Graceful dances and entertaining songs were also enjoyed by the celebrator’s intimate friends Senator Loi Ejercito, Rustan’s lady boss Nedy Tantoco, Consul of Guatemala Mellie Ablaza, Consul of Belize Helen Ong and socialite Nini Licaros, among many others. Friends and officials from the Makati city government also came to show their love for this special lady. Food, fun, flowers and felicitations were in generous amounts!
Ponderosa Leisure Farms, a joint development of Landco Pacific Corporation and Mrs. Perez-Rubio, is a 53-hectare garden community with residential resort features for the city-dwelling urban dweller. The Mexican-Spanish inspired village will have hacienda style vacation homes and flower and ornamental demo gardens.
Guests were satiated with the spicy food from the Mexican buffet and margaritas and churros con tsokolate from the Casa Armas booth, as well as entertained by the Mexican quartet and flamenco dancing led by GinaJane Grey. Raffles were also held, with a grand prize of a Mexican Riviera cruise for two with airfare.
Some of the guests spotted were the flower lady herself, Ging de los Reyes of the Flower Farm, Cong. Jesli Lapus, Cong. Sandy Ocampo, and Amb. Bienvenido Tan and his wife Emma, among many others. Your columnist served as the host for the day.
For all you garden lovers out there, give Ponderosa Leisure Farms a visit next time!
Kids who have short attention spans and an insatiable appetite for play love Plantation Bay, a paradise where they can spend time not only with their parents but with Mother Nature as well. Children of all ages are sure to find lots of adventures in the 7-hectare resort. Best of all, moms and dads are assured of their safety, which makes vacation really hassle-free.
"Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is a child-friendly place where kids can be themselves and play. They like it here because they can wander free and not run out of exciting things to do. Plus, we have nutritious and delicious food made especially for the little ones," Efren Belarmino, Plantation Bay General Manager, explains.
The water is a hit when it comes to children. The kiddie lagoon and kiddie pool provide excellent swimming conditions all year round. The elevated pool at Mogambo Falls has freshly-pumped seawater and two giant water slides that the youngsters must definitely experience. The freshwater kiddie pool is just beside the Kilimanjaro Kafe which serves the best hamburgers, cakes and shakes. Other aqua sports are available, such as kayaking and pedal boating in the safety of the vast lagoons. Fishing and fish feeding where kids can enjoy catching and releasing garoupas, or having them cooked for a hearty meal is another option.
Supervised play at the Children’s Center guarantee hours of enjoyment with its toys, books, video games and cartoons. There are daily activities, from arts and crafts, face painting and origami lessons to mini-4wd car racing, kite flying, sandcastle making and more. Billiards, darts, air hockey and other tabletop games are also offered at the Gameroom.
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is the ideal vacation spot where the young can have fun and the young at heart can go back to being kids. The Caribbean village-inspired resort’s other attractions include 188 of the prettiest rooms of any resort in the world, including 38 well appointed suites, three signature restaurants and a world-class spa. Visit Plantation Bay and make your kids’ Christmas and summer vacations truly one to remember.