A Double Celebration

One of our parties led us to a memorable night at Hilton Manila Hotel where we gathered for the launch of the 2023 edition of The Fookien Times Philippines Yearbook. It was also the birthday of its wonderful chairman and CEO, dear Grace Glory Go! Talk about a double celebration!

Gracie Go and her son, Vernon with their host RJ Ledesma
My favorite, Ambassador of Israel, Ilan Fluss n me.
Quezon Mayor, Joy Belmonte and her hubby, Ray Alimurung
Senator Cynthia Villar and Myrna Yao
Steven Tan and Ambassador of Singapore Gerald Ho
Frannie and Ramon Jacinto
Rico Hizon of CNN Phil.

This year, the much-awaited Philippines Yearbook contains 238 pages that showcase “The Filipino National Identity.” Just like me, my friends and fellow fans present that night appreciated this year’s theme. Representing our culture, it’s a must-have in every Filipino home.

Jennie Gouldborn
Consul General of Monaco, Fortune Ledesma and Lilibeth Campos
Romina Gervacio and Charisse Chuidian
Ralph Joseph and Cocoy Cordoba
Marivic Rufino, Menchu Concepcion and Frances Lim
Robert Coyuito
Ann and Chito Sobrepeña

Since it was a double celebration, it called for twice the spirits, too! We enjoyed all the more with yummy cocktails and wonderful wines from Ralph’s Wine & Liquor fueling our catching-up chikas and laughter ‘til the event ended. Happy to be a part of this event every year, and moreso that night celebrating one of my fave people, the birthday girl. Thank you for always having us, dear Grace! Congratulations to you and the Philippine Yearbook for another successful launch. Can’t wait for next year’s issue!

Napocemo, Mayenne Carmona, Michelle Garcia and Dr. Cecilia Infantado
Ambassador of Thailand, Tull Traisorat, Czarina Camus, Marian Ong Nuguid and designer Ditta Sandico
Basil Ong

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