Remember last year’s party?   

 Rock N’ Ramp Your Jazzed up Jeans January 21, 2009

HOW FUN!! 

Heart2Heart believes that creativity is sparked by inspiration… and Starbucks has this way of inspiring and making people feel good!  That’s why I love being a part of a great company, even if I am just a guest,  that makes everyone feel good and feel happy…because the feeling is contagious

Mr. & Mrs. Chief Operating Officer of course multiplied

I was telling my family, we need to come as a group as well because last year we felt so out of place when everyone was all dressed up and we were not!  Hmmm…..long story but finally my sister had this idea! OH GOSH!  We felt like we were in highscool again  Not so creative but atleast we tried.  Next year we will really plan in advance!

Mom and Quito joined their team as part of the Real Estate and Store Development group

The lawyers decided to come as lawyers

With Isabel who organized the whole event!

And everyone else!  WOW!!

F & B Team headed by Keith 

Thanks to Twinpopsis ( Cool Costumes January 23, 2010 )  for these additional photos which I missed on the second day

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After eating our halo halo in Milky Way ( Milky Way Halo Halo  Jan 18, 2010 ), We were  walking by Rustan’s ( Rockwell branch ) and we saw the new Gourmet To Go Counter my cousin, Donnie, was telling me about!  WOW!!! You won’t miss it, it is right in front of the supermarket.  It is easy to order, grab and go!

 And just today when I went to Rustan’s Supermarket Makati, I bumped into  Tita Beth Romualdez, who is behind Gourmet To Go.  She is now setting it up in the Makati branch which I am very very happy about because this is where I really go for my shopping and grocery. I am looking forward to it!!

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 Filipino, Philippines “Dancing Inmates” from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons long-time choreographer Travis Payne and dancers Daniel Celebre and Dres Reid to learn performances from THIS IS IT.

Blessed with beautiful beaches, lush forests and natural wonders, the country is now fast becoming a favorite tourist destination. For all its splendor and richness, it seems impossible to capture all of them in a single frame but six of the country’s top photographers took the challenge and captured one of the most captivating islands in the Philippines: the Caramoan islands in Camarines Sur. 

The collection of riveting photographs of Caramoan was unveiled recently at the Fashion Walk, Greenbelt 5. A collaboration between Governor Villafuerte and photographer Jun de Leon, the exhibit aptly called Caramoan X6 (Caramoan times six) showcased the talents of today’s most brilliant photographers: Jake Versoza, Jo Ann Bitagcol, Sara Black, Paolo Pineda, Mark Nicdao and Jun de Leon as they reveal through their lenses the spectacular images of Caramoan and portraits of its people.

As Governor Villafuerte unveiled the exhibit he gratefully shares “I would like to thank all the photographers who lend their talents to create this exhibit. We hope to encourage more people to see and visit the beautiful island of Caramoan as the island is becoming a favorite destination especially with the international tourists.” The exhibit was on display in Ayala Malls Greenbelt 3 from December 18 to 20 and will be in STI Fort Bonifacio. And to commemorate the collaboration of these talented individuals, the photos were compiled in the Caramoan x6 coffee table book. The photos were also auctioned off – proceeds of which will be for the benefit of CamSur’s Educational Fund.

Governor LRay Villafuerte and wife Lara with kids Luigi, Julio, and Gabby 

Guests were treated to a night of remarkable visual displays and were serenaded by the Bicol Heritage Choir and LRay’s Strings Ensemble. Overflowing cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres from Cibo were served as guests went around the photo installations. Event host Mark Nelson presented the photographers to everyone. Among the revelers were Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land President’s Antonino Aquino, Thai Airway’s General Manager Nivat Chantarachoti, KC Concepcion, Randy Ortiz, Robbie Carmona, Apples Aberin-Sadwani, , Divine Lee, Pinky Tobiano, Mark and Camille Villar.

As one of the top destinations in the country, Caramoan islands is every traveler’s dream destination with its fine beaches, amazing sights, water sports, and the calmness of its surroundings. And with the unwavering efforts to promote this place, it is no wonder that Caramoan will very soon be on everyone’s vacation list.

Bob Miller, Christian Espiritu and Ito Carag

Gina Lopez and Lulu Tan Gan

Governor LRay Villafuerte and KC Concepcion

 Jake Versoza, Veejay Villafranca, Karina and Randy Estacio

Marc Nelson, Alex Escat, Camille Villar and Gino Jacinto

 Pinky Tobiano, Mikee Romero and Lara Villafuerte

Rod Nepomuceno, Richard Tiu, Grace Glori Go, Pinky Tobiano, Governor LRay and Lara Villafuerte

 Veron Medina, Jeena Lopez, Jun de Leon, Lara Villafuerte and son Luigi Villafuerte

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I knew it, my talents ( Mariza, Nic, Mig and Iya April 28, 2009 ) are really going places

 This time, it is Iya’s turn

Hindy very hands on with everything

At the same time, you are getting a sneak peek at the new collection of U Swim ( Save Our Seas, Love the Beach with U Swim March 29, 2008  ) for Summer 2010 designed by Hindy Weber -Tantoco

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Mariza, Nic, Mig and Iya April 28, 2009 

Pictorial Session December 5, 2009

Holiday Finds for the Young January 3, 2010 

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Mom invited us to join her lunch in honor of Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie who are visiting.  Tita Reggie recommended this place by Tita Malu Veloso which we have been wanting to try

The restaurant is located in her Mom’s home  

The house was designed by her father which is why it has a lot of sentimental value to her 

and who has built many well known buildings in the country 

The Garden 

The Dining Area 

It was a very good buffet lunch prepared by Tita Malu’s kitchen 

She makes all the desserts herself 

Christmas gift packages for sale  

Other parts of the house can be used for private group dining and for bigger events 

Tita Malu also has her fashion designing business in that house 

and is proud to show off her creations  

 Tita Malu is the godparent of James which is why 15 years go, we asked her to design my wedding dress :-) 

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 The first Assumption Together Congress to be convened after the Canonization of Saint Marie Eugenie of Jesus will be held from January 29 to 31, 2010, participated in by over 500 delegates composed of Friends of the Assumption (FOA) from the Philippines- Thailand Province of the Religious of the Assumption, Sr. Diana Wauters, Superior General of the Religious of the Assumption all over the world, will be our Guest of Honour, accompanied by her General Council.