Despedida, Donation and Phoenix Suites

Virgie “Mama Gie” Costales hosted two different goodbye dinner parties for friends who were leaving for the US. First, it was dinner for Evelyn Dakay who came with husband Jun Dakay and children James and Eva. Except for Jun, the Dakays have since left for their home in Orlando, Florida.

Another dinner was for Susan Lim who left for California with her family to migrate in Uncle Sam’s country for good. Susan has been with the Thursday group of Mama Gie and has also been with the Jesu Christi group. God speed, Susan!

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The Rotary Foundation of Makati, through PDG Guillier E. Tumangan, chairman of the Rotary Club Makati West, gave a new wheelchair to Caesar Ylanan who is a victim of diabetes and lost his left leg. The wheelchair was handed by Jesu Christi Community of Cebu president Fer Ynclino, assisted by secretary Belen Edillon, at the house of the recipient. He almost cried when he saw the wheelchair brought to his house.

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We were recently invited to see the Golden Phoenix Suites located at the entrance of St. Michael, Banilad. COO Marjorie Sun Ng was hospitable enough to show us all the suites which are beautifully decorated by interior designer Elaine Cooper. The new family-owned suites have the following officers: Ben Sun – chairman; Roy Kenneth Ng – managing director; Marjorie Sun Ng – chief operating officer; Osmond Young – GM and Gavin Bagares – PRO.

Golden Phoenix Suites has 12 standard rooms with two choices: one double-sized bed or two single-sized beds. A third bed is available upon request. There are six Deluxe Phoenix rooms that have a double-sized bed and a single bed, excellent for a cozy ménage. The unit also has a kitchen sink, perfect for en suite light snacking. For more information, please call 233-6020 and 416-0506.