Multi-awarded Filipina singer-civic leader Emma Toba (Emma Cordero), who won the title “Woman of the Universe” at the 2016 Mrs. Universe pageant, will lead a group in honoring world-class achievers in various fields from the US, Japan, Sri Lanka and the Philippines in a dinner ceremony at Heritage Hotel tonight.
The 82 honorees were selected by World Class Excellence Japan Award (WCEJA), an organization founded by Toba in 2015 that pays tribute to achievers from all over the world. Among them are Freddie Aguilar, Heber Bartolome, Randy Santiago, Lito Camo, US-based Filipino jazz singer Lourdes Duque-Baron, actors Juan Rodrigo and Gary Estrada, and broadcasters Boy Abunda, Jobert Sucaldito, and Andy Verde.
“Our awardees are not only those who have been honored many times over the years but also those being recognized for the first time because, for some reasons, they have been overlooked by award-giving bodies. The WCEJA is envisioned to be a source of inspiration to people whose passion for excellence in their crafts is so much alive and whose desire to bring pride and honor to their country is part of their dreams and aspirations,” said Toba.
Several entertainment journalists are also among the awardees, including this columnist.
From Japan, the awardees are Aisaku Yokogawa, Murauchi Takashi, Grace Ballesteros Kuramo.
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Feng Shui seminar
Today, prominent Feng Shui expert Master Hanz Cua will conduct a one-hour Feng Shui seminar for shoppers at the Araneta Center malls in time for the coming of the Year of the Fire Rooster.
Drop by the activity areas of Ali Mall at 3 p.m., New Farmers Plaza at 4 p.m., and Gateway Mall at 5 p.m. to learn about this ancient art and science that developed in China nearly 5,000 years ago.
Hanz will reveal the secrets of using Qì to attract luck this 2017.
Discover practical Feng Shui tips that can come in handy to invite good health, wealth, and love into your homes, schools, and offices. Also, get insights as to how you will fare this year under your Chinese Zodiac sign, as he talks about the 12 animal fortune forecast for each sign.
Free palm and tarot card readings will be available. There will also be the traditional Lion and Dragon Dance, and fireworks at 7 p.m.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 28, go to Sen. Loren B. Legarda, Atty. Oscar Orbos, Bernardo Bernardo, Tina Maristela Ocampo, Josie Trinidad Lichauco, Rogelio “JB” Bangsil, Jr., Susan Paredes, Deeda Tanopo, New Jersey, USA-based Helen Banaria, Ric Jumasa, Andok’s Sandy Javier, Regina Yui-Dee, Manuel Silva, Nelson Rosario, Jules Lopez, Miguel D.C. Alegre, Jacob Dionisio, Anecito S. Flores, Hutch Montenegro Pla, Patricia Anne Maribay of Phil. Heart Center, and Constancia “Ching” Martinez-Schreiner… Happy wedding anniversary to Oliver and Jane Buenaflor, and Oscar and Sally Maliwanag… Jan. 29: Marvin Agustin, Frankie Ferrer of Bais City, director Laurice Guillen, Ishko Lopez, Baby Bautista-Arce, Vic Redoblado, Rosario So Adriano, Carolina Z. Mangawang, Clarisse Tuboro de Leon, Devendra Bhise, Mayor Benjamin Castillo, Amb. Rosalinda V. Tirona and Mateo D.C. Alegre...Happy wedding anniversary to Antonio and Elizabeth Antonio, and Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Esteban… Jan. 30: Arman Bongay, Annaliza Bernardo, Mowelfund Executive Director Boots Anson-Rodrigo, Ricky Mansueto, Omen Ortiz, Jono Babarin, Tess Celestino, Victor Ang, Baby de Guzman, Marissa M. Bernardo, Erning Soriano, Bulgar columnist Len Llanes, Mary Charmaine Musngi of PCSO GM’s office, Lony Dolores San Andres of San Mateo, Rizal; Raul G. Rodriguez, Gian Luigi Ablan Guingon, Jack Cruz, Aries Aldrin B. Medina, Michael Locsin, Mother Mercy Medenilla, Lota Rosales, Wendell Alvarez, Joel Serrano and Ivy Lisa Mendoza... Happy wedding anniversary to Atty. Boni and Dr. Marilyn Alentajan...
