Two nations united

A well-attended cocktail party in honor of Gambian President Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh was successfully organized by the ever vibrant Honorary Consul to Gambia, Agnes Huibonhua. The colorful affair at the Mandarin was full of remembrances of the guests’ encounters with the President, and the harmonious relations built between Gambia and the Philippines throughout the years.

Sharing their experiences were former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Libyan Ambassador to the Philippines Salem Adam, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Sutherland and Beth Day-Romulo. Other special guests were former Senator Loren Legarda, Babes Romualdez and Art Lopez. The amazing success of the party only means continued friendship for the two nations for many years to come.

Congratulations!

A birthday surprise

Maricor Nieto, the epitome of Southern grace and gentility, was treated to a surprise birthday dinner at the popular Mezze restaurant and bar in Greenbelt 2. Loving family and friends, such as her son Marco with wife Dr. Lisa Romualdez, and her daughter Chris with husband Meralco scion Mike Lopez, greeted her with a birthday song as she stepped in the restaurant. The wonderful little affair was made memorable by the scrumptious small plate specialties of Mezze and famous Spanish dishes from the now-defunct Doña Nena’s restaurant.

Happy birthday, Maricor!

Making a big Splash

Splash Corp. recently marked two decades of leadership in the personal care industry during its 20th anniversary Gala Night at the NBC Tent, Fort Global City, Taguig. Splash’s chairman and CEO Dr. Rolando Hortaleza and vice chairman and CFO Rosalinda Hortaleza welcomed high-profile guests, who included the company’s business partners and friends from the industry, government officials and dignitaries.

The event was themed 20 Years of Making the Filipino Proud. Guests were treated to the high-energy performances of world-class talents such as Leo Valdez, Vernie Varga and the Philippine Children’s Choir of Mandaluyong.

Graceful Lisa Macuja led the dance numbers along with dynamic danseur Jerome Espejo and Ballet Manila.

Congratulations and more power to the Splash Corp.!

In full bloom

Like a butterfly with colorful new wings, Johanna Vi Tuparan Cadungog, or Jovie as she is dearly called by friends and family, blossomed into a lady as she celebrated her 18th birthday at the Grand Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Proud parents Jovito Jr. and Vicky Cadungog watched their daughter take her first steps into womanhood.

Clad in an elegant creation by Aureo Alonzo, Jovie floated into the ballroom decorated with classy bouquets, ribbons, and candles. Witnessing the young lady’s metamorphosis were her titas, who promised to act as guides in her vibrant world, and family and friends who will support her as she lives out her dreams.

Happy birthday, Jovie!