I HAD TO RUSH HOME AFTER A delightful afternoon sitting on a chair at the top-of-the-line hair clinic in the city. Naturally, I?m talking about Svenson, where I went to have my hair done. Needless to say, I felt like a million pesos, feeling good.

Then I rushed over to an impeccable happening, palanggas. It was witnessed by the young and young-at-heart, as RFM Corp. launched its healthy beverage, Alo Youth, a refreshing new drink for healthier and youthful skin. Hosted by my palanggas Tessa Prieto and Tim Yap, the event got on a roll with the opening of three interactive stations, or ?fountains of youth??mango, lychee and apple. Yummy, I must say!

Then, Greg Banzon, RFM?s senior vice president, presented demonstrations of belly dancing, Pilates and yoga and the super wow act of the Russian pole dancers that got the complete attention of all the men.

Guests included hotshot Doug Jewett, CEO of the American Global Health Group, supplier of top quality aloe vera bits for Alo Youth, and namedroppables like Jun Nacino, RFM executive vice president, and Bambi Verzo of Concertus Inc., who superbly organized the launch with top-notch corporate imaging master Jojie Dingcong, no less, as consultant. Jackie Aquino masterfully directed the event.

On stage were Alo Youth?s endorsers, like the brilliant miss with the four B?s Camille Villar who later circulated with the other 400 health enthusiasts.

RFM?s brilliant, savvy president Joey Concepcion shared his fantastic vision for Alo Youth. Yes, dahlings, it was a night I had no regrets going to, which made me even feel younger.

Check out Alo Youth, health and beauty at its perfection. Remember, the clock is ticking, palanggas.

Mansion, new night spot

Hey, palanggas, tired or bored with our town?s night-life scene? Well, there?s a brand new place to spend the weekend. It?s the hottest night spot called The Mansion, dahlings, located at The Enclave in Angeles City, Pampanga, and is the fantastic brainchild of Tim Yap and our gal with the four B?s Divine Lee. The Mansion has excellent service, stricter entrance rules (thank goodness) and VIP tables. The Mansion is the future of premier clubbing experience.

The opening weekend attracted a list from here to eternity of hotshot namedroppables, headed by vice president Noli de Castro, former Pampanga Gov. Mark Lapid, TV/radio broadcaster Ted Failon, Channel V VJs, event genius Robbie Carmona and DJ Manolet Dario.

This new establishment has all the right ingredients for a fabulous night-out, including the coolest music that will make you want to dance, dance, dance, dahlings.

To pump up the beat and send everyone?s energy to party level, Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, no less, celebrated his birthday that night. Saturday nights will have John Herrera of Styles taking over.

The Mansion is now the one and only place to be seen. You don?t even have to drive back to our town. There are loads of great hotels to stay in, and eat till you drop at several of Pampanga?s renowned cooking restaurants, dahlings.

Be mesmerized, palanggas, and be recognized. The Mansion doors open every Friday and Saturday. Call 0905-4016593 or e-mail themansionrsvp@gmail.com for reservations.

Thai National Day

For its yearly Thai National Day, they held it this time at the grand ballroom of the world-renowned Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, dahlings. Thais throughout the country gathered for the grand celebration in honor of His Majesty, the King of Thailand?s 82nd birthday, no less. Guests included namedroppables from the diplomatic corps and corporate organizations.

Heading the hot personalities was Thai ambassador to the Philippines Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya who welcomed the distinguished invitees together with minister counselor Chakorn Suchiva; group captain Nathpong Viriyakupt, Thai Air Attache, and Captain Wilers Smabut, Thai Naval Attache, with their spouses; and Minister Suree Jirattikankul of the Commercial Section. In their eye-catching national costumes, pretty, pretty Thai hostesses handed out fresh orchid corsages from Thai Airways, courtesy of the airline?s popular GM Nivat Chantarachoti.

Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Romulo and his adorable wife Lovely Romulo, were the honoree guests of the night, palanggas.

The Royal Thai Embassy together with the Thai community had our town?s top Thai restos for the excellent buffet, dahlings.

The fun, unforgettable evening ended with a candle-lighting ceremony while singing the Royal Anthem to pay homage to His Majesty the King and the monarchy. Thai souvenirs were given away, palanggas.