Philippine Airlines brought together its Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite members for a classic clash of skills, savvy and spirit. A record field of 237 Mabuhay Miles Elite and Premier Elite members celebrated the inaugural launch of the golf tournament under the new Frequent Flyer Program, Mabuhay Miles. Despite the new name, the event was successful in maintaining its original vision: to promote camaraderie, rekindle old friendships and create new ties amid an atmosphere of fun and skillful play.
Bones Floro once more dominated the elite field of business executives and frequent fliers, firing an even par 72 on the tough and historic east course of the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club last Friday to capture top honors in the 2002 Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament.
The Lowest Net trophy went to lawyer Valeriano Pasquil, an eight-handicapper from Davao, who shot a gross 77 for a net three under par 69.
The major sponsors of the 18-hole System 36 tournament were Airbus Industry, Boeing and Air Philippines with DHL Worldwide Express Phils., Singapore Petroleum Co. and Mabuhay Miles Visa by HSBC as corporate sponsors.
The official hotels were Century Park Hotel and The Manila Peninsula while the insurer was Malayan Insurance.
Another super successful event by Philippine Airlines!
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These three lovely ladies complete the 10 sophisticated debutantes who will grace the opera ball:
Deborah "Debbie" How, 19. Currently enrolled at the University of Wales, Cardiff, in Management Studies and Economics, Debbie dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur. She loves to travel, play tennis and bake. She is the daughter of William and Milagros How.
Nicole Maria "Nikki" Mueller, 17. Currently a graduating student at the International School Manila after years of schooling in London, she is part of the student government, and is active in the arts and drama club, apart from being the captain of her school’s dance company. A co-hosting stint on MTV Asia two years ago has inspired her to pursue Broadcast Journalism and she dreams of becoming a CNN correspondent in the future. She is the daughter of financial consultant Hubert Mueller and full-time mom Maria nee Ong.
Krista Marie Victorio, 16. The 10th grader at De La Salle Zobel is involved in her school’s theater arts, debate, the LSYC and church organizations. The daughter of businessman Leon and Marilee Victorio of Macklev Technologies, Krista’s goal is "to be able to look back 70 years from today and have no reason to frown." Her interests are in public speaking, theater arts and athletics.
The gala-dinner ball will also benefit the hospice home care program for cancer patients of AKAP (Alay Kapwa Kilusang Pangkalusugan). One of the main sponsors of the fund-raising event is the Mandarin Oriental, Manila.
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The successful cultural presentation was attended by business, government and diplomatic communities.
Seen among the attendees were Ambassador of Belgium Chris Tanghe, Ambassador of Australia Ruth Pearce, Ambassador of Brazil Claudio Lyra, Ambassador of Canada Robert Collette, Ambassador of Finland Roimo Anttola, Ambassador of France Renee Veyret, Ambassador of Germany Herbert Jess, Ambassador of Italy Umberto Colesanti, Ambassador of Portugal Joao Da Silva, Philippine STAR publisher and chairman Max and Precious Soliven, Philippine Daily Inquirer chairman Marixi Prieto, Beth Day Romulo, Frank Evaristo, Solita Monsod, Linda Panlilio, Consul Evie Costa, I-Bank’s Ramon Sy, Singapore Airlines’ Rita Dy and many others.