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“Luck is not chance, it’s toil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.” – Emily Dickinson

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The Year of the Tiger started with a festive celebration at the Mandarin Oriental, Manila headed by general manager Mark Bradford. In the tradition of a true Mandarin celebration, the Chinese New Year started with a grand ceremony of rituals to attract good luck led by international geomancer Joseph Chau.

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Mandarin Oriental, Manila announces the beguilingly named “Our Wedding Proposal” promotion – with chance to win a free P500,000 wedding reception in a raffle draw, and an invitation to a spectacular bridal fair on March 20 and 21.

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Durian mooncake makes its debut at Mandarin Oriental, Manila as its signature specialty in this year’s Mid-Autumn Moon celebration.

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The ever so graceful and lovely Fe Rodriguez was the picture of ultimate contentment when she was feted to a cheerful celebration by her family and close friends at the cozy Essensa at The Fort.

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Which do you want to read first, the good news or the bad news?

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Mandarin Oriental, Manila celebrates the Chinese Year of the Earth Ox with international geomancer Joseph Chau at the helm of the festivities.

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You call somebody a lazy dog or a lucky dog, accuse him of dogging it for failing to do his best or putting on a dog and pony show for nothing more than an elaborate PR pitch.
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“Luck is not chance, it’s toil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.” – Emily Dickinson

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Mandarin Oriental, Manila announces the beguilingly named “Our Wedding Proposal” promotion – with chance to win a free P500,000 wedding reception in a raffle draw, and an invitation to a spectacular bridal fair on March 20 and 21.

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Durian mooncake makes its debut at Mandarin Oriental, Manila as its signature specialty in this year’s Mid-Autumn Moon celebration.

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The ever so graceful and lovely Fe Rodriguez was the picture of ultimate contentment when she was feted to a cheerful celebration by her family and close friends at the cozy Essensa at The Fort.

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Mandarin Oriental, Manila celebrates the Chinese Year of the Earth Ox with international geomancer Joseph Chau at the helm of the festivities.

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You call somebody a lazy dog or a lucky dog, accuse him of dogging it for failing to do his best or putting on a dog and pony show for nothing more than an elaborate PR pitch.
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