A gathering of beautiful advocates

“The right man is the one who seizes the moment.”  — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

True gentleman Jun Leonor and wife Nene (a socio-civic leader who is the new president of Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines), recently tendered an elegant dinner party at their home in Pasay City. Their beautiful abode, surrounded by a well-manicured garden, has become the venue for some of Manila’s most stylish and themed parties.

The social gathering served as an occasion for the FCCP members to strengthen ties. It also became the event to welcome and honor Ambassador Phillip Lhuillier with wife Edna, Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson and Cory Quirino who had just celebrated their birthdays. True to their reputation of being impeccable hosts, the couple made sure that the celebration went smoothly, with guests truly enjoying the marvelous night of great food, exquisite wines and tête-à-tête.

May you have more parties to promote your laudable advocacies!

Niccolo and his living works of art

Good news! After a successful exhibition of large-scale human figures in Portland, Oregon, premier Filipino visual artist and furniture designer Niccolo Jose is back in the Philippines to showcase his one-of-a-kind, ecologically-designed masterpieces featuring the delicate intricacies of old wood. Check out his ingenious works at Studio 10.10 in Makati, a creative space that specializes in customized furniture, interior designs and accent art. Indeed, the best is yet to come!

Remarkable artist Niccolo Jose, with degrees in Environmental Studies and Studio Art from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, is the man behind Studio 10.10, a studio furniture that pays homage to Philippine history and marries Filipino craftsmanship with influences of human form and anatomy.

(Studio 10.10 is located at 2/F LRI Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Bel Air, Makati City. For inquiries, call (632) 637-1843 or +63917-5573109.)

GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr., Rose Libongco and maritime lawyer Jerby Rebano.

Advance birthday greetings to Tessa Mauricio Arriola, Oct. 3; Ramon Fernandez and Francisco “Kit” Tatad, Oct. 4; Inday Gabaldon, newscaster and celebrity Korina Sanchez-Roxas, Eddie Atayde and Bobby Rodrigo, Oct. 5; Mark Cojuangco and Trinna Alcantara, Oct. 6; Susan Joven and FCCP’s Carmen Dy-Liacco, Oct. 7; lovely Angie Sison, Oct. 8.

So, how was your week?

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