A celebration of jewelry & couture

French-Filipino luxury brand Jewelmer Joaillerie recently showcased its Spring/Summer 2017 Collection at a private gathering held at its new boutique in Shangri-La at the Fort, Taguig City.

Jewelmer EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec, brand manager Gaelle Branellec and executive marketing manager Tricie Legarda welcomed the jewelry-loving guests, who were treated to an exclusive look not just at the latest collection, but also at the couture collection of distinguished fashion designer Joey Samson.

Long-time Jewelmer patrons like Gretchen Barretto and Salome Uy were in awe of the soft, feminine silhouettes of Joey’s creations, which were accented by the brand’s signature golden South Sea pearls, set in unique and playful forms — from whimsical birds to the flowers of the tropics.

Congratulations to the Jewelmer team for this successful event!

Light & hope

The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) has partnered with multi-awarded furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue and Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) to support the renowned designer’s First Light project.

First Light centerpieces are special edition lamps designed as delicate houses and sculpted in steel and wire. The sculptural lamps come in a set of three, with each lamp able to hold one tealight candle.

Present during the launch held at The Bellevue Manila’s Tower Wing Lobby were BH&R top executives chairman Johnny Chan, The Bellevue Manila managing director Patrick Chan and B Hotels managing director Ryan Chan, HFHP ambassador Kenneth Cobonpue as well as HFHP leaders including managing director and CEO Charlie Ayco, national board of trustees vice president architect Bong Recio and chief marketing officer Yvonne Lih.

All proceeds generated from the sale of First Light lamps will go to HFHP’s project of rebuilding houses for the families affected by typhoon Yolanda.

Congratulations to The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts, Kenneth Cobonpue and Habitat for Humanity Philippines for this noteworthy endeavor!

(For more information, call The Bellevue Manila at 771-8181 or Habitat for Humanity Philippines at 846-2177.)

Authentic Cebuano flavors

Foodies from all over the metro gathered at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), a top-notch five-star hotel in the Queen City of the South, for the staging of the hotel’s iconic culinary journey Sugbusog with the theme Padayon ang Kaon!

Now on its 10th year, the well-loved food fest was held at the hotel’s signature outlet Café Marco and featured a superb array of classic Cebuano favorites.

MPPC general manager Julie Najar, resident manager Xavier Masson, Sugbusog culinary consultant Jessica Avila and the hardworking staff of the hotel graciously welcomed guests that included Tourism regional director Catalino Chan III and Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale to the delightful event.

Congratulations, Julie and the entire Marco Polo Plaza Cebu team for this successful culinary journey!