A happy union of two souls in love took place recently at the Grand Sunset Pavilion of Sofitel Philippine Plaza, which was transformed into a wedding chapel. Love birds and doves chirped in the background and white blossoms lined the aisles, highlighting the white-on-white décor, when Wally Salonga and Mable Chua were made husband and wife in a solemn wedding ceremony. The charming couple, the children of Ronaldo and Gilda Salonga and Lino and Wai Nah Chua, couldn’t be more proud. Witnesses to this joyous union were Mayor Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr.; Consul Eduardo L. De Guzman, Felix Ang, Eddie Chao, Sunny Leung, Roberto N. Del Rosario, Jerry Yap; Congresswoman Cynthia A. Villar; Deonna L. Tan-Chi; Rhodora V. Angping; Mable S. Chao, Judith A. Leung, Riza Chiu and Milagros T. Manapat. Wishing you the best of married life, Wally and Mable!
Honoring a brilliant man
It was a celebration of art and life as the gracious Letty Syquia hosted an exclusive gathering at her posh residence in Forbes Park in honor of the achievements of her longtime friend Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president Nes Jardin. As a fitting tribute to the Rockeller awardee for the Arts and the man behind the CCP, the respected body of the Foundation for the Development of Arts and Culture (FDAC) presented Nes with a donation that he can use for Cultural Center’s Young Artists Scholarship program, the Arts of the People Program, and the Philharmonic Orchestra. Gracing the event were major donor and multi-Papal awardee Imelda Cojuangco, treasurer Cez Manalo of the CCP, secretary Letty Syquia, assistant secretary Olga Martel and executive committee member Tessie Luz.
Men at the helm
Dusit Thani Manila hotel manager Frank Grassmann, Dusit International vice president Octavio Gamarra and Philippine Hoteliers Inc. president Gerhard Kropp offer a toast during the launch of the newly renovated Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines.
Get set for the 2nd Mizuno Fun Run
Following through with the success of the first Mizuno Infinity Run, Mizuno, in partnership with Rush Fitness Water, will hold another race on June 29, Sunday, at Bonifacio Global City. Dubbed “Rush to Infinity Run,” the race is organized by Mizuno Philippines through the leadership of BMG CEO Lovell Gopez, GM Paolo Cagalingan, Mizuno Japan-Asia Oceania senior manager Morimitsu Andachi, race organizer Rio dela Cruz and Mizuno Run Club’s triathlete Miguel “Ige” Lopez. The race will have 5, 10 and 15k distances and will start at the NBC Tent area going to Heritage Park, McKinley Hill Village and back. The Mizuno Rush to Infinity Run is sponsored by Mail and More, Heritage Park, McDonald’s McKinley Hill, BMG Solar, Beeline Helicopters and McKinley Hill Village. To participate, please call: 7573160 loc. 520 and look for KC Joaquin.
Blissful Saturdays at The Bellevue
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation at The Bellevue. Every Saturday, unwind in the hotel’s comfortable rooms for as low as P6,000 net per night inclusive of a buffet breakfast and buffet lunch or dinner for two. Guests are entitled to free use of gym facilities and pool. Enjoy free unlimited broadband Internet access while having one round of complimentary local beer, ice tea or softdrinks at the 20/20 bar. The hotel also offers daily shuttle service around the nearby Alabang business districts and shopping malls. For inquiries, call 771-8181.