A toast to a successful partnership

Carrington Trading Inc. and BASF recently celebrated their joint venture via an appreciation dinner themed “Strengthening Partnerships for Success” at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, McKinley Hill Village, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Leading the celebration were Carrington Trading founder and CEO Pinky Tobiano and BASF regional manager Andy Postlewaite who both delivered their respective messages of thanks to their business partners.

The two companies held the affair to thank their loyal clients such as cooperatives, livestock farmers, integrators, nutritionists and veterinarians for their unwavering support through the years.

The get-together, hosted by Anthony Pangilinan, welcomed Sen. Loren Legarda, who delivered the night’s words of inspiration. Special guests who shared their messages were Rep. Cynthia Villar, Marikina Mayor Marides Fernando and TV host Tintin Bersola-Babao. Also present during the event were Ilocos Sur Gov. DV Savellano and BAI director Davinio Catbagan.

The night’s entertainment was provided by singer Jasper Manalo as well as actress and model Francine Prieto who performed with The Fox dancers. The League band also played acoustic music. Pop royalty Gary Valenciano closed the night with a powerhouse performance.

Tobiano and Postlewaite presented tokens of appreciation to Francine Prieto, a long-time supporter of the partnership; and their distributors for Luzon, APF Corp.; for Visayas and Mindanao, RNSV Corp. and for Lupromix RT Sons. The toast was led by Ernie Ordonez with Tobiano, Postlewaite, and the Carrington staff. Raffle prizes were also given away to the delight of the guests.

Carrington Trading Inc. was founded by chemist Pinky Tobiano in 2002. It has been specializing in the distribution of BASF veterinary products in the Philippines since 2006. BASF is the world’s leading innovator and supplier of vitamins, carotenoids, enzymes and organic acids.

Carrington works directly with BASF in providing solutions and products to livestock and poultry raisers and feed millers through seminars, custom-fit applicator system, preservation of feed ingredients, and the promotion of healthier livestock.

Tobiano is proud of Carrington’s partnership with BASF, stating that theirs is more than just business. She says, “BASF is instrumental in helping ease the continuing food shortage in the country. We are honored to be part of this meaningful venture.”

Proceeds from every Carrington Trading purchase help beneficiaries of the Pinky Cares Foundation and Bosom Buddies (which both provide assistance to cancer patients) and Golden Acres Home for the Aged, and Reception Study Center for Children.

Celebrating Pinoy style

Nokia honored the country’s best and brightest designers at the mezzanine of Nuvo in Greenbelt 2. Guests entered in their fashionable black ensemble as they celebrated Philippine style at its best.

Nokia Philippines GM William Hamilton-Whyte said: “Style remains to be a very important aspect at Nokia. The design of our products is inspired by different trends in style, including those seen at Fashion Watch Quartet. Our involvement in this event is to show our support for local talent and creativity in the world of Philippine fashion.”

Fashion Watch Quartet is a series of fashion shows held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The series of fashion shows were organized by Inno Sotto. Designers who have already showed their creations included Rhett Eala, Patrice Ramos-Diaz, Gian Romano, Cary Santiago, Mike dela Rosa, JC Buendia, OJ Hofer, Avel Bacudio and Jojie Loren. Next to show their fashion creations were Hindy Weber-Tantoco, Dennis Lustico, Ito Curata, Lulu Tan Gan, Rajo Laurel, Jun Escario, Alex Bitong, Joey Samson, Ivar Aseron and Cesar Gaupo.

Nuvo’s Mezzanine was styled by Robert Blancaflor, who dressed it with sensuous black and white fabrics that were hanged from ceiling to floor. He also did a floral masterpiece for the bar. Designers’ sketches were also placed around the room as guests feasted on Nuvo bar chow such as smoked salmon canapés, scallop tempura, goat cheese in zucchini roll, poached roulade of spring chicken, goose liver pate, chocolate éclairs, mini chocolate decadence, crème brulee, dark and white chocolate mousse and an unlimited supply of wine and martinis.

Others seen were Nokia head of marketing Sandeep Khanna, Joji Dingcong, Patrick Rosas, Ariel Lozada, Thelma San Juan, Anton San Diego, Sari Yap, Grace Molina and Ria Bolivar.