All the best for Connie

Having family and friends who are always around means the world to everyone, including the lovely Advance Paper Corp. president and chief operating officer Connie Haw.

More love overflowed for her when she recently celebrated her birthday at the Tivoli Restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Manila. A cake that resembled an Hermès Birkin welcomed the celebrator, courtesy of her children who are all successful in their own fields.

The Mandarin Oriental Manila hotel general manager Oliver Kreuzer and the affable and hardworking director of communications Charisse Chuidian ensured that Connie and her guests experienced nothing but the best food and service from the hotel’s globally-competitive team.

Endless servings of Connie’s favorite dishes plus refreshing drinks from the hotel’s prime dining outlet made the celebration more enjoyable as Connie welcomed another year filled with blessings and more of the best things that life can give.

Happy birthday, Connie! Celebrating silver

It is always a remarkable event when two people celebrate years of true love and happiness. Hans Gunter and Lani Schoof displayed this kind of bliss when they renewed their vows in a grand 25th wedding anniversary ceremony. 

The stunning bride walked down the aisle once again in a silver gossamer gown by Rikko Escaro. Her charming husband, who also celebrated his 65th birthday on the same occasion, waited at the altar in a classic Bergamo suit. 

The couple, known for their luxury boutique hotel, the Peacock Garden Resort and Spa in Bohol as well as their philanthropic endeavors in the island, invited some of their dearest family, friends and colleagues to take part in the entourage such as principal sponsors Vice President Jejomar Binay and his wife, Dr. Elenita Binay, Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos, Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto and wife Pureza, Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson and Hans and Maria Brumann. 

An exquisite dinner partnered with a selection of impeccable wines followed as guests were entertained with a delightful medley of the couple’s favorite songs performed by the M String Ensemble and the exquisite performances of La Diva and Jose Mari Chan as well as Blackout Entertainment.

The joyful celebration was a true testimony of the decades of love and romance shared by the beautiful couple.

Hans and Lani, wishing you both more memorable and wonderful years to come!