The wife of a former ambassador to the Court of St. James, Nene is a philanthropist and an international jetsetter who flies to her motherland whenever she can. On each return, Nene makes sure she renews friendships and strengthens relationships.
Nene had that chance during the special dinner held at the posh, Oriental-themed Concepcion home in North Forbes. The lawn was transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland with white canopies, silver curtain and white linen-covered tables. The guests lent colors to the scene, dressed in reds and lapis lazuli blue.
Seen greeting Nene were Ambassador Ramon del Rosario; Ambassador Josie Lichauco; Joe Concepcion; Cesar Buenaventura, Bobby and Dick Romulo; Asia’s Fashion Czar Pitoy Moreno; lady of grace Imelda Cojuangco; Ching Montinola; super banker O.V. Espiritu; stylish Judy Araneta Roxas; and many others.
Eddie Katindig of the famous Katinding musicians played famous old songs on the saxophone to the delight of the crowd.
The airline’s country manager Adrian Harley was certainly feeling groovy that night as he walked inside the Mandarin Oriental ballroom wearing an unbeatable hot pink snakeskin suit with matching blue shoes! Equally outrageous was Adrian’s marketing and sales team who donned shift and culotte dresses with colorful floral prints and geometric patterns. Big hairdos, false eyelashes, pale makeup and fish net stocking were also in vogue that night.
Guests were thrilled with face and body painting between cocktails. Knock-knock jokes reminiscent of the ’60s TV show Rowan and Martin spiced up the night just as a five-course sumptuous dinner did.
The show proper began when Michael Williams, Sheik Abraham, and Sheila Valderama dished out songs from Burt Bacharach and the musicale, Promises, Promises. Guests couldn’t help sing along and even danced on stage to the all-familiar nostalgic tunes!
A preview of the airline’s new and exciting business class featuring its widest full stretch seat, private dressing room, mini bar, inflight entertainment and e-mail was given that night.
The evening’s highlight was the awarding of the airline’s top supporters for the past year: Uni-Orient’s George Gaw; Pan Pacific Travel’s Albert Fu; Horizon Travel’s Tony Cua; Pioneer Tours’ Jane Cuyegkeng; BTI Marsman’s Melissa Ungson; Thomas Cook Phils.’ Lucille Chabeldin; Fortune Travel’s Zenaida Chua; Morning Star’s Emilio Garchitorena; Travel Saver’s Claire Santos; Rajah Tours’ Alice San Juan; Freight Options’ Perry Villanueva; Airspeed Tower Group’s Joey Garcia; Bax Global’s Chris Pollard; Nippon Express’ Toshikazu Shimizu; and last but not the least, Expertrans Freight’s Rene Austria.
"Now, you’re flying!"
St. Dalfour Organic teas are the newest addition to The French Baker’s line of products. It is another scrumptious idea from The French Baker’s affable GM Johnlu Koa. What makes the teas unique are the heavenly sweetness and texture of accompanying French Baker patisserie.
Kudos to The French Baker for reintroducing the pleasures of tea drinking!
Advanced birthday greetings to elegant lady Ching Montinola, Eloy Yan, Lizette Cojuangco, Annette Lee, Vicky Garcia and Ballroom Queen Becky Garcia, May 14; Rosarito Agustines, May 16; Gloria del Rio, Zita Feliciano, Alice Reyes, Rafael Alunan, columnist Resty Vergara and Teyet Pascual, May 17; philanthropist Chito Collantes, publicist Toni Gregory, legal whiz Amado "Boy" Santiago, Gift Gate’s Virgie Ramos and the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, May 18.
So, how was your week?