A beer-y happy birthday

"The true measure of success is not what you have, but what you can do without." –Dad

The First Resources Management and Securities Corp. managing director Vivian Yuchengco recently celebrated her birthday at the innovative Fiesta San Miguel, the first and only restaurant-bar where freshly brewed San Miguel Beer is served. Guests from social and business circles trooped to the Dusit Hotel Nikko in Ayala Center to give her their birthday wishes in person.

The delectable fare was as good as a king’s feast, thanks to Fiesta San Miguel’s master chefs, and the crowd was entertained by the musical stylings of the Yosi Tanco’s band. The two levels of the restaurant were filled with happy well-wishers. Beer connoisseurs were euphoric as San Miguel Beer, freshly brewed from the Dusit Hotel Nikko microbrewery, flowed throughout the night.

Happy birthday, Vivian!

A Splendid Get-Together

The Dominican University of California (formerly Dominican College of San Rafael, CA), led by vice president for Institutional Advancement of Dominican University of California Dr. Vern Ummel, recently hosted a reception at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The alumni all had a grand time seeing each other after a long, long time.

The temporarily appointed officers were Rory Lagmadeo, president; Tita San Buenaventura, secretary; and Cristine Ricafort, treasurer. Among those present were Mercedes Teodoro, Pacita Montila, Belinda Litton, Cherry Aguinaldo, Vina Mercado, Ellie White and Ramil Cueto.

Their immediate goal is to reach out to other alumni in the area. Interested parties can get in touch with Cristine Ricafort at tel. no. 811-31-91 or cel. no. 0917-6221106.

Congratulations!

An Honor Richly Deserved

Dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines and Ivorian Consul Vicente Carlos and Monaco Consul Fortune Ledesma recently honored Foreign Affairs Secretary Delia Domingo Albert. During the monthly meeting of the Corps at the Mandarin, Secretary Albert addressed the Corps on the priorities of Philippine foreign policy.

Congratulations!

Johnny Says, ‘Check This Out!’

The Camp John Hay Golf Club in Baguio will host the Second Asian Ladies Team Championship from May 24 to 26. BAYO will present the annual golf invitational which will feature a pool of over 100 amateur women golfers representing various golf clubs from all over the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region. The world-renowned 18-hole par-69 Camp John Hay golf course, which spans 5001 yards, was redesigned by Golden Bear International through legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. CJH Development Corp. senior vice president for marketing and sales Shean Bedi will serve as overall coordinator for the tournament. Taking off from the tremendous success of its inaugural play, the tournament will offer relaxing hospitality and entertainment only a world-class eco-tourism destination like Camp John Hay can provide.

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrant today, Sari-Sari’s Aleth Ocampo-Mapa.

Advance birthday greetings to Nerissa Carbonel Berba, beauty queen Gloria Diaz and Harrison Plaza’s Irene Martel Francisco, April 5; Angela Lopez-Guingona, April 6; 72 Traders’ Charlie Morelos, celebrity golfer and actor Richard Gomez, DCR Marketing’s Donnie Ramirez and Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco Sr, April 7; HMI’s Ernest Rufino Jr. and lawyer Johnny del Rosario, April 8.

Belated happy birthday to Mary Mae Mayor last March 29.

So, how was your week?

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