Espina: More fun at 888 Forum and GMA7
IT WAS indeed a fun-fun experience when the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Tourism Team joined the weekly 888 Forum last Tuesday, May 15, at the Marco Polo Plaza. CCCI president Prudge Gesta, Cebu Business Month (CBM) Tourism chairperson Tess Chan and I had the chance to present...
Espina: More fun in Cebu!
THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce Inc. (CCCI) Tourism team reels off with interesting events during the 2012 Cebu Business Month: The Tourism Congress and Tourism Congress night (June 28), fun photo contest (May 15-June 15), fun run (June 16), Talento Cebuano/People success stories (June 16 at Ayala...
Espina: Ingrid and Felisa… timeless and enduring
CEBU'S Women of Distinction (conferred by Zonta 1 a few years ago), and Perlas Valuable Filipino awardees (given by the Philippines Foundation), Felisa Chiongbian and Ingrid Sala Santamaria celebrate their 90th birthday (1920-2012) and Golden Pianistic Anniversary (1962-2012), respectively,...
Espina: Golden days
REMEMBER the song, Golden Days, sung by Mario Lanza in “Student Prince”? For Sonny and me, our 50th wedding anniversary was a celebration of life. My second home, the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), prepared almost everything as we gathered relatives, kin, co-teachers and selected...
Espina: A Golden anniversary for Sil and Raddie
IT WAS like a Jaycee/Kiwanis reunion when US-based Sil and Raddie Calomarde celebrated their 50th (Golden) anniversary in Cebu, with mass at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and reception at Holiday Plaza Hotel.
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Espina: Amazing ‘Windows of Cebu’
THE taping for the second season of Windows of Cebu at Amazing Cebu 54, reeled off immediately after Easter. The new season which features new explorations of Cebu’s cultural and natural resources, will make the creative and progressive people proud.
Espina: ‘It’s more fun’ learning in Cebu
WHAT makes summer more meaningful? Outside of the classroom lessons are learning experiences which build self-confidence, creativity and competence in communication skills and theatric arts. Parents have a variety of summer programs to choose from for their children while professionals seek...
Espina: Glorious moments
AMPARITO Llamas Lhuillier will long remember March 19 . This was the day when she was conferred Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, by the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R). This is definitely a well-deserved recognition of her humanitarian projects and passion for education.
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Espina: A ‘fun run’, ‘Speechcom summer’ and a ‘food launch’
I AM not the outdoor type, but I certainly admire those who indulge in eco-sports which promote health-consciousness. Fun runs have been attracting people from all walks of life, of various age levels; or family and civic and academic groups.
Espina: Fantastique! Magnifique!
WHAT other adjectives could describe the successful Masquerade Ball 2012 of the Beautiful Foundation, Inc., led by Dame Mariquita S. Yeung?
Espina: Amparito’s scholars
A WELL-DESERVING philanthropist in education, Amparito Llamas Lhuillier, will receive her title, Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, during a formal ceremony 3:30 p.m., Mar. 19, Tuesday, at the Center of Performing Arts, University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) main campus. The USJ-R confers...
Espina: Amcham sets directions
THE year 2012 will see American Chamber (Amcham)–Cebu focusing on long-term projects, specifically in education. This was announced by president John Domingo during the recent Board of Directors meeting.
Espina: Larrazabal’s an ‘Eye’ for an ‘Eye’
NO, it has nothing to do with the cliché of “getting even!” It means how advanced eye technology has given the human eye a clear vision of how beautiful the world is.
In Cebu, this has been made possible with the father and son efforts of Dr. Potenciano Larrazabal, Jr., president, Cebu...
Espina: We Care, Philippines Foundation at 25
YES, two leading civic groups, the We Care and Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PFI), both founded in 1987, celebrate their silver anniversary in 2012.
Espina: USJ-R theater: 48 years of Words and Music
THE then Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos (CSJ-R, 1964-1984), now University of San Jose-Recoletos Dramatics and Cultural Ensemble (USJ-R DCE, 1984-2000) with the Amparito Lhuillier Scholars (1995-2012) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrate 48 Years of Words and Music: Best of...
Espina: ‘Dear’ Agnes in my mind
MY DEAR friend, Agnes Magpale, was given a surprise birthday party by her children--Ina, Miguel and Paulo, siblings, grandchildren and relatives (the Almendras and Duranos) to mark her 70th birthday. Some close friends and former classmates were there and a few gave some spontaneous greetings,...
Espina: A grandiose wedding
A GUEST at the wedding of Juan Enrico, son of Juan and Lita Quisumbing, and Janeen, daughter of Jerome and Riza Almendras, described the event as “awesome and grandiose!”
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Espina: Cebu’s men of tourism
JUST like the women, Cebu’s businessmen are equally bullish about pushing tourism as a major economic accelerator. For the past years, particularly in 2011, the following apolitical leaders have been very active and visible in synergizing tradition, trade, tourism and technology.
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Espina: To Sir, with love
THE elusive bachelor dean of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) College of Commerce, dashing Dr. Edgar Detoya, got himself a pretty bride, a faculty member of the same department, Suzette Lim Mangubat, in a tender, aqua-inspired wedding setting last Dec. 29 in a ceremony officiated by...
Espina: Zonta 1 forever
ONE of the most durable women’s organizations is Zonta 1. Chartered on Nov. 8, 1968, it has sustained projects to develop people, particularly the women and children, and the community.
Espina: The 2011 yearenders
THE year 2011 was good for many business and civic groups in being able to meet yearly expectations. As every year ends, we celebrate the yuletide season by sharing, partying or celebrating anniversaries; and, for some, traveling.
Espina: The Island Banca Cruise
IT WAS a sunny morning on Nov. 29 when my sister, Lydia, who writes for Philippine Starweek, told me that a friend from Manila was so excited about her Island Banca Cruise. So, I asked her, “Would you like to try it?” She said, “Yes, yes!”
Espina: Bravo, Cebu designers!
CREATIVE Cebuano designers crafted very captivating gowns for the simulated “Night at the Oscars” and stood out with other international fashionistas, like Monique Lhuillier worn by Amparito Lhuillier and Chanel by Dame Mariquita S. Yeung.
Espina: A most inspiring milestone
I DREAMED of being a nun during my younger days, inspired by Maryknoll and Dominican sisters where I studied and taught Religion and English, respectively, for sometime.
As a Thomasian, the Dominican Fathers strengthened my religiosity. In 1964, I migrated to Cebu, taught and grew in my...
Espina: Oscar’s photo wall
THE Photo Wall has always been a salient part of the Hollywood Oscars. Well, our own version was fun for the performers of “Fashion n’ Rhythm: A Night at the Oscars” event sponsored by Zonta 1 and the Consular Corps of Cebu held at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu on Nov. 17. The photos on this page...
