Rock musical ‘Katips’ opens today by Crispina Martinez - Belen July 15, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/rock-musical-katips-opens-today/#h1vwGWi9lLrLioHR.99

Lawyer and multi-awarded writer, director and producer Vince Tañada’s rock musical “Katips: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero” opens today at SM Centerpoint in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
“A musical that charts a subversive tale of love – of one’s self, of another, of country – and sacrifice amidst the turbulence and massive desolation of an oppressed people under a Martial Law regime,” Vince says, it comes on the heels of Philippine Stagers Foundation’s musical “Pope-Pular,” which had 565 runs in 10 months.
“Katips” also depicts the language, fashion and culture in vogue back then. But more importantly, the play dramatizes the youth’s passion to effect change in society.
“Katips” aims to entertain and educate audiences using dance, drama and music – the universal language that binds us all. It is time to right the wrongs of the past and demand justice for all. We are the new Katipuneros and the Philippine Stagers Foundation challenges theater to go beyond walls by entertaining, education and inspiring people to act accordingly.”
Vince stressed: “This is not anti-Marcos, this is not pro-Aquino. I just want to tell the story of Martial Law, that there are victims of it, including my family. My grandfather Lorenzo Tañada was incarcerated. I interviewed members of a group of Martial Law victims called Claimants 1081. Inipon ko mga stories nila for this musical, but I use fictional characters.”
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‘Sinungaling Mong Puso’ airs July 18
The TV adaptation of Maryo de los Reyes’ classic movie “Sinungaling Mong Puso” starring Vilma Santos, Gabby Concepcion, Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez starts airing July 18 on GMA Afternoon Primetime under the direction of Ricky Davao.
The soap has an equally compelling cast led by Rhian Ramos, Rafael Rosell, Kiko Estrada, Jazz Ocampo. The story revolves around Clara (Rhian), the abused wife of the womanizer Roman Aguirre (Rafael) who comes from an influential clan.
Rhian said she is pressured and challenged playing on the soap a role first done by iconic actress Vilma Santos.
“But the advice given to me is to just do it my own way,” Rhian said. “Hopefully, people will appreciate my work.”
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 16, go to Carmen Soriano, Melanie Marquez, Rowena Bautista-Mendiola, Gualberto Lumauig, Baby Millado, Rowena Bravo, Roel Villacorta, Jansen Macahindog, Kitchie Benedicto-Paulino,  and Angel Javier Cruz of GMA Network…Belated b-day greetings to Jose Paulino, Arsenio Gabiola, Teodulo Versoza, Maxine Pagkalinawan, Edgar Marabilla, Dan Dizon, Jessylin San Juan, Joyce Gervantes, Boy Lite, Rica Garcia, Jomel dela Cruz, Kayla Megan, Pat Ingan, Jose Validen (July 15)…July 17: Sampaguita, former Mayor Grace Singson, Linglingay Lacanlale, Celine Bautista, Teddy Jose, Alice Bonoan, and Carmen Pedrosa… Happy Anniversary to Regina Mae Parungao and Daryll James Juan…July 18: Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Elizabeth Oropesa, Mariles Cacho Romulo, Sunshine Cruz, Al Vincent, Mary Anne Ojeda, Aileen Ventura, Michael Rodolfo, Juliana Victoria Lopez, Francis Simeon, Kathy Chua, Yeng Lim, and Diether Ocampo… The stars of “Once Again” (Aljur Abrenica, Janine Gutierrez, Thea Tolentino and Jeric Gonzales) will be at the CSI The City Mall in Dagupan City today, July 16, at 4 p.m. for a show.
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SM-Trinoma rail station a possibility

The common station that would link the Light Rail Transit Line (LRT)1 with Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Lines 3 and 7 would likely be located in between the Annex at SM City North EDSA and Trinoma malls.

John Eric Francia, president and chief executive officer of AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp. said the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), San Miguel Corp., SM Prime Holdings, Inc., Ayala Land Inc. and the Department of Transportation are currently in discussions on the common station to link the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) with Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Lines 3 and 7.

LRT-1 runs from Roosevelt station in Quezon City up to Baclaran station in Pasay City, LRT-2 runs from Santolan station in Pasig City up to Recto station in Manila, while MRT-3 spans North Avenue station in Quezon City until Taft Avenue station in Pasay City.

