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Narda’s night oh yes,

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January 6, 2019 | 12:00am

(Seated) Sen. Cynthia Villar and celebrator Metro Manila Linis-Ganda president Narda Camacho; (standing, from left) Marissa Camacho with baby Sabrina, Cha Cha Camacho, Muebles Italiano owner Noel Gonzales and wife Eileen with Teddy and JayR Camacho.

“It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend the world in which we live.” — Dalai Lama

The board of directors, officers and members of the Philippines-Russia Friendship Society recently held the 95th birthday asalto for their beloved past president Narda Camacho.

Known for her ardent and tireless advocacy for environmental issues, Narda is the president of the Metro Manila Linis-Ganda, which started as a garbage segregation and recycling initiative that now has some 580 organized junk shops in 17 cities and towns in Metro Manila. Established in 1983 in San Juan, the organization initially focused on collecting and buying paper and plastic scraps, bottles, cans and metals from households.

(From left) Eileen Gonzales, Madison Galeríes owners Joy and Joel Rustia with David Ackerman.

Narda’s birthday celebration, held at the Muebles Italiano Showroom in Makati City, was graciously hosted by Muebles Italiano owner Noel Gonzales and his wife Eileen.

Many happy returns, dear Narda!

GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, megastar Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan and Cesar Gaupo.

Advance birthday greetings to Jayelles’ Tess Litton, Apa Ongpin and Tootsie Eduque-Marco, Jan. 7; Dr. Jaime Laya, Jan. 8; Wilcon president and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan, Jan. 9; Beabi and Saem founder and co-owner Winnie Go, Jan. 10; Jayelles vice president Allan Litton, retired general Ismael Villareal and Monch Cruz, Jan. 12.

So, how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)