A red-carpet celebration
The lovable and gracious Lourdes “Nene†Pe Lim was feted by her family with a red-carpet birthday celebration at the Raffles and Fairmont Hotels in Makati City.
Nene’s friends from the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines Inc., Catholic Women’s Club and Zonta Club all came in full force and in all their finery to be with her on her special day.
Highlights of the evening included Nene’s better half Bennie Pe Lim singing the couple’s theme song, two special numbers from Nene’s grandchildren Dominique and Borgy, a foxtrot dance showcase by Dr. Manny Catalan and his wife and an Argentine tango exhibition by the dazzling birthday celebrator and her dance partner.
To cap the celebration, singer-businessman Jose Mari Chan serenaded Nene and her guests with his timeless hits. The guests were requested to make a donation, in lieu of gifts, to the Philippine Red Cross for the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda and Casa Marello Home for the Aged Priests of Oblates of St. Joseph.
Many happy returns, Nene!
Salome: Socialite redefined
The stunning CPA and 2010 Best Dressed awardee Salome Uy continues to be a presence in the social whirl. However, given a choice, Salome, the lady with an enviable svelte figure, prefers intimate dinners than the formal, for-Manila’s-400 type. She treasures the former’s more relaxed atmosphere that allows more time and leeway for sharing personal stories and getting to know the private persona.
For Salome, touching base with long-time or long-lost friends over a cozy meal of fascinating cuisine is the best form of entertainment. We couldn’t agree more.
Here’s to more small, festive gatherings!
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Karen Santos, Renee Salud, Marco Ballesteros, Joy Virata and Doris Nuyda.
Advance birthday greetings to Tony Pet Araneta, Bernardo Bernardo and lawyer Ricardo “Dong†Puno, Jan. 20; lovely ladies Ising Vasquez, Celia Cuasay and Gretchen Cojuangco, Jan. 21; Ethel Timbol, Rovy Ledesma and Alex Falcon, Jan. 22; Shirley Matias-Pizarro, Ernest Escaler and brilliant lawyer Lolong Lazaro, Jan. 23; FCCP’s Pacita de Guzman and Stephen Morelos, Jan. 24; Brittany Corp. COO Camille Villar, Lito Tulod, my favorite doktora Vicki Belo and Yoli Ayson, Jan. 25.
So, how was your week?
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