Birthday of a beauty

"Love at first sight is easy to understand; it’s when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle."– Amy Bloom

One of society Manila’s loveliest party ladies celebrated her birthday with much joy and merriment. The radiant Lilibeth Campos, together with her dapper husband Paqui, welcomed loving family and dear friends to their new, elegant home in Bel-Air for Lilibeth’s natal day bash. Great food, amazing company and non-stop dancing with Nonoy Lopez’ band served as the highlight for this lady’s super special day. Happy birthday and more to come, Lilibeth!

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’

The Bellevue Hotel continues its fun videoke singing competition, the Bellevue Idol, at the 20/20 entertainment center.

Now on its eighth week, the contest never fails to fill the venue with party goers and aspiring singers. This week’s winners, Christian Macky and Christopher Batiller, impressed the judges including singer Judith Banal. The winners will meet again in July for the Grand Finals where they have a chance to win a Boracay holiday and a one-month contract as the Bellevue Host at 20/20 bar every Videoke Night. Join now!

(For inquiries, call 771-8181.)

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UNICEF Holds Fundraising Walkathon at Heritage Park. Savor fresh air and picturesque scenery while taking a healthy stroll and help uplift the state of education in the country with UNICEF’s Take a Walk on the Child’s Side walkathon at the Heritage Park in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on May 21. The spacious environs and verdant lawns of the country’s most innovative memorial park will be the site for the fundraising activity. Proceeds of the event will be used to provide schools all over the Philippines with chairs, tables, basic school supplies, training materials, teachers’ manuals and books.

(To participate, contact Therese Castro at 849-6923 or e-mail therese.castro@bcdpinpoint.com)

The watch to watch

Men of distinction, exacting executives, watch collectors and serious divers, unite! The timepiece of your dreams is now available in the country through leading watch and jewelry store Rafael Jewellery. Luxury watch Anonimo, the only Italian military watch still lovingly hand-crafted in the old Tuscan watchmaking tradition of Florence, can be found in the elegant displays of Rafael Jewellery stores alongside magnificent timepiece brands Gerald Genta, Daniel Roth and Rafael’s exclusively-designed high-end jewelry of superior and first-rate quality. Even the limited edition Anonimo Dino Zei line, which former Panerai Master Dino Zei produced in tandem with Anonimo founder Federico Massacesi, an experienced executive of Salvatore Ferragamo, can be found at this magnificent store.

Anonimo, the Italian word for anonymous, was born out of a philosophy based on the principle that the watches are not about its makers but the individual who wears them. Founded six years ago, it has gained substantial recognition worldwide – a proud holder of two exclusive international patents. Anonimo watches combine beauty and precision in a single package that’s timeless and respectful of its makers.

(Anonimo watches are exclusively available at the Rafael Jewellery Store located at the 2nd Level of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Edsa cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. For inquiries, call 636-3398 to 99.)

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, elegant lady Ching Montinola, Eloy Yan, Lizette Cojuangco, Vincent Vargas, Vicky Garcia, Annette Lee, Vicky Garcia and Ballroom Queen Becky Garcia.

Advance birthday greetings to Cora Medina, Mari Lacson and Chit Lijauco, May 15; Rosarito Agustines, May 16; Gloria del Rio, Zita Feliciano, Alice Reyes, former DILG Secretary Rafael Alunan, columnist Resty Vergara and Teyet Pascual, May 17; philanthropist Chito Madrigal-Collantes, publicist Toni Gregory, Vicky Gonzales, legal whiz Amado "Boy" Santiago, Gift Gate’s Virgie Ramos, Guilly Rufino and Grace Tiongco, May 18; Leo Prieto, Vincent "Enteng" Vargas, Rita Ledesma, Vicky Quirino-Delgado and Emmie Velarde, May 19; Meralco’s dapper big boss Manolo Lopez, May 20.

Belated birthday greetings to Joysie Rufino, May 5.

So, how was your week?

(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)