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Special occasion
WHO says Ernesto “Erny” Elizondo looks like a doddering 80-year-old? No one who saw Erny on the night of his 80th birthday would ever say so! Not with the celebrator, garbed in a flaming red shirt, greeting his many friends, colleagues, taking time to engage in lively banter, raising the hand of a candidate and just having fun, we had never seen Erny as fit as a fiddle and in fine spirits!
A fond farewell to a beloved diplomat
AFTER 52 years in the Philippines, British Consul Moya Jackson can truly say, “that’s half my life I’ve spent among such warm and wonderful people.” Of these 52 years, 25 of them were as British Consul in Cebu, and what a job that was!
Proudly, Moya retires as an MBE (Member of the British Empire), a singular honor if ever there was one. This was significantly mentioned by British Ambassador Stephen Lillie when he and British Consul (Manila) Brendan Gill, honored Moya with a consular award at farewell cocktails at the Cebu Country Club.
Time for media chefs to shine
CAFE MARCO, at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Hotel, was recently lauded as the Philippines’ fifth best restaurant by Miele Guide, an honor obviously not enjoyed by everyone.
Recently the cafe reversed its role. So instead of preparing their top culinary fare, they invited their media friends to share their recipes and reveal well-guarded family gems. So here they are with the guidance of kitchen guro Jessica Avila.
Moments to remember
LUCKY Alvin Tan, incumbent president of the Rotary Club of Cebu West, for having two gorgeous daughters. Last year, it was Alyssa Jane celebrating her 18th birthday, and very recently, her sister, Aerika Jane, made her bow to society, with a debut at the Casino Español de Cebu.
‘ The King and I ’
WHO hasn’t watched the stage musical nor seen the film The King and I? This best-loved musical/movie has enthralled, enchanted and entertained millions of theatergoers and film fans (and children) all over the world. And it continues to do so! Good reason why Resorts World Manila (RWM) has chosen to present this Rogers and Hammerstein classic at its ultra-modern, 1,500-seater Newport Performing Arts Theater, which boasts of state-of-the-art lights, sound innovations and the largest LED wall in all of Southeast Asia!
Add color to your life
UPON arrival at the Davao City Airport, you are met by a hotel car painted with rainbow squares in predominant red, blue, green and gold, and instantly your mood is set. Yes, for at Park Inn by Radisson Davao, the ambience is fresh, friendly, and of course, vibrantly colorful!
Park Inn by Radisson is the very first “next generation” mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson brand to be established in the Asia Pacific region, bearing the hallmarks dedicated to savvy business and leisure travelers, seeking an outstanding hotel experience.
A time for wine
“NUNC est bibendum—now is the time to drink!
The most fun time about wine is the journey, so much to taste, but so little time to do it!
Launchings in the city
A BLESSED Easter to one and all!
Very soon, a massive and streamlined edifice will rise along Ouano Ave., Subangdaku, Mandaue City. It has been the lifelong dream of educator, industrialist, visionary and lawyer Augusto W. Go and his team to provide affordable education and medical services. With the cornerstone laying of that dream—the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) will rise!
The air in Assisi is mystic
SOUVENIR-HUNTING was the name of the game after the historic and solemn canonization rites of St. Pedro Calungsod in Rome. A mad rush was made by most Pinoy pilgrims as the medals, rosaries, etc. were going fast! Who do we bump into at the Soprani Shop within the Vatican walls, but Theresian classmate, Aidol Cavan-Ugalde! She lost no time in clicking away, and here are the classic results!
Great tributes, awards and artists
ANNUALLY, the Mandaue City Government and the Mandaue Chest Foundation Inc. (MCF), pay tribute to their favorite son, the late senator Manuel Cabahug Briones (MCB) during MCB Day at the Mandaue City Heritage Plaza. This special tribute is made to coincide with MCB’s birthday on Jan. 1.
