Feeling high

Tagaytay Highlands recently marked the grand opening of another jewel at the SM Mall of Asia, the Highlands China Palace. Strategically located at the colossal mall’s bay side, the Highlands China Palace commands a magnificent view of Manila Bay. Now, members of this exclusive golf resort need not travel all the way to Tagaytay to satisfy their craving for authentic Chinese cuisine. The restaurant, which has more than 200 seats and four function rooms, is open to the public, too! With a beautiful view of Manila Bay and excellent Chinese cuisine, the restaurant is the perfect venue for celebrating special occasions.

At the grand opening, feng shui master Joseph Chau led the guests in a traditional Chinese blessing of the restaurant at exactly 11 a.m., which was an auspicious time.

Tagaytay Highlands founder Willy Ocier with other officers of Belle Corp. — chairman Benito Tan Guat, directors Washington Sycip, Roger Cabuñag, Thelmo Cunanan and Antonio Henson, corporate secretary lawyer Bayani K. Tan; and officers of Tagaytay Highlands — chairman Hans Sy, directors Vince Jayme and Joseph Chua, club president Jerry C. Tiu and GM Mabel B. Martinez, welcomed guests to the joyous affair, which also coincided with the birthday of one of China Palace’s investors, Pepet Jalandoni. The charity dinner was able to raise funds for the Pondo ng Pinoy foundation. Experience the cuisine of the Orient at the second floor of the south wing of SM Mall of Asia’s Entertainment Mall during mall hours. Highlands Golf, Midlands Golf and Country Club members may use their membership cards, too, just choose if you want the view of Taal Lake or the Manila Bay sunset!

See you there!

(For reservations and inquiries, call 556-0291 or 556-0442.)

Sweet goodbyes

A despedida of sorts was thrown for Fila’s top lady, the tireless, dynamic and gorgeous Cris Albert who is going on her second year at Harvard University. After cheery cocktails and a superb Italian dinner, Cris and her old and new friends went on an exciting night of drinking and dancing.

We wish Cris the best of luck in all her endeavors! Bon voyage!

A splendid weekend at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

Spend a splendid weekend in the Queen City of the South with your family at the Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City’s finest hotel. Avail of the "Marco Polo Plaza Weekender," an affordable two-night package valid from Fridays to Sundays. Enjoy the view of the mountains or the sea at your well-appointed accommodations, take a relaxing dip in the hotel’s famous mango-shaped swimming pool and work out in the modern fitness center. The package includes two buffet breakfasts at the popular Café Marco, free meals for two children aged six years and below and a 50 percent discount for those aged seven to 12 years. Included in the package are welcome drinks, late check-out and a coupon worth P1,500 redeemable at any of the hotel’s outlets. See you there!

(The "Marco Polo Plaza Weekender" starts at P7,500 net. For reservations and inquiries, call (02) 887-1263/ (02) 759-5207 in Manila, (032) 253-1111 in Cebu or 8888-168 toll-free.)