Cheese, wine & pearls

(Front row, from left) Glen Dasig, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry founding president and Euroasia Philippines Inc. board chairman Philippe Gauthier, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry managing director Vanessa Hans, French National Assembly member Thierry Mariani, Thales Australia-Philippines branch GM Raymond Lions and French Chamber business support officer Teresa Yedra; (back row)  iScale Solutions CEO Iannis Hanen, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines president Christophe Riout and 1-TQC Enterprises COO Jean Caillard.

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”  — Norman Vincent Peale

Soirée Beaujolais 25th Year Anniversary: Food & Wine Festival was indeed a gastronomical affair that showcased varied cheeses, delicatessen and wine all flown in from France.

Hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, the event was graced by French Ambassador Thierry Mathou and wife Cecille along with French Chamber of Commerce  president Christophe Riout and its members.

Also present at the event were founder Jacques Branellec and his son Jacques Christophe Branellec executive vice president of Jewelmer Joaillerie, the internationally renowned brand that brings together the best of French and Filipino cultures, as one of the major sponsors.

Seen enjoying the event were the bubbly Philippines’ Best Dressed Sheree Chua with some of her friends, Jewelmer executive marketing manager Tricie Legarda and Mia Arcenas, designer par excellence from Cebu who added glamour and elegance to the well-attended event.

Congratulations, Soiree Beaujolais and to all the sponsors, especially Jewelmer!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrator today, Pie Gaspar.

A blessed Merry Christmas and advance birthday greetings to Maritess Lopez, Fritz Azanza, Wellington Soong and STAR columnist Mary Ann Reyes, Dec. 21; socialite Dely Ongsiako, Marion Salonga, Anna Sobrepeña and palangga Maurice Arcache, Dec. 22; Grace Gallego, Dec. 24; Joyce Ramirez and Cristy Soqueno, Dec. 25; businessman MacarioCaryRufino and Mely Hechanova, Dec. 26.

So, how was your week?

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

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