Welcoming the new chief

Further strengthening international business ties and partnerships, indefatigable CATS Motors president Felix Ang warmly welcomed former head of Mercedes-Benz Thailand and Daimler Southeast Asia’s newly appointed president and chief executive officer Wolfgang Huppenbauer together with GD Markets Southeast Asia vice president Jochen Carle as they recently visited the posh Mercedes-Benz showrooms in Greenhills and Global City. Amid the elegance of state-of-the-art Benz cars, there was an enlightening exchange of brilliant business ideas and learning from the best of the best in the industry. Congratulations!

Going strong at 53

Honorary consul of the Republic of Zambia Louie Ablaza  and his lovely wife, Honorary consul of Guatemala Mellie Ablaza, recently hosted a dinner at their Makati residence to celebrate the 53rd founding anniversary of the Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines Inc. (CPPI), the national organization of over 16,000 pawnshop owners that operate all over the country.  The highlight of the evening was the induction of this year’s elected officers and directors.  Guest of honor was the young and dedicated Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. who inducted consul Louie Ablaza, as CPPI president for the 12th consecutive year! Dinner of roast duck salad, passion fruit sorbet, pan-fried lemon sole fillet, pan seared ostrich tenderloin and flambéed mango  was prepared by chef  Jessie Sincioco of Le Souffle while fabulous flutist Ray Sison of ROS Music Center enthralled the guests. It was indeed an evening of pure gastronomic and musical delight. Congratulations!

An all-out community dance groove

Witness the biggest dance extravaganza with over 200 participants from ages 4 to 75 as they take center stage in this year’s “Pasinaya: Summer Na! Bel-Air Pa! New Wave Pa!” from May 8 to 10 at the club house grounds. Organized by Barangay Bel-Air in cooperation with the Women of Bel-Air Foundation Inc, the three-day event will feature homeowners and their children dancing to the beat of hits like the classic “The Beach Boys Medley,” the modern “Tutti Frutti,” and the groovy hip-hop dance suite “Let’s Get Together,” as well as Bel-Air officers dancing to the foot-stomping rhythm of foxtrot and mambo. Led by veteran stage director Floy Quintos and festival director Constancia Lichauco along with choreographers John Co and Cecille Martinez, the fabulous extravaganza which aims to foster a strong bayanihan spirit and exceptional bond in the community, is truly of the most highly-anticipated and must-see event this season. See you there!

Sharing A Love For Culture

In appreciation of the gracious cultural show invitations from the Far Eastern University (FEU) president’s committee on culture, headed by FEU president doctor Lydia Echauz, the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) special events committee headed by directors Minerva Tanseco and Martin E.Z. Lopez recently presented a beautiful glass vase to FEU chairman doctor Lourdes Montinola. Photo shows (from left) FCCP past president Chloe Periquet, FEU chairman doctor Lourdes Montinola, FCCP past president Boysie Villavicencio, FCCP special events committee director Minerva Tanseco, Thelma Gana and FCCP special events committee director Martin E.Z. Lopez.