A glittery welcome for the Siazons

The posh Tokyo residence of Mikimoto Pearls Co. Ltd. chairman emeritus Sumiko Mikimoto recently opened doors to welcome back Ambassador Domingo Siazon, Jr. and wife madame Kay to Tokyo. With a concert highlighted by madam Mikimoto’s unique and fabulous gold flute encrusted with a five-carat diamond mixed with dazzling rubies, the lavish gathering was an opportunity for Ambassador Siazon to thank the generous host and to inform her, as well as the prominent diplomatic friends present in the special dinner-concert, that he and his wife will commute between Tokyo and Manila to enjoy the company of friends in the two locations. Moreover, Ambassador Siazon said that they will be living in both Manila and Tokyo for professional and family reasons. True to the Mikimoto tradition of hospitality, a sumptuous dinner of Japanese and international cuisine was served complete with delectable wine and champagne from France. Enjoy your stay in Tokyo, Ambassador Siazon and madam Kay!

Leading the way to development

With her absolute dedication to serving the Filipino people through various means, Senator Loren Legarda recently launched the coffee table book titled, “Redefining Development” at the Makati Shangri-La. Authored by Bing Carrion Buck under Seagull Philippines with the support of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), this inspiring piece details the journey of Senator Legarda as she took the international path where she persuaded world leaders and policy makers to invest more in programs for disaster risk management and climate adaptation which is highly needed in our ever-changing world today. Congratulations on your new book, Senator Legarda!