“I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.” — Kahlil Gibran
The Council of Past Lions Governors (CPLG) of the Philippines recently held the induction of Gov. Leonida “Baby” Bayani Ortiz as the First Lady National President of the Council at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel coinciding with the 38th anniversary of the CPLG, which serves as the eminent body of Past Lions District Governors all over the Philippines. Gov. Ortiz is also a member of the board of Governors of the Philippine National Red Cross and its National Treasurer.
Congratulations and Mabuhay, Baby!
All that is good and beautiful
One of the most awaited fashion spectacle-cum-fundraising affairs of the year draws near with the presentation of the 2008 Best Dressed of the Women of the Philippines. Showcasing the finest collections of the country’s top designers, the affair will greatly benefit the Philippine Cancer Society’s various programs in the areas of advocacy, research and patient services. Organized by the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS), the fund raising event is led by PCS chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, honorary chairperson Imelda Ongsiako Cojuangco, chairman Consul Helen Ong, co-chairman Gerry Contreras and committee members Consul Fortune Ledesma, Asia’s Fashion Czar Pitoy Moreno, Jayelles president Roselle Rebano and your columnist.
(The event is sponsored by Landmark, Cats Motors, Clero Clinic and Lifestyle Asia. For sponsorships, call Zeny Avila at 734-2127.)
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Zac Sarian and Rocky Teodoro.
Advance birthday greetings to Maur Lichauco, Mary de Leon Rufino and Minnie Jentes, Sept. 8; The Bellevue Hotel’s Debbie Chan, Sept. 9; Bergamo’s Mel Meer and Robinsons Land Corp.’s Jeng dela Torre, Sept. 10; the dapper CCA Philippines president Arthur Lopez, Teresita Briones and Isabela’s Sid del Rosario, Sept. 11; George Yang, Ding Marcelo and Marge Francia, Sept.12; Amelou Benitez Reyes, Pam Litton, Consul Mina Gabor, Old Asia’s Pachot Mapa and Sonia Mathay, Sept. 13.
So, how was your week?
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