Bring on the bubbly

A true connoisseur, Titania Wines chairman Tita Trillo celebrated her birthday featuring the well-loved bubbly — champagne.

The lovely celebrator, along with her dear friends and family, celebrated this joyous occasion at La Veranda of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

Guests enjoyed exquisite bottles of champagne, which were personally flown in from France by Barons Champagne de Rothschild managing director Frederick Mairesse.

Each delectable dish from the fabulous five-course meal specially prepared by La Veranda’s executive chef Alain Rion was paired with splendid Barons Champagne de Rothschild bottles —Berger Baron Blanc and Rouge, Blanc de Blancs and Mouton Cadet Reserve Rouge from Medoc, to name a few.

It was an extraordinary evening of food, wine and friendship — worthy of an extraordinary woman.

Many happy returns, Tita!

Gongs and bamboo instrument performance by the Kalinga.

A fitting recognition for Loren

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) bestowed its highest honor, the Dangal ng Haraya (Patron of Culture and the Arts) award to Sen. Loren Legarda during a ceremony held at the Marble Hall of Ayuntamiento Building in Intramuros, Manila.

NCCA confers the said award to individuals and institutions/organizations that have rendered significant and lasting contributions, support, patronage to preservation, development and promotion of Philippine culture and arts. The ultra-efficient and hardworking senator was presented with the award by then NCCA chairperson Felipe de Leon Jr.

Several respected names from the diplomatic, government and culture and arts circles, including the senator’s father Antonio Legarda, were also present during the notable event.

Congratulations, Loren, on this prestigious recognition!

(From left) Patriarch Dr. Ed Fores, Dr. Miguel Fores with Sabine, Sari and Dr. Leo Fores, Minerva Tanseco, Dr. Luci Fores, Rocco Lozano, matriarch Beng Fores and Dr. Cherrie Fores with Chat, Patrice and Hugo Lozano.

The family that feasts together

In celebration of the family patriarch Dr. Ed Fores’ recovery from a serious illness, the close-knit Fores family spent some precious time over their favorite food and tried out the latest and finest cuisine in the metro. Bonding over food is the family’s favorite activity — after all, their policy is: “The family that feasts together, stays together.”