Here’s one more happening from last Christmas season, dahlings: the Sayaw Foundation led by its civic-oriented officers
Mita Rufino,
Helen Ong,
Yaying Dragon,
Zeny Cabral,
Sol Tan-Gatue,
Nini Layug and
Tess Rodrigo held a dinner concert at the elegant Mandarin Oriental Manila. Over 200 of Cosmo Manille’s chi-chi set came for the enchanting musical presentation of Austrian pianist
Franz Langer and soprano
Christa Hemetsberger, Filipino tenor
Nolyn Cabahug, the Phil. Ballet Theatre, the Philippine Madrigals and the 747 Band.
Tres-tres visible hot-shots included Ambassadors
Christian Tanghe and wife
Gul,
Robert Collette with wife
Marilyn,
Umberto Colesanti with his
Clara, former First Lady
Imelda Marcos with southern beauty
Berna Lomotan,
Mon and
Justa Tantoco, former Miss U
Gloria Diaz with her favorite man
Mike de Jesus,
Jean Monteverde,
Beng Puyat, Museo Pambata’s
Nina Lim-Yuson joined
Cherry Limcaoco and
Mean Gangcayco.
Ending this glitzy affair, the guests kept the dance floor rocking til way past 2 am, palanggas, making it one successful fund-raiser for the foundation which aims to cultivate and develop Filipino dance talent.
A half moon ago, dahlings, Barcelo Hotels and Resorts introduced their guest chef
Oscar Motlo from Spain at the residence of the company’s CEO of Asia-Pacific
John Cogul. Señor Motlo prepared a sumptuous spread for the dignitaries from the Spanish Embassy like deputy head of mission
Alvaro de Salas and counsellor
Oscar Via, business partners
Elizabeth Sy of SM Investments,
Antonio Lagdameo and
Pedro Roxas, to name a few.
Señor Motlo will be going to all the properties in the Philippines managed by the group, starting with The Barcelo Pearl Farm in Samal. He will be showcasing his work and redesigning the menus in the different properties.
Remember, palanggas, "The more we serve Jesus Christ, the less we serve ourselves." Smile. See you.