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Then and Now book launched

The Philippine Star

October 24, 2015 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – Dear friends and colleagues celebrated with Norma Japitana during the recent launch of her new book Then and Now at Annabel’s.

With Norma (leftmost) are (above, from left) Au Cobarrubias, Lollie Mara, Girlie Rodis, Ethel Ramos and Chelo Banal-Formoso; (standing, also from left) Remy Umerez, Dulce, Crispina Belen, Linda Bulido, Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela and Dot Ramos Balasbas-Gancayco. Right: With Anthony Castelo and William Russal Sobrepena.

The book is an interesting compilation of happenings both in showbiz and politics, some of which were published in The STAR. It was Ricky Lo who gave Norma that title (for her interrupted column).

AU COBARRUBIAS

CRISPINA BELEN

ETHEL RAMOS AND CHELO BANAL-FORMOSO

GIRLIE RODIS

LINDA BULIDO

LOLLIE MARA

MILA MAGSAYSAY-VALENZUELA AND DOT RAMOS BALASBAS-GANCAYCO

NORMA JAPITANA

REMY UMEREZ

RICKY LO

THEN AND NOW

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RICKY LO

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