THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF TAGAY TAY HIGHLANDS | VOL XIX NO.

The Clubs 20th

Anniversary

Milestones and celebrations

Belle Cup 2014

And its luckiest aces

Windy
Farah Imperial

On family and golf

FOUNDERS MESSAGE
This year we celebrate two fruitful decades of Tagaytay
Highlands. We have come a long way in fulfilling our commitment
to give you only the best of mountain resort living.
For 20 years, Tagaytay Highlands has upheld its reputation
as the countrys premier leisure resort. We are proud of our
breathtaking views of nature and the year-round cool mountain
breeze. It is also the countrys finest golf haven, where we have two
international golf courses with 45 holes, together with the recent
addition of Midlands Lucky 9.
Tagaytay Highlands is like a country populated with choice
communities, where people take refuge from the hustle and bustle
of city life. Through the years, we have witnessed beautiful dawns
and sunsets, marveled at the picturesque view of Taal Lake, and
planted trees for the preservation of Mother Nature.
We had our share of extreme forces of nature, but we will build
a stronger, better Highlands. We have weathered storms, and we
respond by planting more trees and cultivating our forests. As for
your Clubs services, our employees are committed to constantly
improve the Club for your enjoyment and pleasure, and that of your
families for more years to come.
We are happy to fulfill our promise to give you a respite from
city living, and we will constantly strive to reach greater heights.
These 20 incredible years would not have been possible without all
of you. These 20 years have made us stronger, and have inspired us
to further the aspiration and hope that Tagaytay Highlands elicits.
Thank you, our dear members, for your confidence and support.
We look forward to sharing more happy memories with you.
Happy 20th anniversary to our home: Tagaytay Highlands!

WILLY N. OCIER
FOUNDER

TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS
Willy N. Ocier
TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS FOUNDER
Jerry C. Tiu
CLUB PRESIDENT
Ma. Clara T. Kramer
GENERAL MANAGER
Phillip N.A.L. Medina
SENIOR MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER
MANAGING EDITOR
Prince Lenrick P. Marcelo
EVENTS MANAGER
MANAGING EDITOR
Marlone T. Vida
CREATIVE OFFICER
Josiah B. Teofilo
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Rhea S. Bulactial
John Maria Cordero
Mark Floro
Butch Gamboa
Cristel E. Villaruel
CONTRIBUTORS

ON THE COVER
Meet the couple who inspired
the Belle Cups renaissance
styling Jeff Galang
hair and makeup Macy Aguilar
photography Jay Buen
art direction Jansene Alegre

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The Fourth Leg for 2013
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
It is awe-inspiring to see what we have accomplished together
at Tagaytay Highlands in the past 20 years. The Club has gained
much acclaim from hosting some of the countrys most prestigious
golf tournaments. In this issue of Highlands View, we look back
on our biggest and most competitive games yet. Players were in
a festive mood as we brought the styles and sights of traditional
Japan to the Presidents Cup. We all marveled at the miraculous
hole-in-one shots at the Belle Cup. Truly, this was a spectacular year
of golf at Tagaytay Highlands.
We would not have reached these milestones were it not for
you, the members and homeowners of the Club. With this in mind,
we take a peek into the lives of some of our dear friends who each
helped bring something special to our community. Take some time
to meet Windy and Farah Imperial, the pair who shaped this years
Belle Cup. Let Jeremy and Agnes Lapea inspire you with stories
of their advocacy and the tournament it started, Tee Up for Down.
These couples show that the Club is more than just a place for our
families; it is one big family we are all a part of.
On this 20th year of Tagaytay Highlands, we wish you many
more fruitful years to come here at the Club!

JERRY C. TIU
CLUB PRESIDENT

GENERAL MANAGERS MESSAGE

The Clubs 20th anniversary makes 2014 a momentous
milestone year in our communitys history. Weve had a great deal
to celebrate, starting with our Christmas, New Year, and Chinese
New Year parties, along with the exclusive concert by jazz singer
Kevyn Lettau and our rollicking Buffet and Concert Event. It is also
our pleasure to see works of art on display, from the the Villanuevas
work in wood and bronze and the Awa familys collection of
religious icons. Weve also had our time for reflection during Holy
Week, and time to be thankful for the two decades weve spent
together.
Moreover, our anniversary brings the gradual change that
comes over our grounds and properties. This year, our multi-millionpeso renovation plan enters Phase Two. So far, we have seen
upgrades in our Sports Centerand it will be our pleasure to show
you its full extent when we ring in 2015 at our New Years Party in
the Sports Centers Multi-purpose Hall. In the meantime, our new
concessionaires at the Sports Center Veranda will be more than
happy to serve us the many cuisines they have in store for us. Read
on to find out.
Our 20th anniversary is proving to be an exciting year so far. Its
a good time to be a member. See you at the Club!

MA. CLARA T. KRAMER

GENERAL MANAGER

Membership
MEMBERSHIP CARD AND ENTRY INTO THE CLUB

As a friendly reminder, presentation of a valid membership card

is required to gain entry into the Club premises. For members who do
not have their membership cards with them upon entry, the security at
the gates will have to verify the identity of the members with the office
of the Membership Services Office. The verified members will then be
required to immediately proceed to the said office, where they will be
issued temporary cards that will serve as their access during their stay
at the Club. Members who lost their cards are required to submit to the
Membership Services Office a duly notarized Affidavit of Loss through
mail, fax, or email, in order for them to apply for replacements. They
will be issued temporary cards while waiting for their new cards.
Authorized guests are requested to present valid I.D.s to the gate
guards. All vehicles entering and leaving the Club premises are subject
to inspection.

ACCOMPANIED GUESTS

Members may bring a maximum number of twenty (20) guests

on weekdays and ten (10) guests on weekends. This is applicable per
membership. One (1) membership comprises the principal member
and all of his or her declared dependents (Ex.: 1 membership = 20
guests).
Children ages seven (7) and below are not counted in the number
of guests. Drivers, bodyguards, nursemaids, and personal assistants
are included in the count. The number of accompanied guests of
members with room booking would depend on the number of rooms
booked. For groups of having more than fifteen (15) guests, banquet
arrangements are highly encouraged.

UNACCOMPANIED GUESTS

Tagaytay Highlands is a family-friendly environment. In an effort

to promote this, the Membership committee has been accommodating
unaccompanied family and friends of members, subject for approval.
Members may endorse a maximum number of five (5) unaccompanied
guests on weekdays and weekends, and are required to submit a

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Letter of Authorization two (2) to three (3) working days prior to the
intended date of the visit. The letter may be sent to the Membership
Services Office via mail, fax, or email. A Guest Card worth PhP 2,500,
which includes a consumable amount of PhP 1,500, is mandatory
for unaccompanied guests. The number of unaccompanied guests of
members with room booking would depend on the number of rooms
booked. Cancellations must be made at least twenty four (24) hours
before the intended date of the visit; otherwise, the requesting party
will be charged a no-show fee of PhP 2,500.

GUESTS OF HOMEOWNERS

Homeowner members may bring a maximum number of ten (10)

guests on both weekdays and weekends to the Club. This is applicable
per membership. One (1) membership comprises the principal
member and all of his or her declared dependents (Ex.: 1 membership
= 10 guests). In excess of the allowed number of guests, approval of
the homeowners association is required, and a Guest Card worth PhP
2,500, which includes a consumable amount of P1,500, is mandatory.

GUESTS ON THE GOLF COURSES

The Membership Committee wishes to enhance and promote the

enjoyment of the game of golf for every member of the Highlands and
the Midlands clubs. In an effort to do this, the Membership Committee
has been authorizing such members to bring guests to the golf course.
As members of the said clubs, you are authorized to bring four (4)
guests on weekdays and three (3) guests on weekends.
For reservations and inquiries, phone the Golf Services Department
at (046) 483 2639 (direct landline), (046) 483 0810 (fax), or (0917) 886 5226
(mobile), or email golf@tagaytayhighlands.com.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

Members may also invite friends, colleagues, and associates to join the
Club. Tagaytay Highlands offers a variety of membership opportunities
that allows them to experience the gorgeous terrain and serenity of
mountain resort living in Tagaytay. Whether they are looking for a
dynamic and challenging golf course, a comfortable, family-friendly
environment, or a leisure destination away from the urban life,
Tagaytay Highlands has something for everyone. Our world-class
amenities are only exceeded by the vibrant social atmosphere found
here. Friendship, business opportunities, and quality family time are
just a few of the benefits of membership at Tagaytay Highlands.
Membership is limited to those qualified people who have
completed an application with two (2) sponsors and who have met

the necessary requirements. All applicants must be approved by the

Membership Committee.
To request information regarding membership opportunities, you may
coordinate with our accredited brokers at GG&A Club Shares, or phone (02)
890 4653 (direct landline), (0917) 804 3072 (mobile), or (02) 896 1931 (fax), or
email sales@ggaclubshares.com. You may also visit www.ggaclubshares.com
for more information.

consumables are forfeited at the end of the six-month period and

are not carried over to the next period. Consumables may not be
used in advance.

