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MANILA, Philippines -  Gloria Romero (seated, right) was part of the prestigious Karilagan Models in 1963 that showcased 60 gowns by Manila’s top designers in a month-long show in the US? With her were Conchitina Sevilla (seated, left) and (standing, also from left) Joji Felix-Velarde, Mary Prieto and Chona Kasten. According to Funfare’s ‘other beauty expert’ Celso de Guzman Caparas who contributed this photo, the entourage left Manila on Aug. 21, 1963, and held shows in Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles… Center: A menu featuring a sketch of a smiling Dolphy is displayed on the tables at M. Hizon’s, his favorite restaurant, with these items: Baked Turkey with Glazed Camote (every Thursday), P420; Braised Ox Tongue, P420; Hamburger Steak, P350; and Chocolate ala Mode, P160…Right: Covering a portion of the glass wall of a restaurant at the basement mall of Marriott Hotel in Seoul is a poster with a wide-smiling Jackie Chan (presumed to be the owner) surrounded by pictures of the mouth-watering food items?