Fine living at your fingertips
To celebrate the art of fine living and the recent release of the third volume of the Philippine Tatler Homes magazine, Philippine Tatler publisher Irene Martel-Francisco, partnered with Living Innovations headed by general manager Ferdie Ong and Visa country manager Iain Jamieson, for a plush cocktail at a beautiful private residence. The venue was Decked out in Minotti’s latest furniture collection and Bang and Olufsen’s state-of-the art sound and home theatre systems. Guests clad in their chic summer outfits enjoyed the overflowing chilled champagne, French rosé and Pan-Asian nibbles. The latest volume of Philippine Tatler Homes takes the readers on a luxurious experience with its features on the most stunning homes in Manila and around the world plus the editor’s picks on the most stylish luxe furniture and home design.
A night of music of the masters
Olga Severino-Martel (second from left) hands JSSP’s donation to Cultural Center of the Philippines president, doctor Raul Sunico for the instruments of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra as JSSP vice president, Consul Agnes Huibonhoa (left) and consul Fortune Ledesma look on. The finest in music and gastronomy will be featured in a dinner-concert on June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Lobby Lounge of the Makati Shangri-La hotel. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra will perform well-loved pieces by Mozart, Brahms and Strauss under the baton of Austrian conductor, Dr. Ernest Hoetzl while harpist Holly Paraiso will play during cocktails and dinner. The very exclusive formal affair is hosted by the Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP) and the Makati Shangri-La hotel. JSSP is led by chairman and Monaco Consul Fortune Ledesma, president Olga Severino-Martel, vice president Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Tanzania consul a.h. Betty Chua. For more details, call Angie or Tessie at 810-6190 and 864-0365.
