A first for Filipinas

"Do all things with love."– Og Mandino

Filipinos shone at the recent Zonta International Convention when the first Asian and the very first Filipina was installed as the organization’s new president. Olivia Ferry of the Zonta Club of Makati & Environs will preside over the affairs of Zonta International, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. The convention at the Melbourne Exhibition Center drew tens of thousands of Zonta members around the world.

Congratulations to Olivia and the rest of the Filipino Zontians!

You should be dancing with Bee Gees’ Songs Live!

Are you stuck in the boring rut of routine? Are you longing for some good music to shake you out of your lethargic and humdrum life? Stop moping around – you should be dancing! And along comes the perfect time to get up and dance – Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees is coming to Manila this November. Groove to the disco classics and immortal ballads like You Should Be Dancing, Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, More Than a Woman, How Deep Is Your Love and To Love Somebody, songs that have made the Bee Gees one of the quintessential 20th century music acts.

Robin will be performing with the band along with a live orchestra for a smashing performance that will leave Manila gasping for more! It’s a rare, scintillating musical treat for old fans and new fans alike. The concert comes to Manila on Nov. 25, Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are available at SM Ticketnet Outlets or call 374-2222, 374-9999 and 911-5555.

Johnny says ‘Check this out’

Venture 7 holds it first yearly Bazaar on Oct. 8, Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel InterContinental Manila. The bazaar will have many young entrepreneurs feature unique items from all over the world. In photo are the Venture 7 ladies during their planning session in Singapore (from left) Chit Gohu, Celine Bautista, project chairperson Fanny Blanco, Linda Villadelgado, Fortune Ledesma, Pilie Aquino and Lita Gelano.

(For details, call 810-3307, 843-9507, 815-0669 and 372-3083/84.)

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Dick Chiongbian, Patsy Francisco and Alby Litton.

Advance birthday greetings to Quezon City Mayor Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Rolly Asis, Hotel Philippine Plaza’s Rose Libongco, maritime lawyer Jerby Rebano and architect Gerry Contreras, Oct. 2; Tessa Mauricio and Lani Aquino, Oct. 3; Ramon Fernandez and Francisco "Kit" Tatad, Oct. 4; Inday Gabaldon, newscaster and celebrity Korina Sanchez and Ferdinand Lucero, Oct. 5; Trinna Alcantara, formerly of Passage band, Oct. 6; Susan Joven, FCCP’s Carmen Dy-Liacco and Mark Cojuangco, Oct. 7.

So, how was your week?

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