I was invited to an intimate Thanksgiving dinner at the Beverly Hills home of Atty. Ramon and Dra. Jovita Ceniza. Central décor was the American flag brought by Dr. Pura Bandolon, a retired medical officer of the US Air Force and Thanksgiving turkey was from my very good friend Susan Calero, wife of Engr. Paul Calero. The turkey roasted to perfection by Gerty and Terry Taluba, who also brought the most delicious baked beans and corn on the cob.
The entertainer that evening was singing doctor Warfe Engracia, whose repertoire now includes songs of prayer and hope. It was a truly delightful Thanksgiving dinner.
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I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the many benevolent people who remembered me during the yuletide season. A million thanks to Congressman Eddie and Inday Mingming Gullas, Congresswoman Inday Nerry Soon-Ruiz, Congressman Raul del Mar, University of the Visayas administration, Dr. and Mrs. Jose R. Gullas, Architect Nonie and Jo Mapeso, Atty. Dindo and Marivic Perez, Atty. Joseph Baduel, Dr. Peter and Dra. Phia Mancao, Dra. Fe Sison Gutierrez, Marco Polo Plaza GM Hans Hauri, Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa’s Manny Osmeña, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino, Ayala Malls Group, Paul and Susan Calero, Edward and Eleanor Hayco, Ricardo Gutierrez, Flor Ynclino, Nelia Neri, Chinggay Utzurrum, Cookie Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Encomienda, Dr. Matilde Ceniza, Dave and Betty Young, Linda To, Angel Rosal Sultan of Angel’s Collection, Loreta Calderon, Myrna Ballesteros, Helen Recio Mapula, Sonny and Mila Espina, Globe, Ben and Naida Yapjoco and family, Jaja Chiongbian Rama, George and Addie Recio, Venus Martinez Cortes, Yoly Oporto, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, Ana Conejero, Tina Corominas, Engr. Arturo and Connie Canga, Atty. Ramon and Dra. Jovita Ceniza and Brgy. Captain Panco and Lulu Ramirez.