bruce Lee
(Class A), Dominic Samson (class B), and
Elmer Lapena (Class C).
Dominic Samson

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Farah Imperial, Riva Galvez Tan, Jeong Ju Lee and Dionne Cu

EVENT REVIEW
City Of Dreams
Golf Tournament
Entertainment industry giant, City of
Dreams Manila, went to Tagaytay Highlands
to hold their invitational golf tournament.
Team Play is the mode of the game with
the team of Edward Isidoro, Yeong Cheon
Oh, and Kim Jong Ku, Chang Gi Kim
championing Class A; Patrich Hernandez,
Kim Young Joo, Seong Kim Gon, and
Bobby Ong for Class B,; Lee Daiwang, Kang
Younggy, Joseph Clements, and Lee Kyonhja
for Class C; and Sung Ju Lee, Yu Geum Jang,
Letticia Lee, and Wong Tony for Class D.

Club Founder Willy Ocier

Club President Jerry Tiu, Hans Sy and Johnip Cua

Freddie Castro, Felix Lim, Juanito Chua and Manny Fong

14th SM Invitational Golf Tournament

The prestigious SM Invitational Golf Torunament was held at the Midlands Golf Club. Participants came from the different members of
the SM group of corporations. The Overall Team Champion was awarded to SM Lanang to the team of Fernando Castro, Juanito Chua,
Manny Fong, and Felix Lim. After the event, participants and organizers raised a toast to Mr. Hans Sy who just celebrated his birthday.
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EVENT REVIEW

Imperial Card Launch

at Conrad Manila
The Clubs of Tagaytay Highlands hosted the first by-invitation dinner for
its top patrons. Select attendees from the Tagaytay Highlands International
Golf Club, Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club and The Country Club at
Tagaytay Highlands were greeted by Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
Quartets chamber music performance. Top event stylist Michael Badang
Rueda adorned the interiors with rouge rose and indigo making the affair
truly warm and cordial. All gathered for a family-like feast at the newlyopened Conrad Manilas Forbes Ballroom. The event also launched the
Highlands Imperial Card to the attending members. The gold and brown
card would entitle a member to a roster of all-season discounts on club
facilities and services along with more privileges exclusively extended to
the most loyal patrons of the club. Hans Sy and other Board of Directors
graced the evening with Club President Jerry Tiu who cordially welcomed
arriving club members. General Manager Claire Kramer presented the
rewards program perks to the attending members who also had a special
preview of the Clubs future major renovation projects.

Club President Mr. Jerry C. Tiu and Mr. Hans T. Sy

Jae Heung Byun and Ms. Kim

Mr. Young Jun Oh and Mr. Suk Hwan Choi

Jose Ariel Rivera

and Anna Gianelli De Belen

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Estrelita Santiago and Son

with Frederick and Carmelle Alog

Patrick Anthony Pascual and Ofelia

EVENT REVIEW
Beyond I Do
Educhild organized a very intimate and meaningful weekend
for couples at Tagaytay Highlands. A 3-day weekend seminar on
marriage and love, Beyond I Do provides a venue for husband and
wife to take a closer look at their marriage through a romantic live-in
seminar, couple bonding exercises and workshop activities.

Daniela Lirio and her father

Artadi Family

Pokemon Go at Highlands
Members and guests went on a Highlands Poke-adventure and
tried to be the very best like no one ever was! Participants went
around the Club in search of Pokemons and whoever caught
the most pokemons the whole gets to win gift certificates and
bragging rights as the Highlands Pokemon Master. On the first
day of the hunt, August 20, it was Daniela Lirio who caught the
most pokemon while Iago Artadi bested everyone else on the
second day, August 27. Great job, guys! Til the next hunt!

Harvest Festival at Pick and Pay

Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) farmers from surrounding communities planted their crops for their hands-on practice at the Pick n Pay
area at Tagaytay Highlands. To celebrate the completion of their 12-week training conducted by program partner Harbest Agribusiness
Corporation, the 102 farmers held a harvest festival and was able to gather lots of fruits and vegetables from the 5,000 sqm land provided
by Tagaytay Highlands. Club members and guests may buy these fresh, organic produce any day at the Pick n Pay farm.
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EVENT REVIEW
Youth Mass 2016
In 1st Timothy in the Bible, the Lord
encourages the youth to be very active
in their christian duties and not let their
young age be a hindrance. Every year,
Tagaytay Highlands reminds the youth
of that mission through the Youth Mass.
This years mass was presided by Rev. Fr.
Randell Marero.

