BIZ BUZZ: Power couple’s Polo Club bid foiled

This rich, powerful couple has been trying to get into Manila Polo Club for more than a decade. But like several other prominent personalities whose membership bids had been rejected in the past, no amount of moolah and political backing could get them a seat at the table of the premier leisure club.

First, it was the husband, a businessman and influential political figure, who had applied in 2010, but to no avail. Then the wife tried her luck recently, but the membership committee voted 9-0 to thumb down the application. On Wednesday, the board upheld the committee’s decision.

“They didn’t like that it seems they are trying to get around the issue by having the wife apply this time,” said a club source familiar with the matter.

As soon as Polo Club posted the membership application, some members objected.

“The husband was asked to come in for interview as well. He refused,” our source added.

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Another member told us that Polo Club regulars don’t like rubbing elbows with politicians (and even showbiz celebrities) who are often surrounded by bodyguards (and sometimes, screaming fans).

But the couple could find solace in the fact that not even the iconic Manny Pacquiao could gain admission to this exclusive club.