The most moving moment (yes, the highlight) of Regal matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde’s 77th birthday last Friday, Aug. 19, was the loving hug and kisses the Birthday Lady planted on the cheek of her husband, Remy Monteverde (fondly and affectionately called as simply Father Remy by the industry guys).
Assisted by Stephen Tan, husband of the couple’s daughter Meme Monteverde, Father Remy was admittedly not in his San-Beda-star-player form, slightly bowed by the years, two years his wife’s senior. As cameras clicked, Father Remy broke into a weak smile after the kiss that launched a thousand sighs among the well-heeled well-wishers from showbiz, business, sports and politics.
All were accounted for at the Regal Events Place on Valencia St., Quezon City, owned and managed by Mother Lily.
There were some surprises, one of them the P1M Mother Lily donated to the MOWELFUND after Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo presented her a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the group that has been helping the less-privileged members of the industry.
“The check is not post-dated,” MOWELFUND officer Boots said in jest as she expressed “our profound gratitude.”
“I am rich,” Mother replied also in jest, “I have a lot of money.”
Three more groups gave Mother Lily their own plaques of appreciation, from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), Enpress (Entertainment Press) and SPEED (Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors), each of which also got a P100,000 donation from Mother Lily who called the movie writers, “my unsung heroes.”
“Without them,” she stressed, “there wouldn’t be a Mother Lily, there wouldn’t be Regal Films.”
There was food aplenty. Between numbers during the program first hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, featuring songs by Janella Salvador, Derrick Monasterio, Laarni Lozada, the Koro Tomasino group, and movie writers Leo Bukas and Oghie Ignacio. Dressed in sparkling mini-skirt, comedian Atak (best friend of the late director Wenn Deramas) brought the house down with his performance.
Raul Sunico capped the program with renditions on his piano.
Among the star-studded guests were Susan Roces with daughter Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares, Eddie Gutierrez and wife Annabelle Rama, Donna Villa and husband Carlo J. Caparas, Sen. Dick Gordon with Philippine Red Cross governor Nesty Isla, Fil-Am mixed-martial artist Brandon Vera with wife Jessica, Ali Sotto, Tirso Cruz III with wife Lyn Ynchausti, Billy Crawford, Kean Cipriano and wife Chynna Ortaleza, Albert Martinez, Derek Ramsay, Lance Raymundo, GMA executives (Joey Abacan, Gigi Santiago-Lara, Redgie Magno, Lilybeth Rasonable and Marivin Arayata), ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN president/CEO Carlo Katigbak, TAPE's Malou Choa-Fagar (with friend Lawrence Tan), Regal-honed directors (Chito Roño, Mel Chionglo, Joel Lamangan and Joey Reyes), Anjo Yllana, Daiana Menezes, director Mac Alejandre and MTRCB chief Toto Villarreal (with members Mario Hernando, Joey Romero and Marra Lanot with husband Pete Lacaba), UAAP basketball tournament MVP Kiefer Ravena and UAAP Women’s Volleyball Tournament MVP Alyssa Valdez, makeup artist Mickey See, ELRO Retail Corporation head of marketing Cecille Loretizo and marketing supervisor Cel Paderes, Stephanie Tugadi, Nina Canares, Pinky Reedus-Villegas, Zsaris Mendioro, Aia de Leon and Marco de Leon, Karlen Fajardo, Star Magic artists Gerald Anderson, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Shaina Magdayao, Elmo Magalona, James Reid, Jessy Mendiola, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon and Ellen Adarna, gay indie film actors Ran Domingo, Kenjie Garcia, Simon Ibarra, Paolo Rivero, Janvier Daily, and Andrew Miguel, Coach Atoy Co, De La Salle Zobel Junior Archer and Nestle MILO product endorser Prince Carlos, Lukas Magallano, MILO sports executives Robbie de Vera and Andrew Neri, BEST Center’s Monica Jorge, MILO sports executives Robbie de Vera and Andrew Neri, 600 most promising cagers during the 2013 SBP-Passerelle Twin Tournament, LG Mobile Philippines Vice President Mr. Jay Won, LG product manager Faith Mijares, LG Electronics Philippines Managing Director Mr. Sung Woo Nam, LG Mobile ambassadors: renowned actress Maxene Magalona and UAAP basketball superstars Kiefer Ravena, Thomas Torres and Andre Paras, Von Pessumal, Joshua Torralba, Kiefer’s brother Thirdy Ravena, DLSU Green Archers Jeron Teng and Arnold Van Opstal, Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez, director Francis Xavier Pasion, Dyesebel co-stars Anne Curtis and Sam Milby, actresses Janice de Belen and Coney Reyes, child performers Ashley Sarmiento, Richmont Padayao, John Michael Gacayan, Giacobbe Whitworth, Miguel Vergara, Kazumi Porquez, Brenna Garcia, Raveena Mansukhani, Dentrix Ponce, Daniella Tolentino, Faye Alhambra, Vince Angeles and Marco Antonio Masa, GMA’s Luis Alandy, Arthur Solinap and Mike Tan, “Eat Bulaga!” co-host Jose Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman’s husband, actor-model Marco Alcaraz, band vocalists Rico Blanco and Champ Lui Pio, TV5 Kapatid star Derek Ramsay, Lemuelle Pelayo, “It’s