Birthday blessings to dear DODONG!

Heartiest greetings to our dear friend and boss, Chairman Jose “Dodong” Rivera Gullas. Today is his greatest day as he celebrates his 75th birth anniversary. Dodong, as he is fondly called by his beloved late parents, Don Vicente and Doña Josefina Gullas, relatives and peers, has always been what he is today… so wonderful yet humble, one who is God fearing, and has never changed ever since I knew him during my high school and college days at UV. And his passion and concern for the under-privileged and those who have less in life has always been there, unwavering reason for the creation of The FREEMAN Foundation, Inc. And knowing that Dodong has a soft spot in his heart to help those who cannot afford to continue their studies, Dodong is always there to extend a helping hand.

It is our prayer that God will continue to bless Dodong with good health and wisdom, and that God will also let him drink the river of His goodness especially since he has remained faithful to Him. God be with you always, Dong…we in Lifestyle love you!

The other birthday celebrators for this month are: Floren Viajar, Manuel Noval, Marle Alegrado; Feb. 2 – Purie Cabahug, Ching Taclob; Feb. 3 – Stella Bernabe, Malou Quinanin; Feb. 4 – Shirley Alinsonorin, Dodo Salazar, Pat Bernad, Janice Nabua; Feb. 5 – Merlo Aznar, Bill Neri, Junie Martinez; Feb. 6 – Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, Johnny Dizon, John Carl Abines; Feb. 7 – Linda Du, Cong. Red Durano; Feb. 8 – Merle Cunanan, Lulu Aboitiz, Daphne Salimbangon, Catherine Gatchalian; Feb. 9 – Pilar Puno, Consul Tina Benedicto, Mario Colmenares; Feb. 10 – Bong Aznar, Jimmy Barba; Feb. 11 – Odette Jereza, Nini Cabaero, Feliz Marie Ynclino; Feb. 12 – Ambassador Frank Benedicto, Earl Kokseng, Tessie Javier, Polly Quimbo; Feb. 13 – Lulu Quisumbing, Sis Catherine, Auring Santos; Feb. 14 – Inday Faelnar, Edward Hayco, Sonia Go, Momoy Soco, Steve Curso; Feb. 15 – Dr. Boyet Quitevis, Christine Gaisano, Dr. Jovito Lee, Nene Solon, Olive Momongan; Feb. 16 – Raddie Calomarde, Joop Teernstra, Naning Zamora; Feb. 17 – Dr. Maria Rita Yao Coe; Feb. 18 – Corito Cañizares, Pepe Labrador; Feb. 19 – Jewelle Yeung, Rady Lim, Nene Herrera, Betty Eustaquio, Richard Young, Fanny Lopez; Feb. 21 – Dr. Suga Sotto Yuvienco, Linda Almendras, Celia Alix; Feb. 22 – Dr. Billy Jaca, Dr. Zenda Lat, Marget Sarmiento, Baby Roldan; Feb. 23 – Carmen Cinco, Amb. Carmen Salas, Ingrid Santamaria, Cebile Gaite; Feb. 24 – Noring Recio Cabrera; Feb. 25 – Cesar T. Luna, Belen Edillon, Betty L. Veloso, Mila Demecillo, Betsy Briones, Julia Ang; Feb. 26 – Precy Genson, George Hofer, Daisy Salas, Gina G. Atienza, Ana Lugare; Feb. 27 – Marichu Frias Ynclino, Joel Mari Yu, Andat Guangko; Feb. 28 – Shirley Gador, Eddie Rosello, Sonny Espina, Gloria Gaisano, Dr. Camilo Tomboc, Anton Quisumbing.

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Baby Madarang had a birthday to celebrate last January 14 and it is always a cinch that her celebration comes when dear cousin Dr. Jose “Bebe” Barba happens to be here. So the celebration went on since Bebe was just on time to be here for the Sinulog festivities. Her husband Freddie and children Totit and Sergie were in dancing attendance!