Monday, July 26, 2004 Celebrations galore By Nelia G. Neri Eve
Alumnae of St. Theresa’s College are invited to attend Homecoming 2004 on Saturday, July 31, at the STC campus starting with registration at 1:30 p.m. The action transfers to the Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in the evening when the Spirit of ‘67, one of Manila’s most popular dance bands, will take center stage at a fundraising retro party organized by STAA.
The Spirit of ’67 is best known for its medley of rock, Motown hits, ’70s disco music and other danceable tunes which appeals to different age groups. An added bonus is the participation of one of Cebu’s favorite music makers - the Firelights Band.
Tickets are available at the STAA office, tel. no. 253-4928; Destination Specialists in SM, tel. no. 2312461 and Skinworks in Mango Square.
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Happy faces were all over the Social Hall of the Cebu Provincial Capitol when Cebu’s first lady governor, Gov. Gwen Garcia, delivered her inaugural address. Brainy, articulate and hardworking, Gov. Gwen is all set to make a difference in her seat of power.
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It was the night of her debut and Ingrid Marie Mendezona Mejia couldn’t have been happier. Venue was the Cebu Hall of the Grand Convention Center where balloons and butterflies reigned. Color motif was pink and purple echoing Ingrid’s pink gown with purple accent.
The eldest child of Jimboy and Ma. Theresa Mejia, Ingrid is also the first grandchild of Delia (Honrado) and the late Ted Mejia. Maternal grandma Judith Sienes Mendezona describes her as a responsible “manang” to her five siblings.
The celebration brought together family and friends who all wished Ingrid the best that life has to offer.
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A visit of an old friend is always a cause for celebration, more so for people who are abroad and are hungry for news of the old hometown. When Chingching Sy went to California and called up her former colleaques in Manila Bank, they lost no time in organizing a get-together at the West Covina home of Libet dela Victoria. It was a time of reminiscing for Ching Lim Sanchez, Miriam Barba, Jun Jumamoy, Elsa Cusilit, Cora Sy, Gilda Ceniza, Roy and Carmeling Roa. Another reunion is in the offing, this time in the lovely home of George and Ching Sanchez in Pico Rivera when Susing Valenzuela, another colleague, will visit.
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To celebrate the National Day of Belgium in Cebu Ambassador of Belgium and Mrs. Christiaan Tanghe together with Honorary Belgian Consul and Mrs. Enrique Benedicto presided over a reception at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Highlight was the performance of the Belgian Boys Choir “Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino.”
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It was celebration time for the Gesalem family (Dunkin Donuts franchisee) when they inaugurated 5 new outlets in Bohol. Frontliner was Jonathan Gesalem, who with the assistance of Zarah Dejaresco of Angels Wings Travel, saw to it that out of town guests had the option to go on sightseeing tours.
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Birthday girl Lynda Aznar Borromeo marked her red-letter day in Cafe George with relatives and friends. Dancing attendance on her was dear hubby John Paul Borromeo.
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