CARD RENEWAL

ALREADY A MEMBER OF TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS?

Please be reminded that all expired cards must be surrendered to

the Membership Services Office at the Highlands Golfers Lounge or
to the Membership Documentation Unit at the previously mentioned
office at Two E-Com Center, whichever is more convenient for you.
Upon submission of the cards, you may have your photo taken with
the assistance of one of our Membership Assistants. You may also
contact these offices for any change or additional information, such as
declared dependents, billing address, email address, contact numbers,
and the like.

MODES OF PAYMENT

MAPS

You may also phone G&W Clubshares at (02) 403 9513 to 14, 403 9584 to 86
(direct landline), (0917) 328 7789 (mobile), or (02) 836 4907 (fax), or email
gwclubshares@yahoo.com. You may also visit www.gwclubshares.com for
more information.

Payment can be made in cash or in check at any of the following:

1. Any branches of Union Bank or Banco de Oro (BDO);
2. Any reception counter of the club;
3. Our E-Com Building Office, 5th floor, Tower A, Two E-Com Center,
Palm Coast Avenue, Mall of Asia Complex, CBP 1-A, Pasay City.

To avoid heavy traffic on weekends and holidays, Tagaytay

Highlands coordinated with the Tagaytay City government in making
alternate routes. These are indicated on maps provided for you at the
Membership Office, which are available upon request.

DISCOUNTS

From membership applications to tee time bookings, we are here to

assist you.

Members are also entitled to discounts. If you pay your monthly

dues one (1) year in advance, you get a 10% discount, and a 5%
discount for dues paid six months in advance.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT

For other details, phone the Tagaytay Office Membership Services Division
at (046) 483 2033, (046) 483 0829, and at (046) 483 0830. You may also fax
(046) 483 0830, or phone or text our mobile numbers at (0917) 860 0919
and (0939) 915 7659, or email msd_clerk@tagaytayhighlands.com, eoclerk@
tagaytayhighlands.com, membership@tagaytayhighlands.com, msd_office@
tagaytayhighlands.com.

MONTHLY CONSUMABLE

You may also phone the Manila Office Membership Documentation Unit at
(02) 662 8888, phone or text the mobile numbers at (0917) 836 2678 and
(0939) 915 7655, or email mdu@tagaytayhighlands.com.

As a private and exclusive membership Club, Tagaytay Highlands is

not mandated to give the 20% Senior Citizen discount.
The monthly consumable of PhP 500 is cumulative every six
(6) months from January to June and July to December. Unused

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CONTENTS

34 DEVOTION

40

NATURE & RELAXATION

20 DINING

26

ARTS & CULTURE

IN THIS ISSUE
8 RENOVATION
Improvements on the Clubs landmarks and mainstays

12 GOLF
Coverage of the Presidents Cup 2013, Belle Cup 2014,
and the 1st Quarterly Cup

17 MOTORING
The Caltex STV Auto Rally Corporate Challenge at the Club

18 FEATURE STORY
The story of a couple, their child, and their golf tournament

20 DINING

42

HIGHLANDS NEWS
26 ARTS & CULTURE

Collections from Artists-in-Residence and esteemed club

members, and a jazz icons triumphant return to the country

30 HOLIDAYS
Holiday celebrations shared with family and neighbors

34 DEVOTION
Club traditions over the Christmas season and Holy Week

39 SOCIALS
A night with a sumptuous feast and the best of 60s pop

40 NATURE & RELAXATION

The beauty of Tagaytays mountain trails and native wildlife

The latest dishes from the China Palace and

the Sports Center Veranda

42 HIGHLANDS NEWS

22 COVER STORY

46 BUSINESS & PLEASURE

A peek into Windy and Farah Imperials life at the Club

Accommodation promos, corporate packages, and more

New members and events at the Club

RENOVATION

The new look of the Highlands Golfers Lounge

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RENOVATION

The recently opened 7-Eleven outside the Golf Club

7-Eleven ribbon cutting

Renovations
in and around

the

Club

Tagaytay Highlands continues to get

better, improving community favorites and
introducing new sights to bring the Club
only the best in mountain resort living
words Claire T. Kramer

The newly-renovated Animal Farm. Mr. Liuson of

The Generics Pharmacy (TGP) donated for its refurbishment

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RENOVATION

New shingles and wood finishes on The Highlander Steakhouse

The Club now enters the second phase of its

extensive, multimillion-peso renovation plan. The
completion of the first phase, which involved the
remodeling of the Country Club, Tagaytay Highlands
Golf Club, and Camp Highlands, ushers in the next.
Improvements are underway at the Highlander
Steakhouse, The Spa & Lodge, the Sports Center, the
old Geraldines and the Highlands Cinema, the Animal
Farm, and the Horse Stable area.
The former Geraldines and the Highlands Cinema
fronting Camp Highlands will be given a new identity
and name as the space will be transformed into a
seminar and events center.
Now called Shakes & Soda Pops, as it is designed
after 1950s institutions like diners, drive-ins, and
carhops, it will be transferred to the bowling lanes at
the second floor of the Sports Center. There, the fifties
come alive again, decorated in poodle skirts, Coca-Cola
craze signs, and a juke box. Juicy burgers are served
while bowlers strikes are called out on the lanes, which
are now equipped with a newly installed, modern
bowling system.
The Sports Center is undergoing a two-part
remodeling operation, starting with the second floor
area. By September 2014, architect K. Digno P. Asuncion
will complete the new veranda, with its interiors decked
out in the uniforms and accessories of famous American
baseball, basketball, and football athletes. The kits of
famous international soccer superstars, like Barcelonas
Lionel Messi and Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo, will also
find a place on the walls. Hungry sports enthusiasts have
a revamped menu from the chefs of Yellow Bricks
awaiting them.
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The Highlander Steakhouse prior to renovation

The new finishes on The Highlander Steakhouse

RENOVATION

Artists rendering of the Sports Centers 3rd Floor

Artists rendering of the Peak Bars lobby

Artists rendering of a room in Highlands Inn

Artists rendering of the Peak Bar

[T]he successful
implementation of cost
efficiency measures since July
2010... resulted in the allocation
of a larger portion of the Clubs
funds for these endeavors.

The gym, also located on the second floor of the

Sports Center, is set to acquire a new set of the latest
exercise machines, sure to add more variation to the
fitness regimens of its regular goers.
The second part of the Sports Center renovations
will be conducted on the facilities located at the ground
floor. The new interior additions to the Sports MultiPurpose Hall and basketball court are sure to transform
the New Years Party on December 31, 2014, into a
grand ballroom affair.
The newly refurbished Highlander Steakhouse will
showcase the opening of a third, more spacious private
dining room at the lower floor, which was formerly
occupied by the Wine Cellar and the Cigar Rooms.
Loyal patrons can expect new menu choices and desserts
during its reopening.
The landscaping at the Animal Farm will make
space for new attractions and features that will delight
young visitors. The waiting and refreshment area for
horseback riding patrons at the Horse Stable will get a
redesigned faade themed after rustic frontier towns
from the Wild West.
The third phase of the renovation plan, which will
commence by the second half of 2015, will address the
refurbishing of the Midlands Golf Club, Highlands Inn,
China Palace Winter and Summer Gardens, Country
Club Viewing Deck, and the former Genghis Khan and
Highlands Peak Bar.
As a prelude to these renovations, the Club opened
a new 7-Eleven branch at the Highlands Golf Club
parking area. Club members can find everything they
need while at the Club, from home merchandise to
quick snacks, and may pay their utility bills at the
convenience store.
The millions of pesos worth of renovations,
enhancements and improvements to the Clubs
structures, facilities, and golf courses were made
possible due to the successful implementation of cost
efficiency measures since July 2010 which resulted in
the allocation of a larger portion of the Clubs funds for
these endeavors.
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Club President Jerry Tiu

The event banner with sponsors logos

YULETIDE GOLF:
THE PRESIDENTS CUP 2013
With the end of a successful golf season
comes the beginning of a new one and
the promise of victory awaiting the most
passionate players on the greens

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December will not be complete without the

Clubs prestigious season-ender, the Presidents Cup.
Celebrated with great pomp, the two-day golf game
at Tagaytay Midlands placed top honors on the Clubs
regular patrons while other members and guests
enjoyed a superb Asian feast. Richard Tan received the
2013 Low Gross Overall Championship crown at 75-1043. Division laurels were awarded to (I) Joey Solis at 77,
(II) Narciso Dimapilis at 76, (III) Fortunato Dimayuga at
90, guest Felix Dennis Cortez at 90 and (Ladies Division)
Josephine Ann Cortez at 92.

