Asian ORL experts meet in Manila

The chairman of the Zuellig Group, Dr. Stephen Zuellig, was recently in town for two occasions: to receive an important award and to celebrate his 90th birthday.

President Arroyo conferred on Dr. Zuellig the Grand Cross of the Order of Lakandula, the highest decoration given by Malacanang to a civilian. Dr. Zuellig, born in the Philippines in May 1917, was cited for his sustained commitment and support of the Philippine cause locally and in Europe. 

The Zuellig Group, which originated in the Philippines more than 100 years ago, is now a multinational and multi-billion corporation doing business in ASEAN countries, New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Japan and China.

Dr. Zuellig –– who has been the country’s honorary consul general to Monaco since the time of the late Foreign Affairs Secretary Carlos P. Romulo –– was given a fete by Ambassador and Mrs. Roberto Romulo on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

The dinner was tendered at the Romulo Room of the Prince Albert Rotisserie in Hotel InterContinental. The special gourmet dinner was prepared by the hotel’s executive chef Patrick Fournes and GM Christian Pirodon, as guest chef.

Congratulations, Dr. Zuellig!

Fashion statement!

Lafarge Semento, the Philippine cement leader, recently held a customer socials at the Le Bar in Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The evening showcased a one-of-a-kind fashion show, creatively using Republic Portland Plus as “cement fashion.” Statuesque models dressed in the unique cement creations of designer Pidge Reyes paraded the catwalk, to the wonderment of the guests.

Hardworking Lafarge Semento executives led by VP-Sales Loloy Pestano and VP-Marketing Chuck Janolino were on hand to make sure the event was a huge success. Moët Hennessy champagne kept everyone abuzz in excitement.

Congratulations to Lafarge for such a uniquely envisioned and highly successful event.