{"id":2482,"date":"2016-09-18T20:15:59","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T01:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/blog\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2018-02-22T16:42:09","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:42:09","slug":"the-pen-at-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/today\/2016\/09\/18\/the-pen-at-40\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pen at 40"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to relive your most cherished memories and make new ones at the Peninsula Manila<\/p>\n

In a fastchanging world, the Peninsula Manila has stood the test of time, possessing the secret of longevity. At 40 years old, this bastion of elegance, of quintessential fine taste and where high society frequent, to see and be seen, has remained the icon where hospitality is golden. Genial general manager Mark Choon stood at the red carpet entrance and greeted each guest to its 40th anniversary gala.<\/p>\n

After his opening speech Mark Choon introduced Sir Michael Kadoorie, chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, the holding company of The Peninsula Hotels, who flew in from Hong Kong for this special festivity.\u00a0 He said, \u201cThis hotel is very close to my heart being only the second Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels property to bear the Peninsula name. Following our flagship property The Peninsula Hongkong, which opened in 1928, we were thrilled to open a new Peninsula Hotel in the Philippines, which is famous for its warm people and spectacular scenery.\u201d\u00a0 He expounded on the memories it evokes, the spirit it reflects and truly a legendary, aristocratic hotel, the heart of high society life that hosted the most famous names in government, business, the diplomatic world, art, and society.<\/p>\n

Mr. Kadoorie acknowledged the Pen Pioneers, particularly his uncle Sir Horace Kadoorie, then chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited and wrote in 1976 \u201ctheir unmatched Filipino charm.\u201d Their familiar faces to guests and colleagues exemplify the Pen\u2019s \u201cfamily\u201d recurring theme.<\/p>\n

All around, things of beauty vied for attention; the custommade capiz chandeliers cascading down The Lobby ceiling, floral displays, and the immaculate white stage with the Pen logo. GM Choon and his lovely wife Jen Evangelista Choon with their son stood for photo ops. At the Pen mezzanine famed Broadway singer Lea Salonga entertained the tuxedoed and long gown glitterati. The original Las Guitaras performed and added a touch of nostalgia.<\/p>\n

The gala party was splendid at every level. Notables of Manila\u2019s 400 have sampled haute cuisine under its stylish and self-contained domain of old families. The exhaustive flow of champagne and wines set a bubbling atmosphere at the entrance. A dazzling array of food stations unfurled before the eyes of the well-heeled invitees, which included the spread of Russian caviar, French cheeses, Maine lobster,\u00a0 Atlantic turbot, Philippine artisanal chocolates, lechon, and which exceeded all expectations. It engaged all of the senses, leaving something to relish.<\/p>\n

The grand dame of Makati hotels in the words of Mr. Kadoorie: \u201cThe Peninsula Manila is inextricably linked to the past, present, and future of the Philippines and the city of Manila, adding that with its wonderful location at the heart of the Makati district, the Peninsula Lobby quickly became the place that creates unforgettable memories and has witnessed the variety of life in all its drama and excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Fernando Zobel de Ayala, David E.T. Lim, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Chief Operating Officer Peter C. Borer, Chairman of The Hongkong Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Noel Malaya, Teresa Chan Sola, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Clement Kwok, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Matthew Lawson and The Peninsula Manila General Manager Mark Choon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The towering lobby of the Peninsula Manila was transform into a huge Gala party place with ladies in red carpet gowns and men in black ties.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sonja Vodusek former GM of the Peninsula Manila and now GM of Peninsula Tokyo flew into town for the gala night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie and Mark Choon GM of the Peninsula Manila toast to its 40th year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lady Betty Kadoorie, Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie and Nadia Granger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The author, AA Patawaran, Nympha Valencia, Consul Mellie Ablaza, Consul Helen Ong and Mario Katigbak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Joanne Rae Ramirez, Mila Magsaysay Valenzuela, the author and Marivic Rufino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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David Batchelor, Marilou Batchelor and Mariano Garchitorena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nedy Tantoco, Sir Michael Kadoorie and D.J Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Madeline Lim and Lady Betty Kadoorie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Amb Josef Muellner, Madame Kai Wang and Johnny Litton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie and Washington Sycip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Elizabeth Lee, Daniel Vasquez and daughter Bea, Helen Lee, and Helen Yuchengco Dee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Evelyn Lim Forbes Ben Cabrera, Rowell Santiago and Betsy Westendorp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chini Santos, Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela, Telly Francisco, Hongkong and Shanghai Ltd. Chief Operating Officer Peter C. Borer, Rosary Ysmael, Cindy Marquez, The Peninsula Manila Director of Customer Service Montserrat Uy and Rita Dy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tito Yuchengco, Marit Yuchengco, the author, Betsy Westendorp and Elena Colome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jennifer Choon, The Peninsula Manila General Manager Mark Choon and Alicia Sy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Baby Girl Fricke, Ching Montinola, Criselda Lontok and Ellen Morais<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Peninsula Manila\u2019s Pioneers Danilo Basallo, Jimmy Padua, Luisito Roa, Michael Esquivel with Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd Chairman Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie and Lady Betty Kadoorie, Mila Sicat, Gesela Fernandez and Robert Nacino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jun Magsaysay Jr. and Gemma Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Evelyn Forbes, Anna Sobrepe\u00f1a and Gaita Fores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dandy Gomez, Marivic Rufino, Mia Borromeo and Stephanie Chong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kenny Limjoco, Monette Ramirez, the author, Rupert Jacinto, and Philip Hagedorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jojie Lloren, Trickie Lopa, Din Din Araneta, Albert Avellana and Rupert Jacinto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bea Ledesma, Juana Yupangco and The Peninsula Manila Director of Public Relations Mariano Garchitorena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Reniner and Margaretha Gloor, Paing Hechanova and Johnny Litton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cristina Pappas and Naty Pappas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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AA Patawaran and Mark Choon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Glen Gale, Joy Fong and Joseph Calata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bum Tenorio, Consul Helen Ong, Jun Jun Ablaza, the author and Johnny Litton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Victor & Liz Aliwalas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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