The ‘Seafood King’ conquers Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), led by general manager Brian Connelly and director of sales and marketing Lara Constantino-Scarrow, continues to give its loyal guests a reason to keep coming back with the recent opening of Hai Shin Lou Cebu Seafood King.

The event, graced by MPPC’s top executives as well as Hai Shin Lou Cebu owners Alfred Ty, Alejandro Tengco and Ramon “Choy” Cojuangco Jr., also served as an intimate dinner for their friends and business partners.

(From left) Gerald and MJ Yuvallos, Kat Cacho, Bonifacio Landmark Realty president Hans Hauri and Ehda Dagooc.

To bring in auspicious blessings, an eye-dotting ceremony was held at MPPC’s majestic lobby, followed by the traditional lion dance and tossing of the coins. Guests were then ushered to the restaurant for a taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine.

Congratulations to Marco Polo Plaza Cebu for a successful restaurant opening!

(From left) Hai Shin Lou Cebu co-owner Ramon ‘Choy’ Cojuangco Jr. and wife Marisa, Pascual Garcia III, Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale and Melanie Ng.

(Hai Shin Lou Cebu is located at the ground level of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. It is open every day for lunch and dinner. For inquiries, call (032) 234-8189, visit

www.facebook.com/haishinloucebu or e-mail [email protected].)

Symphony for a good cause

The Francisfest 2018 parish team. (Seated, from left) Co-chairman Minerva Tanseco, chairman Carrie Bautista, Santuario de San Antonio Parish (SSAP) parish priest Fr. Reu Galoy, OFM, Parish Pastoral Council president Lucio ‘Jun’ Rodriguez, Girlie Sison and Marie Tycangco; (standing, from left) Karen Limpe, Tina Teehankee, Karen Blanco, Tessie Briones, Janine Puno, Caron Macasaet and Caren Tordesillas.

In celebration of its sapphire jubilee, Santuario de San Antonio Parish (SSAP) presents “Francisfest 2018,” which will feature the Manila Symphony Jr. Orchestra conducted by Jeffrey Solares for the benefit of SSAP Foundation’s outreach programs.

Francisfest 2018 will be held on Oct. 18, 7 p.m., at the Santuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati City.

Kudos to the organizers for this worthwhile endeavor!

The Francisfest 2018 ladies committee. (Seated, from left) Fanny Blanco, Carrie Bautista and Minerva Tanseco with co-chairman and Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma; (standing) Nini Layug, Olga Martel and Nora Robles.

(For inquiries and ticket reservations, call the parish office at 843-8830.)