A true Filipina
(From left) Renowned painter Tam Austria and wife, Pamana Awards USA 2017-2018 Dakilang Ina awardee Divine Austria, Pamana Awards USA founder Boy Lizaso, Sistine Austria-Van Loan with Mike Austria and children Shane and Chantal.
Realty developer and businesswoman Divine Austria was named one of the “Outstanding Women of Style,” winning the title “Dakilang Ina,” at the recently concluded Pamana Awards USA 2017-2018.
Held at the Grand Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel on Roxas Boulevard in Manila, the event was attended by community civic leaders, dignitaries and beauty queens all wearing red and white.
The dinner gala and dance with the theme “La Purisima Filipiniana Americana” celebrated the longstanding friendship between Filipinos and Americans.
It was a wonderful opportunity to honor some of the exceptional women in Manila and their invaluable contributions to society.
Congratulations to all the winners of Pamana Awards 2017-2018!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, ABS-CBN big boss Gabby Lopez, Baby Araneta and Marilou Soriano.
Advance birthday greetings to former Bukidnon Rep. Joe Zubiri, business scion Beaver Lopez, restaurateur Beng Dee, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, designers Noli Hans and Auggie Cordero, Aug. 14; socialite Asunta Bilbao, actress Pinky de Leon and Cristina del Carmen, Aug. 15; Rod Nepomuceno and Aurelio “Gigi” Montinola III, Aug. 16; Freddie Elizalde and Mark Dy, Aug. 17; Larry Amante and Marivic Madrigal Vazquez, Aug. 18; designers Letlet Veloso and Randy Ortiz, Aug. 19.
Happy wedding anniversary to Ronnie and Mari Caballero, Aug. 15. May you have many, many more momentous years together.
So, how was your week?
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