Special Mass for Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Tagaytay Highlands celebrated a special mass at the Holy Family Chapel with the Order of Missionaries of Charity just few hours
away from Vaticans canonization ceremony of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Club Members Nancy Coo, Allen Jimena and Miguel
Reyes proclaimed the Word of the Lord and led the Prayers of Faithful respectively while the Jimena Family brought in the gifts for
the celebration of Eucharist. Devotees of Mother Teresa attended the event with Reverend Father Dante Venus of SVD presiding the
morning mass.

The Nativity
of Mama Mary
In celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of
Mama Mary, the Clubs Catholic community
joined the Holy Family Chapel for an early
morning procession in and around the
Clubs residential areas and clubhouses,
followed by a eucharistic celebration back at
the chapel.

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EVENT REVIEW

Grupo da Imaculada:
Flag Turnover

Most Rev. Ramon C. Arguelles, D.D.

On September 12, the flags of the Grupo da

Imaculada were turned turned over to the
local chapters in the Philippines, Taiwan and
China. The event was held at the Carmelite
Convent in Lipa, Batangas. The Club was
represented by its General Manager, Claire
Kramer. The event was celebrated by His
Excellency Most Rev Ramon C. Arguelles,
D.D., Archbishop of Lipa, who also gave
a talk about Our Lady of Fatima and the
relevant issues around the Miracle of the Sun
which occured on October 13,1917.

Club General Manager Claire T. Kramer

Caritas Manila Donation

Tagaytay Highlands joined the countrys lead
Church non-profit organization, Caritas Manila,
in giving aid to our less-fortunate brothers and
sisters, Tagaytay Highlands donated beddings such
as towels, blankets, and pillows. Caritas Manila is
currently headed by former Bishop of Imus and
now Archbishop of Manila, H.E. Luis Antonio
Cardinal Tagle.

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DEVOTION

WESTERN UNION
ADVENTURE
Country Directors of Western Union all gathered at
Tagaytay Highlands for a week-long corporate planning
and team building. he program was devised by Club Sports
& Recreation Division Head Alfredo Labadan II and WU
Senior Manager Anil Santhapuri, both members of the
International Coach Federation. Their event included
seminars, meetings, eco trekking, bird watching, and
adventure-based team building.

SGV DAY
SGV & Co, the largest Professional service firm in the
country, decided to stay at Tagaytay Highlands for 2 days as
part of their formation activities for their executives. Aside
from seminars, they also had a team building activity with
one activity called Prisoners Dilemma as the main event.
The activity deals with the idea on why two completely
rational individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears
that it is in their best interests to do so.
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ASIAN DEVELOPMENT
BANK PLAY
ADB Executives set aside a day
out of the office for an exciting
day at Tagaytay Highalnds. One
of the highlights of their stay
is the corporate team building
activity called Scrum Lego, a fun
and creative way to talk about
certain office situations.

EVENT REVIEW

12th FEDCOHR
CHAMPION
Tagaytay Highlands bested participants from the different golf
clubs and was able to bag the Overall Champion title in this
years FEDCOHR Interclub Sportfest. Out of the 11 games, Team
Highlands was able to get 8 Gold Awards, 4 Silvers, and 3 Bronzes.

4th Billanos
Cup
Club Member, Chats Billano, held once again
her own brand of badminton tournament for
Club employees at the Sports Center. This
tournament is one of the ways employees
from different division are able to build
relationships from healthy competition.

