Bosch's Anniversary Gala at Dusit

The Dusit Thani Manila was once again the venue of choice for big corporate milestones like the recent celebration of 125 years of the founding of Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, by its local subsidiary Robert Bosch, Inc. Executives, esteemed guests, industry partners and Dusit Thani Manila general manager Prateek Kumar joined the guest of honor German ambassador, His Excellency Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch at the hotel’s Grand Ballroom where a sumptuous buffet spread of Asian and international dishes await them. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards to three of Bosch’s partners: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (or TESDA represented by director general Joel Villanueva) for the Industry Award for Technical Partnership, Bert Jugo for the Humanitarian Award (posthumous), and National Artist Eduardo Castrillo for the Excellence Award in the Arts. Congratulations to the awardees, Bosch and Dusit Thani Manila for an awesome event!

Manila’s power crowd discovers a Radio High

The brilliant Hi Definition Radio chairman Francis Lumen once again redefined musical entertainment with the launch of premium radio brand Radio High 105.9 FM at the CCP Main Theater Lobby. Manila’s crème de la crème took part in this exciting affair that also featured a special show of “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.” With this pioneering station, music connoisseurs can finally enjoy an excellent combination of Latin-Brazilian tunes, jazz, new age, standards, classical and fusion tracks, among others. Congratulations!

An Inspiring Affair

Prominent personalities from the New York business and social communities recently gathered for the Reginald F. Lewis Foundation gala luncheon at the Lewis Estate, East Hampton in New York City. In memory of her late husband Reginald Lewis, admirable Filipina American businesswoman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis hosted the fundraising event to ensure the continuation of the vital work of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, and to honor Eugene Profit with the Reginald F. Lewis Award. “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love for our father,” said Lewis’ daughter Leslie Lewis Sword who served as the event chairperson. Congratulations Loida for continuously uplifting and encouraging your fellow Filipinos!

Anchor Land Names New President

The lovely Elizabeth “Beth” Ventura was recently promoted to president of property development trailblazer Anchor Land Holdings, Inc. (ALHI) which lists the Admiral BaySuites and SoleMare Parksuites among its prime projects.  Prior to her appointment, Beth was formerly ALHI’s vice president for sales and marketing. She started her career in the company as a sales director in 2004 – designing and implementing the corporate and marketing events as well as sales campaigns of ALHI’s various real estate ventures. To Beth, congratulations and more power!