Credit is good

Calyon, a premier investment bank in the world, was recently re-launched as Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB). The momentous event held at the Peninsula Manila had government luminaries welcomed by CACIB deputy director general Gilles de Dumast, chief executive officer for Asia Patrice Couvegnes, senior country officer for the Philippines Princess Banal and Bangko Sentral governor Amando Tetangco Jr. among others. Cheers!

Embracing AmiSa’s holiday lifestyle

Experience the best of seaside living as Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) led by president and chief operating officer Frederick Go marked another milestone in the development of AmiSa, its beautifully-master planned leisure resort community in Mactan, Cebu. Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tower B of its residential component was held. Future residents would soon enjoy an everyday lifestyle close to nature as AmiSa’s Tower A is due for turnover this year. Congratulations! Leading the groundbreaking ceremony of AmiSa Private Residences Tower B are (from left) Art Builders & Management Inc. president Arthur Atienza, architect Pong Maranan of ASYA Design Partner, Lapu-Lapu City administrator Teddy Ybanez, RLC Project Management vice president engineer Manny Arce, RLC Leisure & Retirement assistant vice president Trina Cipriano, AS Enriquez Engineering Consultancy president engineer Apollo Enriquez, and RLC Design & Planning manager architect Dickson Ng. For inquiries, call 636-0888, 397-0101 or visit www.robinsonsresidences.com

Win big with Wilcon

Avid customers of leading home improvement and construction supply company Wilcon Builders’ Depot led by executive vice president and chief operating officer Rosemarie Bosch Ong, are in for a grand treat as Wilcon, in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors and Carworld Inc., announce the annual Wheels and Bills Level Up raffle promo. More than four million pesos worth of prizes consisting of a brand new car and gift certificates worth up to P100,000 will be given away to lucky Wilcon shoppers every quarter of the year. Promo runs until December 29, 2010. Making the partnership official are (from left) Mitsubishi’s Dante Calma, Froilan Dytianquin, Dante Santos, Wilcon executive vice president and chief operating officer Rosemarie Bosch Ong, Carworld’s Romy Sanchez and Prime de Guzman with Mitsubishi’s Arlan Reyes. For more information, call 634-8387 or log on to www.wilcon.com.ph.

Without a flaw

Aesthetic clinic Flawless, led by chief executive officer Rubby Sy Coyuito, recently held the Picture Flawless campaign where winners Robert de Claro and Julieanne Susie Arcenio each won a year-long endorsement contract, a billboard display and cash prizes. Hosted by Butch Francisco and Tess Bomb, celebrity endorser Lorna Tolentino and other esteemed guests were present during the event. Cheers!

The voice of an angel

The mesmerizing Elaine Lee, bachelor’s degree holder in opera performance from the University of British Columbia in Canada, has appeared in major productions around the world including San Diego Opera’s “Samson et Dalilah” and Philippine Opera Company’s “La Boheme” by Puccini. You, too, can be like her as she now offers voice lessons for all ages. For inquiries, call 0932-5610675 or 726-8244. Let your voice be heard. Cheers!

A clear, bright vision for all

Believing in the importance of having a perfect vision, IVISION Cataract and Lasik Center president doctor Enrique Enriquez and managing partner doctor Rainer Covar recently lead the grand opening of its state-of-the-art clinic at the Ayala Alabang Town Center. The occasion was commemorated with a photo exhibit entitled “Lights, Camera, Action” featuring works from the members of the Ayala Alabang Camera Club among others. Gracing the affair are special guests Department of Health secretary Esperanza Cabral and Philippine National Red Cross governor Baby Ortiz to name a few. Congratulations!