“… Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” — Denis Waitley
Your columnist had the privilege of hosting a dinner in honor of the charismatic and internationally known fashion designer Ito Curata, his partner Bob Miller and their son Taj Curata at Phoenix Court in The Bellevue Manila in Alabang. The event served as a double celebration as it was also lawyer Rene Puno’s birthday.
(From left) Taj Curata, Bob Miller, The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts chairman Johnny Chan and Ito Curata.
Always serving the best in Chinese cuisine, Phoenix Court was the perfect venue as it is Ito and his family’s favorite restaurant.
The always hospitable The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts (BH&R) chairman Johnny Chan himself also came by to greet and touch base with the guests.
(From left) DMark Corp. CEO Nikki Tang, Mayenne Carmona, Best Dressed Women of the Philippines event chairperson Angola Consul Helen Ong, Marivic Vazquez and Len Olbes.
Many happy returns, Ito and Rene!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Mita Rufino and Mimi Valerio.
Advance birthday greetings to Vista Land president and CEO Paolo Villar and Barbie Atienza, July 23; Quitos Bengzon, July 24; Mayenne Carmona and Tats Manahan, July 25; Annabelle Adriano and Anna Maria Tirol, July 26; Irma Aguado, July 27; and Baby Araneta Fores, July 28.
So, how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)