A celebration of love

Socialite Pitang Lopez Tiongson celebrated her birthday at a luncheon held at the Manila Polo Club. The place was jam-packed with no less than 160 friends and family who came to wish Pitang only the best on her special day. The "birthday girl" was blooming in a resplendent red gown and jewelry that highlighted her fair complexion. Among the guests were Mila Drilon, Mely Hechanova, Mely Ablaza, Olga Martel and Dandy Gomez.

Pitang’s CD of love songs entitled Alay Sa Minamahal was also launched on her special day with special guest Meldy Cojuangco cutting the ribbon. To the delight of the guests, Pitang then soulfully performed four songs from the CD. To cap the event, present and past presidents of the Inner Wheel Club rendered a touching finale number in honor of Pitang.

Happy birthday, Pitang and may you have more birthdays to come!

A gourmet’s food trip

Wine and cheese lovers recently got a glimpse of gastronomic heaven when they spent a night organized especially for gourmets. Dubbed Wine and Cheese Night, the event was held at the InterContinental Manila’s grand ballroom. It was organized in cooperation with the Cheese Club of the Philippines.

InterContinental Manila executive chef Cyrille Soenen displayed 26 cheeses from all over the world including crowd favorites Swiss Raclette Cheese and Petit Basque. Also in the spotlight was a selection of red and white wines from 10 different countries.

The affair was well-attended by guests composed of members of the Cheese Club, businessmen, diplomats and several hotel in-house guests. Among those in the crowd were businessman Tony Gonzalez and InterContinental Manila general manager Stefan Voogel.

To all the gourmets out there, bon appetit and see you at the next Wine and Cheese Night!

Dancing in the Light

A multi-media performance art concert by Marge Enriquez called Dancing in the Light was held at Onstage Greenbelt. It also featured Globe Telecom’s techie silver painted spokesmodels, the Hub Trons who wowed guests with the new Sony Ericsson T610.

The high-tech gadget allows taking pictures, sharing these pictures through MMS, and even transferring them to PCs and other devices.

Marge’s supporters and friends came aplenty. Spotted were major sponsor Ben Chan; KPMG Laya-Mananghaya chairman Jaime Laya; photographers Wig Tysmans and Rupert Jacinto; Dr. Vicky Belo; Bea Valdes; Mary Ann Lumen; Jeanne Goulbourn; Tessie Luz; Rachy Cuna; Rosalinda Orosa; Raya Roa; Globe’s Patty Forbes; Sony Ericsson’s Patrick Larraga and production staff, director Bart Guingona; choreographer Douglas Nierras; makeup artist Patrick Rosas; and costume designer Joe Salazar.

Congratulations, Marge!