An evening of music and fellowship

“I think I began learning long ago that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” — Booker T. Washington

True to the commitment of the Johan Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP) of offering quality fellowships for its members, sponsors, benefactors and friends, a most enjoyable evening of music and fellowship was organized by JSSP president Consul Fortune Ledesma, ably assisted by JSSP chairperson Nini Layug and co-chair Consul Agnes Huibonhua. Committee members included Chit Gohu, Fanny Blanco, Clare Palabyab, Alice Samson, Nympha Valencia and Ed Yap. The affair was held at the luxurious penthouse of Gercon Plaza owned by Gerry Contreras. The elegant venue resplendently decorated with red roses elicited admiration from members of the diplomatic corps, Manila’s elite society and friends. The event was also an occasion to induct new members: Annabelle Adriano, Pilar Aldanese, Lilibeth Campos, Johnny Carlos, Naty Golez, Jorge Hizon, Ed and Tess Tumangan, Raul Sunico and Johnny Valdes.

Congratulations!

One Charitable Affair In Japan

In continuous pursuit of her benevolent efforts to help the Filipino community, the charming and ever gracious madame Kay Siazon, wife of Philippine Ambassador to Japan Domingo L. Siazon Jr., recently attended the Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar in Japan, organized by the Ikebana International Tokyo. Foreign dignitaries, diplomats and notable personalities attended the elegant affair including the lovely member of the Japanese imperial family, Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado. Proceeds from the Philippine booth will be donated to the needy children in the Philippines including Japanese-Filipino children (JFC) in Manila. Congratulations!

Greetings

Happy birthday greeting to our celebrators today, Aida Posadas, Mundy Feliciano, Henry Cojuangco and Antonio Montinola.

Advance birthday greetings to Pia Lopez and Purita Kalaw Ledesma, Feb. 2; Alex Vergara and Joselito Manahan, Feb. 3; thespian Bea Lopez Puno and Nenita Floirendo, Feb. 4; Bonggoy Manahan, former solicitor general Frank Chavez, Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco, Chloe Cruz-Periquet and Crown Asia’s Red Rosales, Feb. 6.

So how was your week?

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