A month ago, The Philippine Star and The FREEMAN Lifestyle writer Honey Jarque Loop had her coffee table book, entitled “The Ladies of Cebu” launched at the Casino Español. Guests of honor on the day of the launch were Governor Gwen Garcia and Honey’s mother Sra. Adela Jarque. Also present was her publisher Daniel Carpentier and a special guest, pianist par excellence, Ingrid Sala Santamaria who played some masterpieces of yore.
The book, The Ladies of Cebu, features some 200 ladies of different nationalities, but mostly Cebuanas. We thought at first that the afternoon gathering was an all-ladies affair. Of course, Honey’s loving husband Glenn was there to support her, and three special gentlemen who gave their own interpretations and opinions of what ladies are. And for this, they were given the loudest applause.
To Honey, congratulations for your maiden issue. Hopefully, there will be more coming!
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The Senior Citizen’s (Cebu) Foundation, Inc. had its coronation rites for 2009 Matron Queen of Love Isabel Dejoras and her Royal Court last July 25 at the SECIFI Social Hall.
Special guest of honor was Vice Mayor Michael Rama who crowned the 80-year-old Queen Isabel. She was escorted by her son Cecilio Dejoras. Her court was composed of Felomina Lao – Matron of Care, and Ester Rustilla, Matron of Understanding. Last year’s queen was Madam Lily Martin.
Officers of SECIFI are: president – Loreto Ybañez; vice president – Lt. Antonio Rustilla Sr.; secretary – Cecilia Solana; treasurer – Victoria Delante; auditor – Lourdes Lumapat; PRO – Ruperta Sabac; and trustees – Nona Ceniza, Rosalinda Tan and Nenita Alberto.