The MRT-7, currently under construction, would cover North Avenue in Quezon City until San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan.

The common station is intended to link Light Rail Transit 1 (LRT-1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), and the future Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7).

The court was asked to force compliance to the 2009 agreement on the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) and state-run Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA).

The memorandum of agreement (MoA) involves a P200-million payment by SMPHI for the naming rights to the common station.

“The proposed common station in front of SM North EDSA was duly approved by the NEDA-ICC (National Economic and Development Authority - Investment Coordination Committee) as a priority infrastructure project in 2007,” the company said in the statement, noting that it was formally confirmed by the NEDA board and the cabinet on July 7, 2009.

Construction of the common station was supposed to be completed back in May 2010 but disputes over cost, engineering issues and naming rights caused a delay that continues to this day. Even if the physical infrastructure connecting the two rail systems are in place and successfully tested, commuters have to go down at the Roosevelt station of LRT-1 and walk over or take a tricycle or jeepney for the one kilometer distance to the Trinoma terminal of MRT-3.

The cancellation of the project was contributed to the arrest and detention of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from a controversy, the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona and questioning funds from the mall operator SM Prime Holdings.

In October 2013, however, DoTC officials announced -- via a bid document -- the possible relocation of the common station to TriNoma mall.

DoTC Spokesperson Michael Arthur C. Sagcal told reporters yesterday: “Our legal department is already reviewing the pertinent provisions of the MoA between LRTA and SM. We have yet to receive a copy of SM’s compliant, but we will be ready to defend our position in court.”

“In any case, NEDA has approved the construction of the common station next to the EDSA-North Avenue station of MRT-3,” Mr. Sagcal added.

In August 2013, a failed auction was declared after a conditional offer from sole bidder Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), which was originally partnered with Ayala before the latter withdrew.

Other interested parties backed out of the bid, raising concerns over the project’s viability. The terms have since been revised by the government, with the latest change involving a say in the P1.4-billion LRT-Metro Rail Transit common station project.

A consortium led by the MPIC and Ayala Corp. was the sole bidder for the P64.9-billion LRT-1 Cavite Extension project, the biggest public-private partnership deal offered to date by the Aquino administration.

It secured in July 2014 a Supreme Court stay order stopping the transfer of the common station’s site to TriNoma. In May 2016, the high court refused the government’s plea to lift the stay order.

“We’re already discussing details of design, the terms, so it’s fairly advanced. There’s alignment already on this idea, the concept of the location,” Francia said.

He said the parties have agreed in principle to have one common station located in between the SM and Trinoma malls.

“It (location) is not really an issue so it’s a win-win for everyone,” he said.

Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said earlier he is hopeful the common station impasse would have a solution within the first 100 days of the new administration.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) under the previous administration proposed two common stations with one located near SM North EDSA mall and the other closer to the Trinoma mall, to link LRT-1, MRT-3 and the MRT-7.

http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/07/15/1602838/sm-trinoma-rail-station-possibility

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Multiply Converts Chapter 11 Case to Chapter 7 Petition; Company to Cease Operations and Liquidate

Multiply announced that it has requested that the Bankruptcy Court presiding over its pending Chapter 11 bankruptcy convert its case to a liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  A hearing at which the Bankruptcy Court will consider Multiply's request has not been scheduled.

The Company had been in discussions with its post-bankruptcy lenders and the statutory Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in an attempt to secure access to its post-bankruptcy financing facility and settle disputes with the Committee, but was unable to reach agreements on these matters.  Management and the independent directors of the Board of Multiply have determined that, without consensus among the Committee, the lenders and the Company, the conversion to a case under Chapter 7 is in the best interests of Multiply and its stakeholders.

If Multiply's motion is approved by the Bankruptcy Court, the liquidation of Multiply's business will be administered under the oversight of a Court-appointed trustee.

The firm located in Jakarta, Indonesia employed up to nearly 30,000 persons at its peak before financial woes forced it to close last May 6, 2013 and ceasing all business operations on May 31, 2013 along with the official online channels for the site had been removed along with all their content, including its YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts, after years of financial and managerial turmoil and following a failed bid to reinvent itself from being a social networking site to a vibrant e-commerce destination in Southeast Asia and trim down its workforce to around 12,000 last February 28.

“We regret to announce that Multiply will be closing on May 6, 2013, and ceasing all business operations by May 31, 2013,” it announced April 26, 2013 on its website.

