A night for couples

The cherished friends of Philippine Hoteliers, Inc. vice chairman Evelyn Singson were treated to a fun evening during the Couples’ Night held at the luxurious Dusit Thani Manila. Seen enjoying the authentic Italian cuisine and impressive wines at the hotel’s exquisite Tosca restaurant were Punongbayan & Araullo chairman Ben Punongbayan and wife Evelyn, Guilly and Maloy Luchangco, Tito and Patsy Henson, Tom and Annabel Wisniewski, and Colayco Foundation for Education, Inc.’s Francisco Colayco and wife Mary Anne, among others. 

Thanks, Evelyn, for hosting such a lovely party!

Of luxury and love

In pure heiress fashion, Fila’s goddess Cris Albert celebrated her birthday at the posh Opus lounge. Sexy in a black Balenciaga outfit, the vivacious headturner walked amidst Ecuadorian roses to welcome her guests. Classic Sinatra songs filled the air, which complemented the easy conversation and peals of laughter. After an exquisite meal prepared by chef Carlo Miguel, guests all made heartfelt speeches that brought tears of joy to the much-loved birthday girl. 

Cheers, Cris!

Winning by losing

For achieving her body fat percent goal in just a month’s time, barre3 student Kimberly Maronilla was awarded the grand prize in barre3thirty challenge — a 30-day program anchored on the balanced, holistic philosophy of barre3.  It was an exciting 30 days of barre3 practice; delicious, healthful eating; and monitoring progress versus goals in consultation with NUIU Life Cuisine’s nutritionists. 

The Spa Wellness director Tanya Tan said the challenge took barre3 students’ practice one step further towards the goal of total wellness.  Created by US-based celebrity fitness expert Sadie Lincoln, barre3 is a fitness program that combines the three-fold benefits of Pilates, yoga and ballet in one ultimate workout designed to lengthen and lift the whole body.

(Want to give barre3 a try? Classes are held at The Spa Wellness Alabang (836-3184), The Fort (403-5994), Rockwell (470-7878) and Eastwood (709-6868). For more information, visit www.barre3.com.ph and www.thespa.com.ph)

A move to save the river

As part of her environmental and philanthropic efforts, Villar Foundation managing director and former Las Piñas Rep. Cynthia Villar recently led the launching of the book entitled Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods at Fully Booked in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City. The book documents the multi-awarded Las Piñas-Zapote Rivers rehabilitation program of the Villar Foundation through the words of Joyce Crisanto. Serving as the detailed documentation of the efforts of the Villar Foundation under the leadership of Cynthia Villar, the book shows how the Las Piñas-Zapote Rivers were saved while developing social enterprises along with the program.

Seen at the plush launch were Sen. Manny Villar, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano with wife Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, Kazakhstan Consul General Ed Ferreira, Rep. Mark Villar, Brittany Corp. COO Camille Villar and philanthropist Gretchen Cojuangco.

Congratulations, Cynthia, for another monumental achievement for the Filipinos!