L-R: Sales Head Michelle Kloo (3rd from left), Jerry Tiu,
Richard Tan, and Willy Ocier stand with the events usherettes

L - R: Jerry Tiu, Pablito del Villar Jr., Willy Ocier

Chevrolet Philippines under the Covenant Car

Company, the tournaments co-presenter, raffled off a
brand new Cruze and awarded the much-anticipated
prize to this years lucky winner, Jose Arbatin Jr. Special
thanks to our event sponsors: Nissan UN Avenue,
Werdenberg, Texas Eagle, Kart Plaza, Club Car, Autohub,
Uptown Gateway, Rimowa, Adora, Dynamic Sports,
Baron Travel, Mabuhay Miles, Mimosa Golf & Country
Club, and to our marketing partners: Sofitel, Acacia
Hotel, iRest, Rudy Project, Dental First, Als Formula,
Power Horse, Bavaria Beer, Asia Brewery, Villa del Conte,
and Edoardo Gelato.

Jang Hyang Suk and Lee Jeong Ju

Roy and Rowena Bjorklund

A FIRST-QUARTER HIT
The Members Quarterly Golf Challenge with
Nissan got a playful twist as a post-Valentines Day
tourney, recognizing romantic couples with the best
scores for the day. Lee Jeong Ju and Jang Hyang Suk
were declared Valentine Couple Champions at 72 net,
followed by Roy and Rowena Bjorklund at 74. The
tournament was also open to friends and golf buddies.
Gi Ho Choi with Kim Jang Won received the Low Net
Team Championship title, while Narciso Dimapilis
and Edsel Opulencia received the Low Gross Team
Championship honor.
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GOLF

TH Founder and Belle Cup Vice Chair Willy Ocier tees off

Audi A4 winner Lloyd Ang

The Fourteenth

Belle Cup
The Clubs anniversary tournament
featured some of its most intense play to
date, and two luxury cars for its luckiest
hole-in-one shots
Over PhP 10 million worth of prizes was given away
for the 2014 Belle Cup, the Clubs grandest 4-day golf
tournament. In partnership with Belle Corporation,
City of Dreams Manila, and PGA Cars, the tournament
assured its golfers of an exciting array of hole-in-one
prizes as Tagaytay Highlands celebrated 20 years of the
best in mountain resort living.
Aside from the two winners of Audi luxury
automobiles during the hole-in-one challenge, a third
winner brought home the cash prize of PhP 500,000
from Nissan UN Avenue. Club member Lloyd Ang and
guest Roland Lallana each won an Audi worth more
than PhP 3 million. On the first day, Ang aced Hole
no.17 par 3 at 170 yards, using a Volvik Bismuth #3 ball
with an 8 Iron Honma Forged. Golf partner Ramon
Navea and flight mates Fidel Bugayong and Toti Scarella
witnessed the shot at the Midlands course for the Audi
A4 model win.
The following day after the celebration, Ronald
Lallana, Dr. Luis Pagtakhans guest, made his
monumental shot at the Highlands course.
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GOLF

L - R: GM Claire Kramer, Audi DOSM Miguelito Jose, Hole-In-One Prize Winners

Lloyd Ang and Ronald Lallana, Audi Philippines Head Benedicto Coyuito, TH
Founder Willy Ocier, Club President Jerry Tiu, and the charming Audi ladies

Lallana made the second hole-in-one hit at Hole no. 12

par 3 170 yards, using a Srixon Ball #4 with a Mizuno JPX
Iron 5. This time it was the Audi Q3 at stake, with Romulo
Asis and City Salafare bearing witness to the shot.
On the same day, Jimbo Iigo bagged the Php 500,000
hole-in-one prize from Highlands Hole no. 2 par 3 at 179
yards, using a PROVIX #4 ball and Diablo Hybrid #3 club.
Leoncia Lei Yee Jr., Iigos partner, and flight mates Alex
Yaptangco and Ramon Tambunting witnessed the third
lucky strike.
All hopes were high for the fourth Trip to Spain
hole-in-one package from Emperador Distillers, but the
golfers luck seemed to have run out by then.
Receiving top honors, Eric Maraa and Lito Gutierrez
won the Overall Team Championship crown, with
Oliver Gan and Antonio Asistio for the Overall Gross
Championship title. Merited with Division champion
titles were Jenz Tecson and Alvin Ngkaion (Class A),
Nonoy Tan and Rio Venturanza (Class B), Josephine Anne
Cortez and Ronald Dizon (Class C), Susana Dagless and
Cathy Neish (Ladies) with Raymond Bunquin and Rex
Goquingco (Sponsors). Congratulations to all the winners
and runners-up!
Special thanks to our event sponsors, Powerball
Gaming, Pacific Online Systems Corporation, Emperador
Distillers, Nissan UN Avenue, Royal Caribbean, Pacsports,
Suzuki, Autohub, Club Car, Kart Plaza, Texas Eagle,
Werdenberg, W Group, Bavaria Beer, Taylor Made,
Segway, Uptown Gateway, and Pacific Links; and media
partners Impact Magazine and Inquirer Golf; and to
our marketing partners Mega Fiber, Nice Day Coffee,
Sexy Curves, Unisilver, Rizgolf, Voice Caddie, Adobo
Connection, ChopStop, Imarflex, JS Mina Lights and
Sounds, BCD, Gatorade, Edoardo Gelato, Asmara, Asia
Brewery, Summit Water, Golf Sense, JayBird, Marshal,
Scan Asia, Mimosa Golf & Country Club, and PAGCOR.

L-R: Belle Cup Team Champions Eric Maraa and

Lito Gutierrez, Willy Ocier, Jerry Tiu, Claire Kramer

L-R: GM Claire Kramer, Nissan UN Avenue President Leo Lei Yee,

hole-in-one winner Jimbo Iigo, TH Founder Willy Ocier

L - R: Exequiel Lampa, Ariel Rivera,

Joey Solis, JayR Banson

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Highlands
hosts the

Caltex STV ARCC

source A Great Day to be On Time All the Time by Ray Butch Gamboa; The Philippine Star

STV President Butch Gamboa at the starting line

Motoring
The revival of a classic rallying
event takes place on the roads of
Tagaytay Highlands
words Butch Gamboa and Daniel Valbuena

Automotive industry executives and motorsport enthusiasts

alike flocked to see the first leg of the annual Auto Rally Corporate
Challenge flag off at Tagaytay Highlands on May 31, 2014. Sunshine
Television (STV) and Social Communications Foundation for Asia
(Socio Com) founded the rallying event with Chevron Philippines
as a chief sponsor to fund road safety seminars for high school
students.
The ARCC hearkens back to historic rallies, wherein teams
must finish a course as closely as possible to its required completion
time. Checkpoints which also have their own time requirements
line the course, to ensure that teams do not drive too quickly or too
slowly. Demerits are given for each second of discrepancy.
Philip Medina, the Clubs senior marketing manager and
the events organizer, welcomed entrants to the parc ferm at the
Highlands Steakhouse parking area.
At the end of the day, the Subaru team was crowned overall
winner with the least combined demerits at 2,239. For individual
cars, Car #8 from Mini ranked first with 312 demerits.
Other notable moments include Car #21 from Toyota and
Car #25 from Ford perfectly matching the prescribed time at
Checkpoints #2 and #6, respectively, receiving no demerits for
those checkpoints.

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FEATURE STORY

A Very Neat

Beginning

Elmer and Agnes Lapea speak out on their golf

tournament and the boy who started it all
words Daniel Valbuena
photography Marlone Vida
art direction Lenrick Marcelo

A NATURAL SWING

It is now a familiar sight along the courses at The Midlands.

Scores of club members and guests gather at 8 a.m. sharp to tee off
for a golf tournament, and while the players lining up by category
at their respective tee-boxes number in the dozens, a teenaged boy
occupies one tee-box as its lone entrant. The boy draws his club
back and delivers a swing that is precise as it is instinctive. For
players at the 11th DSAPI Golf Cup, known fondly as Tee Up for
Down, watching Jeremy Lapea tee off is the tournaments defining
moment.
Jeremy is son to Elmer Lapea, president of the Down
Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc., and his wife Agnes, a
leading member. While they made the tournament a club mainstay,
the couple would say the events origins reach much farther.To
quote Jrme Lejeune, the geneticist who discovered that an extra
copy of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome, Life has a very,
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very long history but each individual has a very neat beginning: the
moment of its conception. It is apparent that Jeremys birth was a
neat beginning to more than just his own life, being the genesis to
his parents way of life today.

