A grand, grand night in Libis

"Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility.

In the final analysis, the one quality that all successful people have is the ability to take on responsibility." – Michael Korda

It was a memorable evening in Libis, Quezon City as Wilcon Builder’s Depot, the country’s leader in homebuilding depots, featured the new designs of their top brands: American brand Kohler, Italian tiles Novabell, Saime, Isla, Campani and Candia; and Spanish tiles Rocersa, Grespania, Keros, Tesany, Baldocer and Alcalagres.

Indefatigable Wilcon president William Belo and his lovely daughter VP comptroller Lorraine, assisted by hardworking EVP for marketing Rose Bosch Ong, welcomed everyone to the classy display showcases of the extremely spacious Wilcon Depot. Guests of honor Italian Trade Commissioner Dr. Giacomo Nicastro, US Embassy Counselor for Commercial Affairs Judy Reinke, Spanish Embassy Commercial Counselor Sr. Jose Miguel Cortes, philanthropist Baby Arenas, Kohler Asia managing director Stella Lee, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers president Gerry Contreras, Philippine Institute of Architects president Angelito Antonio and United Architects of the Philippines VP Medeliano Roldan led the ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Your columnist acted as the master of ceremonies for the event.

Top businessmen, executives, architects, interior designers and members of Manila’s social elite attended the lovely evening and they marveled at the elegant showcases of Kohler, Spanish and Italian tiles. Everyone was in jolly spirits as they mingled with each other and enjoyed the evening’s entertainment by talented singer Jonathan Badon and lithe flamenco dancer Maritzi Aquino.

Congratulations for such a spectacular event! See you at Wilcon!

Johnny says ‘Check this out’

The Bellevue Idol continues its search with Week 13 of the videoke contest. The Bellevue Hotel, the most happening hotspot south of Metro Manila, packs its 20/20 entertainment bar every Monday with guests who love singing. In photo are (from left) Bellevue beverage manager Maan Uy, Bellevue Idol host Charon Anderson, winners Jerome Aligui and Fame Flores and judge and Goodyear president Dave Morin.

Alvin Almario amazed the judges with his unique singing styles at Week 14 of the Bellevue Idol videoke contest. 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 nights host. In photo are (from left) host Charon Anderson, Glennis Narciso and winner Alvin Almario.

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Baby O’Brien, Celuch Manahan and China Bank chair Gilbert Dee.

Advance birthday greetings to Marvi Ponce de Leon, Vicky Veloso-Barrera, Viring Ongkeko, Tommy Manotoc and Edgardo Tordesillas, July 3; The Bellevue Manila GM Patrick Chan, former Vice President Teofisto "Tito" Guingona, Peter Go Pailan, Johnny "67" Velasquez, FCCP’s Helen Cruz, Michael Gibb and Cathy Garcia, July 4; businessman Mariano Arenas and FCCP’s Oscar Medalla, July 5; Ramon Atayde, Kitty Jacinto and Antonio Roxas-Chua Jr., July 7; Rafael "Paing" Hechanova, Andrew de los Reyes and Alfonso Reyno Jr., July 8.

So, how was your week?

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