The 82 honorees were selected by World Class Excellence Japan Award (WCEJA), an organization founded by Toba in 2015 that pays tribute to achievers from all over the world. Among them are Freddie Aguilar, Heber Bartolome, Randy Santiago, Lito Camo, US-based Filipino jazz singer Lourdes Duque-Baron, actors Juan Rodrigo and Gary Estrada, and broadcasters Boy Abunda, Jobert Sucaldito, and Andy Verde.
“Our awardees are not only those who have been honored many times over the years but also those being recognized for the first time because, for some reasons, they have been overlooked by award-giving bodies. The WCEJA is envisioned to be a source of inspiration to people whose passion for excellence in their crafts is so much alive and whose desire to bring pride and honor to their country is part of their dreams and aspirations,” said Toba.
Several entertainment journalists are also among the awardees, including this columnist.
From Japan, the awardees are Aisaku Yokogawa, Murauchi Takashi, Grace Ballesteros Kuramo.
• • •
Feng Shui seminar
Today, prominent Feng Shui expert Master Hanz Cua will conduct a one-hour Feng Shui seminar for shoppers at the Araneta Center malls in time for the coming of the Year of the Fire Rooster.
Drop by the activity areas of Ali Mall at 3 p.m., New Farmers Plaza at 4 p.m., and Gateway Mall at 5 p.m. to learn about this ancient art and science that developed in China nearly 5,000 years ago.
Hanz will reveal the secrets of using Qì to attract luck this 2017.
Discover practical Feng Shui tips that can come in handy to invite good health, wealth, and love into your homes, schools, and offices. Also, get insights as to how you will fare this year under your Chinese Zodiac sign, as he talks about the 12 animal fortune forecast for each sign.
Free palm and tarot card readings will be available. There will also be the traditional Lion and Dragon Dance, and fireworks at 7 p.m.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 28, go to Sen. Loren B. Legarda, Atty. Oscar Orbos, Bernardo Bernardo, Tina Maristela Ocampo, Josie Trinidad Lichauco, Rogelio “JB” Bangsil, Jr., Susan Paredes, Deeda Tanopo, New Jersey, USA-based Helen Banaria, Ric Jumasa, Andok’s Sandy Javier, Regina Yui-Dee, Manuel Silva, Nelson Rosario, Jules Lopez, Miguel D.C. Alegre, Jacob Dionisio, Anecito S. Flores, Hutch Montenegro Pla, Patricia Anne Maribay of Phil. Heart Center, and Constancia “Ching” Martinez-Schreiner… Happy wedding anniversary to Oliver and Jane Buenaflor, and Oscar and Sally Maliwanag… Jan. 29: Marvin Agustin, Frankie Ferrer of Bais City, director Laurice Guillen, Ishko Lopez, Baby Bautista-Arce, Vic Redoblado, Rosario So Adriano, Carolina Z. Mangawang, Clarisse Tuboro de Leon, Devendra Bhise, Mayor Benjamin Castillo, Amb. Rosalinda V. Tirona and Mateo D.C. Alegre...Happy wedding anniversary to Antonio and Elizabeth Antonio, and Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Esteban… Jan. 30: Arman Bongay, Annaliza Bernardo, Mowelfund Executive Director Boots Anson-Rodrigo, Ricky Mansueto, Omen Ortiz, Jono Babarin, Tess Celestino, Victor Ang, Baby de Guzman, Marissa M. Bernardo, Erning Soriano, Bulgar columnist Len Llanes, Mary Charmaine Musngi of PCSO GM’s office, Lony Dolores San Andres of San Mateo, Rizal; Raul G. Rodriguez, Gian Luigi Ablan Guingon, Jack Cruz, Aries Aldrin B. Medina, Michael Locsin, Mother Mercy Medenilla, Lota Rosales, Wendell Alvarez, Joel Serrano and Ivy Lisa Mendoza... Happy wedding anniversary to Atty. Boni and Dr. Marilyn Alentajan...
