Give way to outstanding finance educators

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was the chosen venue for the recently held 2008 FINEX-CITI Rafael Buenaventura Outstanding Finance Educator Awards. The honorable recipient of the award was Ateneo de Manila University associate professor of the John Gokongwei School of Management Dr. Darwin Yu, who also shared the title of Outstanding Finance Educator for Metro Manila with Dr. Angelo Unite of De La Salle University-Manila. Other regional awardees were Don Malabanan of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Rhodelio Epifanio Campilan of the University of San Carlos and Rowena Cuevas of the Cinco University of Mindanao. It was a truly successful event. To the winners, congratulations!

A night of wining and dining

Lovers of fine wine paid a welcome visit recently to The Bellevue Manila, the gourmand’s destination of choice South of the Metro, for another gathering of the Bellevue Wine Society. Held in the picturesque 20/20 Bar which provides a panoramic view of the city, the hotel’s brilliant minds Johnny Chan, GM Patrick Chan and marketing and communications director Ryan Chan played host to the splendid affair and introduced Stewart Dovey of Future Trade who acted as wine master for the night. Each of the guests thoroughly enjoyed the superb Nederburg wines from South Africa and the epicurean delights served during the event. The minimum membership fee at Bellevue’s Wine Society will get you a complimentary bottle of wine and two free passes to succeeding wine nights.

(For inquiries, call 771-8181.)

Johnny says, ‘Check this out’

The festive mood of the month of May is perfect as Liberty Center — the coolest place to hang out with your friends, which is located on 312 Shaw Blvd. just behind the Archbishops Palace — features the fantastic lively music of FanZnote on May 16 and 30, while the groovy beat of Human Race takes charge on May 2 and the good ‘ol rhythm of Flipside follows on May 9.  And on May 23, check out why the talented musical variety of Ntwine keeps guests coming for more. See you there!

(For inquiries call 534-5648 to 50 loc. 120.)

Rediscovering rich heritage

FCCP special events committee director Minerva Tanseco recently assembled her group and took a cultural and heritage tour around Pampanga. The exploration of the historical province, including landmarks like Guagua Church, Lubao Cathedral and Convent and the Diosdado Macapagal Nipa Hut, provided an eye-opening discovery of the history of antique-filled region. 

It was a truly wonderful experience. Cheers!

Champagne dinner like no other

A classy all-champagne dinner was recently held at Cafe Ysabel Restaurant with BestWorld Beverages Brands, Inc. sponsoring one of Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Degustateurs’ (OMGD) monthly wine and food pairing events.  Hosted by the alluring BestWorld Beverage Brands, Inc. president and GM Edna Diaz, OMGD guests were able to taste three different champagnes from the house of Mumm as well as a special menu prepared by brilliant chef Gene Gonzalez.

(For more information on how you can savor the rich flavor of Mumm, contact BestWorld Beverage Brands, Inc. at 637-8491 to 94.)