A rosy life
“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life with smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon
Wilcon SEVP-COO and Philippine Retailers Association president Rosemarie Ong was recently fêted with an elegant rose-themed dinner in honor of her 60th birthday at the Isla Ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Manila.
(From left) Your columnist, Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano, Rosemarie Ong and Wilcon ambassador Tessa Prieto-Valdes.
The inspiring lady boss was surrounded by her loving family as well as long-time friends on her special evening. As part of the special program, the celebrator was presented “six dances,” “six prayers” and “six dedications” by the most important people in her life.
(From left) Willy Ong, Cobankiat Hardware Inc.’s Wesley and Claudine Cobankiat, Rosemarie Ong, Wilcon president and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan and Christopher Cincochan.
Guests, in gorgeous cocktail dresses and crisp suits, enjoyed a lavish dinner and the touching program fitting for a wonderful wife, mother and boss.
Many happy returns, dear Rose!
(From left) Architect Louie Montes, James Bosch, Nikki Coseteng and EMotors Inc. president and CEO Beth Lee.
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, former Vice President Jejomar Binay, actress Janice de Belen, Arnel Manganti and Letty Jacinto Lopez.
Advance birthday greetings to Renna Hechanova Angeles, Nov. 12; Noel “Toti” Cariño, Nov. 13; Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Wedding Connections’ Pam Rebano and Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela, Nov. 14; Amelia del Rosario-Aquino, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Nov. 15; and Henann Group of Resorts AVP for sales-Boracay area Isabel Garcia-Lee, Nov. 17.
So, how was your week?
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