Freddie M. A pillar and an icon, his contributions to Philippine television are unquestionable. They brought the company to unprecedented heights, and their commitment to serve Filipinos all over the world is undeniable. When he retired, FMG admitted that he fell into a bit of depression. Having spent most of his years working at least 12 hours a day, he now has lots of time on his hands.
Thankfully, he was able to snap out of this rut and found ways to keep himself busy. He played golf, went sailing, learned farming and travelled with his family. He also became an on-camera talent as a judge on Pilipinas Got Talent for four seasons to , until his wife Gloria was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her illness prompted him to quit so he could take care of Tita G, as she was fondly called.
They have four children — Miguel, Ana, Richie and Carlo — and nine grandchildren. FMG would often say how grateful he is that Tita G was understanding and supportive of him. They were married for 50 years and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Japan on Jan.
A year later, she passed away on March 1, Now a widower, FMG has moved out of the home he shared with Tita G to a penthouse unit he acquired many years ago in Makati. I asked him if he has acclimatized to condo living and he admits to feeling claustrophobic sometimes. Once, he tried to open the windows but was disappointed when they opened just a few inches.
When he gets cabin fever these days, he just goes down to the mall. But he still maintains his palatial home in Ayala Alabang, which has a sprawling garden. Jose is an interior designer, and she helped him redo the Makati condo. When FMG acquired the unit more than 20 years ago, it was leased by the Japanese embassy for one of its officers.
He also brought in his favorite art pieces and rugs to make it feel more like a home. Admittedly, his favorite spot is the bar which he claims is magical. During the day, it looks like a cabinet; but when you open it up, the bar is revealed. In the evening, he sits in the living room while listening to music and cradling a glass of scotch, grateful that life is good.
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Previously leased to tenants for the good part of two decades, it would be the first time the property would be occupied by a family member. The age of the building added a unique hiccup to the project.
Despite this, the odds proved to be surmountable for the designer. Of course, there are deadlines to be met so you need to make sure that everything gets done. To revitalize the property, father and daughter tossed around several design options. For a brief moment, they flirted with the idea of a Mediterranean-inspired theme before finally settling for the English Colonial aesthetic.
It is a look that is not easy to pull off, where the framework lies in blending disparate stylistic elements into a harmonious and unified design: classic British formality melding beautifully with sun-kissed exotic locations that made up the bygone empire.
To successfully achieve it, a place had to evoke a sensibility that is at once bold and soft, evocative of comfortable luxury and rich in a diversity of textures and cultural influences.
It is precisely this intimate interaction of things that don't usually go together that lends an eclectic charm to the entire Garcia abode. Stepping into the foyer, the first whispers of the observable success of the renovation project welcome guests. Anna opted for a pale, muted palette to help enlarge the room. We also used mirrors to achieve the sense of space. Texture is king with English Colonial design, so Anna divided the space into well-defined areas, delineated by heavy, tapestry-style Persian rugs.
In the dining area, the antique set of an exquisite, intricately carved Chippendale chairs and matching buffet tables announces itself elegantly and without ostentation.
Beautifully finished in cherry wood, the entire furniture collection picks up the ruddy tones of the Persian rug that Anna designated for the area. A crystal chandelier adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the otherwise eclectic tableaux. For the living room, Anna opted for oversized comfortable seat options from Ethan Allen in light and neutral shades that lend a lovely contrast to the beautifully finished wooden floors and coffee tables.
It is a quaint spot that invites guests to relax and unwind. Given the triangular shape of the room, this area made for a particularly challenging interior design conundrum for Anna. Framed by the design's clean lines and a well curated blending of finishes, the bespoke bar cabinet creates a stylish accent for the area. Housing a curio of oriental vases on open side shelves, its doors open to reveal a stemware rack for hanging wine glasses and snifters, a built-in wine rack for preferred vintages, and spacious shelved storage for bar essentials and a variety of liquors and spirits.
In keeping with a hallmark trait of the English Colonial style, the lush fronds of potted palms and arrangements of white flowers in crystal vases soften the look of the room, adding a touch of tonal variation while giving a touch of the Philippine tropics.
Anna stresses the importance of selecting the right touches of floral accents. Casa Blanca is also a classy choice. Punctuations of elements and memorabilia are also fundamental in creating the layered, multicultural look of the English Colonial style. To bring a global expression to the entire unit, Anna mixed together a wealth of eclectic accoutrements sourced from the main family house.
The entire aesthetic was also grounded by a clear statement of Filipino identity through the smattering of important Philippine art pieces: paintings and sculptures by greats such as Arturo Luz, Vicente Manansala, Jose Joya, and Impy Pilapil, among others, punctuate walls and occupy nooks, offering a peek into her father's distinguished taste.
It was the media boss himself who chose the paintings. Horses are an underlying motif, judging from the number of art pieces found throughout the place that bear the animal's image.
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