Legal Eagles soar high

Firmly upholding the rule of law, the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), celebrated “Law Day” with the induction of its new officers and members at the opulent Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Led by the newly inaugurated president Arturo T. Del Rosario Jr. of the Del Rosario and Del Rosario Law Offices, PBA promises to make a stand on current important legal issues by ardently expressing their continued support for the protection of the environment. Gracing the significant affair were guest of honor Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, outgoing president Jose A. Feria, Jr, former Ombudsman Simeon Marcelo, maritime lawyer Ruben T. del Rosario. Avelino Cruz, Rico Domingo, Lorna Kapunan, Dado Padilla and Loida Nicolas Lewis among others. Congratulations PBA!

One Grand Swiss Day

Bringing Swiss favorites and its rich traditions to our shores, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, the premier luxury hotel of choice in the Queen City of the South, recently hosted a grand celebration of Swiss National Day at the hotel’s luxurious outdoor dining facility the Garden Terrace. Exploring the finest of Swiss delicacies and cuisine, Marco Polo ushered guests to its most recent food festival entitled “Swissness from A-Z”. Dapper GM Hans Hauri led the splendid celebration as he welcomed distinguished guests such as Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Dr. Peter Sutter and Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission Mme. Irene Flueckiger, and DFA Sec. Francisco Benedicto, to name a few. Happy Swiss Day!