Cebu’s loveliest debutantes

“Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” — Demosthenes

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, the luxury hotel of choice in the Queen City of the South, recently hosted the social event of the season as seven of Cebu’s loveliest debutantes were introduced to high society in stunning gowns made by members of the Fashion Council of Cebu (FCC). Adorned with pink blooms and satin sheets, the hotel’s massive grand ballroom was the venue of the exclusive gathering. Marco Polo Cebu’s indefatigable GM Hans Hauri, together with his lovely wife Bo, led the festivities of the enchanting evening. The proceeds of the event will go to the FCC’s various charities.

Congratulations!

They are now MADE!

Through the years, the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) national competition has earned a reputation for being a launchpad for promising young artists. Presented by Metrobank Foundation in partnership with Metrobank Card Corp. represented by its dashing president Tony Maughan and Federal Land’s debonair president Alfred Ty, MADE’s culminating bash drew record crowds, gathering a vibrant mix of artists, society mavens, cultural advocates, business leaders and diplomats at the Le Pavillon. Guests enjoyed cocktails and interacted with the MADE honorees. Even the guests of honor, Hong Jong-Ki of Korea and Asha Dvitiyananda of Thailand, were not immune to the collector’s bug. The Korean ambassador snapped up two oil paintings, while the outgoing Thai ambassador brought home Bigayan, a MADE Special Citation in Sculpture. 

Bravo MADE!

GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Sharon Azanza, Katherine de Guzman and Basil Ong.

Advance birthday greetings to Belinda Litton and Antonio Cojuangco, Nov. 26; STAR president and CEO Miguel Belmonte, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and Edward Litton, Nov. 27; golf enthusiast Alex Prieto, Nov. 28; Rep. Gilberto Duavit, Nov. 29; Andre Navato, Nov. 30; Jorge Bernasconi and Naty Golez, Dec. 1.

Belated birthday greetings to Fort Park Estate Inc.’s Claire Mercado, Nov. 21.

So how was your week?

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