‘A work of heart’ oh yes,

Galleria Duemila Inc. owner and art director Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz was recently conferred with the prestigious award of “Cavaliere” in the Order of the Star of Italy by Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, in a ceremony held at the ambassador’s opulent residence in Makati City.

The art connoisseur’s family, friends and colleagues from the art industry were present to witness the awarding ceremony. The Philippine-Italian Association board members, led by president Nedy Tantoco, as well as dignitaries from the Italian Embassy, also graced the once-in-a-lifetime event to honor a woman who has devoted her life to the promotion of art in the Philippines.

Holding the distinction of running one of the oldest galleries in the Philippines, the Italian-born beauty has spent most of her life championing the works of the country’s contemporary artists.

Congratulations to Silvana Ancellotti-Diaz for this well-deserved recognition!

A lovely dinner with Connie & Agile

Your columnist had the most wonderful time at an intimate Japanese dinner party organized by Connie Haw and Agile Zamora and a few other “Best Buddies” at Kimpura in Greenbelt 5, Makati City.

It is always a fantastic time whenever I get together with this fun group, whether at a formal party or a simple supper like this one.

Thank you for the treat and for a fun evening, ladies!

Greetings

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Mandy Ledesma and Yvette Lopez.

Advance birthday greetings to Edwin Feist and Beth Cristobal, June 26; lawyer James Litton and Jojo Gallego, June 27; Carmela Ledesma, June 28; Pat-P Daza, June 29; SGV & Co. founder and Austrian Consul General Washington SyCip, Ana Litton, lawyer Perry Pe, Arsenio Bartolome III, Dr. Clare Palabyab and Rene Banzon, June 30; STAR’s Tanya Lara, businessman Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Pitang Tiongson, Dennis Valdes and Ben Farrales, July 1.

So, how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)