A toast to the man of the hour

It was one superb bash as the dashing lawyer Frank Chavez, who holds the title “Tribune of the People,” recently celebrated his birthday in style. Family and close friends from the Gun and Rotary clubs, together with their lovely spouses, all came to Frank’s exquisitely appointed Alabang mansion which was brilliantly furnished with stately furniture and elegant paintings. Guests had the time of their lives while they feasted on the most delectable cuisine and vintage wines as they wished the man of the hour more fruitful years ahead. Truly, the celebration was one splendid affair filled with cheers and memories.

Many more birthdays, dear Frank!

A delightful double celebration

Savoring the blissful years of their blessed union while embracing the start of new beginnings, the dynamic duo of passion and compassion Butch Albert, president of the charitable organization Operation Compassion, and wife Cris, president of the popular lifestyle brand FILA, recently celebrated two special events in their lives — their wedding anniversary and Cris’ despedida party at the Shang Palace of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. Truly an intimate affair, family and close friends feasted on a delectable Chinese fare as they toasted to the years of happiness the couple has shared. It was a bittersweet occasion as guests also bid farewell and gave their best wishes to the lovely Cris, who is set to leave for the United States to pursue her Owners Presidents Management course in the prestigious Harvard University. Congratulations and bon voyage!

Three times the fun!

In the spirit of camaraderie, three groups of friends recently came together for a festive lunch at the lovely home of Minerva Tanseco. It was three times the fun and the laughter as they enjoyed engaging chit chat over a delectable feast. Photo shows (first row, from left) Maritess Pineda, Lyn Liboro, Vicky Cadungog, Baby Antonio and Consul Fortune Ledesma; (second row, from left) Gilda Salonga, Alice Briones, Celine Bautista, Minerva Tanseco and Pilie Barranachea; (third row, from left) Letty Hahn, Jhoet Sobrepeña, Lita Gelano, Linda Villadelgado, Nini Layug, Chit Gohu and Fanny Blanco.

All fired up

The strong winds made the golf course at Tagaytay Midlands a grueling test of skill and stamina for the participants of the 6th leg of the Mizuno Scramble Golf Classic but still a few pairings were able to make it with impressive victories. Marty Ilagan and Lito Abiera took the top spot by posting a 7 under par round of 65 in the 1st Division. Led by Master Sports Corp. president Lovell Gopez and GM Paolo Cagalingan, both the 6th leg and 7th leg were a testament to Mizuno’s continuing strength in the field of golf. Meanwhile, it was a cold and damp day during the 7th leg of the Mizuno Scramble Golf Classic in Riviera Golf and Country Club but that did not stop the participants from heating up the greens in what was arguably the most tightly contested leg of the Mizuno Scramble. The father-and-daughter tandem of Rene and Andie Unson narrowly walked away with the Division 1 crown by posting a 9 under par round of 63. Congratulations!

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The pride of the Plaza

An inspiration to her colleagues and the rest of the world, Miss Earth 2008 Karla Paula Henry paid homage to The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, the premier luxury destination in the Queen City of the South and the hotel where she last served as a front desk officer. The Marco Polo Plaza family led by president Rey Villar and GM Hans Hauri warmly welcomed the first Cebuana and Asian woman to win the coveted international Miss Earth title.

Congratulations!

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’

Savor the Boracay sunset in all its glory at the friendliest and most luxurious resort in the island paradise — Sea Wind. Avail of Sea Wind’s Summer Fun Promo now ongoing until May 31. Spend three days and two nights for a reasonable rate per person inclusive of De Luxe room accommodation, daily breakfast, welcome drink and round trip transfers via Caticlan airport. (For inquiries, call 415-1285, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.seawindresort.net)