The start of forever
“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.†– Oliver Wendell Holmes
Lovely couple Cheryl de Leon and engineer Raymond delos Santos began a new chapter in their lives as they recently exchanged wedding vows in a solemn ceremony at Santuario de San Antonio in Makati.
The radiant bride, dressed in an exquisite gown made by top designer Randy Ortiz, was beaming as she walked down the aisle to meet her dashing groom, in a classic white suit, as he waited at the altar.
This joyous occasion was well attended by the people closest to the couple, led by their parents Fabian and Aying de Leon and Grace delos Santos. A grand reception followed at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La where everyone enjoyed a sumptuous dinner prepared by the hotel’s seasoned chefs.
Congratulations Raymond and Cheryl! May you have more blessings in your new life as a couple!
Coming home
The Philippines holds a special place in Kumiko Kuroda’s heart as she makes it a point to come back every now and then to visit her friends in the country. Just recently, a delightful lunch at Crystal Jade Restaurant was hosted by the gracious Tanzania Consul Betty Chua for Kumiko and attended by the latter’s closest friends. Completing the energetic Kumiko’s recent visit was an exhibit of her exquisite paintings held at the RCBC Museum.
Glad to have you back, Kumiko!
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, elegant lady Menchu de las Alas-Concepcion and Karen Santiago Montenegro.
Advance birthday greetings to Rina Lopez Bautista, business whiz Robina Gokongwei-Pe and my twins John and Michael, July 15; Ambassador to the US Jose Cuisia Jr., Henry Zabarte, Christian Monsod, Dr. Ramon Batungbacal and Menchu Romero, July 16; Menchu Katigbak, Celine Bautista, Joshua Leveriza, businessman William Cu-Unjieng, Fred Elizalde and Claudio de Luzuriaga, July 17; Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Sixto Orosa III and lovely Mary Ann Ojeda, July 18; columnist Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil and businessman Oye Fores, July 19; Baron Patrick de Koenigswarter, Rustan’s and Stores Specialists Inc.’s Nedy Tantoco, Emil Yap III, Dennis Ladaw and Katrina Palafox, July 20.
So, how was your week?
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