Happy birthday, dear Ann!

MANILA, Philippines - The well-liked Ann Santa Cruz-Puno celebrated her birthday recently with a lovely dinner hosted by her husband, lawyer Rene V. Puno, at their cozy Alabang home. Guests included notable personages such as Gov. Joe Zubiri and lovely wife Vicky Zubiri, Philippines Yearbook chairman and CEO Grace Glory Go, fashion designer Ito Curata, Raul and Patty Arambulo, Makati Garden Club’s Sandra Jocson, People Asia STAR’s Allure editor Joanne Rae Ramirez, former Gov. Lray Villafuerte and many others.

The select guests enjoyed a sumptuous meal, which included Ann’s famous chicken relleno, a homemade dish that is sought after by many gourmands to complete a proper dinner menu fare.  Bubbly champagne and exquisite wine accompanied the delectable meal. Photos by Manuel C. Generoso