GLOSS THE RECORD - The Philippine Star
October 23, 2016 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines – The majestic colors of the flag dominated the celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day and the loud cheers of ¡Viva México! echoed all throughout the venue.
The esteemed guests had a taste of exquisite Mexican specialties and the event also featured the world-famous tequila. To deepen the Mexican experience, the Grupo Achai mariachi ensemble travelled all the way from Sonora to the Philippines to serenade the guests.
”The 206th Anniversary of Mexican Independence celebration in the Philippines attests to the strong ties of the two nations. The mutual respect and appreciation of culture made the event a huge success on September 15th at the ballroom of Diamond Hotel. “Mexico is a stable, strong and dynamic country with great potential. Today Mexico means opportunity
Vice President Leny Robredo with Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor
Papua New Guinea Ambassador Christian Anthony Vihruri, Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor and DFA undersecretary Celia Anna Feria during the toasting ceremony
STAR’s associate editor Marichu Villanueva, Ambassador Tonette Lagdameo, Senator Ed Angara, Grace Glory Go, Fuego Hotels managing director Alfredo Roca and Calata Corporation chairman & CEO Joseph Calata
Ping Valencia, Rustans Commercial Corporation chairman & CEO Nedy Tantoco, Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor and Glenn Gale
Grace Glory Go with Vice President Leny Robredo
Senate President Koko Pimentel and friend, Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor, Grace Glory Go, Kazakhstan Consul General Edward Ferreira and Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma
Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza, Portugal Consul Tony Rufino and Panama Ambassador Rolando Guevara Alvarado
Veronica Baluyot-Jimenez of PTV, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Philippine Wine Merchants president Ralph Lim Joseph
Lifestyle Asia associate publisher & deputy editor Cheryl Tiu, Mexico Embassy special assistant to the ambassador Maria Savillo and Grace Glory Go
Grupo Achai with Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena Villaseñor
The festive welcome entrance to Mexico’s National Day
<
>
