Only the best for a special lady

The indefatigable Myrna Yao, founder and CEO of Richwell Trading Corp., celebrated her birthday at Tosca, the Italian fine dining restaurant of the luxurious Dusit Thani Manila. 

Myrna, a mother to four daughters, owns a lucrative local business that engages in marketing the world’s biggest toy brands. She is also actively involved in professional business associations and endeavors for women like the Inner Wheel Club and Zonta Club. But among the many hats she wears, what brings Myrna a personal fulfillment is the knowledge that she is able to create many happy memories for children who enjoy playing with Barbie, Dora the Explorer, Matchbox cars and Megabloks.

Among Myrna’s well-wishers on her special day were fashion designer Jean Goulbourn, Rotary Club of Chinatown-Manila immediate past president Nellie King, Inner Wheel Club-Chinatown Circle president Lily Chua, Zonta Club-Greater Rizal II president Levi Ang and Cynthia Carrion. 

Many happy returns, Myrna!

Despedida for a departing Russian

The hardworking Dmitry Larionov, protocol assistant at the Russian Federation Embassy, was given a despedida dinner hosted by Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales and the Philippine-Russian Friendship Society. Born in Moscow, Dmitry was stationed in the country for five years. He made many friends during his stay. Among the guests at the Shang Palace of the Makati Shangri-La hotel were lawyer Jojo Buñag and wife Baby, Russian Federation Embassy Third Secretary Alexey Illyuviev, Ruslan Kuzmin, environmentalist Narda Camacho, Lolita Mirpuri, and Belarus consul Annette Ablan.

You will be missed, Dmitry!

Birthday fun with family and friends

Lawyer Rene Puno, managing partner of the Zulueta, Puno and Associates (ZPA), celebrated his birthday recently in the company of loving relatives and good friends. Together with his charming wife Ann and children Renee, Yago and Luis, Rene entertained his guests from the diplomatic, political, business, legal and fashion circles like Israeli-Philippine Chamber president Josef Gueta, knit queen Lulu Tan-Gan, Angola consul Helen Ong, Qatar Airways country manager Abdallah Okasha and fashion designer Ito Curata. 

Excellent Chilean and South African wines and bubbly Moët & Chandon complemented the exquisite Mediterranean food fare prepared by top chef Neil Ramos. There was also a carving station for a succulent leg of lamb and a specially prepared stuffed turkey. Ann’s delicious homemade cakes capped the superb gourmet meal. 

Wishing you good health and more blessings, Rene!