A true 'Caballero'
“A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.” — George Bernard Shaw
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic recently celebrated its national day at the grand ballroom of the luxurious Dusit Thani Manila.
A highlight of the evening was the awarding of the Medal in the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella in the grade of Caballero to Dominican Republic Consul General George Litton Jr. The principal order of the Dominican Republic is conferred to both civilians and people in the military for distinguished service. Dominican Republic Ambassador Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, on behalf of Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez, presented the distinguished medal to George during the Independence Day celebration. Among the VIP guests were Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines and dean of the Diplomatic Corps Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Jose Brillantes and representatives from various foreign consulates.
Congratulations, George! We wish you success in all your undertakings!
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrator today, Nestor Torre Jr.
Advanced birthday greetings to actress Helen Gamboa-Sotto and Gilberto Teodoro, May 7; Mike Romero, Rafaelito Rufino and Robert Coyiuto, Jr., May 8; Boling Tuason Reyes and Miguel Montenegro, May 9; Justice Edgar Cruz, Shamaine Ng, Chit Salud and international singing sensation Charice, May 10; Berna Lomotan and Angola Consul Helen Ong, May 11; and May Neri, Susie Ortigas, Carolina Cruz and Marita Pascual Nuque, May 12.
So, how was your week?
(For comments or inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)
