Bobby shares his blessings
“Everyone is the age of their heart.” — Guatemalan Proverb
It was a truly enjoyable evening as fashion guru Bobby Novenario hosted a dinner party at the luxuriously decorated Forbes Park Pavilion to celebrate his birthday. The night began with a private Mass for the celebrator and his family led by Fr. Joel Sulse and the Franciscan priests of the Santuario de San Antonio Parish. After which numerous guests composed of the celebrator’s relatives and friends enjoyed a delectable buffet catered by Arlene Arce and a roast stuffed turkey specially prepared by Mila Hizon. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Bo Cerrudo, Pinky Marquez and the Angelos as they were backed by a quartet from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Each of Bobby’s guests took home Saint Benedict souvenirs which were given by Ofie Recto and Marilyn Yambao. In lieu of gifts, Bobby requested that all those giving presents donate to the construction of the new building for the Order of Malta, Philippines. The celebration was genuinely a beautiful way for Bobby to share his blessings.
Happy birthday, Bobby!
As good and beautiful as it gets
One of the most awaited fashion spectacle-cum-fundraising affairs of the year draws near with the presentation of the 2009 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines on Sept. 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of Shangri-La Makati. Now on its sixth year, the elegant ball honors this year’s style icons and best dressed ladies as selected by an assemblage of a distinguished screening committee. The affair will greatly benefit the Philippine Cancer Society’s various programs in the areas of research and development as well as patient services. The Best Dressed ball is led by event honorary chairperson Imelda Ongsiako Cojuangco, chairman Consul Helen Ong, co-chairman Gerry Contreras and committee members Consul Fortune Ledesma, Asia’s fashion czar Pitoy Moreno, your columnist and PCS chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno.
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GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Lui Rufino, Chit Montenegro, Peter Coyiuto, Kevin Huang, Barbara Gonzales and Enrique “Pocholo” Romualdez.
Advance birthday greetings to Roman Azanza, socialite Edith Rabat, designer Criselda Lontok, super executive Sharon Tan, Jennifer Alonte and Butch Bonsol, Aug. 10; Bea Zobel Jr., Dr. Lyra Ruth Clemente-Chua, Papal awardee Susan del Rosario, fitness expert Cory Quirino, tycoon John Gokongwei Jr., former Press Secretary Rod Reyes, Jay Litton and handkerchief king of the Philippines Ramon Shing, Aug. 11; George Lopez, Tito Tesoro, actor Aga Muhlach and Ramon Zaragosa, Aug. 12; ABS-CBN big boss Gabby Lopez, Baby Araneta and Marilou Soriano, Aug. 13; former Rep. Joe Zubiri, business scion Beaver Lopez, restaurateur Beng Dee, designers Noli Hans and Auggie Cordero, Aug. 14; socialite Asunta Bilbao and actress Pinky de Leon, Aug. 15.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Vincent and Cedie Lopez Vargas. May you have many, many more momentous years together.
So, how was your week?
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