A spectacular gala
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” — Winston Churchill
Club Bulakeño, a group of prominent Bulakeños in government, business, entrepreneurship and civil society, celebrated three decades of continuing service to its members, the province of Bulacan and Philippine communities with a spectacular “President’s Ball” at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La, Manila recently.
(From left) Ofelia Trinidad, Club Bulakeño Huwaran ng Bulacan awardees Cultural Center of the Philippines president Nick Lizaso for film, television and arts; John Gaddi, Carmen Soriano and Sonny Tanchanco representing posthumous awardee Consuelo Garcia; Eduardo and Armelle Bondoc, Ojen Sermonia and Joan Bondoc with children Paddy and Miqui Antonio representing posthumous awardee Rosario Delfin Bondoc.
This year’s anniversary, with the theme “Reliving the Grandeur of Emperors and Empresses,” was chaired by Rustan Commercial Corp. president and CEO Nedy Tantoco and co-chaired by Club Bulakeño past president Milo Bondoc.
The evening began with a superb performance by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, a special gift from “Ama ng Bulacan” Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., Cultural Center of the Philippines president Nick Lizaso and Nedy Tantoco.
(From left) Club Bulakeño past presidents Bonnie Vergel de Dios, Jonas Cabochan, lawyer Jimmy Buhain, Kim Lokin, Shelly Lazaro, Milo Bondoc, Nedy Tantoco, Marietta Holmgren, Berna Lomotan, Sol and Jun Tan Gatue, Patrick Jacinto, Sonny Tanchanco and John Gaddi.
The program also featured the Huwaran ng Bulacan Awards, which honored some of the most outstanding Bulakeños in their respective fields and advocacies.
Congratulations to Club Bulakeño for 30 years of excellence and service!
Greetings
Advance birthday greetings to Edwina Litton Ortigas, Dec. 17; Cesar Buenaventura, Hoseki founder Faico and Lali Herrera, Dec. 18; Muebles Italiano president and chief executive officer Noel Gonzales, Dec. 19; Pie Gaspar, Dec. 20; Maritess Lopez, Fritz Azanza, Wellington Soong and STAR’s Mary Ann Reyes, Dec. 21; socialite Dely Ongsiako, Marion Salonga and palangga Maurice Arcache, Dec. 22.
So, how was your week?
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