Reaching the summit

"The tallest trees are most in the power of the winds,and ambitious men of the blasts of fortune." – William Penn

A golfer’s gem in Lipa City stands proud and mighty. The Summit Point Golf 7 Residential Estate, a 220-hectare property by Sta. Lucia Realty & Development Inc., is the new destination for golfers like me in search of a challenge. Conceived by expert golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., the 18-hole course was inspired by some of the world’s best golf courses. On its inauguration day, prominent personalities in the political, social and business circles such as Vice President Noli de Castro, Sta. Lucia Realty & Development Inc. president Exequiel Robles, Summit Point landowners and former Batangas Gov. Conrad Leviste and lovely wife Patsy gathered in the Summit Point Clubhouse for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Congratulations and see you on the Summit Point greens!

Dinner-dance for a cause

The Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI), a non-stock, non-profit charitable organization at the forefront in the campaign against tuberculosis, recently held a successful benefit dinner-dance at the Manila Polo Club, thanks to the efforts of hardworking duo Lally Laurel-Trinidad and Nonie Basilio. The well-heeled guests enjoyed an evening of ballroom dancing, and singer-comedian Noel Trinidad, Lally’s husband, and talented stage-actor son Joel delighted everyone with their impromptu renditions of familiar Broadway tunes. PTSI president Nini Quezon-Avanceña was overjoyed with the outpouring of support for her mission to combat the dreaded disease. Congratulations to the PTSI for a successful event!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrator today, The Bellevue marketing and communications director Ryan Chan.

Advance birthday greetings to golfer Henri Muzzarelli and IT gent Justin Rebano, Feb. 13; former Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile and TV star Kris Aquino, Feb. 14; Tessie Luz, Liling Oledan, Marlou H. Litton, and Jorge Araneta, Feb. 16; Nanette Puyat, Mandarin Oriental conference services manager Kim Ramos and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Feb. 17; and Bulletin business editor Loreto Cabañes, Feb. 18.

So, how was your week?

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

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’

The concert venue south of Metro Manila, The Bellevue Grand Ballroom, plays host to lovers in love on Valentine’s Day with Thank You Love, a special show featuring top balladeer Jose Mari Chan and singer Aliya Parcs, with musical direction by Archie Castillo. For only P1,500 inclusive of two standard drinks, sing along to romantic tunes and favorite love songs such as Chan’s all-time hits Beautiful Girl, Let’s Stop and Talk Awhile and Constant Change at the elegant interiors of The Bellevue Grand Ballroom.

(For inquiries, call 771-8181.)

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Valentine Offerings. Enliven your zest for romance by way of indulging your palates with the Dusit Hotel Nikko’s Valentine’s Day dinner specials. This Feb. 14, The Café offers a special treat for lovers with its Dinner Buffet for two persons, which includes a glass of red or white wine plus a gift for the ladies. Chef Tomiyama shares his passion for fine Japanese cuisine at the Benkay Japanese Restaurant with his specially designed menu creations for the special day. Have an intimate dining experience only at Benjarong Royal Restaurant and indulge on Chef Tun’s specially designed five-course dinner. At Fiesta San Miguel, awaken romantic moments while enjoying traditional Filipino with a glass of red or white wine. Finally, relish romance and nourish love with Thien Duong’s six-course Valentine offering.

(For inquiries, call 867-3333.)