Thoughts for 2007

The year 2007 is here and it is about time for us to dwell on love, faith and understanding through the years. We need to be unselfish as we try to help each other to reform and reach national reconciliation as at the solution to all political, social and economic struggles that haunt our lives. We must detach from financial slavery for all we need is love and unity for a better and fulfilling life. These troubles in our life are man-made; thus, we are the sole solvers to those problems. Amidst everything, let us therefore hope and pray to the Lord above that He will shower us with His blessings and give us good health and more strength that we may become courageous in facing the New Year. Through this column, I heartily wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the many benevolent people who remembered me during this yuletide season. They are: Hon. Frank Benedicto, Hon. Cerge Remonde, Marriott Hotel and Staff, Edward and Eleanor Hayco, Ritchie Mendoza, Marielou Pintor of Grand Holidays, Dr. Mila Espina, Flor Ynclino, Cookie Newman, Nelia Neri, Chinggay Utzurrum, UV Administration, Al and Rosemarie Balesteros of USA, George and Addie Recio of USA, Victor and Fe Recio of USA, Dr. Regulo Tobias and Dra. Carmelita Tobias of USA, Aboitiz Group of Company, The FREEMAN, Helen Mapula, Ricardo and Fe Gutierrez, Dr. Vita Ceniza, Dra. Matilde Ceniza, Dra. Fe Sison Gutierrez, Tessie Chua, Carlos and Kit Yeung, Linda To, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Josefa (Pepang) Mendoza, Lucy Casals Villaraza, Ofelia Bertulfo, Tony and Lucy Garcia, Dr. Peter Mancao and Dra. Phia Mancao, Vicky Valecia Perez, Coring Cermeño de Valencia, Myrna Abuton of USA, Dande and Grace Guigayoma, Ben and Naida Yapjoco, Ricky Reyes of Beauty Salon, Anna Conejero, Manuel Osmeña and Peter Pedersen of Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Susan and Paul Calero, San Miguel Corp., Loreta Calderon, Esper Leyson, Renee and Kaye, and Tina Corominas.

* * *

Paul and Susan Calero sent us a formal invitation for the birthday of their lovely daughter Coleen Garcia (Tata) Calero tonight at seven in the evening at the After Hours Tapas Lounge, Crossroads, Banilad.

* * *

It was a sunny morning when Quota International Club of Cebu held the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Day Care Center organized by Tina Corominas, president of the club. The Day Care Center is located at the back of Maryville Subdivision with the help of Congressman Raul del Mar and Brgy. Capt. Dodong Arinasa of San Jose. Among those present were Cong. Raul del Mar, Cong. Nerissa Soon-Ruiz, Fr. Raul Ragay, Mr. and Mrs. Beling Go Ching Hai, Jo Mapeso, Connie Garcia, Cookie Newman, Malu Veloso, Loreta Calderon, Fely Gimarino, Pinky Shan, Linda Rana, Dulce Gantuangco, Teresita Oppus, Lourdes Garcia, Teresita Tan, Marcia Godinez, Evelyn Ramiriez and Barangay official of San Jose.