The center of rockin' and rollin'

To celebrate their National Days altogether, the Consuls of Central American states hosted a rock and roll disco fellowship night for their friends and colleagues in the diplomatic and consular corps. The Turf Room of Manila Polo Club was transformed into a glittery party place filled with disco balls and lights that seemed to have transported the guests to the golden days of Studio 54 as they danced endlessly during the entire affair. Adding more fun to the celebration was the unending supply of canapés and flowing crisp wine that fired up the guests to dance some more. Costa Rica Consul General Fausto Preysler Jr., El Salvador Consul Ma. Josefina Ortigas de Duarte, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and Vice Consul Marc Thomas Ablaza, Honduras Consul Rolando Zosa, Nicaragua Consul Antonio Olbes and Belize Consul Lee del Pan led the joint celebration of their states which also served as an official fellowship event of the Consular Corps of the Philippines.

Cheers!

Run in New York for a better Philippines

Filled with energy, enthusiasm and compassion for the Filipino youth, runners who are set to participate in the ING New York City Marathon recently gathered to discuss how they can make a difference in the Philippines’ education sector. Organized by the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), the meeting was part of KCFI’s “KaRUNungan 2010: Run for Knowledge” spearheaded by KCFI founder and president Rina Lopez Bautista. The marathon encourages people to run for knowledge and Philippine education towards a better life for Filipinos. Good luck to all the runners and may you continue to make a difference in our country!

(For more information on “KaRUNungan 2010: Run for Knowledge,” please visit www.karunungan2010.com)

Experience grand vacation in Boracay

Well-known personalities, internationally-renowned tattoo artists and rock musicians truly had the time of their lives during their recent stay at The Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, the first triple-A resort in the island paradise led by visionary chairman Henry Chusuey. Basking in utmost rest and relaxation became a breeze as they experienced the resort’s beautiful, long beachfront, luxurious rooms and superb dining outlets. You, too, can have that grand vacation as Boracay Regency now offers its special local residents rate until Nov. 14. For as low as P5,589 net per person (triple sharing with free upgrade to a deluxe room), avail yourself of the two night-stay package inclusive of complimentary buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Sea Breeze Café, and round trip land and sea transfers via Caticlan.

 (For inquiries, contact 523-1234 (Manila) or (036) 288-6111 to 117 (Boracay).)