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Blooming 6th Year

It is said by Dr. Jerome Lejeune that, To look at a child
as a child first and his disability second. Love that child
unconditionally and that child will bloom, and true enough,
this was witnessed in our participants during Lets Get High
6 with the theme, Allowing the Flowers to Bloom.
It was another heart-warming and inspiring day spent with people with disabilities who
came from beneficiary organizations of Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines,
Inc. (DSAPI) - also an event partner - CommuniCare, Autism Society Philippines
(ASP), Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC),and Parent Council
Welfare for the Hearing Impaired Children (PCWHIC).
Volunteers or the ates and kuyas from one of the event partners, De La Salle University
Manilas Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), were extremely delighted that
they shared their Saturday paired with a kid participant. A learning and unforgettable
experience for the volunteers, the participants and the parents, and even for the
Tagaytay Highlands employees present during the activity as they went for a trip at
Animal Farm, tree-planting at Camp Highlands, and vegetable picking at Pick & Pay.
The day was commenced with a lunch-gathering at Bistro Saratoga with raffles and
presentations from the volunteers and children.

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Community News
Security Force

As one of the countrys biggest leisure developments, Tagaytay

Highlands is equipped with a 24/7 security force stationed
inside the complex. From main gates, village entries, outposts
and roving units, we assure of our members and guests safety.
Checkpoints and security measures are employed to all guests,
suppliers, and affiliates as provided by our Universal Guidelines
on entry. Sufficient night duty officers are deployed daily in the
estate.

Corporate Outreach Programs

This season, Belle Corporation is scheduled to contact its Eye

Mission in Talisay City. This will cover the Barangays of Aya,
Tranca, and Quiling. Another batch of donation is extended
to Talisay School of Agriculture with the turnover of used and
refurbished computer units. Apart from these, the External
Affairs has concluded several donations to the community.
Barangay Tumaway received a portable generator and antidengue pesticides benefiting 2,684 residents. Similarly, Barangay
Quilings 12,879 residents benefited to the anti-dengue
pesticides. Continuing the Feeding Program for SY 2016-2017,
Belle Corporations Health and Education Initiatives reached 254
special case students in Suplang, Sulpoc, Montana, Tranca, Aya
and Quiling Elementary Schools.

Tagaytay Highlands Convenience Store

Paying your bills is now made faster and easier with just a press
of a button. At the Tagaytay Highlands Convenience Store,
you can pay your bills, be it utility bills, mobile plan bills, or life
insurance. Just ask our friendly crew if you need some assistance.
The convenience store is located at the parking area in front of the Tagaytay
Highlands Golf Clubhouse.

Need Assistance?
For any residential concern, especially after office hours, kindly dial
the numbers below. Our 24-hour receptionist will gladly take your
call:
For operations related concerns:
Homeowners Association
Engr. Efren V. Rimando, District Manager
(0917) 672-8031 / (046) 483 2188 / 682-0512
Tagaytay Highlands Community Condominium Association Inc.
Ricky S. Guan, Property Manager
(0917) 709-6568 / (046) 483-2188 / 686-1760
Tagaytay Midlands Community Condominium Association Inc.
Alfred D. Faustino, Property Manager
(0917) 709-6734 / (046) 483-2510 / 682-0571
Greenlands Community Homeowners Condominium
Association Inc.
Albert C. Morta, Property Manager
(0917) 709-6637 / (046) 483-2510 / 683-1575
Tagaytay Highlands Community Condominium Association Inc.
Tagaytay Midlands Community Homeowners Association Inc.
Greenlands Community Homeowners Association Inc.
Mark Alvin A. Punzalan, Technical Manager
(046) 483-2510 / (046) 483-2188
The Highlands Prime Community Condominium Owners
Association Inc.
Anne Joahanna P. Garcia, Property Manager
(0906) 252-6669 / (046) 483-1466
The HPIs Horizon Community Condominium Owners
Association Inc. / The Hillside at Tagaytay Highlands Community
Homeowners Association Inc.
Anne Joahanna P. Garcia, Property Manager
(0906) 252-6669 / (046) 483-4478 / (046) 483-1466
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A GIFT TO CLUB MEMBERS

Get your FREE copy of the 2017 Calendar at the
Membership Office. Only the principal member is
entitled to one free copy. For additional orders,
please visit The Shop at The Spa and Lodge.
For copy reservations, please call
Membership Office at (0917) 860-0918 or
email at membership@tagaytayhighlands.com

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