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AS TIME GOES BY

The Taal Vista Hotel, the eternal watcher of the fabled volcano and legendary lake, a witness to memorable moments and celebratory milestones, recently commemorated its 80th Anniversary through a themed luncheon, As Time Goes By, reminiscent of the melodious melody popularized by the blockbuster film Casablanca—with yesterday’s idols Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman—which delved on the sophisticated and illustrious history of its familiar halls and beyond, through its eight decades of prosperity.

Born out of a desire of Philippine Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon for a weekend lodge for Filipinos and visitors to immerse themselves in the cool altitude with a dramatically picturesque vista of Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, it has since undergone extensive renovation, expansive growth with added top-of-the-line facilities and

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