Showtime” hosts Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, PBA Rain or Shine’s Chris Tiu and TY Tang, Ervic Vijandre, Arjo Atayde, Joe Vargas, Gab Valenciano, model, basketball and football player Jon Hall and James and Jim Salas, collegiate basketball players Robert Bolick, Hubert Cani, Arvin Tolentino, Clint Doliguez, John Apacible, Bobby Ray Parks, Troy Rosario, Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Chris Newsome, Baser Amer, Alfonso Gotladera, Nico Elorde, Kib Montalbo, Sudan Daniel, Norbert Torres, Aljon Mariano, Almond Vosotros, Prince Rivero, Roi Sumang, Kris Porter, Mikee Reyes, Chris Javier, Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Bong Galanza, Jonathan Grey, Andretti Stevens, Roger Pogoy and Matthew Aquino, former PBA players Jerry Codiñera and Bong Ravena, Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan, 2012 UAAP Juniors Mythical Five awardee Renzo Subido, UAAP basketball standout Jerie Pingoy, indoor volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Denden Lazaro, Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Bea de Leon, Melissa Gohing, Mary Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo, Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito, Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz, Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual, Bea Tan, Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Mark Alfafara, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Princess Listana, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, Camille Cruz, Cienne Cruz and Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Mark Lee, Jopet Movido, Red Christensen, Joanne Siy, Loren Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Tricia Santos, Carmela Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag, Suzanne Roces, Jacqueline Alarca, Ers Iratay, and men’s fashion blogger David Guison, Vina Guerrero, Paul Chuapoco, Chinchin Obcena, Kerwin King.
The party went on after the program.
According to the Chinese calendar, Mother Lily is actually 78 years old (baby is considered a year old at birth, with months in mom’s womb counted as one). She will be 80 years old next year, as per the Chinese calendar, and will skip 79th (age ending in 9 is considered “not good” by the Chinese).
Same time, same place, next year, Mother Lily!
After MLM's birthday they proceeded to the Family Appointment with El Shaddai at AMVel City, Barangay San Dionisio, Paranaque City on August 20 to 21, to coincide with the premiere of the movie "Miracles are Forever" directed by Carlo J. Caparas. This year's theme: "32nd annual celebration of Faith, Love and Unity."
Guests included President Duterte, Vice President Leni Gerona-Robredo, former Presidents Benigno Aquino III, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Fidel Ramos, former First Lady Amelita Martinez-Ramos, former First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo, sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee and Kris Aquino, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, House of Representatives Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Senate President pro tempore Franklin Drilon, Senate Majority leader Vicente Sotto III, Senate Minority leader Ralph Recto, Senators Joel Villanueva, Panfilo Lacson, Richard J. Gordon, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Manny Pacquiao, Francis Pangilinan, Risa Hontiveros, Win Gatchalian, Leila de Lima, Francis Tolentino, Sergio Osmeña III, Martin Romualdez, Isko Moreno, TG Guingona, Jericho Petilla, Mark Lapid, Neri Colmenares, Edu Manzano, Roman Romulo, Susan Ople and Alma Moreno, associate justices Antonio T. Carpio, Presbitero Velasco Jr., Teresita de Castro, Arturo Brion, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Mariano del Castillo, Jose Perez, Jose C. Mendoza, Bienvenido L. Reyes, Estela Perlas-Bernabe, Marvic Leonen, Francis Jardeleza and Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco, Jr., Presidential Legal Counsel Chief Salvador Panelo, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, Presidential Management Staff Head and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar, National Economic and Development Authority Director-General Ernesto Pernia, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael V. Mariano, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Education Secretary Leonor Briones, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez, Finance Secretary Carlos Domínguez III, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr., Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Rodolfo Salalima, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo , Trade and Industry Secretary Ramón López amd Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, Malabon City Mayor Antolin A. Oreta III, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon T. Gatchalian, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, San Juan City Mayor Guia Guanzon Gomez, Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Pasig City Mayor Robert Eusebio, Makati City Mayor Mar-Len Abigail Binay-Campos, Taguig City Mayor Lani Lopez-Cayetano, Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III, Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi.
