A night of merriment and music

"There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty.

That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting."– John Kenneth Galbraith

May Merriments & June Jubilations, an intimate cocktail party for VIP birthday celebrators, was masterfully organized by Muebles Italiano CEO and president Noel Gonzales at the store’s main branch in MC Home Builder’s Depot in Pasong Tamo, Makati. Noel was joined by his very supportive wife, the tall and ivory beauty Eileen and their son Ton, one of the fast-rising architects. The happy occasion gathered birthday celebrators Grace Tiongco, Maribel Dario, Baby Antonio and Rene Banzon with their dearest friends to dine amongst the finest Italian furniture enjoyed by royalty and persons of importance. Partying amidst the lavish comforts and luxurious pieces, guests enjoyed substantial discounts of select Louis XIV-style furnishings, delicate porcelain figurines, sparkling chandeliers and many more. Famous violinist Jay Cayuca provided the enjoyable entertainment, while inspired renditions from tenor Jun Peñaverde and Noel Gonzales himself left the audience breathless!

Cheers and more power to Muebles Italiano!

Enjoying life at Camp John Hay

People spend most of their lives working to get what they want. They usually forget the more important part – enjoying their lives once they achieve their goals. Residents of Camp John Hay, the country’s premier mountain resort community, have achieved both. Foreigners and locals alike are drawn to the environmental amenities, sense of security and peaceful surroundings that the camp offers. Indeed, Camp John Hay is an ideal choice for those who want a better quality of life. See you in Camp John Hay!

(For more information, you may call the marketing and sales office at 637-6966 or 648-4484 or e-mail cjhmarketing@campjohnhay.com or cjhsales@campjohnhay.com.)

Johnny says ‘Check this out’

Best Dressed Year Three. The Philippine Cancer Society announces the search for the new batch of the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardees. Now on its third year, the search has raised millions for the Society’s different cancer programs in the areas of advocacy, research and patient services. Past Best Dressed awardees include prominent ladies who epitomize the ultimate Filipina, possessing beauty, poise, grace and a desire to serve the needy. Among the former Best Dressed awardees are Gina Lopez, Vicky Zubiri, Emily Lopez, Carolyn Masibay Garcia, Amparito Lhuillier, Criselda Lontok, Therese Coronel Santos and Gina de Venecia. The search culminates in a gala affair honoring the awardees at the multiple Kalakbay awardee, Makati Shangri-La Hotel on Sept. 26.

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Mandy Ledesma and Yvette Lopez.

Advance birthday greetings to Mel Mathay, Edwin Feist, Beth Cristobal, Belen Hidalgo and Elizabeth Sanchez, June 26; lawyer James Litton, Patrick Galvez and Zeny Cabral, June 27; Carmela Ledesma, June 28; ABS-CBN’s Pat Daza-Planas, June 29; SGV founder Washington SyCip, Ana Litton, Rufo Colayco, Perry Pe, Arsenio Bartolome III and noted dermatologist Dr. Clare Palabyab, June 30; businessman Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Secretary Joey Rufino, Pitang Tiongson and Ben Farrales.

Belated birthday greetings to Wedding Essentials’ Marbee Shing-Go, June 24.

So, how was your week?

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