After May 6, the rest of the month will be used to ensure that all accounts are settled and merchants get full payment for their transactions, it said.

Multiply said the month-long grace period will provide its users enough time to find and migrate to alternative e-commerce platforms, settle all payments on items bought and delivered, and minimize disruption to businesses of its users.

“Multiply will ensure that you receive all funds you earned on the platform no later than May 31, 2013. We will close the actual marketplace sooner, on May 6, 2013, to ensure that all orders have sufficient time to complete and be delivered to your customers before the end of the month,” it said.

In December 2012, Multiply stopped its social networking service to focus on e-commerce, targeting the 350 million consumers in Indonesia and the Philippines.

It was severely affected by the 2008-2012 global financial crisis.

On June 12, 2013, they had put in place Rp 8.9 billion for wages owed to former Multiply staff.

The Labour Department said earlier that around 3,000 former Multiply staff had applied for compensation through the Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund, a safety net for employees affected by business closures.

On November 16, 2013 it allowed the controlling stake in the website to be formally sold to a foreign or mainland investor, who claimed a rescue plan for the troubled firm.

High Court judge Mr Justice Jonathan Harris validated the transaction after hearing that the parties would no longer object to the share transfer and that the dues for the shares had been paid by Si.

On June 9, 2014, it entered into corporate rehabilitation after the closure of their operations. At that time, the website's social networking portion had a network of 18 million users. Liquidity problems, however, affected earnings. Sales declined from its peak of P20 billion in 2013 to just about P10 billion in 2017.

Multiply revealed that it has $10 billion in outstanding loans -- $800 million from Philippine banks and $100 billion from South Korean lenders.

That the site will be reopened after United States President Obama stepping down in the office on January 20, 2017 and keeping Facebook as the sole social networking site. Process of the reopening will be managed by the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations through the Development Bank of the Philippines. Business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan is one of the possible bidders for the website's reopening in which TV5 Network, Inc. (a media company under PLDT's MediaQuest Holdings). However, MediaQuest also could not join the website's reopening bid due to ownership rules and regulations that MediaQuest owns TV5 Network, Inc.

On January 25, 2016, President Benigno Aquino III approved the planned reopening of Multiply. The reopening will be undergo public bidding with an estimated floor price of 20 billion pesos. The proceeds of the bidding will be for the increase of Facebook's capital to upgrade and modernize their social networking capabilities. The Development Bank of the Philippines will be the financial adviser for the privatization. PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar has already forwarded the reopening plan to President Rodrigo Duterte's executive secretary Salvador Medialdea. Andanar will also coordinate with the GCG before the start of the bidding.

The reopening process of Multiply was commenced in October 2016. As of July 1, 2017, five groups have already showed their interest to join the bidding process. These are Ramon S. Ang of San Miguel Corporation and the groups of former IBC president Eric Canoy and former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, energy tycoon and Udenna Corporation chairman Dennis Uy, William Lima, a businessman from Davao and Univision Communications Inc., an American media company headquartered in Miami.

SM-Trinoma rail station a possibility

The common station that would link the Light Rail Transit Line (LRT)1 with Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Lines 3 and 7 would likely be located in between the SM and Trinoma malls.

John Eric Francia, president and chief executive officer of AC Infrastructure Holdings Corp. said the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), San Miguel Corp., SM Group, Ayala Land Inc. and the Department of Transportation are currently in discussions on the common station to link the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) with Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Lines 3 and 7.

LRT-1 runs from Roosevelt station in Quezon City up to Baclaran station in Pasay City, while MRT-3 spans North Avenue station in Quezon City until Taft Avenue station in Pasay City.

The MRT-7, currently under construction, would cover North Avenue in Quezon City until San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan.

“We’re already discussing details of design, the terms, so it’s fairly advanced. There’s alignment already on this idea, the concept of the location,” Francia said.

He said the parties have agreed in principle to have one common station located in between the SM and Trinoma malls.

“It (location) is not really an issue so it’s a win-win for everyone,” he said.

Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said earlier he is hopeful the common station impasse would have a solution within the first 100 days of the new administration.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) under the previous administration proposed two common stations with one located near SM North EDSA mall and the other closer to the Trinoma mall, to link LRT-1, MRT-3 and the MRT-7.

http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/07/15/1602838/sm-trinoma-rail-station-possibility

Multiply: Demise and fate

In July 2016, Multiply announced that the company will continue its business with their new mobile app, delivering old photos and videos from the old Multiply instead of e-commerce.

