Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Neri: Around town By Nelia G. Neri Eve
The University of Cebu (UC) conferred on Supreme Court Associate Justice Renato Corona the degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, during mid-morning rites at the Cebu Coliseum. UC president Atty. Augusto Go awarded the diploma after Dr. Enrique P. Grecia awarded the degree.
Doing the honors during the hooding and capping ceremony were UC chancellor Candice Gotianuy assisted by the honoree’s wife, Cristina Roco-Corona. The reading and presentation of the citation was done by Justice Regino Hermosisima Jr., UC chairman of the board.
A lunch reception followed at the Ballroom 1 of Cebu City Marriott Hotel.
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For its 10th anniversary celebration, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) staged a nationwide park conservation campaign. The first leg was held at Rizal Park in Manila with the planting of flowering plants, and the donation of Rizal Park vicinity maps and waste receptacles.
The Cebu affair took place at Fuente Osmeña. IPC donated ornamental plants and planter pots, as well as environmental markers with relevant messages.
In his brief remarks, IPC president Keiji Takeda expressed: “...If we paid homage to Dr. Jose Rizal at the Luneta, here we are paying tribute to Cebu’s own President Sergio Osmeña Sr.” On his part, IPC vice president for corporate business Arthur Balmadrid explained that by "helping conserve an important landmark, the greening of the Fuente Osmeña Park is our way of giving back to the Cebuanos.”
Isuzu Philippines has a strong presence in Cebu, thanks to the leadership of general manager Antonio Pineda and his team of achievers.
In recognition of the company’s contributions to Fuente Osmeña Park, Mayor Tomas Osmeña presented a certificate of appreciation to IPC. Program highlights included the ceremonial planting of flowering plants, the symbolic release of butterflies, and a repertoire of heritage dances from Diwa Sugbu of the Cebu Normal University.
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Tapa King, the specialist on all kinds of tapas, has come to town. The first Cebu branch is at the Banilad Town Centre, operated by Benedict Ventures Inc. and managed by Mary Ann Benedicto. Benedict Ventures is a member of Enrison Holdings group of companies whose CEO is our good friend Honorary Belgian Consul Enrique Benedicto.
Opening day had Vice Mayor Michael Rama, and director of the Securities and Exchange Commission Atty. Merle Cunanan as guests of honor.
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Ongoing at the Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant in Lahug is the exhibit titled “Food For the Soul 2" by the Cebu Artists Inc. On display are the works of Pronnie Cerna, John Dinglasa, Benji Goyha, Jun Impas, Fe Madrid Pepito, Celso Duazo Pepito, Ritchie Quijano, Lurline Rodriguez, Antio Vidal, Jobril Villaver and Sonia Yrastorza.
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Coming up on Friday, the 26th, is Mactan Shangri-la’s Full Moon Party at the Cowrie Cove. On cente stage will be party hosts MYX Channel VJ Luis Manzano and sexy actress Asia Agcaoli. For inquiries and reservations call 231-8224.
