A romantic Spanish evening

Seductive flamenco dancers swayed to the exotic beat as the five-star Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), led by indefatigable GM Hans Hauri, recently celebrated the rich Spanish culture and tradition through its grand Sabores de España food festival. Cebu’s high society and special guests Spanish Ambassador Luis Arias and Spanish consul Jaime Picornell were treated to a festive celebration teeming with delectable Spanish cuisines such as the savory paella, lengua estofada and rellenos authentically prepared by guest chef Gema Luisa Pido, Cebu’s foremeost authority on Spanish gourmet dishes. The feast was perfectly complemented with an enlivening serving of vintage Spanish wines that had guests partying till the wee hours. Cheers!

A new hub for trendy ladies

A glitzy, star-studded affair was recently held in SM San Fernando to launch Mag’s Boutique — an all-ladies hub that offers trendy and stylish women’s apparel, bags, footwear and accessories. The celebration was led by its owner Mags Calpito-Cue, Mag’s image model Rica Peralejo, businesswoman Sandy Tang, better half of tycoon Ramon Tang, lovely actress Krista Ranillo and sultry Maureen Larrazabal.

Among those seen were Mags corporate consultant Iloilo-based Nonoy Ybiernas, banker Joy Fong, dermatologist Dr. Jonathan Dizon, businessman Eric Ting and model Daniel Yusay.

Congratulations!

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Going Thai at the Mandarin Oriental

Multi-Kalakbay awardee Mandarin Oriental, Manila presented its Thai food fest titled Thai Village 2009: A Thai Food Festival which was held at Paseo Uno. The gracious GM Helmut Gaisberger as well as the executive assistant manager of food and beverages Oliver Kreuzer gladly welcomed a team of culinary ambassadors headed by chef Noppakorn Goonthamrongrat and a special guest from the Royal Thai Embassy minister Chakorn Suchiva who presided over the opening ceremonies. The Mandarin Oriental, Manila truly never ceases to provide only the best in everything. Cheers!

Birthday get-together

The hardworking Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines president Minerva Tanseco celebrated her birthday with an intimate luncheon at Abe. As camaraderie is a common theme with the group, the celebrator’s closest friends and colleagues were all present on her special day. 

Happy birthday, Minerva and wishing you all the best, always!