Seven decades: A celebration The MVP leadership legacy

Some years back, the author was privileged to conduct a research on the leadership style and management approach of Manuel V. Pangilinan. The academic paper became then a springboard for a continuing study on this outstanding Filipino businessman.

The study revealed that MVP’s leadership style was developed primarily by his character, competence and core values. These three elements were honed by family, quality education and extensive professional experience. One thing notable about the character of MVP is his sense of mission for the country, and his unwavering faith in the Filipino. All these are strongly manifested when MVP came back to the country and gave up the comfort of a first-world environment in Hong Kong.

Living By Filipino Values

Other than love of country and belief in the Filipino, MVP lives by the Filipino values of hard work, financial and mental integrity, resiliency, compassion, and a deep and abiding faith in God. Such homegrown values were molded by his family as well as the Catholic education he received. It is, however, the culture of the foreign environments where MVP studied and worked that nourished his business finance and investment competence, work ethic, competitive spirit and passion to meeting world-class standards of excellence and professionalism. MVP, however, singled out three core values that are essential to great leadership: hard work, financial and mental integrity, and passion.

Transformational And Transactional Leadership

Drawn from his character and competence, a unique brand of leadership has emerged. MVP’s dominant leadership style is transformational with a moderate touch of being transactional. MVP’s transformational leadership style is best described by the following attributes: charismatic, visionary, high emotional intelligence, encourages personal development of his subordinates, supportive leadership, value thinking, leading by example, higher moral reasoning and people empowerment.

MVP’s leadership style has also a touch of being transactional. MVP is essentially a coach-mentor who plans, guides, monitors, controls and, most importantly, rewards generously good works and punishes undesired behaviors — but always with a forgiving heart. Being an astute businessman, MVP is investment- and profit-driven. That is why his leadership style demands that it be transactional as well. MVP has this knack to stack his corporate profile with quality people. He gets personally involved in selecting his top executives and placing them in the right positions. As such, MVP has been able to successfully maximize their full potentials, strengths and capabilities to meet organizational goals. This is also the reason why MVP managed to be chairman of the board, president and CEO in more than 20 top diversified corporations in the country.

His transformational leadership style, however, has essentially two quality attributes, namely:

Visionary

MVP is one gifted with the ability to “see” the future, anticipate what the future will bring, and prepare well for its coming. MVP had a compelling vision when he took over the reins of PLDT, Maynilad, Meralco, Makati Medical Center, and a lot more companies under the First Pacific Group which he managed to steer and bring to ultimate success. MVP has become successful in making his vision a reality, rallying his executives and workforce to join him in the pursuit of his dreams for his corporate organizations.

Sense Of Mission

MVP’s sense of mission finds its way in every aspect of his leadership. This sense of mission — “to improve lives of Filipinos” and his prime belief in organizations with a sense of purpose beyond just the profit motive, made his leadership remarkable. He wanted all people in his organizations to share and embrace this. The sense of mission he exhibited, found its expression in the virtues that he practices and the business decisions that he makes.

His persuasion that “business especially in a developing country like the Philippines should play a unique part in enhancing overall welfare” and his prime belief in organizations that look beyond profit or other economic considerations led to several company turnarounds and enabled him to envision where his corporate organizations will remain strong and enduring.

Today, MVP at 70, continues to bring to this country inspiration, greatness, and so much hope for a better Philippines.

PURIHIN ANG PANGINOON - AMVEL GOSPEL CHOIR

PURIHIN ANG PANGINOON



Purihin ang panginoon

Si Kristo ay narito na

Tanging Lakas at pag-asa

Alleluia-a-alleluia



Purihin ang Panginoon

Pagdiriwang sa pagdating niya

Nagagalak ang ating espiritu

Si Kristo ay narito na

Alitan ay iwasan na

Tayo ay tutulungan niya

Purihin ang panginoon

Si kristo ay narito na

Tanging Lakas at pag-asa

Alleluia-a-alleluia

Tanging lakas at pag-asa

Naririto sa twina

Nakahandang tulungan ka

Allelu-alleluia lagi na siya ang kasama

Sa hirap man at ginhawa.



