Polo cup debuts in style
“May the glorious Easter celebration not only bring joy and good cheer to every family, but also inspire everyone to spend a meaningful time for reflection, enlightenment and spiritual reconnection with our Almighty Father.”
Adding more prestige to the “sport of kings” is the First Romero Polo Cup held at the Manila Polo Club in Makati.
Hosted by one of Manila’s golden couples Mikee Romero and his lovely wife Sheila, the tournament was a sensation as stars and socialites, politicians and business leaders gathered together to enjoy high society’s favorite sport — the equestrian sport of polo. It was an exciting afternoon both on and off the field with PeopleAsia publisher Babe Romualdez, Argentine Republic Ambassador Joaquin Daniel Otero and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez among the spectators.
The inaugural match saw Team Red composed of polo veterans Anthony Garcia, Iñigo Zobel and Manot Montilla winning over Team Blue, with Mikee Romero scoring three goals. Guests decked in chic resort wear enjoyed the afternoon as champagne and hors d’oeuvres from The Oracle Hotel and Residences (which Sheila heads as CEO) overflowed during the after party.
Kudos to Mikee and Sheila!
The son also rises
Young, talented businessman Timmy Tan was recently honored by the Chilean government in an intimate ceremony held at the residence of its ambassador, Roberto Mayorga Lorca, and wife madame Paulina.
The youngest son of business tycoon Lucio Tan and publisher of a monthly in-flight travel magazine was cited for his “outstanding support, collaboration and sponsorship in the academic, cultural and promotional activities” undertaken by the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in the Philippines.
Congratulations, Timmy!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, HMI’s Ernest Rufino, Jr., lawyer Johnny del Rosario and Moet Hennessy’s Randy Uson.
Advanced birthday greetings to Cyndy Tan-Jarabata, Dinah Ventura, Isah Red and Dusit Hotel’s Liezel Zialcita, Camp John Hay COO Alfredo Yñiguez III and Eskaya Beach Resort’s Ralph Lim, April 10; Robby Mananquil, STAR’s Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, past FCCP president Thelma Gana and 1988 Bb. Pilipinas-Maja International Maria Muriel Moral, April 11; Ambassador Victor Garcia, Allure’s Philip Cu-Unjieng, Eduardo Aguado, Sr., and Chichi Laperal, April 12; The E-International Group chairman Dr. Elton See Tan and STAR’s Pepper Teehankee, April 14.
So, how was your week?
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