Art aficionados came together to celebrate beauty, art and community during the recent unveiling of multi-talented abstract expressionist painter Ivan Acuña’s latest exhibition, Beauty in a Rhapsody of Color Palettes, at Essenses in Rustan’s Makati. The collection uses vibrant shades and rich textures similar to that of global cosmetics brands such as Bobbi Brown, Christian Dior and Laura Mercier to express the many moods of a woman.
As a fitting tribute, a portion of the proceeds from the paintings sold at the exhibit were donated to the Essenses Foundation of Rustan’s which supports various women’s causes. Spotted at the event were Shopwise president Donnie Tantoco and his lovely wife Crickette, VP for marketing and merchandising and the moving spirit behind the event. Also in attendance were Rustan’s VP for cosmetics and toiletries Rhoda Campos, VP for human resources Marilen Tantoco-Valbuena, marketing and services manager Jenny Teves and corporate events manager Toni Abad.
Congratulations to Ivan for another successful show!
The latest additions to the player list, which is made up of prominent business leaders and executives, include Del Monte Phils. VP-sales Juan Gabriel Sison, Ayala Land VP Rene Almendras, Micro Component Tech senior director Timothy Ray Gosnell, GMA Network Inc. VP Jose Antonio Veloso and MB Phils. GM Mac Panuncialman.
The tourney concludes with a dinner and awards program at The Bellevue Manila-Alabang, the finest business hotel south of Metro Manila. It is also supported by Philippine Airlines president and COO Jimmy Bautista, Lufthansa Philippines GM Christopher Zimmer, Asian Spirit EVP Jack Po, Diamond Motors Corp., Fridays Boracay, Palms Country Club, Escada, Titania Wine Cellar, The French Baker, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, PCSO, Taal Vista Hotel, HSBC, Johnnie Walker, Breadtalk, Fairways & Bluewater chairman Toti Cariño, Franck Provost, Essenses, and Jewelmer.
Good luck to the players!
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White is the color of the night as Camp John Hay presents its White Party:Rock ’n Reggae Bash this Oct. 30, 8 p.m at the Garden Wing of the CAP John Hay Trade and Cultural Center. All guests are required to wear white in the coolest and funkiest styles that they can think of. Rock, pop and reggae music from some of the Baguio’s best bands will keep the people moving, while a beer drinking contest sponsored by San Miguel Beer will keep the booze flowing. Food and drinks will be catered by Le Chef. Tickets are available at the Camp John Hay Manor at P100 each, consumable. The party is presented by Smart Communications, Inc.
Happy wedding anniversary to Maria and Boy Montelibano. May you have many, many more years of wedded bliss.
So how was your week?
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