The year’s most defying event
An exciting summer awaits the best in the triathlon world as the premiere 5-star hotel in Bohol, The Bellevue Resort, owned and managed by The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) under the leadership of chairman Johnny Chan, managing director Patrick Chan, marketing and communications corporate director Ryan Chan and deputy general manager Dustin Chan, sponsors the highly-anticipated sporting event of the year, “DEFY 123 Triathlon 2014†on May 25 at the top-notch resort, the race will once again put to test the finest local and foreign triathletes as they will have to complete a one-kilometer swim, 110-kilometer bike and a 12-kilometer run. Formally starting the “DEFY 2014†fever was a launch party held at the Tower Ballroom of The Bellevue Manila, with the hardworking organization committee led by Ryan Chan, Jerry Santos, Teddy Tong and Anthony Kierulf warmly welcoming the guests. Race director coach Rene “Guy†Concepcion gave an overview of the mechanics and even mentioned that the race will have a more challenging course route. Part of the proceeds of the said sporting event will be given to this year’s chosen beneficiary, Bikes for the Philippines foundation in Bohol. For inquiries, contact The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts at 771-8181.
‘Noli’ in New York
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Foundation for Filipino Artists, Inc., the Filipino-American community in New York brought the Filipino classic Noli Me Tangere to the New York City stage with a successful three-day run at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. The play, based on our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s 1887 classic novel of the same name, became the first Tagalog opera in NYC. The show first opened in Chicago in June 2012. Filipino-American businesswoman and “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World†awardee Loida Nicolas-Lewis, who watched one of the Chicago performances, was so impressed she decided to bring the show to New York. The opera is the brainchild of Philippine National Artists Felipe Padilla de Leon, who composed the score, and Guillermo Tolentino, who penned the lyrics, and is considered the finest work from both virtuosos. Noli Me Tangere, the opera, is set to be staged in Resorts World Manila this September!
Fashionable trinkets
Be enrapt with trendy and dramatic pieces of jewelry and accessories, intricately designed using indigenous and contemporary materials, from award-winning designer and entrepreneur Ann Ong at her booth at the Manila F.A.M.E. Exhibition Hall near Mall of Asia, ongoing until March 17.
