Fashion for scholars

"Happiness is a perfume you can’t pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) once again worked tirelessly to uphold its mission of promoting arts and culture in the country. Founded 27 years ago, the FCCP is headed by the chairman of the board Chito Madrigal Collantes and president Lulu Castañeda. Its recent success is the holding of an SRO fashion show for their scholars at the Manila Polo Club, raising a substantial amount to subsidize the organization’s projects. Spearheading the glamorous affair were director-in-charge of the scholarship committee Cristina Galang-Caedo together with chairpersons Karen Macasaet and Boysie Villavicencio, as well as Beth Cristobal who acted as the evening’s emcee. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening working for a noble cause!

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’ Wine of the Week

This week, your columnist recommends Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Reserve, a deep garnet-colored wine with purple hues. It bears concentrated juicy cherry and blackberry fruit, with fragrant spice and black pepper notes complemented by subtle toasty cedar oak. A full-bodied wine style, finely balanced with supportive cedar and vanilla oak flavors, its fruit and oak tannins are harmonized to provide a velvety soft and persistent tannin finish. Best with beef, cheese, duck and lamb.

(Exclusively imported and distributed by BestWorld Beverage Brands, 637-8491 to 94, bbbi@pacific.net.ph)

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Precy Psinakis, Titang Montinola, Silverstar Communications’ Louie Kierulf, photographer Lorna Llanes and Jeanette Reyes.

Advance birthday greetings to IT consultant Joe Rebano, Nov. 1; Victor Rufino and Lipa Mayor Vilma Santos, Nov. 2; Leopoldo Prieto Jr., actress-producer Armida Siguion-Reyna, Vintage’s Bobong Velez, Philippine STAR’s Antonio Paño and Jerni May Camposano, Nov. 3; Makati Medical Center’s big boss Dr. Raul Fores, Rome-based former Rep. Tomas Concepcion, Bellevue’s sales and marketing director Arlene de Gracia, PR wizard Edd Fuentes, Le Lagdameo and Letty Hahn, Nov. 4.

So, how was your week?

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