"It is not sufficient to see and to know the beauty of a work.
We must feel and be affected by it." – Voltaire Instead of holding their monthly meeting at the usual places in the metro, the members of the Rotary Club of Manila Bay drove down to beautiful South Forbes Golf City in Sta. Rosa upon the invitation of past club president and Cathay Land president
Jeffrey Ng. Current club president lawyer
Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III led his fellow Rotarians in touring the site, and they were all impressed with the fully furnished homes at resort-inspired mansions. Indeed, the luxurious furnishings of the Nusa Dua model mansions set the perfect romantic mood for the Rotarians to dedicate roses to their lovely wives. The couples then spent the evening with a sumptuous dinner by candlelight while being serenaded with love songs by musicians.
See you in South Forbes Golf City!
| Johnny says, ‘Check this out’ |
The hunt for the ultimate videoke star continues with Week Five of
The Bellevue Idol. The Bellevue Hotel, the most happening hotspot south of Metro Manila packs its 20/20 entertainment bar every Monday with guests who love singing. The recent winners are
Christopher Maque and
John Cruz, who amazed the judges – singer
Charon Anderson and
Johnny Chan – with their unique singing styles. Join
The Bellevue Idol by calling 771-8181 and have a chance to win a Boracay holiday and a month-long stint as Bellevue’s videoke night’s host.
… the super-efficient team behind "Come Fly with Smart," led by hardworking project managers
Gladys Co and
Jane Basas. "Come Fly with Smart" is a year-long loyalty program that rewards postpaid subscribers with frequent flyer miles via the Mabuhay Miles program of Philippine Airlines. Hardworking Smart and PAL executives were on hand at the program’s press launch at the Captain’s Bar in Mandarin Oriental to make the event a success: PLDT’s SVP for Retail Business Group and Smart Wireless Consumer division head
Butch Jimenez, Smart public affairs group head
Mon Isberto, Smart sales and distribution and product marketing—Activation Group head
Ricky Isla and SmartKey relations management head
Julie Carceller; PAL president and COO
Jim Bautista, PAL EVP for commercial group
Henry So Uy, VP for marketing support
Felix Cruz, PAL assistant VP-products
Barbara Aragon and PAL program development and communications manager
Ria Domingo. In the photo are (from left)
Quiel Marcelo, Chester Velasquez, Gladys Co, your columnist as the host, Jane Basas and
Nicanor Bedua during the press launch.
Advance birthday greetings to
Carlos Perez Rubio, April 23;
Belle Litton, April 24;
Bummer Santiago,
Herminio Aquino, FCCP’s
Erlie Gamboa and
Conchita Toda, April 25; Dr.
Ariston Bautista,
Alejandro Oppen and IG Summit Holdings’
James Go, April 26;
Cesar Gabaldon,
Vilma Sorongon and
Marty Lopez, April 27;
Jesus "King King" Celdran and
Johnbee Sales, April 28; and
STAR Lifestyle columnist
Tingting Cojuangco, April 29.
So, how was your week?
(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)