Cheers!

"He enjoys much who is thankful for little." – Anonymous

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"What a beautiful view!" guests gushed upon beholding the panoramic vista of Metro Manila and its surroundings during the successful wine tasting event at The Bellevue Hotel, the only five-star business hotel south of Metro Manila.

The Bellevue is the newest social and business hub at the Filinvest Corporate City. The hotel got its name from the amazing view of Manila Bay, scenic Tagaytay, Laguna de Bay, the Alabang residential areas and the Makati skyline.

Bellevue Hotel GM Cyndy Tan-Jarabata and sales director Myra Miranda welcomed the guests who enjoyed fabulous gourmet canapés and a variety of cheeses, all prepared by renowned Singaporean chef William Tay Teck Hock. Torres Wines, one of the leading Spanish wine makers, regaled guests with its tasteful blends – the smooth Viña Sol, velvety Sangre De Toro, fruity Viña Esmeralda, intense-flavored Atrium, full-bodied Gran Coronas and the seductive Moscatel Oro. The sensual spirits of Torres Wines did much to heighten our jovial mood!

It was truly a delight partying at the Bellevue.

Not Davonn!

What’s this I heard about Red Bull’s Davonn Harp being accused of taking drugs? Being a friend of Davonn, I know him to be health-conscious and definitely not a drug or marijuana user. He doesn’t even smoke and utterly hates it when people smoke around him! Davonn tells me he’s more than willing to be tested again – even thrice a day if needed. He’s also offering to give a hair sample for drug testing, or to take a lie detector test to disprove all these bogus accusations.

Come on, give this guy a break!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators, Manila Standard editor-in-chief and talk show host Jullie Yap Daza, Sam Eduque, Michelle Dayrit- Soliven, Margo Fragante, Amalie Azanza, Louie Tabuena, FCCP’s Carrie Bautista and former Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, June 15.

Advance birthday greetings to Jacqui Maniquis and Eva Estrada Kalaw, June 16; Sen. John Osmeña and Jun Lagman, June 17; Marissa Rocha and Philippine STAR Billboard editor Tammy Mendoza, June 18; Ruby Tuason, lawyer Eric Puno, June 20; Gina Ledesma Lim and Marcia Campos Fong, June 21.

Happy wedding anniversary to Elias and Vic Pantangco on June 18. May you all have many more years of wedded bliss.

So, how was your week?

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