Purihin ang panginoon

Si kristo ay narito na

Tanging Lakas at pag-asa

Alleluia-a-alleluia



Allelu-uia…(4x)

This song has accompanied almost every struggle since the turn of the century to recapture the visions and ideals of the First Republic -- from the anti-American protest movement and millenarian revolts of the 1920's and 30's, to the resistance against the Japanese occupation in the 40's, the student revolt of the 70's and more recently, the 1986 "People's Power" revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship.

Engelbert Humperdinck returns to Manila by Crispina Martinez - Belen July 8, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/engelbert-humperdinck-returns-to-manila/#oZ0WPy73Iz45vfXh.99

Legendary English singer Engelbert Humperdinck will hold his one-night-only concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum tomorrow.
Well-loved worldwide, he has sold more than 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum albums. Engelbert has also earned four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.
The singer’s voice has been immortalized in timeless tunes loved by many Filipinos and fans worldwide. These include “Please Release Me,” “The Last Waltz,” “Am I That Easy To Forget,” “There Goes My Everything,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” the unforgettable “Quando, Quando, Quando,” and many more.
“My mother’s side of the family had the singing voice so I must have inherited that from her. My father was a man’s man – strong, athletic, charismatic. And I like to do all kinds of men things. I love sports, golf, tennis, martial arts, soccer, skiing, and, at the same time, yes, I do appreciate women.”
Engelbert has performed for the Queen of England four times. He has also sang for several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. He has endeared himself to fans with his sense of humor and self-deprecating jokes.
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Clean-up run
Actor Cesar Montano, triathlon veteran Alexandra Faith Garcia, 2016 Reyna ng Aliwan Fiesta Cynthia Thomalla, and reigning Miss Philippines-Earth Imelda Schweighart along with her court have all signed up for various races in tomorrow’s Manila Bay Clean-Up Run.
Mocha Babes and deejay Tanya Chinita will topbill the mini-concert capping the fun run which will help generate funds for Land Bank’s clean-up drive to save Manila Bay.
MBC employees and Operation Tulong volunteers from DZRH – the flagship station of Manila Broadcasting Company, which is organizing the event – will also be in full force as the country’s oldest radio network prepares to celebrate its 77th anniversary.
Running clubs, school groups, corporate teams and individual running enthusiasts have all pitched in to support the campaign, which kicks off at 4:30 a.m.
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Generous Regine
Singer Regine Velasquez displayed her generosity once more at the recent cast party for her teleserye “Poor Señorita.” Because she has gotten to love her co-stars so much, it is said she gave them expensive gifts (e.g. Gucci shoes, iPad Minis).
“Poor Señorita” airs from Monday to Friday on GMA Primetime Telebabad.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 9, go to Cirilo Bautista, Atty. Jessie Eustaquio, Rod Ongpauco, Susan Banaria, Baby Joson, Veronica Bayota, Mark Tobias, Loretta Lina, Linda Veronica dela Rea, and Empoy Marquez… July 10: Marco Sison, Princess Revilla, Philip Nazareno, Alex Timbol, Linda Dizon, Sally Ancheta, Millie Gurfinkel, Wilma Doesn’t, Senedy Que, Geny Tan, and Rep. Bing Leonardia…Happy Episcopal Anniversary to Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, DD, Bishop of Diocese of Kalookan…  July 11: Sylvia Gala, Baby Monroy, Robert Roque, Eliseo Aurelio Jr., Meynard Penalosa, Herminio Agunias, Bex Vinaviles, and Mercy Lejarde. Feast on delectable Japanese dishes at Kimpura and get 50% OFF for a minimum food bill of P5,000 exclusive to BDO Visa Gold and Platinum Cardholders. Promo runs until August 5, 2016. Terms and Conditions apply. Visit bit.ly/kimpura50off for more details. Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit Number 5452, Series of 2016.

