IT?S THE SEASON FOR THAT chic sport which is polo, dahlings. The rich, nouveau riche, the famous, diplomats, beautiful people and tons of hard-core polo enthusiasts all went to the prestigious Enrique Zobel Field of Manila Polo Club for the Past Presidents? Cup, palanggas.

The action began with the low goal match between the Gold and Blue teams. The game was hot and fast until it finished with a score of 4-3 in favor of the smooth Gold team.

Then it was time for the program to begin after drinks were served at the polo terrace with the ceremonial throw-in led by former MPC namedroppable presidents and incumbent president Juan B. Santos. President Santos welcomed the crowd and officially announced the start of the season after which the polo players did the traditional parade, which cued in the highly anticipated high goal match.

The 6-chukker play between the Reds and the Blacks was super exciting, with all the players giving everything they?ve got to this awesome match. Then the big moment, dahlings, with the final score of 10-8, the Reds bagged the first win of the season.

It was a fab Sunday afternoon with my friends, watching a totally fantastic polo match, palanggas, while munching on the excellently prepared dinner and sipping Veuve Cliquot.

Chivas Regal campaign

That high-end drink with the suave set, Chivas Regal unveiled the Live with Chivalry campaign at the chi-chi, upscale Establishment Bar at The Fort, with a stylish and successful turnout as the country?s dashing and beautiful came in full chivalry mode, dahlings. Hotshot regional mentoring manager for Chivas Brothers Limited, the brilliant Darren Hosie jetted in from Scotland, leading the ceremonial toast. There was an endless flow of sumptuous hors d?oeuvres and overflowing Chivas on the rocks for the men and specially concocted Chivas cocktails for the women.

The highlight was honoring some of the country?s distinguished gentlemen ?who embody the values of chivalry: gallantry, brotherhood, freedom and honor.?

Indeed, the theme of the Chivas campaign has become even more relevant today, palanggas, because, thank goodness, people are going back to basics and honoring timeless, intrinsic values.

Cheers, chivalry!

Chinese painting exhibit, demo

Can?t wait to see the latest art exhibit from the Confucius Institute of the Ateneo de Manila University and Shangri-La Plaza when they present a Chinese painting exhibit and demonstration, dahlings, on Feb. 3-11 at the Grand Atrium, Level 2. The exhibit will open at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3 by the Chan Lim Family and the Ateneo Confucius Institute by the Chinese painting students, including the already popular artist and my adorable soulmate Vicky Zubiri, who will exhibit her awesome Tibetan paintings.

Chinese painting workshops will be held at 1:30, 3-4 and 5:30 p.m.

The other exhibit will be on Feb. 7 at Grand Atrium, Level 2, with a painting demo at 3 p.m. by the brilliant Dr. Alex Chan Lim and Dr. Felix Chan Lim, no less.

Check it out. I?ll be there, palanggas.

3rd Philippine StarBall

The country?s biggest, grandest and most awesome ballroom dance competition is taking center stage once again, dahlings. The 3rd Philippine StarBall international ballroom championship will be the glamorous happening at the top-of-the-line Makati Shangri-La Hotel on, take note, palanggas, Feb. 13.

Working chair of the organizing committee, stylish Michaela ?Pinky? Puno, personally invited the top competitors she watched at the Blackpool Festival and The Internationals competition in London.

Emcee will be Gary McDonald, 10-time US national champion. The television special will be hosted by Charlotte Jorgensen, seven-time Danish champion and World and European amateur champion, and theater actor-singer Audie Gemora.

Organized by Council of United Professional Dance Teachers of the Philippines Inc., among others, palanggas. Proceeds go to Kythe, a foundation helping children afflicted with cancer. For tickets, call Marissa at 8128464.

SIA A380 Quiz ongoing

Just because the holiday season is over doesn?t mean you can?t go on a holiday. Well, if you still haven?t taken a crack at the Singapore Airlines A380 Quiz, now is your chance, palanggas. The world?s most-awarded airline is offering two Business Class seats in an exclusive raffle partnership with Philippine Tatler. Check out Philippine Tatler?s 100th issue celebration with Singapore Airlines and win one of two round-trip Business Class tickets on SIA?s awesome A380 to Melbourne, Australia. Answer 10 easy questions correctly and qualify for the raffle draw. Quiz and entry forms are available in the December and January issues of Tatler. Be one of the first to experience the widest Business Class seats on Singapore Airlines? wow A380.

Check it out, and good luck, dahlings.