FOR his 92nd birthday, former Deputy House Speaker Pablo Garcia was honored with a thanksgiving mass and dinner at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Convention Center by his loving family... Deputy Speaker of the 17th Congress Gwen G., Dierdra Vachal, Winston, Nelson, Byron, Marlon, Farla and Pablo John. The family paid an affectionate tribute to their Dad during the short program. Coming all the way from Manila to greet his former colleague in Congress was former House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
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Three weeks later, Deputy Speaker of the 17th Congress Gwen Garcia celebrated her birthday at the same venue. Once again family and dear friends, as well as political personalities, were in attendance. And yes, she got her share of tributes from admiring colleagues and her appreciative family.
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Another recent birthday girl was my 15-year-old grandaughter Ines, youngest child of Jayjay and Lotlot who chose to celebrate with the immediate family. She opted for a simple Japanese dinner at her favorite resto.
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Concepcion “Chuchi” Luspo Constantino has this passion for Filipiniana and Philippine genealogy. Though born in Camiguin and schooled in Cebu, Chuchi has been living in the USA half of her life and it was there where she started her collection of 18th and 19th century prints. During her last visit to the dear homeland, she decided to share her Philippine Prints collection via an exhibit at Manila Art Frames and Gallery. Guests of honor were Ninette Garcia and Philip Rodriguez who both have Camiguin roots.
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An innovative go-getter... that’s Evangeline “Vangie” Hayco who has come up with a lifestyle hub for the young in Talamban. The place called Grid Pad and Creative Campus is a merry mix of rooms for rent, eating places, an art center, a convenience store, a laundromat and more. All these are housed in renovated/conveniently designed container vans. Giving their all-out support to Vangie are Mom Eleanor and Grandma Beling Go Ching Hai.
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Principals during an afternoon wedding at the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod at South Road Properties were Lee Villanueva and Melissa Sue Pausanos. Their wedding reception at Circa 1900 in Lahug had a Bohemian theme.
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Notes
On sked for this afternoon at 32 Sanson by Rockwell is “An Afternoon of Beyond Organic Scents and Blends,” a mini-workshop and DIY class on Essential Oils featuring the Pure Bliss Essential Oils by Young Living. The workshop aims to “promote a wholistic lifestyle and explore the science behind the scents...”
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Coming up at the STC Auditorium on Nov. 10, 11 and 12 are the performances entitled “Children of Fatima,” a play written by Delia Aliño Villacastin, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparition in Fatima, Portugal. The play is produced by the St. Theresa’s Alumnae Association in coordination with Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish.