An evening of allure

The holiday season became even more dazzling as Manila’s fashionable set was recently treated to a special by-invitation exhibit of Hoseki, a premier jewelry design studio at One Rockwell East Tower in Rockwell Center, Makati City. The award-winning Hoseki team, composed of visionary founder Faico, lovely corporate affairs director Zabeth Co and talented designer Knoi Esmane, graciously welcomed guests to the private affair dubbed “Allure…Wearable Sculptures.” The event was the second one-man show of multi-awarded Faico in collaboration with Galerie Joaquin. Manila’s A-listers were truly captivated by the outstanding craftsmanship and the alluring masterpieces exhibited at the venue. Guests couldn’t help but marvel and try on the uniquely-designed jewelry art pieces that were finely crafted from precious South Sea pearls, stones, gems and other elements. It was indeed a memorable evening that had everyone talking about the world-class artistry by Faico and the exceptional Hoseki team! Congratulations!

Elected anew

Multi-awarded stage, television and film director Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso was recently elected for another term as vice president of the theater training and education committee of the International Theater Institute (ITI) at the recently concluded 33rd ITI World Congress in Xiamen, China. Nick is concurrently the executive director of the International University Theater Association (IUTA)-Philippine Centre. Congratulations, Nick!

Celebrating with the ladies

Energetic members of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila (IWCM) recently met to celebrate the success of its annual event — the United Nations Day. Hardworking IWCM president Minerva Tanseco spent a delightful afternoon with the ladies, sharing stories about the highly-successful affair over a sumptuous feast. Good luck and more power to

IWCM’s future events!

A partnership for a great cause

 The battle against illiteracy will have new allies as two of the country’s top food and beverage companies have joined hands to help the Filipino children. The Bistro Group of Restaurants led by its ever-dedicated president and COO William Stelton and the Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines spearheaded by the hardworking CEO Bill Schultz recently held a benefit dinner at the newly-opened branch of T.G.I. Friday’s at Eastwood City in Libis, Quezon City. The charity event aims to raise funds for the Department of Education’s “TEN Moves” (The Entire Nation Moves) that seeks to help the country’s 40 most challenged school divisions by building 10,000 classrooms. What a meaningful way to help the Filipino children! Congratulations to the Bistro Group of Restaurants and Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines!

Zest Air offers free transport of relief goods

In sympathy for the loss of lives and damage to property brought about by typhoon Sendong over the weekend, Zest Air (headed by president and CEO Ambassador Alfredo Yao) has announced its Cargo office is accepting donations and goods from legitimate groups and organizations to be airlifted for free to Cagayan de Oro City and other affected areas. The airline requests donors to make sure that there is an assigned recipient to accept the goods in Cagayan de Oro to facilitate processing. Individuals who wish to send in their help are advised to coordinate with their local charitable institutions for their personal donations. For more details, contact Zest Air vice president for marketing Levy Ng at 853-1816 or visit Zest Air’s Cargo Logistics Office located on Domestic Road corner Andrews Avenue, Pasay City (ask for Jasmin Santos) or call 851-1801 and 851-1803. Help us spread the spirit of the season to our brothers and sisters in Mindanao.