Two hearts, one love
“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” — Franz Schubert
Well-loved couple Bert and Nonie Basilio recently marked a significant milestone in their marriage with their 60th wedding anniversary at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La, Manila.
The couple with (from left) principal sponsors Rose Lazaro (representing Esther Vibal), Nene Pe Lim (representing Josie Razon), Irma Potenciano and Nelia Gonzales, lawyer Manuel ‘Lolong’ Lazaro, Benny Pe Lim, Felix Ang and Alfredo Pascual; (front row) flower girl Emilia Ackerman, ring bearer Prince Sean Cruz and flower girl Princess Synne Cruz.
The couple were surrounded by their loving family and lifelong friends as they expressed gratitude for six decades of wedded bliss, devotion and commitment. The festivities aptly commenced with a thanksgiving Mass and a touching renewal of vows.
The couple with (from left) secondary sponsors Mimi Valerio Tessie Rodrigo and Letty Hahn, Ruben Valerio, Noel Gonzales and Boysie Villavicencio.
For many years, Bert and Nonie have been in love, dedicated and faithful to one another and to their children.
Officiating priests Fr. Gerard Deveza, Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite, SSP and Fr. Alex Magtibay, OSJ.
We celebrate with you, dear Bert and Nonie! What a milestone indeed!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Tony Pet Araneta and lawyer Ricardo “Dong” Puno.
Advance birthday greetings to Celia Cuasay and Gretchen Cojuangco, Jan. 21; Ethel Timbol, Rovy Ledesma and Alex Falcon, Jan. 22; Shirley Matias-Pizarro, Ernest Escaler and lawyer Lolong Lazaro, Jan. 23; Stephen Morelos, Jan. 24; Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc. director and Vista Land Commercial Division managing director Camille Villar, Lito Tulod, my favorite doktora Vicki Belo and Yoli Ayson, Jan. 25; and Raya Mananquil, Jan. 26.
Happy wedding anniversary to Alex and Angela Falcon, Jan. 24. May you share many, many more cherished years together.
So, how was your week?
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