Welcome back, Lady Q!
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” — Joseph Campbell
My dear and special friend of over 55 years, international jetsetter and philanthropist Nene “Lady Q” Quimson was given a “bienvenida” dinner by yours truly at The Tivoli, the multi-awarded continental restaurant of the best business hotel this side of Makati — the Mandarin Oriental, Manila.
Joining us were British Ambassador Stephen Lillie, industrialist Ronnie Concepcion, former Ambassadors Jesus “Chuching” Tambunting and Lani Bernardo, banker OV Espiritu and their respective spouses. Everyone was thrilled over the exquisite one-of-a-kind menu prepared by The Tivoli executive sous chef Remi Vercelli and were all astounded by the dessert finale. The affair was made more memorable by Mandarin Oriental, Manila GM Mark Bradford’s personalized touch.
The gracious widow of the former Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James, Ambassador John Quimson, Lady Q maintains a beautiful home in Ascot, England.
Celebrator Diding Robles. Welcome back, Lady Q!
A celebration of life
A woman of substance and generosity, Matilde “Diding” Robles recently ushered in two important celebrations — her birthday and the 34th alumni homecoming of the Quezon City Medical Center Nursing Class of 1978, which she has successfully chaired.
Diding is a nursing graduate and the wife of Sta. Lucia Realty & Development president Exequiel Robles. Hundreds of guests and alumni from all over the world gathered at the La Breza Tower, Tomas Morato in Quezon City. The affair had everyone reliving treasured memories and catching up with their distant lives. Guests had an unforgettable time, enjoying the company they had missed while dancing to the famous music band Spirit of ‘67 and reminiscing the sentimental favorites and captivating hits of singers Marco Sison and Jenine Desiderio. It was truly a great and enjoyable night for everyone present.
More birthdays to come Diding and congratulations on this very memorable homecoming!
A German Reception
Ralph Timmerman (extreme right), deputy head of mission of the German Embassy, and his wife Renata (center) hosted a reception at their home last Thursday night for visiting members of the audit unit of the German Foreign Office. Among the guests were (from left) German Ambassador Joachim Heidorn, STAR editor-in-chief Ana Marie Pamintuan and Heidorn’s wife Anna-Maria.
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, multi-awarded singer and businessman Jose Mari Chan and Makati Medical Hospital’s Dr. Remedios Suntay.
Advanced birthday greetings to Mila Manapat, March. 13; Bong Daza and Malou Rodriguez, March 15; Abe Florendo, March 16; and Rosie Coyiuto, March 17.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Oye and Malou Fores, Quitos and Liza Bengzon, and golden anniversary to Amado and Blanca Santiago, March 13.
So, how was your week?
(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)
