Honoring a brilliant man

In recognition of his persistent and unwavering fight for freedom, justice and democracy and his relentless crusade against the oppression of the common man using the power of the law for the past 38 years, the dashing lawyer Frank Chavez was recently conferred the title “Tribune of the People” during a solemn ceremony held at Club Filipino. The title was given by the National Union of People’s Lawyers led by its president Fred Gapuz together with Senate Minority Floor Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr., Sen. Manny Villar, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan and senior Supreme Court Justice Leonardo Quisumbing. Present to witness this outstanding accomplishment were lawyer Frank Chavez’s supportive wife Jean, Dr. Katrina Chavez-Reyes and son-in-law Charles Bernard Reyes. Congratulations!

The best of love and life

Taking the time off from their busy schedules, family, close friends and well-wishers of the lovely hardworking Dr. Elenita Binay gathered together for a fabulous birthday asalto celebration at the chic Le Souffle in Rockwell. Organized by the affable Alice Briones together with her Makati Ladies and St. Andrew Parish church groups, the intimate celebration was filled with cheers and fine spirits as everyone enjoyed the relaxing ambiance replete with delectable food and flavorful wines.

Wishing you more fruitful years of life and love. Happy birthday, Ma’am Ellen!

Birthday wishes

A simple intimate party that is full of life and thanksgiving is just what society lady and philanthropist Tessie Briones fervently wished for. True enough, her wish came true when her friends hosted a party in her honor at Maruchan Japanese restaurant in Makati City. With her kindness and generosity, Tessie will surely be showered with more blessings in the years to come. Happy birthday and more power to you, Tessie!

A portrait of jazz greats

Art and music enthusiast Eva Abesamis recently attended the successful exhibit of the prize-winning book Three Wishes, An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats authored by jazz baroness Pannonica “Nica” Rothschild de Koenigswarter. Held at the Hermes store in New York, the book is a collection of candid photographs with very interesting varied responses of great jazz musicians to the question, “What are your three wishes?”

Congratulations!

Fit for royalty

Crown Prince and heir apparent to the Dutch throne Willem-Alexander was given a fete at the Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa’s Seas restaurant. Manny Osmeña, chairman of the hotel, spearheaded the celebration during the prince’s visit to the Philippines for the 8th Asia Pacific Round Table on Sustainable Consumption and Production (APRSCP). Guests that night were some of Cebu and Manila’s most recognizable faces in the diplomatic circle, including the Netherlands Ambassador Robert Brinks, Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Laura Del Rosario and Dutch honorary consul Robert Aboitiz and APRSCP awardee taipan Dr. Lucio Tan. The occasion was truly fit for royalty.

Congratulations!