A MARKED TRANSFORMATION

The day after Jeremy was born with Down syndrome, the
Lapeas received a sealed envelope from DSAPI. Understandably,
the couple opened it after a long period of hesitation. In it, they
found details on the organization and its programs. They contacted
the main office, and learned more each day about Jeremys situation,
and how they, as parents, can respond. Uncertainty turned to
excitement, they soon became members.
Their excitement then turned into hope and pride as they
saw Jeremy ease into a welcoming environment where kindred
spirits abound. While it was their mission to open Jeremy and

FEATURE STORY
their compatriots with Down syndrome to opportunities for
development, they also wanted their own transformation mirrored
in other parents. To this end, they came up with new ways to reach
out and promote their cause, with Tee Up for Down meant to attract
the athletic crowd.
Prior to the first Tee Up for Down in 2003, Elmer had no golfing
experience. He often recounts a joke he told during his introductory
speech: I tried to do a little research on golf and Down syndrome to
see if theres anything in common. I realized that both of them have
a handicap. His sensitivity to these handicaps, in both senses of the
term, would grow during the tourneys move to Tagaytay Highlands.

This years tournament continues to show its burgeoning

prominence with an overbooked roster of around 148 entrants,
and the participation of about 50 sponsors, including Megafiber
and Yellow Cab. Bert dela Rama and Gary Sales took home
the tournaments top honors, as Overall Net and Overall Gross
Champions, respectively, while Team Melissa finished as Overall
Team Champion. Division titles went out to Vincent Soriano for
Class A, Olan Bool for Class B, Willy Tee Ten for Class C, Jun Martin
for Class D, and Joan Cortez for the Ladies Division. Jeremy himself
remains unchallenged as champion of the Special Division.

A NEW HOME

Above all else, the Lapeas note that the Club provides an
excellent place for Jeremy to learn. As he is more accustomed to
observing and copying, the courses and driving ranges are the
perfect places for him to pick up Elmers skills. From this, Jeremy
developed what Elmer calls a natural swing that offers greater
consistency downrange.
Jeremy also enjoys horseback riding, swimming, and bowling at
the Club. Agnes stresses that individuals with Down syndrome have
different approaches to learning, and thus appreciates the freedom
and choices presented to Jeremy.
The community also welcomed Jeremy with open arms. The
Club now knows him well as the tournaments first entrant with
Down syndrome. He often visits the Clubs locales on his own, and
he finds friendly faces wherever he goes. Players on the courses and
at the driving range recognize and greet him. Shuttle drivers and
roving guards even offer him lifts.
When asked to sum up the experience of becoming a part of
Tagaytay Highlands, Agnes shares a simple message: Life is good.
There are people who are good. There are people who are kind and
who are willing to give our kids opportunities.

The couple previously visited the Club as guests of relatives.

However, upon being invited in 2007 to hold Tee Up for Down at
The Midlands and noticing how warmly the club members and staff
received Jeremy, they decided to make the Club their new home.
There, Elmer learned how to play golf, and his skill grew alongside
the tournament. The tourney, in turn, opened the Lapeas to new
avenues for spreading their cause, such as Lets Get High, a photo
exhibit featuring scenes of life with children with special needs, also
made with the Clubs participation.
Jeremy Lapea in a pensive mood

A BOYS HAVEN

Elmer and Agnes share a light moment

L - R: Dennis Huang and the Lapeas

Agnes, sisters Sarah and Patricia,

Jeremy, and Elmer Lapea
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Golden Mushrooms and Chicken Roll

Polonchay with Two Kinds of Egg and XO Sauce

Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Mango

Highlands
China Palace
Discover a new feast fit for an emperor
The dishes are still steaming when brought to the tables at
the Highlands China Palace. Chef Patrick Wong makes sure that
his dishesespecially the stir-fried entresare freshly made
and at the peak of their flavors at the moment the diners dig in.
Among these dishes are the Golden Mushrooms and
Chicken Roll, a variation on the famous Chinese roll, this time
with a crusty exterior concealing the warm, earthy hit of golden
mushrooms and bits of tender chicken. The Beef Tenderloin
with Fresh Mango plays delicate beef strips against the sweetness
unique to Philippine mangoes, the aromas of celery, and the
crunch of julienned carrots. Served inside two hollowed-out
mango halves, this dish is a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste
buds. Lastly, the Polonchay with Two Kinds of Egg and XO Sauce
tosses Chinese spinach with garlic, century egg, scrambled egg,
and XO sauce, which brings the spice and a kick of salt fish to
round out the flavors.
These and other traditional Chinese dishes await hungry
diners at the Highlands China Palace.

Executive Chef Patrick Wong

Culinary delicacies and new offerings

in and around the Club
words Paul Catiang
photography Jay Buen
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For inquiries, phone Sales at (0917) 882 6885.

Sports

Nacho Grande

Center Veranda
Fresh additions to one of the Clubs institutions
With the Sports Center Verandas reopening comes a newly
revamped menu. Tex-Mex in flavor, the new menu provides
tasty treats in substantial servings for players and their hearty
appetites.
Among its new appetizers is Nacho Grande, which combines
the crunch of natural corn tortilla chips with hearty Mexican
chili con carne, the sharpness of olives and country cheddar
cheese, and the kick of salsa rojo. The famished can take comfort
in the rice bowls, among which is the Cubano! Cubano!, a Cuban
minced meat stew served with a side of fried cardabas and a
sunny-side-up egg on top of steamed rice.
Thirsty souls find refreshment in the Cucumber Slush,
a blend of ice, cucumbers, and mint for those hot days on
the links, and for kids of all ages, there is the well-loved
Choco-banana Shake.
Of course, the pice de rsistance is the All-American
Burger, made with certified Angus beef patties, tomato, lettuce,
cucumber and the kitchens very own secret sauce, all served in
a sesame seed-studded Kaiser bun. Diners can customize their
burgers with a choice of toppings: sliced cheddar, crispy onions,
cured bacon, wild mushrooms, chili con carne, and jalapeos.
Served with a generous side of fries, the All-American Burger is
something to return to, time and again.

L-R: Choco-Banana
Shake, Cucumber Slush

Cubano! Cubano!

For inquiries, phone Sales at (0917) 882 6885.

The All-American Burger

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Family
Is what you
Make it
words Daniel Joshua Valbuena
photography Jay Buen
art direction Jansene Alegre

Smiles are shared between players over sumptuous meals and glasses of wine
at the Country Club. Cheers ring out as the next name is called out for a raffle.
Every so often, entertainers regale the crowd with shows and music. The scene would
not look out of place at one of the Clubs more lighthearted parties. It is a refreshing
vision of what a golf tournament could be, and it is the product of one couples
imagination guiding the Clubs golf community.
As with many of the families that have stood alongside Tagaytay Highlands since its
inception, the Imperials hold considerable influence within club affairs. But where other
figures lead the way in the Clubs business operations or are mainstays at its events, Windy
and Farah Imperial focus on what is arguably the Clubs lifeblood: golf. The couple share
years of experience competing in various local and international tournaments, and it is this
wisdom that allows them to bring a breath of fresh air to a reinvigorated Belle Cup.
In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by the number of heads counted at
the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share,
by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes
for the future you have as individuals and as a unit. Marge Kennedy*

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source *The Single-Parent Family: Living Happily in a Changing World by Marge Kennedy

After fourteen years since its inception, the Belle Cup continues to attract the countrys
best golfers to Tagaytay Highlands. The Clubs homegrown talents tee off with players
across the nation for some of the richest rewards on the local golf scene. With entrants
competing for a share in millions of pesos worth of assorted prizes, you would think that
tensions would run as high as the stakes. But even over those four days of intense play,
these rivals on the fairways are anything but during the lulls between shots.

COVER STORY

The Club is not only golf; its a place

for the family. You see your children
grow, and then they get older, and
when they get married, theyll probably
have their own kids here.

