25 lovely years and counting!
“But let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your soul.” — Khalil Gibran
In celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary, the dashing Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and ever lovely wife, Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado Revilla, recently renewed their wedding vows at the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Pasay City. The radiant couple were joined by their beautiful children Bryan, Jolo, Inah, Gianna, Loudette and Ram Revilla. Family, close friends and a powerhouse of guests from the political, entertainment, business and social circles became joyful witnesses to this momentous occasion. Headlining the list for the principal sponsors were former President Joseph Estrada, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, former Sen. Ernesto Maceda, former Speaker Jose de Venecia, San Miguel Corp. president and COO Ramon Ang, GMA Network chairman and CEO lawyer Felipe Gozon, Menardo Jimenez, Henry Sy Jr., Jimmy Duavit, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan, Viva head honcho Vic del Rosario, German Moreno, former Las Piñas City Rep. Cynthia Villar, Pangasinan Rep. Georgina “Gina” de Venecia, Teresita Ang, Regal Films matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde, Mercedes Gotianun, Elizabeth Quisumbing, Armida Siguion Reyna represented by son Carlitos and GMA-7 SVP for entertainment Wilma Galvante. Secondary sponsors included notable names such as WBO Welterweight champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao with wife Jinkee, Philip Salvador, Lorna Tolentino, Jinggoy Estrada and wife Precy.
(Seated, from left) Inah Revilla del Rosario, granddaughter Alexa, Bong and Lani, grandson Gab and Jolo Revilla; (standing, from left) Vince del Rosario, Ram, Loudette, Bryan and Gianna Revilla with Luigi Santos. After the ceremonies, a lavish reception immediately followed at the Harbour Tent of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
Here’s to more blissful years ahead, Lani and Bong! Cheers!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, FCCP’s Nena Borromeo and Kitten Zapata.
Advance birthday greetings to Elvira Ledesma, lawyer Eric Puno and Frannie Jacinto, June 20; Gina Ledesma Lim, lawyer Rene Puno and Marcia Campos Fong, June 21; RFM’s Jose Concepcion III, Dodi Sison and Baby Antonio, June 23; Marbee Shing Go, Placido Mapa, Arnold Belleza and Dr. Anna Palabyab-Rufino, June 24; Mandy Ledesma and Yvette Lopez, June 25.
Happy wedding anniversary to lawyer Jerby and Pam Rebano, June 20; Dingdong and Lea (nee Gallardo) del Rosario, June 22. May you have many, many more years of wedded bliss.
So, how was your week?
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