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"If you can’t have the best of everything, make the best of everything you have." – Jo Petty

The hardworking and dapper Toyota Alabang president, Cesar Lee, celebrated another blessed year in his life with a grand celebration at his Alabang Zapote Road showroom in Las Piñas City.

Close friends, family and colleagues from Toyota, including Toyota Motors Philippines president Nobuharu Tabata and other top executives from Japan, flew in to join Cesar’s Hilux Revolution-themed birthday bash. The celebration coincided with the company’s Christmas party.

The program began with a Thanksgiving Mass, and a sumptuous dinner followed. As the clock struck midnight, Mocha with Spin Art entertained the guests with their dazzling musical performance.

Happy birthday, Cesar!

Hail to German fashion

As part of the German month celebration, German fashion brands Escada, Escada Sport, Laurel and Betty Barclay recently showcased der letzi (the latest) from their Fall/Winter collections on Metro Manila fashion runway. Directed by Raymund Villanueva, the gala event was dubbed, Germany – It’s more than you think and was attended by no less than German Ambassador Dr. Axel Weishaupt. The glitzy and glamorous show provided a venue for people to rediscover Germany’s culture and rich sense of style and innovation.

Here’s to the great nation of Germany!

Greetings

Advance birthday greetings to Minnie Osmeña, Hilda Koronel, Sen. Sonny Osmeña, Ronnie Salonga and Minnesota- based Dinah del Rosario-Filart, Jan. 17; Karen Santos, Renee Salud, Marco Ballesteros, Jo Ramos, Joy Virata and Doris Nuyda, Jan. 19; Tony Pet Araneta, Bernardo Bernardo and lawyer Ricardo "Dong" Puno, Jan. 20; lovely ladies Ising Vasquez, Aurora Lebron, Celia Cuasay and Gretchen Cojuangco, Jan. 21; Manila Bulletin’s Life and Leisure editor Ethel Timbol, Kitty Reyes and Rovy Ledesma, Jan. 22.

So, how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)