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eugene herrera's Milo commercial

Eugene Herrera's MILO Commercial: Kid Swimmer (2008)

Ina, Kapatid, Anak (Movie Version)

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Ang mga Castillo at Lagdameo ay umalis ng Maynila papunta na ng Cebu, dakong alas-sais ng umaga, ang mag-asawang Aurelio (Mike Austria) at Lourdes (Mickey Ferillos), kasama sina Ethan (Enchong Dee) at Liam (Xian Lim), mag-asawa ay binaril at napatay sa loob ng eroplano kasama ang piloto habang umiiyak ang bata na si young Celyn Buenaventura (Andrea Brillantes), young Margaux Marasigan (Giann Marithe Solante), Ivan (Clarence Delgado). Ito po ang tatlong putok ng baril ng in front of her husband, Aurelio.
Pinagbabaril hanggang sa mapatay ang mag-asawang Aurelio at Lourdes Castillo sa loob ng eroplano

… and another inaugural

JUBILANT, festive, informal.
This was the mood at the inauguration of Vice President Leni Robredo at the Executive House in New Manila, Quezon City, early Thursday morning.
“There were no assigned seats, and everybody was just there to celebrate. It rained but that didn’t seem to matter,” says Niko Pedro, a PR executive and Robredo volunteer.
Guests—about 300 were invited—chanted “Laban Leni” and “Leni Robredo, Bise Pangulo,” the latter lyrics from the new VP’s campaign jingle, he adds.
Robredo’s running mate,  Mar Roxas,  led the attendees, who  included Senators Franklin Drilon, Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros; outgoing Cabinet secretaries Jun Abaya, Mon Jimenez and Dinky Soliman; former Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales; and Robredo’s colleagues from the House of Representatives: Jonjon Ferrer (Cavite), Alex Advincula (Cavite), Len Alonte (Biñan) and Miro Quimbo (Marikina).
Celebrity supporters
Celebrity supporters like Kris Aquino, husband-and-wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, Enchong Dee, Jaime Fabregas and Jim Paredes were also present.
Besides Dee, he was accompanied by actresses Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador with their celebrity friends are actress and model Beauty Gonzalez, child actress Jana Agoncillo, Star Magic models turned actors Jon Avila, Will Devaughn, Marvin Raymundo, Puma de Borja, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes and Randy See, Wil Dasovich, Luke Jickain, Victor Silayan, Vin Abrenica, Kevin Zaldarriaga, Raff Timan, GMA Artist Center talent Paolo Paraiso, Sevy Roxas Chua, Brian Hontiveros, Rex Mendoza, Anna Mendoza, First Life Financial Company, Inc. owner, president and CEO Peter Coyiuto and daughter Sofia, Loli and Stephen Sy, Tina Hidalgo-Jacinto, Jacob Sombiracoul, Mikki Yap, Carie Aguila, Happy Lopez, Anton Papa, Cats del Rosario, Toff Tiozon, Jack Alindahao, fashion model Valerie delos Santos, May Pascual, Emman Tolentino, Smile Abrenica, Danilyn Nunga, Haide Fernandez, international feng shui master Marites Allen, UP School of Economics Professor Emeritus and “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Opinion columnist Solita Collas-Monsod, talent manager Keren Pascual, Ricco Ocampo, Mikki Gonzales, Jairu Albert, “it”-boy LA Aguinaldo, Ed Montalban, ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment business unit head Deo Endrinal, The Singing Bee host Amy Perez, MMILive’s Rhiza Pascua, Marilu Martinez, Thea Robles, Giselle Sanchez, Elena Tanyu-Coyiuto, Samantha Coyiuto, Marianne Po, Emesae Design Corporation chairman Manny Samson, Camille Samson, Lind Hotel’s Daryl and Linda Tan, Robert Coyiuto, Jr., Kitkat Silverio-Zobel, Senator Cynthia Villar, Sonny Tanchanco, Ado Escudero, Cora Relova, John Gaddi, former Senator and 2010 presidential candidate Jamby Madrigal, “Paul Smith” boutique owner Juan Miguel Ongsiako and wife Pia de Leon, TV show and specials director Bert de Leon, film and television director and Star Magic Artist Training/Public Workshops head Rahyan Carlos, Wilfredo Manalang, Jr., actor, director and playwright Anton Juan, University of the Philippines Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Director of Alumni Relations Professor Jose Wendell Capili, celebrity wellness and beauty Dr. Joel Mendez, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) founding chairman Dante Jimenez; ABS-CBN business unit head Lui Andrada, Lawyer Manny Reyes, Universal Records Executive Vice-President Ramon Chuaying, former Be Careful with My Heart star and Arjo Atayde’s mother Sylvia