Rupert Jacinto, tagged “Photographer to the Faaabvlous” by the Washington Post, recently launched his sixth Faaabvlous coffee table book at a black-and-white gala of Faaabulous Ball at The Peninsula Manila.
The exhibit at the Gallery was opened by German Ambassador Thomas Ossowski, Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., together with philanthropist Mariquita Yeung, Cebu City Rep. Gwen Garcia, architect Lor Calma and assisted by the cover ladies Nonie Basilio and Anna Sia.
After the exhibit opening, the perfumed set moved to the Rigodon Ballroom for the unveiling of the book, the presentation of the Faaabvlous Icons, the Faaabvlous Fifteen Women and Men.
Hermes prizes were awarded to the Most Fabulous in White — Princess Allie Jaafar; Most Fabulous in Black — Mariquita Yeung; Most Fabulous in Black and White — Tessa Prieto-Valdes; Most Fabulous Couple of the Evening — Ambassador Ignacio Sagaz and wife Aurora; and Most Fabulous Woman of the Night — Joy Wambangco-Rustia.
Judges were Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza, Angola Consul Helen Ong and Arnel Patawaran.
Congratulations again, Rupert and Tina Jacinto!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Jayelles president Roselle Rebano, business executive Boy Guevara and Bob Sobrepeña.
A joyous New Year and advance birthday greetings to twin businessmen Raul and Jose Concepcion Jr., Consul George Litton Jr., Narciso Mabanta and Dolly Dy-Zulueta, Dec. 29; Vicky Zubiri, Dec. 30; Isabel de Leon, Fely Abaya, Tony Olbes, Antonio Garcia Jr. and Joanne Matschuck, Dec. 31; regal lady Ambassador Cristina Ponce-Enrile, Jan. 1.
Happy wedding anniversary to Oscar and Connie Rufino Lopez, Dec. 30; Lyn and Manny Maceda, Jan. 2; Bea and Eric Puno, Jan 2. May you have many cherished years together.
So, how was your week?
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