Showing posts with label Elaine Villar. Show all posts
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Monday, December 29, 2014

A culinary journey to Italy







A culinary journey to Italy

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In Photo: Johnny Litton, Agnes Roscigno, Smart Infinity Department Head of Infinity Business Group Julie Carceller, and Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno
Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Nonoy Anson, Villa Medica Philippines country director Suzette Lopez, Crossover Manila 105.1 owner Elaine Villar, and Manny Lopez
OF the most popular cuisines in the world, nothing is as well loved as Italian food. Its use of fresh ingredients, the simple cooking techniques, and natural flavors make it one of the healthiest.
It wasn’t surprising that the dinner hosted by Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno was one of the well-attended events in Smart Infinity’s Culinary Journey series.
Julie Carceller with Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho
Roscigno, his wife Agnes and their daughter Ursula opened the doors of their well-appointed home to Manila’s crème de la crème. And who would want to miss a chance to sample delicious Italian cooking when it is especially prepared by L’Opera Ristorante? The entire dinner, from appetizer to dessert, was especially designed by restaurant owner and Chef Paolo Nesi. In fact, he even created a decadent dessert of chocolate and amaretto flan with fresh cream and named it Il Dolce di Ursula.
Ursula Roscigno, Chef Paolo Nesi and Ambassador Massimo Roscigno

Lawyer Rene Puno and wife Ann with Dr. Minguita Padilla and husband Dr. Victor Lopez
To entertain the guests, classical singer Jack Salud serenaded guests with his rendition of Italian canzone.
Guests who enjoyed the evening included Marco Polo Hotels Philippines Area General Manager Hans Hauri and GT Capital Holdings Inc. Vice Chairman Alfred Ty, to name a few. During the dinner, Smart Infinity Head of Infinity Business Group Julie Carceller, together with Marketing Manager James Chi shared with guests the telecommunications company dedicated Infinity relationship officer to oversee one’s account. It also has a Smart Infinity Worldwide Concierge to handle travel bookings and reservations, among others.

Marco Polo Hotels, Philippines area general manager Hans Hauri, GT Capital Holdings, Inc. vice chairman Alfred Ty and restaurateur Rikki Dee
It was a truly remarkable and unforgettable evening with special thanks to the Roscigno family for graciously welcoming all of us into their lovely home.
Suzette Jessica

Monday, October 6, 2014

An evening of beauty and glamour for a cause










An evening of beauty and glamour for a cause

by  - Suzette Jessica Oct 4, 2014

In Photo: The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines selection and organizing committee (from left): Roselle Rebano, Sandie Poblador, Elaine Rojas Villar, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, event chairman Angola Consul Helen Ong, Philippine Cancer Society Chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Mabel Abaño and Roy Gonzales
PROMINENT members from the country’s social circle gathered recently to raise funds in an annual charity ball. Funds raised during the event were to benefit the Philippine Cancer Society.

The evening saw the unveiling of the 2014 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Annual Awards at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. This annual gala event was originally conceptualized by Honorary Chairman Imelda O. Cojuangco.

Indian Ambassador L.D. Ralte with wife Riki, Bangladesh Ambassador Major General John Gomes with Reynaldo Bustos Robles
This year’s event was organized by Best Dressed Women of the Philippines event chairman Angola Consul Helen Ong and Philippine Cancer Society Chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, together with the selection and organizing committee members Roselle Rebano, Mabel Abaño, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Roy Gonzales, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Sandie Poblador, Elaine Rojas Villar and adviser Johnny Litton. The event was a success.

Randy and Cecille Limjoco with Virginia and Lane
The glamorous night featured a tribute to Fashion Czar of Asia Jose “Pitoy” Moreno, who was part of the selection and organizing committee from 2004 to 2010. The 2014 Style Icons are Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica, Richwell Trading Corp. owner Myrna Tang Yao and Convergys Philippines Services Corp. Chairman Marife B. Zamora. The 2014 Best Dressed awardees are GMA Network Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar, stylist Catherine Y. Arambulo-Antonio, Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas, Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Maita Ejercito, Advance Computer Forms Inc. General Manager Kim Haw, Inglot Cosmetics Philippines Executive Vice President Pauline Laverne Lim, Biñan City Mayor Len Alonte-Naguiat, Mutya ng Pilipinas’s Lynette G. Padolina, EMS Sarmiento Construction Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Jennifer Helen Weigel Sarmiento, Anchor Land Holdings Inc. President Elizabeth Ventura and jewelry designer Ofelia Nuñez Wadle.

RCG Information Technology President & Managing Director Rick McGonegal, Lynette G. Padolina,  Style Icon Marife B. Zamora, Marivic Aro,  Style Icon Linabelle Ruth R.Villarica and Oskie Ravanera
The Men of Exemplary Influence 2014 awardees are Jose Mari Albert, Reynaldo Castillo, Dr. Steve Mark Gan, Noel Gonzales, Gerry Lane, Philip Laude, Michael Victor Severino Martel, Juancho Robles and lawyer Miguel Varela. They were recognized for their outstanding contributions to society.

Consul Mellie Ablaza and Sonja Vodusek

Standing - Indian Ambassador L.D. Ralte Atty. Reynaldo Bustos Robles and Bangladesh Ambassador Major General John Gomes 
Seated -Mme. Ziki Ralte Juancho Robles Pinky Tobiano and Michelle Barrera

Adding excitement to the event was an auction of a masterpiece by world-famous glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. 


Suzette Jessica