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COVER STORY

AN EXPERIENCE FIT FOR A STAR

Golf ran deep in Fernando Windy Imperials veins

since his childhood, being introduced to the sport by his
father, and thus it was with a heavy heart that he briefly gave
up his game upon moving to the United States to work in the
80s. There, he met Farah, then a casual player with just a grasp
of the basics. The fire was rekindled within Windy, and he
resumed playing, this time with Farah. They became closer as a
couple and seasoned as golfers. While enjoying the game with
Farahs relatives, they quickly took to it as a clan pastime, with
both sides of the family engaging in friendly competition over
every round.
The couple returned to the Philippines to raise their
children and quickly became involved in the lifestyle that is
Tagaytay Highlands. As they watched their children outgrow the
playground in favor of the Sports Center and the golf courses,
they too witnessed the Club expand into the golf mecca it is
today. They continue to contribute to the Clubs growth, with
Windy previously captaining the Mens Federation Team, and
Farah as a member of both the Ladies Federation Team and the
Clubs golf committee.
As part of the Clubs premier golf teams, the two represented
Tagaytay Highlands at numerous tourneys across the country,
and partook in some of its biggest victories to date, with Windy
leading the 2009 team that finished 2nd overall for the Mens
Federation Golf League and Farah currently part of the team
that brought home the Clubs second Ladies Federation Golf
League Championship and consecutive WGAP victories at
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two different tournaments. However, out of the many they

have been a part of, whether on their own or on behalf of the
Club, one event stands out as the inspiration behind the Belle
Cups renaissance.
In 2004, Windy placed in the local leg of the BMW Golf
Cup, a feat Farah replicated in 2006. For that, they represented
the Philippines in the tournaments National Team Competition
on two separate occasions, first in Sydney, then in Phuket.
While both came back without a trophy, they did so with
recollections of an experience fit for a star. Instead of stories
from the fairways, they recall being chauffeured to the event
in BMWs top-of-the line models, staying at a hotel with lavish
accommodations, and taking gifts home with them. You didnt
have to win. Winning was a small bonus. Being invited, being
able to have that experience, you felt special, Windy jokes.
It is this mindset that Farah brought to the table when asked
to chair the committee behind the Belle Cup; stories shared
with the kids and relatives became ideas built upon at the Club.
They sought to emulate their time in Sydney and Phuket at
their home in Tagaytay Highlands. Today, being welcomed to
the Country Club with complimentary gifts, enjoying a break
with food from the Clubs finest restaurants, and meeting
friends amidst live entertainment are all now part and parcel
of being invited to the tournament. By all accounts, these
recommendations paid off, as a full house attended the most
recent Belle Cup, with some entrants even requesting to be
waitlisted in case a competitor dropped out.

COVER STORY

The memories are here,

and we want people to feel
the same way.

A PLACE FOR THE FAMILY

For the Imperials, it is important to make

experiences that you can uniquely appreciate as a
family. It is apparent that they consider Tagaytay
Highlands their extended family, with the way
they shared with the Club cherished thoughts of
tournaments past, and with these, made the Belle Cup
an experience unmatched outside the Clubs slopes.
Indeed, the Club is a place for the Imperials to share
fond moments with those close to heart, and nothing
exemplifies this better than time with their kids.
Whenever they need to take a break from the
pressures of running their company, the Imperials
take their two sons and two daughters to the Club, as
they have done since the children were much younger.
Farah enjoys sharing pictures of the kids crowding
around the playground, as she recalls their earlier days
at the Club. Nowadays, the kids follow in their parents
athletic footsteps at the Clubs many sporting and
recreational facilities.
Sons Christopher and Dio, now both in their
twenties, often shoot some hoops at the Sports Centers
gym. Meanwhile, teen daughters Franchesca and Tara
train in softball and volleyball, respectively. Once in a
while, they join their parents for a round of golf at the
Clubs courses. But no matter which sport occupies
their time, they know the evenings are sacred to each
other; as the sun sets, they take turns choosing from
the Clubs many restaurants for a hearty dinner, with
the Highlands Steakhouse and the China Palace being
common favorites.
The Club is not only golf; its a place for the family.
You see your children grow, and then they get older,
and when they get married, theyll probably have their
own kids here, Farah says of their experience at the
Club. In this statement lies the ultimate goal of the
Imperials contributions to the Belle Cup and the Club
in general: to introduce more families, even those of
their competition on the golf course, to the lifestyle in
Tagaytay Highlands, and share with them the chance
to make new, wonderful memories of their own there.
The memories are here, and we want people to feel the
same way.
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Ecce Homo by Dondon Awa

San Miguel Arkanghel

La Immaculada Concepcion

Sin
Pecado

To coincide with the 2014 Holy Week, sculptor and club member
Dondon Awa and his wife Josie shared their familys compendium
of sacred art in a month-long exhibit at the Tagaytay Highlands
Golf Club. Aptly titled Sin Pecado, which translates from Spanish
as without sin, the exhibit presented Christs Passion, Death, and
Resurrection through various miniature tableaus and life-sized
statuaries in both wood and ivory, depicting an anthology of biblical
scenes relevant to the season.
The couple also stressed that the artworks in their possession
are compliant to the restrictions on trade in ivory. Works of
art and antiquities in this medium have been restricted in
international and local trade for decades. The Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
has ensured that trade in wild animals and plants does
not threaten the survival of the species in the wild.
The Awa family has secured the proper government
documentation in compliance with CITES.

Arts &
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For inquiries, phone (02) 711 3646, (02) 493 4594 or

email manaog_manila@yahoo.com

The
Mountain
Living
Artists-in-Residence Ben-Hur,
Bumbo, and Jikko Villanueva put
together an exhibit for the Clubs
anniversary year. The Villanuevas
creative energies forged the Mountain
Living Collection, a set of sculptures
set in bronze and wood. Each piece
captures moments inspired by life at
Tagaytay Highlands. The rustic, provincial
vibe portraying faith, labor, and maternal
love, the sophisticated flow of grace and
form, and the abstraction of movement
in music and dance, all take form in these
sculptures, evoking a memory that stretches across
the Clubs two decades on the hills. The works of
Ben-Hur, Bumbo and Angeliko Jikko Villanueva
went on display in the summer of 2014.
Body of Christ by Jikko Villanueva

Katutubong Magnanay by Bumbo Villanueva

Pastol by Jikko Villanueva

Flight of Mumbaki by Bumbo Villanueva

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ARTS & CULTURE

Sunlight
Oh, sunlight
Bring me the love
I need to guide me
Shine it deep inside of me
Sunlight
Oh, sunlight
Show me the way

Kevyn
Lettau:
Live in Tagaytay Highlands

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Midlands Golf Veranda transformed for the night

Grace Kathy and

Judge Cesar Aganon

Henry and Seok Ha Norman

Mulatto Band

A single from the 1992 album Simple Life, Kevyn Lettaus

Sunlight hit big in the Philippines, a success that has drawn
the international jazz singer to the country time and again. In
her most recent visit to the Philippines, on February 8, 2014,
her familiar lilt floated in the cool Highlands air at a preValentines concert exclusive to members, giving the Club a
chill, romantic start to its anniversary year.
A chill breeze cooled the Midlands Golf Veranda, wafting
in from the lake and volcano and across Midlands Hole No.
18. The veranda itself was festooned in full carousel white
draping lit in radiant orchid. Soul band Mulatto opened the
concert, warming up the audience with a lavish serving of 70s
retro grooves.
As part of her repertoire for the evening, Kevyn sang Mas
Que Nada, a nod to bossa nova musician Sergio Mendes,
who had discovered her in 1984 and jumpstarted her singing
career. The rest of her set included tunes both familiar and
new capped off by a medley of the Sergio Mendes classic
Bridges and the beloved OPM song Sanay Maulit Muli.
To complement the evenings music, Highlands executive
chef Rene Acol prepared a degustation dinner, starting
with an appetizer of smoked salmon, shrimp, and avocado.
Broiled Chilean sea bass served as the first course, followed
by a palate cleanser of Tagaytay pineapple sherbet. Fillet
mignon with Burgundy perfume came as the second course,
a signature dish from the Highlander Steakhouse, and dessert
capped it all off with buttermilk panna cotta with strawberry
compote, courtesy of Highlands pastry chef Greg de Grano.
Chemin Des Sables and Rose DAnjou 2012 filled the Clubs
wineglasses that evening.
The evening ended with a meet-and-greet with the
evenings nightingale, including photos and autographs, and
heartfelt thanks.
In addition to her Highlands performance, Kevyn Lettau
visited the Philippines to perform at Heal our Land, a benefit
concert for Typhoon Yolanda victims, held at the SM Mall of
Asia Arena.

Michelle Dumatol
and Kevyn Lettau

Gloria and Tony Cotoco

Eddie and Victoria Choa

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For members at the Club, the holiday season is not

just a time to be with their loved ones and enjoy the
blessings they received over the past year. It is also
the most important time to share these blessings
with the people around the community

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L - R: Jerry Tiu, Elmer and Susie Saqui, Claire

Kramer, Chats Billano, Vince Jayme Jr. and
Veejay Jayme next to the Christmas Tree

Claus meet-and-greet and gift-giving event at La Belle in the Highlands

Golf Club. Special thanks to the Santa Claus of the events, and to club
members Dave and Fanny Cacho, and Rafael Huang.

GOSPEL HOUSE MUSIC

The Peak Bars airy space resounded with house music filled with
the Gospel. DJ Benjo Marquez, a cancer survivor and recovered drug
user, celebrates his new lease on life by playing DJ sets that give all the
glory to God.

YEAR-END SALE BAZAAR

Tagaytay Highlands joined the Christmas shopping season with a

year-end sale bazaar held at the Funicular Parking area. The shop list
included imported apparel, homemade pastries, and other interesting
novelty items. By popular demand, store hours were extended again
until 10:00 in the evening. Amor Hocson of K&P Events Management
organized 2013s series of bazaars.

LIGHTING THE HIGHLANDS CHRISTMAS TREE

Tagaytay Highlands officially marked the beginning of Christmas

season with the lighting of the Highlands Christmas Tree at The Gardens
on December 7, 2013. Special thanks to Elmer and Susie Saqui, Veejay
Jayme, and Club President Jerry C. Tiu for leading the lighting ceremony.

