The Good Life

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14 years of glamour, charity

By Suzette Jessica

The Philippine Cancer Society formally introduced this year’s Best Dressed Women of the Philippines at an afternoon tea held at the City of Dreams in Entertainment City, Paranaque City. The event is now on its 14th year.

Event chairperson Angola Consul Helen Ong led selection and organizing committee members Roselle Rebano of Jayelles, Mabel Abaño, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Roy Gonzales, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Mario Katigbak, Marian Ong, Sandie Poblador, Elaine Rojas Villar, and adviser Johnny Litton in the announcement.

This year’s women of style and substance are Miladel Lourdes “Milo” R. Bondoc, Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Annabel Uy-Braganza, Maria Victoria R. Tengco-Burgos, Yamani Caliwara, Ruby Tan Chua, Dr. Jennie Francisco-Diaz, Veronica Ho, Rosemarie Tee Licup, Nina Paula Vergara Ng, Brenda Ngo, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Katz Montealegre-Santos, Minerva Mondejar Steiner, Robina Marie Ko-Tan, and Jennifer Tieng.

City of Dreams Manila VP for public relations Charisse Chuidian, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, City of Dreams Manila property president Geoff Andres, Consul Helen Ong, and Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano

Consul Helen Ong with Ambassador Albert Del Rosario, Agnes Huibonhoa and Philippine Cancer Society president Dr. Corazon Ngelangel

2017 Ambassador for Life and DMark Beauty chief executive officer Nikki Tang, Marbee Shing Go and Suzette Jessica

Marriott hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Red Cross

By Suzette Jessica

Senator Richard Gordon presents a plaque of appreciation to Marriott general manager Bruce Winton (right) and executive chef Meik Brammer

Marriott Hotel Manila recently staged a Thanksgiving Gala to celebrate its partnership milestone with Philippine Red Cross. On this evening, 30 head chefs from Marriott Hotels in Asia-Pacific collaborated for a world-class fivecourse dinner.

During the event, Philippine Red Cross chairman Senator Richard Gordon presented plaques of appreciation to the hotel, accepted by its general manager Bruce Winton and executive chef Meik Brammer. Gordon acknowledged Marriott’s efforts as being “an excellent partner, very sincere, very dedicated and avant-garde. I wish many would imitate them.”

The gala featured entertainment by the John Vadeesteen Male Choir of Red Cross and Philippine Navy Harmonic Orchestra, to name a few. The evening’s surprise was serving Marriott’s famous banana loaf from a hanging buffet that descended from the venue’s 12-meter high ceiling.

ETHE GOOD LIFE

Continuing the tradition of Swissness

By Suzette Jessica

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu continued with its tradition of celebrating Swiss National Day with its recent “Swiss Culinary Journey: Swissness from A to Z” at Café Marco as part of its Sunday brunch.

The occasion started with a speech from Marco Polo Plaza Cebu general manager Brian Connelly, followed by welcome remarks from First Secretary and Consul of the Embassy of Switzerland to the Philippines Gregor Fritsche. Then, they cut the ceremonial ribbon and the Swiss tradition of ringing the bell to officially the start the event.

The day overflowed with cheeses, meats and chocolates, truly a great display of Swiss goodness. Of course, the day wasn’t complete without music and exciting raffle prizes. At the end of the weeklong event, a roundtrip ticket to Zurich care of Cathay Pacific was raffled off.

Swissness from A to Z was made possible through partnerships with Dash Engineering Phils. Inc., Werdenberg International Corp., Federal Land, Wines Warehouse, Embassy of Switzerland and Cathay Pacific.

Embassy of Switzerland first secretary and consul Gregor Fritsche and Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC) general manager Brian Connelly cut the ribbon to formally open Swissness from A to Z.

MPPC general manager Brian Connelly and executive chef William Stingfellow

MPPC director of sales and marketing Lara Constantino-Scarrow with Joanna Cuenco

The benefits of a good night sleep

By Suzette Jessica

The Premium Touch Romance is one of Uratex's sought after Premium mattresses.

Dr. Keith Romeo Aguilera shares the benefits of good sleep. Dr. Marco Escareal engaged guests with knowledge during a wellness workshop.

Uratex, the country’s sleep specialist, held recently a wellness event to celebrate World Sleep Day. This year, the 10th time the occasion was being held in the country, had as theme “Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life,” focusing on how better sleep gives people and their bodies a chance to nurture and recover from stress.

Guests were given VIP pampering via wellness activities, as well as talks by eminent sleep doctors and specialists on the benefits of a good night’s rest to one’s well-being. Much-coveted Uratex Premium mattresses were presented at the gathering. Among those shown were the Orthocare Biorythmic, which helps reduce stress via the body’s pressure points, the Senso Memory Ultima Plus infused with hydragel beads for a cooler sleep, the Premium Touch Romance, and the Perfect Serenity Aura Fresh that keeps the ambiance fresh and odor free.

Uratex believes its sleep solutions would be at the forefront of promoting overall health and wellness as more Filipinos observe World Sleep Day each year.