The mass was celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle and con-celebrated by Manila Archbishop-emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, Kalookan Bishop-emeritus Deogracias Iñiguez, Jr., Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias, Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, Paranaque Bishop Jesse Mercado, Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros, Antipolo Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Antipolo Bishop-emeritus Crisostomo Yalung, Imus Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, San Pablo Bishop Buenaventura Famadico and San Pablo Bishop-emeritus Leo M. Drona, joined by reverend fathers, monsignors and deacons.
Assisted by Stephen Tan, husband of the couple’s daughter Meme Monteverde, Father Remy was admittedly not in his San-Beda-star-player form, slightly bowed by the years, two years his wife’s senior. As cameras clicked, Father Remy broke into a weak smile after the kiss that launched a thousand sighs among the well-heeled well-wishers from showbiz, business, sports and politics.
All were accounted for at the Regal Events Place on Valencia St., Quezon City, owned and managed by Mother Lily.
There were some surprises, one of them the P1M Mother Lily donated to the MOWELFUND after Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo presented her a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the group that has been helping the less-privileged members of the industry.
“The check is not post-dated,” MOWELFUND officer Boots said in jest as she expressed “our profound gratitude.”
“I am rich,” Mother replied also in jest, “I have a lot of money.”
Three more groups gave Mother Lily their own plaques of appreciation, from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), Enpress (Entertainment Press) and SPEED (Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors), each of which also got a P100,000 donation from Mother Lily who called the movie writers, “my unsung heroes.”
“Without them,” she stressed, “there wouldn’t be a Mother Lily, there wouldn’t be Regal Films.”
There was food aplenty. Between numbers during the program first hosted by Ai-Ai delas Alas, featuring songs by Janella Salvador, Derrick Monasterio, Laarni Lozada, the Koro Tomasino group, and movie writers Leo Bukas and Oghie Ignacio. Dressed in sparkling mini-skirt, comedian Atak (best friend of the late director Wenn Deramas) brought the house down with his performance.
Raul Sunico capped the program with renditions on his piano.
Among the star-studded guests were Susan Roces with daughter Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares, Eddie Gutierrez and wife Annabelle Rama, Donna Villa and husband Carlo J. Caparas, Sen. Dick Gordon with Philippine Red Cross governor Nesty Isla, Fil-Am mixed-martial artist Brandon Vera with wife Jessica, Ali Sotto, Tirso Cruz III with wife Lyn Ynchausti, Billy Crawford, Kean Cipriano and wife Chynna Ortaleza, Albert Martinez, Derek Ramsay, Lance Raymundo, GMA executives (Joey Abacan, Gigi Santiago-Lara, Redgie Magno, Lilybeth Rasonable and Marivin Arayata), ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN president/CEO Carlo Katigbak, TAPE's Malou Choa-Fagar (with friend Lawrence Tan), Regal-honed directors (Chito Roño, Mel Chionglo, Joel Lamangan and Joey Reyes), Anjo Yllana, Daiana Menezes, director Mac Alejandre and MTRCB chief Toto Villarreal (with members Mario Hernando, Joey Romero and Marra Lanot with husband Pete Lacaba), UAAP basketball tournament MVP Kiefer Ravena and UAAP Women’s Volleyball Tournament MVP Alyssa Valdez, makeup artist Mickey See, ELRO Retail Corporation head of marketing Cecille Loretizo and marketing supervisor Cel Paderes, Stephanie Tugadi, Nina Canares, Pinky Reedus-Villegas, Zsaris Mendioro, Aia de Leon and Marco de Leon, Karlen Fajardo, Star Magic artists Gerald Anderson, Xian Lim, Arron Villaflor, Shaina Magdayao, Elmo Magalona, James Reid, Jessy Mendiola, JC de Vera, Ejay Falcon and Ellen Adarna, gay indie film actors Ran Domingo, Kenjie Garcia, Simon Ibarra, Paolo Rivero, Janvier