Unforgettable moments with Mely

“Life is the first gift, love is the second and understanding is the third.” — Marge Piercy

Starlight gently illuminated the well-manicured garden of grand hostess and birthday celebrator Mely Hechanova as she warmly welcomed her guests to her well-appointed home.

Along with devoted husband Paing, loving children Renna, Raissa, Raffy and Riana, and their respective spouses, Mely treated family and friends from the social, diplomatic and business circles to a sumptuous dinner buffet with a mouthwatering assortment of irresistible desserts served with vintage wines and sparkling champagne. Well-wishers were truly honored to be a part of another fantastic evening with the host who definitely knows how to pull all the stops to ensure an unforgettable party!

(From left) Nonoy Alindogan and wife Cory with Paing Hechanova and your columnist.

May you have many more glorious years to come Mely!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Tony Katigbak and Lolita Villareal.

Advanced birthday greetings to Chari Bagatsing, Gina de Venecia and Jay Lopez, Feb. 20; Lyra Rufino Maceda, Grace Padilla, international star Lea Salonga and architect Jorge Ramos, Feb. 22; Rhoda Campos-Aldanese, Beaver Ledesma and Ambassador Isabel Wilson, Feb. 24; and Asia’s Fashion Czar Pitoy Moreno and Tess Colayco, Feb. 25.

So how was your week?

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