An excellent year

Sandie Poblador’s birthday party was a celebration of an excellent year for her, Manoling and their children. Their eldest son Manuel graduated from Stowe in England and is entering the University of London this Fall. Miguel, at Charterhouse, passed his GCSE exams in England with very solid results. Alessandra, who is president of the middle school, and Hank, who is in elementary, are both flourishing at the International School Manila. Graced by those she considers her close friends from business, social and diplomatic circles, the gathering was held at the Forbes Park Pavilion amidst music, laughter and dancing.

Happy birthday, Sandie!

A luxe affair

Sophisticated and accomplished ladies came together for an afternoon of beauty and luxury at Rustan’s Chanel beauty workshop at Rustan’s East Café. Delivering the latest Chanel line of skincare and makeup products was Chanel brand manager Tanya Juliano, who gave tips on how to achieve youthful skin using Chanel’s amazing creams and skin-friendly makeup.

It was a fun afternoon celebrating women who love to pamper themselves. Sign up for the next Rustan’s beauty workshop now!

Turning Japanese

The magic and mystique of Tokyo, as captured through the lens of Manila’s foremost lensmen Jun de Leon, Mark Nicdao, Jake Verzosa, Sara Black and Jo Ann Bitagcol, was bared recently to an appreciative public. The Memoirs of Alpha photo exhibit opening at the posh Gateway Mall launched the entry of Sony’s Alpha 100, its first ever digital single-lens reflex camera. Welcoming guests during the Japanese-inspired fete were Sony Philippines Inc. executives led by president Hiroaki Kobayashi and VP Toshiya Kagita. A Japanese feast coinciding with the delightful occasion was especially prepared for VIP guests Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Ryuichiro Yamazaki, Araneta Group of Companies chairman Jorge Araneta, vice chairman Judy Araneta-Roxas, senior VP for marketing Grace Magno and Japan Foundation assistant director Nobuaki Iizawa, who were awed at the dazzling imagery that showed the splendour of Japan’s people and places.

Congratulations!

An authentic German festival

The Philippines Best Business Hotel and multi-Kalakbay awardee Mandarin Oriental, Manila in cooperation with the German Club of Manila sets the stage once again for the biggest and most authentic Oktoberfest celebration in the Philippines. This year, the celebration will feature the Bavarian Sound Express, a Bavarian band flown in from Munich for the occasion. The two-night festival will be staged on Oct. 6 and 7 at the Le Pavillon at the Metropolitan Park along Roxas Boulevard.

(For reservations, call 750-8888 extension 2401.)