Santa Claus with the Cortez family

BRING SANTA TO YOUR HOME

Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to the homes of Elenita Manuel and
Jose and Amelita Villarosa of Hillside, Marra Cortes of Villas, Attorney
Roberto San Jose of The Verandas, Edgardo and Frida Mangahas of
Woodridge, and Attorney Cecilio Tobillo of The Woodlands. The club
members were astonished to see Santa, but they welcomed him into their
respective homes here at the Club with open arms.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR KIDS

Santa Claus opened his Christmas house in Marbella to kids for an

afternoon of fun on December 28, 2013. After a feast of Christmas themed
delicacies and a meet-and-greet with Saint Nick, each of the kids received
a pair of teddy bearsone for themselves and the other for a child from
the Visayas regions affected by Typhoon Yolanda. The toys were delivered
to these areas along with a simple dedication from the participants. Special
thanks to our event sponsors: J.CO Donuts, Hobbes & Landes, Little Tikes,
Kitkat, Polo Mint Candies, and Tiny Buds.

Brgy. Calabuso Kids at the Nido Science Discovery Center

CAROLS IN THE SKY 2013

Musical yuletide treats filled the Highlands Golfers Lounge and the
Country Clubs Gourmet Avenue as a traditional English brass quartet
performed Christmas classics. Accompanying them were the countrys
only all-female hand bell ensemble from the Sisters of Mary Girls Town of
Father Al Childrens Foundation Inc. in Biga, Silang, Cavite.

Brgy. Calabuso Kids with event facilitators

BIGAY PUSO SA CALABUSO

An annual treat greeted elderly residents and kids from Brgy.

Calabuso on December 26 and 27, 2013, respectively. Forty elderlies and
community volunteers enjoyed a movie at SM Movie Cinema Dasmarias
and a hefty lunch. Kids had a fun day of learning at the Nido Science
Discovery Center in SM Mall of Asia, and capped it off with a Santa

The hand bell ensemble performing

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HOLIDAYS

New
Years
Countdown 2014
A night of music, dancing, and fireworks
welcomed the New Year at Tagaytay Highlands
Sports Center Hall
It was fun time for the whole family at the 2014 New Years
Countdown. Sisters of Mary Girls Town started the merriment
with an awe-inspiring performance from the countrys only
all-female Hand Bell Ensemble. The festivities continued as retro
band Highway 54 opened the floor for dancing, calling energetic
kids, lively teens, and groovy moms and dads to fill the Sports
Center Hall. Before the clock struck midnight to usher in the New
Year, all paused for a thanksgiving toast led by Tagaytay Highlands
Founder Willy N. Ocier, Club President Jerry C. Tiu, his celebrity
son Chris Tiu, and General Manager Claire T. Kramer, along with
club officers. The community welcomed 2014 with a 15-minute
firework display staged by the 2013 champion of the Pyronale
Fireworks World Championships. The celebration continued as
members stayed for an after-party at the Sports Center Veranda,
enjoying music by DJ Mon and free cocktails from Asahi Beer and
DQ mobile bar.

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HOLIDAYS

Chinese

New Year 2014

Tagaytay Highlands rang in the Chinese New Year with a

festival of cultural heritage at Highlands China Palace
Highlands China Palace welcomed
the Year of the Wood Horse with an
authentic Chinese cultural program and
activities. The celebration got off to a
strong start with the dragon-and-lion
dance and wushu performances. Excited
club members harvested fortunes from
the lush forest of lucky money trees at
the Summer Garden banquet hall, while
a live performance from a traditional
Chinese quartet filled the Winter
Garden with music. The Highlands
China Palace offered an imperial feast
that included Crystal Prawns in XO
Sauce and Suckling Pig Combination as
main entres.
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Devotion
Tagaytay Highlands welcomed the
Christmas season and Holy Week with
somber reflection, commemorating two
of the most important cornerstones
of their faith: first, the birth, then the
death and resurrection of Christ

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Holy Week 2014

Always respectful of tradition, Tagaytay Highlands
celebrated Holy Week by commemorating the passion,
death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ with a series of
devotional events that ran from April 13 to 20, 2014. Several
club members and friends of the Highlands community
contributed to the success of these events.
From Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday, the Saint
Raphael Choir led devotees in chanting during the
Pasyong Mahal. Club members Frank Billano, Elmer
Saqui, Antonio Herrera, Dondon Awa, Sesinando Singson,
Michael Dwyer, Cesar Lota, Elmer Lapea, Ben Laraya,
Cesar Ravanzo, Joseph Lee, and Iigo Golingay stood in
for the Twelve Apostles during a reenactment of the Lords
Supper on Maundy Thursday. Dondon and Josie Awa led
the procession on Good Friday as Hermano and Hermana.
Members of the Clubs youth including Chloe Herrera, Gian
Carlo Casimiro, and Bianca Nicole Casimiro portrayed
angels during the Salubong procession on Black Saturday.
Reverend Father Mike Cron, Reverend Father Randel
Marero, and members of the Tahanan ng Mabuting
Pastol Seminary led the Clubs faithful in celebrating the
masses. Reverend Father Godwin Tatlonghari served as
Recollection Facilitator. Special thanks go to Roniel Castillo,
Tachie Billano, and Henrique Ocier of Holy Family Chapel
Music Ministry.

Easter Egg Hunt

and

Barrio Fiesta

Great revelry greeted the guests of honor at the Easter Egg

Hunt Fiesta 2014. Leading the festivities were the Higantes
of Angono, Rizal and dancers from Los Baos, Laguna. The
children joined in the merrymaking by trading riddles, feeding
farm animals, jumping after hanging prizes, riding calesas, and
competing with each other in native games. Guests enjoyed
the sumptuous spread of native delicacies, which included ice
cream, taho, assorted kakanin, grilled meats, sagot gulaman
and lechon. The highlight of the event was the traditional Easter
Egg Hunt, in which participants raced to collect as many as they
could from over 4,000 hidden eggs. Club President Jerry C. Tiu
announced the winner of the hunt, Naomi Omirio Conti who
collected 18,700 points.
At the end of the event, the participants and kids took home
tasty treats and awesome prizes from the events sponsors:
Nestle, Gelato Edoardo, Kitkat, Polo, Crunch, San Miguel
Purefoods, Magnolia, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog, Krispy
Kreme Doughnuts, Universal Robina Corporation, Jack n Jill
Fun-O, Choco Knots, Oh My Juice, Lotte Toppo, Lotte Koalas
March, MJL Creative Services, Unisilver Time, Tiny Buds,
Dentiste, Toy Kingdom, and Starbucks.

The Conti siblings take home the Easter

Egg Hunts biggest prizes

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DEVOTION

A Chapel

Fiesta

The Christmas season was a time for

reunions at Tagaytay Highlands in more
ways than one, as a familiar face returns to
lead the Clubs congregation in celebrating
mass on the last Sunday of the year

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The blessing of the new sacristy and rectory

The Feast of the Holy Family Chapel, held on December

29, 2013, turned out to be a real season for homecoming and
family bonding. Hundreds of families of pioneering and new
club members celebrated the Holy Mass, which the current
Bishop of Imus, H.E. Most Reverend Reynaldo G. Evangelista
D.D. presided over with Reverend Fathers Randel Marero and
Russell Matuloy as concelebrants.
The community was also blessed with the presence of H.E.
Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle D.D., Archbishop of Manila
and former Bishop of Imus, who delivered the homily and
reminisced about the days when Tagaytay Highlands was
part of his flock. In his homily, the cardinal emphasized the

DEVOTION

The cardinal emphasized the

importance of the family as the
starting point of sanctifying the
nation and thanked the congregation
for maintaining the tradition of
keeping the family together.

Bishop Evangelista, Archbishop Tagle,

and the del Rosario family

The prelates with the Tambunting,

Pardo, and Prieto familiesy

The Jayme family posing with the prelates

Archbishop Tagle serenades the congregation

importance of the family as the starting point of sanctifying

the nation and thanked the congregation for maintaining the
tradition of keeping the family together.
Before the solemn blessing for the families attending the
mass, the bishop thanked the community for their support in
the Diocese of Imuss seminary, Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol.
The cardinal gave a Christmas gift to the faithful by leading
them in You and I and Heal Our Land, accompanied by his
hometown choir, the Imus Cathedral Chorale. The celebration
also coincided with the blessing of the chapels new sacristy and
rectory. Afterward, honored guests and select club members
and officers partook of a private luncheon at the Country Club
Veranda, entertained by Sisters of Marys Hand Bell Ensemble.
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DEVOTION

Archbishop Arguelles celebrating the Feast of Madre de Dios

Religious Observances

goers witnessed a musical rendition of the Nativity courtesy of the

students from the Infant Jesus Academy of Silang, Cavite.