Sanchez, “RockEd” (Philippines) founder Gang Badoy-Capati, Melinda Garcia, Annabelle Regalado-Borja, Roger Chua, PR man Nixon Sy, concert producers Glenn and Winston Llamas, “STAR” contributor and Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson Assistant Professor Dr. Jonathan Chua, producer Sixto Dy, Loida Bautista and Regina Banaag, Dreamscape Entertainment Advertising and Promotions head Biboy Arboleda, road manager Bettina Aspillaga, ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra managing director Mickey Munoz, Star Magic bosses Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Lerma dela Cruz and Cesar Cailles, ABS-CBN Europe and Middle East news bureau chief Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau Senior Correspondent Rose Eclarinal, Sun Life Financial-Philippines president and CEO Riza Mantaring, and COO Karen Casas, Sun Life Financial-Asia president Kevin Strain, Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. President Valerie Pama, Quirino Foundation Chairwoman Atty. Aleli Quirino, Erlinda Echanis, Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Philippine Equity Fund, Inc. Director Nilo Pena, Independent Director Oscar Orbos, Quickminds Corporation Chairman and President Mel Salazar, PBCom first vice president Cliff Cabungcal, PBCOM executive vice president and chief trust officer Patrick Cheng, SLAMCI president Riena Novenario Pama, Sun Life chief financial officer Raymond Ong, general counsel Ed Tordesillas, Vice-President Mike Enriquez and Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jem Camania, Sun Life Director Joe Faustino, TV show directors Jojo Saguin and Erick Salud, ABS-CBN Global Head of Business Development Enrique Olives, McCann Worldgroup Regional Business Director Cia Hatzi, MRM/McCann Managing Director Manny Fernando, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Head of Strategic Planning Gino Borromeo, McCann Worldgroup Chairman and CEO Raul M. Castro, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Managing Partner Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, McCann Worldgroup Asia-Pacific President Charles Cadell; Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Public Affairs & Communication Adel Tamano; and McCann Worldgroup Philippines Director for Business Development & Corporate Affairs Tricia Camarillo-Quiambao, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Philippines), Inc. national key accounts director Eric Montinola, Coca-Cola (Philippines) IMC senior sparkling content manager Jenny Cinco, Coca-Cola Philippines senior I-marketing manager Jacinto Gervasio, key accounts manager Herman Medina-Cue, marketing manager for Sparkling Flavors Jonah de Lumen, senior brand manager for Coca-Cola Derek Sotto, ACS Manufacturing Corporation founder, president and owner Engineer Alfonso C. Supetran, City Delivery general manager Francis Dy, Golden ABC, Inc. Vice President for Sales Operations Dino Sagun, national sales diretor Marge Mankil, Lenovo Philippines marketing manager Patricia Paredes, sales director Nestor Remata, marketing communications head Anna Abiola, business unit head Juan Armando Rojo, Carlos Chan’s children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera Chan, Chef Tony’s general manager Anthony Elepano, social marketing manager Ashley Ang, “One FC” senior director for commercial development Maja Grimnitz, “One FC” CEO Victor Cui, “One FC” SVP and head of commercial partnerships Victor Chu, Asheesh Mandhyan, iPay Philippines president Eddie Lee, ABS-CBN Film Restoration head Leo Katigbak, ABS-CBN Creative Account Head Edsel Misenas, talent manager Shirley Kuan, Dr. Vivina Chiu Yrastorza, Sandra and Jurgen Pesch, talent manager and film producer Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, Expat Communications, Inc. President and Managing Director Butch Bonsol, “Expat Magazine” editor Agnes Abrau, Stylebible.ph’s Zoe Laurente; Men’s Health editor in chief Peejo Pilar and Amador Madamba; Top Gear Philippines publisher Jeff Reyes; and JP Calimbas, Richard Cunanan, Kit Payumo and Bert Casal of the Calibre team, Bambi Harper, Woman of all Seasons Bing Carrion-Buck, president and publisher of total PR Marketing and Communications company Seagull Philippines, Inc., Geoffrey Short, Jeremy Cliff, Mabey and Johnson’s Mr. and Mrs. David Forsyth, Unilever (Philippines), Inc. former chairman and president Howard Belton, Moving and Storage’s well-liked Brian Lane; plus other representatives