'Noli' opera premieres in the US
It was one for the books: A Filipino opera sung in Tagalog by an all-American cast in Chicago. Staged at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the opera version of Noli Me Tangere, Jose Rizal’s first novel originally written in Spanish, counted only six Filipinos out of the 60 singers on the cast. Composed in 1957 by National Artist for Music Felipe Padilla de Leon, the opera produced by KGB Productions and da Corneto Opera was a fitting tribute to the 100th birth anniversary of the late artist. Seen at the reception for the US premiere were Friends of the Arts chief executive officer and honorary chair Loida Nicolas-Lewis, co-chair Isabel Juan, KGB producer Karrel Bernardo, soprano Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, and the multi-cultural Chicago group of actors.
Event co-chairperson Alice Tesoro-Guerrero, Inner Wheel Club of Manila immediate past president Minerva Tanseco, Department of Foreign Affairs’ first lady Gretchen del Rosario and event co-chairperson Tina Carlos.United in diplomacy
Aiming to create a stronger bond between nations, Inner Wheel Club of Manila immediate past president Minerva Tanseco led a hardworking team for a meaningful gathering of the Diplomatic Corps ladies. Held at the Turf Room of the Manila Polo Club, Minerva, committee co-chairpersons Alice Tesoro-Guerrero and Tina Carlos and the ladies came in their colorful national attires to celebrate the diverse culture of each country. It was truly a feast for the eyes to see the ladies being united by their diplomatic goals despite their diverse backgrounds.
Bellevue gets prestigious TripAdvisor nod
The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts managing director Patrick Chan receives The Bellevue Hotel’s Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.Southern metro’s five star destination, The Bellevue Hotel, recently received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for its top-notch services, tastefully designed amenities and consistent excellence in providing the best hotel experience in this part of the city. Ecstatic about the honor, The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts managing director Patrick Chan said, “The Bellevue Manila is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hardwork is translating into positive traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.”