FEAST OF MADRE DE DIOS

AN ANNUAL DEVOTION

On December 7, 2013, the Holy Family Chapel community

celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a
formal procession attended by club member-devotees, employees,
and Tagaytays religious community. After the Holy Mass,
Monsignor Cesar Pagulayan, Chairman of the National Marian
Movement for Priests, led the congregation in the recitation of
the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The feast also
commemorated the Marian images fifth year of installation since
its arrival from Portugal.

ANG PANUNULUYAN AND THE

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS

On December 24, 2013, members remembered the birth of the

Savior at the Christmas Eve Mass at the Holy Family Chapel. Mass
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The Club celebrated the first day of the New Year by

dedicating the forthcoming days to the care of Mary, Mother of
God, celebrating the first feast of the year at the Madre de Dios
Chapel at The Midlands. Presiding over the Thanksgiving Mass
for the Tagaytay Midlands community was the Archbishop of
Lipa, H.E. Most Reverend Ramon Arguelles D.D., together with
the rectors and clergy of the San Guillermo Parish and St. Francis
de Sales Major Seminary. Special thanks go to the San Guillermo
Parish Choir.

FEAST OF THE HOLY CHILD

On January 19, 2014, Tagaytay Highlands marked the official

end of the Christmas season with the celebration of the Feast of
the Holy Child through a childrens mass led by the Diocese of
Imuss new pastor, Bishop Rey Evangelista D.D. and Reverend
Father Mike Cron.

SOCIALS

Spirit of 67 puts their own spin on 60s favorites

The concert hall at the

China Palace Summer Garden

The Best Tunes

and a Buffet for the

Clubs 20th Year

The Buffet and Concert event regaled Tagaytay
Highlands with a feast of international flavors
and the greatest 60s pop hits
The revelry continues after the buffet

As part of the 20th anniversary of the Club, members

experienced the perfect combination of gastronomic bliss and
family fun at the Buffet and Concert event with the Clubs favorite
band, Spirit of 67, at Highlands China Palace Summer Garden, on
April 26, 2014. The international buffet featured tuna sashimi, red
snapper parcels with caper anchovy salsa, and roast tom turkey with
cranberry and giblet sauce. Spirit of 67 also gave attendees a special
souvenir: recordings of the bands first album, exclusive to members
and homeowners of Tagaytay Highlands. The bands repertoire
included Paano Sasabihin, (an original song composed by the
bands musical director, Bobby Gomez) Mrs. Robinson, Cherish,
Fun Fun Fun, Late 60s Medley, Uptight, Dancing in the Street,
Aint No Mountain High Enough, and Knock on Wood. Spirit
of 67 promises to return with more thrilling performances at the
upcoming Halloween Masquerade Party this October and at the New
Years Countdown 2015. Good food and music!

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The blue-tailed bee-eater

Tagaytay Highlands prides itself on

staying in harmony with the surrounding
environment, and encourages a return
to nature, through glimpses of the
local wildlife and the many recreational
services available within the Club

BLUE-TAILED BEE-EATER
A colony of blue-tailed bee-eaters (Merops philippinus) has nested in cavities
in an area along Midlands Avenue. The species is known by its predominantly
green plumage, blue tail, black eye stripe, blue face patch, yellow and brown
throat feathers, and black beak. Their slender forms are a distinct pattern
against the sky as they flit here and there, catching insects for food and living
up to their name. Gregarious by nature, the bee-eater is easily spotted and
makes a good subject to start off the Highlands bird-watching adventure.
www.birdwatch.ph/html/gallery/btbeeeater1.html

The new Eco Trek will put your skills to the test

NEW MOUNTAIN
ADVENTURE ECO TREK
A more challenging Eco Trek opens on the trails of Tagaytay Highlands.
This path is great for experienced hikers who breezed through the previously
opened Easy Trail. Advanced booking is required. Packages are good for
a minimum of eight persons, and are inclusive of packed lunch and free
swimming pool access at Camp Highlands.
For inquiries, phone (0917) 583 0848 or at (046) 483 0848 local 1001/1003,
or email srd@tagaytayhighlands.com

The hedgehog is a new addition to the Animal Farm

NEW FRIENDS AT THE ANIMAL FARM

Tagaytay Highlands colorful menagerie at the Animal Farm introduces its
newest members and many improvements to give you a closer look at natures
diversity. Members now have a chance to see animals uncommon to the area,
such as bearcats, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. For something more laidback,
you can now feed a few of the 4,000 koi fish at the newly refurbished lagoon.
Club member Benjamin Liuson, a proud owner of The Generics Pharmacy, has
donated a considerable sum to help in its rehabilitation.
Open on Tuesday to Sunday and Holidays
For inquiries, phone (046) 483 0848 or email animalfarm@tagaytayhighlands.com
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Tagaytay Highlands is home to a variety of events

that celebrate all aspects of life, from sharing
moments of joy with the family, to reaching out
to those in need, to honoring the nations heroes

MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION

TROPICAL SUMMER DAY & NIGHT BAZAAR 2014

Hundreds of citizens of Brgy.

Mabato, Calamba City, Laguna,
benefited from the annual medical
and dental mission organized
by Tagaytay Highlands, Belle
Corporation, Highlands Prime Inc.,
and the Rotary Club of Bagumbayan
Manila, as part of the companys
corporate social responsibility
programs. The barangay is one of the
eight local communities neighboring
the club. Special thanks to the Rotary
Club of Calamba and the Manila
Dental Society.

Nearly 100 exhibitors participated in the annual Holy

Week Bazaar at the Funicular-Montana Parking Area, with the
theme Tropical Summer Day and Night. Buyers at this years
bazaar favored sports apparel, cool accessories, and summer
outfits. Organized by club member Amor Hocson, the Holy
Week Bazaar is the largest among the Clubs annual bazaars.
Two more exciting shopping experiences await you later this
year at the Halloween Bazaar and Grand Christmas Bazaar.
For inquiries, phone (0917) 325 8513.

RISE OF THE CHAMPION: PACQUIAO VS. BRADLEY 2

The Highlands Golfers Lounge was abuzz with support for
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao during the screening of his long
awaited boxing rematch, Pacquiao-Bradley 2: Vindication on
April 13, 2014. After Pacquiao regained the WBO welterweight
title from Timothy Bradley via unanimous decision, the lounge
erupted in celebration.

WE CARE FOR VISAYAS FUN RUN AND FUND DRIVE

As part of the series of fund drive programs of Tagaytay Highlands
for the relief, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts for the Typhoon Yolanda
victims, club employees organized a fun run on December 11, 2013.
Nearly 300 employees joined the 3k and 5k running events, collectively
called Lakat, Dalagan, Bulig, which means Walk, Run, Help in the regions
dialect. Winners were as follows: Tina Matanguihan (3k Ladies Division),
Arnel Tarubal (3k Mens Division), Dessie Tolentino (5k Ladies Division)
and Fermin Perez (5K Mens Division). The events proceeds, which totaled
PhP 100,970, were donated to the Philippine Red Cross.

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The chefs and guests of the Highlands

Toque Mothers Day Series

Fanny Cacho and Mylene

Dolonius lead the cooking

THE HIGHLANDS TOQUE FOR MOTHERS DAY

Tagaytay Highlands celebrated Mothers Day
with a special Highlands Toque event for moms
at Bistro Saratoga. Club members Fanny Cacho of
Woodridge and Mylene Dolonius of The Horizons
joined the event. Along with Midlands sous chef
Nic Bornolla, guest mom-chefs prepared a delicious
lineup of meals, which included fennel seed-spiked
pork roast on braised cabbage, potato boulangre,
sauted lapu-lapu fillet, prawns in duglr sauce,
served with carrot mousseline, glazed asparagus,
and crispy sweet potatoes. The Highlands Toque
is the Clubs official live interactive cooking
demonstration with the Clubs culinary team.
Moms who came early were also greeted with
a special treat, as Bistro Saratoga also hosted a
Mommies Pamper Booth alongside the event, with
relaxing spa treatments that surely perked them up.
The community also commemorated the
occasion with an 11 oclock mass at the Holy
Family Chapel.
Special thanks to event sponsors, Asmara Spa
and Dove.
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HIGHLANDS NEWS

New Members
Come and join the Club in welcoming its newest
names to the Highlands community

A defining characteristic of Tagaytay Highlands is its communal sense of family.

Outside of just competing with each other on the fairways, club members share friendly
moments with each other in the Clubs restaurants and unwind together at its many
recreational facilities. The Club seeks to foster this camaraderie at all times, especially when
new members become a part of the community. With this in mind, the Club welcomes
the people who joined Tagaytay Highlands between January and June 2014. By personally
recognizing these names, the Club reaches out to bring more friends into the fold.

