Former San Francisco, California Mayor Willie Brown Jr., tireless champion of the Filipino-American communities in California, was honored by good friends Paing and Mely Hechanova and Ronnie and Menchu Concepcion with an exciting party at the North Forbes Park Pavilion on his most recent visit.
The Presidential Award Mission held at Malacañang Palace recognized the former mayor for his efforts in helping Filipinos abroad. He was joined by delegates of the San Francisco-Manila Sister City Committee (SFMSCC). A good friend of the Hechanova and Concepcion families and a special person in the eyes of many Filipino-Americans, it is no doubt that Mayor Brown gets the red carpet treatment every time he visits the country.
Thank you, Mayor Brown!
Advance birthday greetings to ivory beauty Maritess Lopez, Fritz Azanza, Wellington Soong and STAR’s Mary Ann Reyes, Dec. 21; socialite Dely Ongsiako, Marion Salonga, palangga Maurice Arcache and Jose Luis Yulo, Dec. 22; HSBC CEO and president Warner Manning and Donald Marshall, Dec. 23; and Grace Gallego, Dec. 24.
Belated birthday greetings to Mari Lagdameo, Dec. 9 and Ric Yupangco, Dec. 17.
So how was your week?
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