Former Cebu City Mayor/lawyer Mario D. Ortiz turned all 91 years old last April 9. And dear wife, Julita V. Ortiz with sons lawyer Danny (and wife Peluchi) and restaurateur Edwin (and wife Monette) saw to it that the celebration would be a happy and memorable one. And indeed, it was!
An added fillip to the birthday dinner party at the Casino Español de Cebu was the launching of Mario’s and Lita’s biography heartily and lovingly written by Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy. In his brief speech, he told one and all he was an ardent student of Sir Mario, and until this day, Sir Mario is Mayor Sitoy’s idol!
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The first day of this month was Vismin Lipardo’s red letter day…truly a special day since hubby Salvador (Boy to relatives and friends) arrived the day before for his annual vacation from Nigeria. So excited was Vismin that Boy threw a dinner party for her at no less than Cebu’s five-star Marco Polo Plaza.
Before proceeding to Café Marco, Vismin, Boy and daughter Dr. Christine distributed packs of spaghetti to some street children at Fuente Osmeña, After which, her friends from the Jesu Christi Community gathered at Café Marco to help Vismin celebrate her nth birthday.
And last Sunday, another April birthday girl was Dr. Gretchen Chaves who chose to celebrate her birthday with dinner at the Parklane Hotel. Gretchen was, as usual, in her element as her friends were in dancing attendance during this important milestone. More birthdays to come, Gretchen!
GREETINGS AND BIRTHDAY WISHES
TO ALL MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATORS:
May 1 Clem Alvizo, Manuel Locaylocay, Edna Salimbangon
May 2 Elsa “Lot†Odron
May 3 Lita Aldana, Hank Aboitiz, Helen Yusingco, Monina Navarette, Astria Baclig
May 4 Frank Malilong, Paul Gaisano, Manuel Abesamis
May 5 Zony Escario, Flor Paxon, Malou Guanzon, Angel “Boy†Veloso and Gerry & Fiza Du’s wedding anniversary
May 6 Joie Ma. Gullas Yu, Mary Tan Go
May 7 Evelene Yebes, Rey Crystal
May 8 Yoly Oporto, Benny Pagayanan, The FREEMAN’s Jen Vega
May 9 Nena Garcia, Anna Marie Rabor, Lulette Cañizares, Adrienne Garrido
May 10 Nita Chiongbian, Josh Kian Tupas
May 11 Lydia Baccay
May 12 Elo Fernan, Manny Ynclino, Letty Canoy, Barbara Bernedo
May 13 Sec. Mar Roxas, Florame Ludo, Grace Ylaya, Ching Feliciano, Inday Cering Gullas Lucero
May 14 Msgr. Achilles Dakay, Louie Aboitiz, Gema Pido, Lina Pelaez, Aileen Ong Vaño, Dr. Joe Concepcion
May 15 Molly Concepcion, Letty Patuasi
May 16 Marian Aboitiz, Melba Israel, Ida Jakosalem, Iris Lastimosa
May 17 Jason Ynclino Du, May Dira, Cynthia Cochon, Ray Patuasi
May 18 Ferdie Jakosalem, Angeles Trebol, Merry Mie Trazona
May 19 Rep. Pablo John Garcia
May 20 Mary Abad, Lilu Aliño, Alexander Tanchan
May 21 Andoni Aboitiz, Diovanne Trazona
May 23 Susan Sala, Bobit Avila, Annie Neri, Estrella Rivera, Daisy Villanueva
May 24 Serge Lim, Bryan Borbon
May 25 Moya Jackson, Thelma Zamora, Eddie Borromeo
May 26 Frederick S. Ynclino, Josefa Mendoza, Allan Suarez, Cely Llanos, Omar James Carayo
May 27 Perla Michael, Eppie Suarez, Mary Alegan, Rosie Poblete Du
May 28 Milagring Borromeo, Doods Santos, Efren Valiente
May 29 Gerry Du, Myn Yu, Godo Roperos
May 31 Janice Salimbangon, Vilma Lee, Danny Batalla