Luminaries from the diplomatic, business and social circles gathered at the premier five-star hotel in the southern metro, The Bellevue Manila, for the unveiling of Fusion, a collaborative art exhibit by former Dutch Ambassador to the Philippines Theo Arnold.
The hotel is owned and managed by The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) under the leadership of chairman Johnny Chan, managing director Patrick Chan and marketing and communications corporate director Ryan Chan.
The exhibit featured the stunning works of the artist-diplomat alongside talented artists Jo Florendo, Maria Candida Flores, Roger Crisostomo, Tito Nobleza and sculptor Ral Arrogante.
Among those present during the remarkable affair were outgoing Israeli Ambassador Menashe Bar-On and wife Eti, Belgian Ambassador Roland Van Remoortele and wife Sylvia, Dutch Ambassador Hero de Boer, Evelyn Farounbi of Nigeria and Bravo Filipino publisher and managing editor Beth Victoria.
Part of the proceeds of the exhibit was donated to JAV Talent Unlimited Foundation Inc., an established organization, which aims to inspire and enhance young Filipino talents in the arts.
Congratulations to Ambassador Theo Arnold and The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts team for this successful art fest!
A venue as exquisite as the company
When long-standing friends decide to meet up for a chat, the choice of what lovely meal to share is as important as where to have it.
The Tivoli, Mandarin Oriental Manila’s signature fine dining restaurant, did not disappoint as a venue for warm and elegant get-togethers as the group of CTBC Bank (Philippines) Corp. vice chairman William “Bill†Go and classy couple Henry and Jojo Zabarte found out.
A contemporary European menu, stunning interiors with ample space to move around for a tête-à -tête, and top-notch service from a most courteous hotel staff made the occasion more memorable.
Many thanks to Mandarin Oriental general manager Torsten van Dullemen and communications director Charisse Chuidian for the personalized touch of hospitality!
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Jullie Yap Daza, Sam Eduque, FCCP’s Letty Syquia, Allure columnist Michelle Dayrit-Soliven, Margot Fragante, Amalie Azanza, Carrie Bautista, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Margot Rodriguez.
Advance birthday greetings to Jacqui Maniquis, June 16; Consul Jun Lagman, John Osmeña, Metrobank Foundation president Chito Sobrepeña and Willin Chan, June 17; Marissa Rocha and STAR’s Tammy Mendoza, June 18; FCCP’s Nena Borromeo and Kitten Zapata, June 19; Elvira Ledesma, lawyer Eric Puno and Frannie Jacinto, June 20; Gina Ledesma Lim, lawyer Rene Puno and Marcia Campos Fong, June 21.
Happy wedding anniversary today to Joe and Marivic Concepcion; Alex and Marixi Prieto, June 16; and lawyer Jerby and Pam Rebano, June 20. May you have many, many more years of wedded bliss.
So, how was your week?
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