For Gabby Leyson, 75 was the right age to get married to his devoted, longtime partner Tina Jordana. They had an elegant Saturday morning civil wedding ceremony at Salon Granada of Casino Español de Cebu, officiated by Judge Ester Veloso.
The Cebu chapter of La Chaine des Rotisseurs held a fellowship dinner at J Park Island Resort and Waterpark in Mactan. Theme was “Tropical Havana,” which meant the men were in all-white outfits, and the ladies in colorful floral prints.
Dr. Warfe Engracia is one of Cebu’s most eminent radiologists. His Rajah Tuipas Medical Services, named after a royal ancestor, keeps him busy the live-long day.
Radisson Blu Hotel hosted the recent meeting of the Arts Council board of Trustees at Feria, its popular outlet that features international cuisine in its lunch and dinner buffets.
The British embassy in Manila launched a week-long Great British Festival at The Cabin of the Pig and Palm restaurant. It may have been the fifth in the Philippines, but it was the first time for Cebu.
Every time the Cebu chapter of La Chaine des Rotisseurs holds a gala event, it surpasses the previous edition in elegance, efficient service and, most important of all, gastronomy. Which was what happened at the recent induction gala held March 8 at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel.
Consul General Shi Yong of the People’s Republic of China hosted a large reception on Feb. 8 at the grand ballroom of the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel. It was to usher in the spring festival, prelude to the observance of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
A persistent drizzle that would later intensify did not dampen the spirit of celebration and merrymaking at what was undeniably the wedding of the year, held on Jan. 13 at Maribago Bluewater.
Amigos de España en Cebu held its traditional Christmas party at Salon Barcelona of Casino Español. The highlight was the exchange of gifts, always hilarious.
The Cebu chapter of La Chaine des Rotisseurs held its anniversary gala at the Radisson Blu Hotel with a record attendance of 120. Welcoming all at the lobby were general manager Laurent Boisdron and director of sales and marketing Anne Olalo.