Daily, and Andrew Miguel, Coach Atoy Co, De La Salle Zobel Junior Archer and Nestle MILO product endorser Prince Carlos, Lukas Magallano, MILO sports executives Robbie de Vera and Andrew Neri, BEST Center’s Monica Jorge, MILO sports executives Robbie de Vera and Andrew Neri, 600 most promising cagers during the 2013 SBP-Passerelle Twin Tournament, LG Mobile Philippines Vice President Mr. Jay Won, LG product manager Faith Mijares, LG Electronics Philippines Managing Director Mr. Sung Woo Nam, LG Mobile ambassadors: renowned actress Maxene Magalona and UAAP basketball superstars Kiefer Ravena, Thomas Torres and Andre Paras, Von Pessumal, Joshua Torralba, Kiefer’s brother Thirdy Ravena, DLSU Green Archers Jeron Teng and Arnold Van Opstal, Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez, director Francis Xavier Pasion, Dyesebel co-stars Anne Curtis and Sam Milby, actresses Janice de Belen and Coney Reyes, child performers Ashley Sarmiento, Richmont Padayao, John Michael Gacayan, Giacobbe Whitworth, Miguel Vergara, Kazumi Porquez, Brenna Garcia, Raveena Mansukhani, Dentrix Ponce, Daniella Tolentino, Faye Alhambra, Vince Angeles and Marco Antonio Masa, GMA’s Luis Alandy, Arthur Solinap and Mike Tan, “Eat Bulaga!” co-host Jose Manalo, Precious Lara Quigaman’s husband, actor-model Marco Alcaraz, band vocalists Rico Blanco and Champ Lui Pio, TV5 Kapatid star Derek Ramsay, Lemuelle Pelayo, “It’s Showtime” hosts Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario and Vhong Navarro, PBA Rain or Shine’s Chris Tiu and TY Tang, Ervic Vijandre, Arjo Atayde, Joe Vargas, Gab Valenciano, model, basketball and football player Jon Hall and James and Jim Salas, collegiate basketball players Robert Bolick, Hubert Cani, Arvin Tolentino, Clint Doliguez, John Apacible, Bobby Ray Parks, Troy Rosario, Kevin Alas, Garvo Lanete, Jake Pascual, Chris Newsome, Baser Amer, Alfonso Gotladera, Nico Elorde, Kib Montalbo, Sudan Daniel, Norbert Torres, Aljon Mariano, Almond Vosotros, Prince Rivero, Roi Sumang, Kris Porter, Mikee Reyes, Chris Javier, Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Bong Galanza, Jonathan Grey, Andretti Stevens, Roger Pogoy and Matthew Aquino, former PBA players Jerry Codiñera and Bong Ravena, Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan, 2012 UAAP Juniors Mythical Five awardee Renzo Subido, UAAP basketball standout Jerie Pingoy, indoor volleyball players Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer, Fille Saint Merced Cainglet-Cayetano, A Nacachi, Rachel Anne Daquis, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Denden Lazaro, Charo Soriano, Marge Tejada, Bea de Leon, Melissa Gohing, Mary Jean Balse, Mayeth Carolino, Michelle Carolino, Ella De Jesus, Kara Acevedo, Karla Bello, Stephanie Gabriel, Mae Tajima, Jayson Ramos, Maica Morada, Michelle Laborte, Sasa Devanadera, Grethcel Soltones, Joy Benito, Rubie De Leon, Mae Crisostomo, Ynna Hao, Tina Salak, JP Torres, Dahlia Cruz, Nene Bautista, Aiza Maizo, Maika Ortiz, Rhea Dimaculangan, Denise Tan, Venus Bernal, Jheck Dionela, Angge Tabaquero, Abby Praca, Bea Pascual, Bea Tan, Judy Caballejo, Maruja Banaticla, AJ Pareja, Myco Antonio, Henry Pecana, Mark Alfafara, Dindin Santiago, Jaja Santiago, Kathy Bersola, Princess Gaiser, Shiela Marie “Bang” Pineda, Mayette Zapanta, Rosemarie Vargas, Jen Reyes, Princess Listana, Angela Benting, Pau Soriano, Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, Edwin Tolentino, Peter Den Mar Torres, Michelle Gumabao, Cha Cruz, Stephanie Mercado, Jeshul Wensh Tiu, Abigail Marano, Mika Esperenza, Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, Victonara Galang, Camille Cruz, Cienne Cruz and Cyd Demicillo, Renz Casanova, Chris Macasaet, Philip Cerveza, Mark Lee, Jopet Movido, Red Christensen, Joanne Siy, Loren Lantin, Mia Hirotsuji, Pamela Lastimosa, Ingrid Reyes, Jessey De Leon, Tricia Santos, Carmela Tunay, Chloe Cortez, Alex Cabanos, Patricia Rasmo, Illa Santos, Joanne Bunag, Suzanne Roces, Jacqueline Alarca, Ers Iratay, and men’s fashion blogger David Guison, Vina Guerrero, Paul Chuapoco, Chinchin Obcena, Kerwin King.
