'Tis the season of ho-ho-hope!
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller
It was a meaningful welcome to the annual Christmas tradition in Nivel Hills as the five-star Marco Polo Plaza recently ushered in the merriest season of the year wi2th a special Christmas lighting ceremony. Indefatigable GM Hans Hauri led the traditional lighting of the Tree of Hope together with hardworking Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia, who graced the occasion for the fourth time. The merry Yuletide spirit was truly felt in the air as the Southwestern University Choir (SWU) led by master conductor Neil Salarda serenaded everyone with their enthralling music at the magnificent Grand Staircase.
During the festivities, guests demonstrated the true spirit of giving as they took part in Marco Polo’s series of charitable holiday activities for the benefit of Kythe and Kapuso Foundations. For the “Light Up the Tree of Hope,” compassionate individuals are invited to light up the dazzling tree through their P100 per ball donation. It was truly a heartwarming Christmas affair that will surely help brighten the future of Cebu’s young cancer patients.
Happy holidays from The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu!
The best gift this season
The Inner Club of Manila spearheaded by president Justice Lolong Lazaro recently opened their Christmas bazaar entitled The Best Gift for Christmas at the Renaissance Hotel (formerly New World Hotel). Proceeds of the bazaar will benefit the IWCM Scholars, Pavillion 8 at the National Center for Mental Heath, feeding program, training center, day care center, medical and dental mission and Gawad Kalinga. Leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (from left) Inner Wheel Club of Manila president Justice Lolong Lazaro, Lita Goño, Luisita Guerrero, Red Cross governor Leonida “Baby” Bayani-Ortiz, Tess Alba, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Marietha Holmgren and Daisy Payumo.
Having a blast in Thailand
Cherishing the beauty of nurtured relationships is one of the best experiences one can have. Recently, the ever energetic Grace Palma-Tiongco, together with her group of friends, decided to embark on an exciting bonding trip to Thailand. After touring the country’s wonderful sites and shopping in its colorful bazaars, the group capped the night off with an intimate Thai dinner. The trip was indeed a memorable, overseas get-together for friends!
Cheers!
GREETINGS
Merry Christmas and birthday greetings to our celebrator today, Pie Gaspar.
Advance birthday greetings to Maritess Lopez, Fritz Azanza, Wellington Soong and STAR’s Mary Ann Reyes, Dec. 21; socialite Dely Ongsiako, Marion Salonga, Anna Sobrepeña and palangga Maurice Arcache, Dec. 22; Donald Marshall, Dec. 23; Grace Gallego, Dec. 24; Joyce Ramirez, Dec. 25; businessman Macario “Cary” Rufino, Jun Campillo and socialite Mely Hechanova, Dec. 26.
So how was your week?
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