Sharing his appreciation for religious his- tory, gracious host Ambassador Phillip Lhuillier recently invited Cofradia members headed by founder, well-known philanthropist Meldy Cojuangco to visit his beautiful museum in Ayala, Alabang. Guests were in awe as they toured the place and saw the remarkable pieces that the ambassador personally and meticulously put together for several years. This included the captivating ivory collection that showcases the different expressions of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the magnificent 16th century religious paintings of the holy family, and the glorious life-size polychrome statues of saints displayed at the mezzanine, among others.
In the name of charity
The prestigious charitable organization Sin Nombre Club de Laguna Foundation, Inc., composed of the elites of San Pablo City and nearby towns and cities of Laguna, recently th celebrated its 80th anniversary at the Fiesta Pavillion of The Manila Hotel. The sumptuous dinner, reception and ballroom dancing were organized by gentleman president Pompi Capina and lady president Lynne Oliveros Barroso with club adviser
Ado Escudero. With foot-stomping music provided by the Spirit of ’67 Band and Gloria Gatmaitan with her orchestra, the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all those present to support the scholarship, health and livelihood programs of the foundation. Congratulations to Sin Nombre Club for eight excellent decades of service to the people!
A new direction for IWCM
Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, who did such an excellent job as president of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila (IWCM), an affiliate of the Inner Wheel Clubs, International, passed on the challenging job to her successor Minerva Tanseco, the new IWCM president, during their recent meeting. Minerva, being the immediate past president of the Friends for the Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP), will indeed be a very able president of IWCM as she sets a brighter perspective for the club and its members.