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Consolidated Training Systems, Inc.

Roque, Juan Ronald Mapua
Sison, Dorotea De Lara
Sy, Jelvin Si
Taylor, Maria Sophia Solidum
Meneses, Tomas David Aguilar
Arambulo-Antonio, Catherine
Fernandez, Jessica Fernandez
Herrera, Antonio Carlos
Huet, Cynthia Chiong
Ko, Sun Mi
Shama Broadband and CATV Networks, Inc.
Herrera, Antonio Carlos
Dumlao, Francisco Juan Gaerlan
Sunico, Lourdes Masikip
Alfonso, Sandra Lourdes Ordoez
Macrolite Corporation
Chua, Erick Lim
Castillo, Gerardo Malvar
Hwang, Daesun
Pacific Union Insurance Company
Ambassador Hayat, Safdar
Corpus, Emmanuel Tangulan
Corterra Development Inc.
Garcia, Jose Vicente Ebol
Jao, Carolina Chan
Torres, Joel Ramirez
Agloro, Guillermo Pablo
Lahoz, Angelo Quirino
Lazaro, Celia Guevarra
Licauco, Regina Paz Carlos
Lt. Col. Kim, Insoo
Oate, Maria Clarissa Galang
Tamayo, Manuel Laperal

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Ticod, Ma. Laarni Judy Calig

Digital Isys Corporation
Teo, Aivee Aguilar
Urdaneta, Gem Sappho Chen
Dy, Bernard Faustino
K Servico Trade, Inc.
Yokoya, Hiroyuki
RDJ Development Corporation
Reyes, Edward John Tanco
Orillos, Nathaniel Rigodon
Manalansan, Doda Fajardo
Natanauan, Sps. Florida B. & Dante M.
Relampagos, Eduardo Cadungog
Phildiz Photo Gallery, Inc.
Rodriguez, Sps. Maria Reycelle M. & Edgardo C.
Dantes, Jennifer P.
Temporal, Mary Jean P.
Stagemann, Klaus Dieter
Dipad, Emma Deocareza
Yumang, Freddie Palad
Edison Lee Marketing Corp.
Abesamis, Edgardo Quieta
Paredes, Hilario Bringas
Pacific Union Insurance Company
Oribio, Riza Tolentino
Santos, Sps. Arturo Martin Balsadia and Charito Arribas
Chan, Henderson S.
Estrada, Lorenzo A. II
Tan, Vincent
Lim, Sheila Lynn Ramos
Goudsmit, Jim Rene Henri
Cleofas, Morfe Gabaon
Hashizume, Katsuhiro
Precise Techno Incorporated

HIGHLANDS NEWS

Strangers are just family you

have yet to come to know.
Mitch Albom,
The Five People You Meet in Heaven

MEMBER

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70. Garcia, Maria Victoria
71. Pajarillo, Orland Jan Medano
72. D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc.
73. Chan, Jennifer Atinon
74. International Exchange Bank
75. Morillo, Bernard Hernandez
76. Ledesma, Sps. Robert Francis P. & Maria Cecilia D.
77. 8 Gifts Inc.
78. Policarpio, Sps. Rufino III Llamas and Joan Gonzales
79. Alfonso, Sandra Lourdes Ordoez
80. Kallos, Katherine Fortuno
81. Sison, J. R. Emmauel Gonzales
82. Amb.assador Truong Trieu Duong
83. Barrios, Conrado Samson
84. Garcia, Vergel Ramires
85. Jollibee Foods Corporation
86. Montelibano, Michael Christian
87. Maxihome Land & Development, Inc.
88. Co, Mimi Chung
89. Brittany Corporation
90. 3M Philippines, Inc.
91. Intermed Marketing Philippines, Inc.
92. Tan, Jackson A.
93. Serrano, Jonathan P.
94. Hortal, Sharon C.
95. Ambassador Datin Paduka Malai Halimah Yussof
96. Ambassador Esra Cankorur
97. Chu, Gifford Ting
98. Paragas, Pocholo De Dios
99. First Gas Power Corp.
100. Gasmen, Dino R.
101. Go, Peter H.
102. Caranadang, Gil Antonio A.

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103. Cruz, Cesar Jr. D.

104. Amb.assadorNeil Douglas Reeder
105. Fremont 888 Marketing Co.
106. Donpin Land Development
107. Lopez, Valentin Miguel Nepomuceno
108. Naruse, Yuzuru
109. Santos, Edric S.
110. Lee, Euyhan
111. FGP Corp.
112. Garcia, Jose Vicente Ebol
113. Ambassador Johhny Josephus Lumintang
114. Consunji, Herbert M.
115. Caguioa, Rosemarie O.
116. Pleyto, Arnulfo S.
117. Uy, Frances S.
118. Iida, Ryoya
119. Moon, Kiho
120. Best Chemicals Plastics, Inc.
121. Jollibee Foods Corporation
122. Enriquez, Roland Nolan
123. Fermin, Isias P.
124. Sycip, Eutropia B.
125. Yokohama Tire Philippines
126. Mendoza, Marilou Punsalang
127. Beltran, Emelita Lat
128. Ong, Willy Ching
129. Yokohama Tire Philippines
130. Omon Group, Inc.
131. Construction De Oro Corporation
132. Naagas, Ma. Nonna P.
133. Gemperle, Dominic John
134. Lee, Jong Sub
135. Haase, Hans Jurgen

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&

Business
Pleasure
Whether it be a company event or a
spur-of-the moment visit with your family,
the Club has everything you need to make
your trip that much more memorable

SPECIAL ROOM RATES FOR

OVERNIGHT CORPORATE EVENTS
The resort villages and locales within Tagaytay Highlands are excellent
places to hold company events, from nights off to exclusive galas. Book your
team on or before September 30, 2014 to avail of special group packages,
with discounts ranging between 25 to 40%, and a set breakfast for two in each
room. These packages are available for rooms at Belle View, Pinecrest, Villas,
Woodlands, Woodridge, Horizon, Highlands Inn, and Camp Highlands. Rates
will vary depending on the room category. Advance booking is required.
Discounted room rates are as follows:
Group of 10 rooms starts at PhP 2,800 NETT per unit
Group of 20 rooms starts at PhP 2,500 NETT per unit
Group of 30 rooms starts at PhP 2,300 NETT per unit
Group of 40 rooms starts at PhP 1,600 NETT per unit

CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE
OUTINGS AT TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS

Club members in need of quick gifts and giveaways and some basic
necessities can find what they need at the Shop. From towels and club shirts
for those impromptu overnight stays to fridge magnets and umbrellas for gifts
and golf games, the Shop has just the thing.

The Club offers a variety of venues for a corporate team looking to escape
the city, be it for a leisurely company outing or a private business meeting.
Hold exciting team building exercises along the mountain trails; relax amid
Tagaytays natural beauty on one of our on-the-day functions or tours; or take
a client to one of the Clubs famed resort villages. Youre sure to find a place
that suits your companys style to a T at Tagaytay Highlands.
Meeting packages range from PhP 1,100 to 2,100 NETT per person for
half day meetings and PhP 2,100 to 2,600 NETT per person for whole day
meetings. Packages are inclusive of venue rental, basic sound system, meeting
materials, full board meals, and free flowing coffee or tea. Reservations are
valid until September 30, 2014 only. Advance booking is required.

For inquiries, phone The Shop at (0917) 325 8513.

For inquiries, phone Sales at (0917) 882 6885.

CLUB SOUVENIRS AND BASIC

NECESSITIES AT THE SHOP

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Rooms
Promo

Tee Room

P 220 on 20

Room Accommodation at P 1,000net/person with complimentary

beverage at the Tee House.

Book any type of room on the 20th day of the month and avail of a
one-hour massage at Sports Center for only P 220.

*Only participants of Golf Tournaments may avail of the promo.

Other terms & conditions apply.

Valid starting from March 20, 2014 until March 20, 2015.
Terms & Conditions apply.

3rd Night at P 20

Suite Shower*

Book two (2) consecutive nights and get the 3rd night for only P 20.
Valid from April 1 to October 31, 2014.

Not Valid during Holidays & Eve of Holidays. Other terms & conditions apply.

20% discount for transient booking from July 15 to October 30, 2014.

*For members only. Valid from Sundays to Thursdays except holidays and
long weekends. Other terms and conditions apply.

www.tagaytayhighlands.com

For inquiries, please call (0917) 882-5927 or (0999) 884-9118.

COME HOME TO

Breathtaking Views
OF NATURE

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within Tagaytay Highlands. Situated in one of the most prime locations in this luxury mountain resort,
it offers a total of 336 lots with lot sizes ranging from 250-959 square meters. With an elevation of 165195 meters above sea level, this 39.5 hectare community offers prime scenic views of the majestic Taal
Lake and Volcano, the Midlands Fairways and serene mountainside. Come home to the majesty of nature.

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