Way to throw a party!
A Grand Celebration In Makati |
For their recent birthday celebrations (the couples birthdays are just two days apart), the Binays were feted by the city of Makati in a series of sensational events. A grand and ceremonious occasion dedicated to Mayor Binay was the Handog Pasasalamat 2004, a cultural celebration of Makati and its people. It was held at the historic Sts. Peter and Paul Church, home to the miraculous image of the Nuestra Señora de la Rosa. After a mass celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Jaime Bautista, the Makati Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Francisco Feliciano, gave a beautiful performance. Noted classical singers and musicians performed, among them violinist Alfonso "Coke" Bolipata (Meditation from Thais by Massenet). Soprano Ana Tirol (Tonight from West Side Story), tenor Jonathan Velasco (in a duet with Tirol, singing Constancio de Guzmans Maalala Mo Kaya), soparano Thea Perez and tenor Ronan Ferrer (singing All I Ask of You from Phantom of the Opera), the renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers with choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio, and progressive singer Noel Cabangon with a special music offering.
The hugely successful concert, attended by Makatis leading lights and common folk alike, was produced by the Makati Museum and Cultural Affairs Office to reflect the cultural renaissance of Makati, embodying the city governments promotion and preservation of Makatis historical sites.
Happy birthday, Mayor and Dr. Binay!