The party went on after the program.
According to the Chinese calendar, Mother Lily is actually 78 years old (baby is considered a year old at birth, with months in mom’s womb counted as one). She will be 80 years old next year, as per the Chinese calendar, and will skip 79th (age ending in 9 is considered “not good” by the Chinese).
Same time, same place, next year, Mother Lily!
After MLM's birthday they proceeded to the Family Appointment with El Shaddai at AMVel City, Barangay San Dionisio, Paranaque City on August 20 to 21, to coincide with the premiere of the movie "Miracles are Forever" directed by Carlo J. Caparas. This year's theme: "32nd annual celebration of Faith, Love and Unity."
Guests included President Duterte, Vice President Leni Gerona-Robredo, former Presidents Benigno Aquino III, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Fidel Ramos, former First Lady Amelita Martinez-Ramos, former First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo, sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee and Kris Aquino, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, House of Representatives Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Senate President pro tempore Franklin Drilon, Senate Majority leader Vicente Sotto III, Senate Minority leader Ralph Recto, Senators Joel Villanueva, Panfilo Lacson, Richard J. Gordon, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Manny Pacquiao, Francis Pangilinan, Risa Hontiveros, Win Gatchalian, Leila de Lima, Francis Tolentino, Sergio Osmeña III, Martin Romualdez, Isko Moreno, TG Guingona, Jericho Petilla, Mark Lapid, Neri Colmenares, Edu Manzano, Roman Romulo, Susan Ople and Alma Moreno, associate justices Antonio T. Carpio, Presbitero Velasco Jr., Teresita de Castro, Arturo Brion, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Mariano del Castillo, Jose Perez, Jose C. Mendoza, Bienvenido L. Reyes, Estela Perlas-Bernabe, Marvic Leonen, Francis Jardeleza and Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco, Jr., Presidential Legal Counsel Chief Salvador Panelo, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, Presidential Management Staff Head and Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar, National Economic and Development Authority Director-General Ernesto Pernia, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael V. Mariano, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno, Education Secretary Leonor Briones, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez, Finance Secretary Carlos Domínguez III, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr., Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Rodolfo Salalima, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo , Trade and Industry Secretary Ramón López amd Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, Malabon City Mayor Antolin A. Oreta III, Navotas City Mayor John Rey Tiangco, Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon T. Gatchalian, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, San Juan City Mayor Guia Guanzon Gomez, Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita Abalos, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, Pasig City Mayor Robert Eusebio, Makati City Mayor Mar-Len Abigail Binay-Campos, Taguig City Mayor Lani Lopez-Cayetano, Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III, Pasay City Mayor Antonino Calixto, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi.
The mass was celebrated by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal G. Tagle and con-celebrated by Manila Archbishop-emeritus Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales, Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, Kalookan Bishop-emeritus Deogracias Iñiguez, Jr., Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias, Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, Paranaque Bishop Jesse Mercado, Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros, Antipolo Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Antipolo Bishop-emeritus Crisostomo Yalung, Imus Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, San Pablo Bishop Buenaventura Famadico and San Pablo Bishop-emeritus Leo M. Drona, joined by reverend fathers, monsignors and deacons.
