A distinguished gathering

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chilean Ambassador Jose Miguel Capdevila recently hosted a farewell dinner party in his elegant residence in honor of Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for international economic relations Ambassador Manuel Teehankee.

Attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps as well as Cabinet officials, the evening was a gathering of distinguished people who came to honor Ambassador Teehankee, who will be truly missed as he begins his tour of duty overseas.

Congratulations to Ambassador Capdevila for a successful dinner!

A warm welcome

The always amiable lawyer Manuel “Lolong” Lazaro and his wife Rose recently hosted a delightful get-together in honor of Ulrike Caetano da Silva of Portugal at the couple’s elegant home in Makati City.

(From left) Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza and wife Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza, guest of honor Ulrike Caetano da Silva, Rose Lazaro and husband Manuel ‘Lolong’ Lazaro with Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma.

Attended by the Friday dancing group, the gathering was an unforgettable way to forge a deeper connection among friends.

Kudos to Lolong and Rose for a fun fête!  

 GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, STAR’s Tanya Lara, businessman Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Pitang Tiongson, Dennis Valdes and Ben Farrales.

Advance birthday greetings to Aida Cobankiat, China Bank vice chair Gilbert Dee and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos, July 2; Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza, Vicky Veloso-Barrera, Viring Ongkeko, Tommy Manotoc and Edgardo Tordesillas, July 3; The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts managing director Patrick Chan, Peter Go Pailan and Johnny Velasquez, July 4; chef Cyril Ermita, July 5; and Antonio Roxas-Chua Jr., July 7.

So, how was your week?

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