Finding solutions with FINEX

Doing its share in nation-building is the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) as it recently held its 4th general membership meeting led by FINEX president Ramon Opulencia entitled “The Energy Roadmap: Long Term Solutions and Short Term Responses” at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Guest speaker, Department of Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras graced the gathering to help the members achieve their goals for the year. Congratulations!

Where to converge next in Makati

A new and elegant venue for intimate events has just opened on Nicanor Garcia street in posh Bel-Air 2 village in Makati. Called “R Space”, this latest addition to Makati’s premier list of where to meet is owned by our good friend, Rita Neri, who specializes in event planning and consultancy. Open for weddings and other social and corporate events, R Space’s charming building was designed by architect Bong Recio with enchanting interiors executed by Raissa Cruz. Gracing its opening day were Nerissa Neri, Boracay’s First Lady Abby Yap, Makati City representative Abigail Binay-Campos, lawyer Katrina Legarda, TV personality Ryan Agoncillo and his wife, actress Judy Ann Santos, and fashion designer Paul Cabral. For more details, call 883-0123 or 0920-920-9615, or visit www.rspace.co.