A lusty, hearty luau
June 22, 2003 | 12:00am
"I want a soul full of joy. Life‘s withering storms cannot destroy."– Jo Petty
I have seen many bare shoulders, long legs and sexy toes (oops, no offense meant, Fergie!) in my lifetime, but I never dreamed I’d see so many in one occasion until I went to Resty Vergara’s Hawaiian-themed birthday celebration at Nene Leonor’s ancestral house.
His dear friends through the lush luau for the society chronicler. The venue was dressed to the nines in true Hawaiian flavor courtesy of Junjun Ablaza’s creative prowess. Resty’s friends did more than attend the party in all their colorful, flowery glory. They prepared special Hawaiian dances to perk up the celebration. And what a sight it was! All that was needed was a beach! The lavish food preparations included lechon, ice cream, salads, pastries and wines flown in from Ibiza, Spain.
Special guests included former First Lady Imelda Marcos who garlanded the cheerful celebrator with a lei of sampaguitas. Also seen in Hawaiian frolic were Parañaque Rep. Cynthia Villar; Dr. Elenita Binay; Consul Melly Ablaza; Letty Syquia; former Quezon City Mayor Mel Mathay; Vilma Valera; Justa Tantoco; designer par excellence Pitoy Moreno; Edith Rabat; Chit Salud; Tereret Liboro; and Wilson Tieng, among others.
More birthdays to come, Resty!
Your columnist congratulates dynamic executives of Asian Spirit led by its chairman Noel Oñate for their recent expansion program amounting to $50 million. This exciting development will definitely elevate the airline into a formidable cargo and passenger carrier (both domestic and international).
Prior to writing this article, I made it a point to fly on Asian Spirit to some of its destinations. I was pleasantly surprised by the efficient and courteous service from check-in to actual inflight service. It made flying pleasant and comfortable, especially when it came to mingling with pretty stewardesses who certainly made me feel so relaxed I didn’t want to get off the plane!
Kudos to Asian Spirit! Keep it up!
Belated happy birthday to Dr. Marichu Lourdes Flor, June 11, and Dr. Ruby Natividad, June 19.
Advance birthday greetings to RFM’s Jose Concepcion III, June 23; Placido Mapa, STAR Face of the Year winner Anna Palabyab and Business World city editor Arnold-John Belleza, June 24; Mandy Ledesma and Yvette Lopez, June 25; Mel Mathay, Edwin Feist, Beth Cristobal and Business World’s Elizabeth Sanchez, June 26; James Litton, Jojo Gallego, Patrick Galvez and Zeny Cabral, June 27; Carmela Ledesma, June 28.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Dingdong and Lea (nee Gallardo) del Rosario, and congratulations to their newly-born baby boy Mannix.
So, how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)
His dear friends through the lush luau for the society chronicler. The venue was dressed to the nines in true Hawaiian flavor courtesy of Junjun Ablaza’s creative prowess. Resty’s friends did more than attend the party in all their colorful, flowery glory. They prepared special Hawaiian dances to perk up the celebration. And what a sight it was! All that was needed was a beach! The lavish food preparations included lechon, ice cream, salads, pastries and wines flown in from Ibiza, Spain.
Special guests included former First Lady Imelda Marcos who garlanded the cheerful celebrator with a lei of sampaguitas. Also seen in Hawaiian frolic were Parañaque Rep. Cynthia Villar; Dr. Elenita Binay; Consul Melly Ablaza; Letty Syquia; former Quezon City Mayor Mel Mathay; Vilma Valera; Justa Tantoco; designer par excellence Pitoy Moreno; Edith Rabat; Chit Salud; Tereret Liboro; and Wilson Tieng, among others.
More birthdays to come, Resty!
Prior to writing this article, I made it a point to fly on Asian Spirit to some of its destinations. I was pleasantly surprised by the efficient and courteous service from check-in to actual inflight service. It made flying pleasant and comfortable, especially when it came to mingling with pretty stewardesses who certainly made me feel so relaxed I didn’t want to get off the plane!
Kudos to Asian Spirit! Keep it up!
Advance birthday greetings to RFM’s Jose Concepcion III, June 23; Placido Mapa, STAR Face of the Year winner Anna Palabyab and Business World city editor Arnold-John Belleza, June 24; Mandy Ledesma and Yvette Lopez, June 25; Mel Mathay, Edwin Feist, Beth Cristobal and Business World’s Elizabeth Sanchez, June 26; James Litton, Jojo Gallego, Patrick Galvez and Zeny Cabral, June 27; Carmela Ledesma, June 28.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Dingdong and Lea (nee Gallardo) del Rosario, and congratulations to their newly-born baby boy Mannix.
So, how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)
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