of British companies in the Philippines, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, JAKA Group CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile, actress Angel Aquino, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan, Paul Holmes and Miguel Faustmann, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Carlo Magdaluyo, Fashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero, DJ Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, Kim Nicholas, Talent handler Monch Novales and DJ Bob Novales, ABS-CBN Global Manila Head Edson Aguiflor, ABS-CBN Global’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa Kai Rodriguez, Skylight Films head and Star Cinema writer, director and Vice President for New Media Enrico Santos, TV headwriter Joel Mercado, “YES! Magazine” and PEP.ph editor-in-chief Jo-Anne Maglipon, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. chairman and director Don Felbaum, Christian Nabeel and wife Michelle Qureshi, Emily Lizares, Anne Tongoy, Karina Jugo, Febe Malata, Marielle Jesena, Rose Lacson, Pilar Mendezona, Mila Legaspi, Jaye Jesena, Ballsy Aquino–Cruz, Salou Keuls, Mel Bascon, Elsie Gonzaga, Agnes Tinsay, Jojie Dingcong, Miggy Dingcong Cañete, Binggay de la Paz, St. Scholastica’s Bacolod Alumnae Foundation Inc. board members Christine Velez-Vargas and Chole Cuenca-Chua, Dr. Kat Trebol-Villapando, ABS-CBN senior reporter Henni Espinosa, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle columnist Wilson Lee Flores, Melba Eduardo-Solidum, Nicole Ortega, Joy Ortega, Alice Eduardo, Cornerstone Entertainment president Erickson Raymundo, X-Factor Productions, Inc. president Rocky Santiago, young entrepreneur Marco Victoria, Edward Mendez, Hayden Kho, Korina Sanchez, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Stephen Baldwin, Dr. Vicki Belo, Araneta Group Vice Chairman Judy Araneta-Roxas, “Philippine STAR” senior vice president for sales and marketing Lucien Dy Tioco, Ayala Land Inc. executives Country Manager Bong Gutierrez, General Manager Anna Tatlonghari, Ayala Land, Inc. former president and CEO Antonino “Tony” Aquino, “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, Luis Carlo San Juan, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle editor Millet Martinez-Mananquil and former La Paz, Tarlac vice mayor Robert Mananquil, STAR’s Regina Belmonte, Xandra Rocha, “Allure” editor, Stargate Media Corporation general manager and “PeopleAsia Magazine” editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, Mia Borromeo, Irene Martel-Francisco, Issa Litton, Ayala Land vice president and head of operations and support services commercial business group Rowena Tomeldan, Ayala Land, Inc. president and CEO Bobby Dy, Stephanie Zubiri, Ayala Malls Marketing Services Division Manager Sandy Espinosa, Ayala Malls head of marketing Maricris Bernardino, “Mercato Central” co-founder, TV show host, newspaper writer and Monaco Vice Consul RJ Ledesma, Ayala Land assistant vice president Javi Hernandez, Ayala Malls associate marketing manager Mitch Suarez, artist Betsy Westendorp, BPI senior vice president and card banking group head Ginbee Go, Tara Litton, Enrique Chua and daughters Tiffany, Ruby Jane and Sheree, Richard Tiu, Mayenne Carmona, Henry and Jojo Sabarte, Marivic Vasquez, Lilibeth and Paqui Campos, fashion photographer Paolo Pineda, Men’s Health’s Team Art Director Glen Concio, stylist Sidney Yap, talent manager Noel Ferrer, Dr. William Leung, Gerick Parayno, Ruel Mendoza, Ricky Sison, Johnny Santos, Andres Estella, Ojie Leona, Felix Bacolor, William Ma, ACC Philippines board member Louie Locsin, Josie Natori, Irene Barcelon, George Barcelon, Annie Ringor, Susan Joven, Toni Gregory de Palenzuela, George Mirani, Ching Cruz, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe Rodriguez, Maritel Nievera, Toff de Venecia and Maki Cruz, Girlie Rodis, Rachel Alejandro, Myrza Sison, Mega Magazine Editor-in-Chief Peewee Isidro, stylist Ton Lao, Matrix president and CEO Jay Anthony Agosto, Allergan product specialist Via Perano, business development specialist Jennette Sia, district sales manager Ceejay Jornacion and national sales manager Benilda Soriano, PC/PNP Retired Officers’ Ladies Organization, Inc. officers and board Bienvenida Montoya, Marcy Dayco, Mawie Aglipay, Del Gallardo, Lulu Acharon, Maricris Dayco, Marisol Buena, Esther Domingo, Myrna Delfin and Jane Piad, Cecil Canson, Bleth Castillo, Esther Domingo, Dr. Jana Mora, Flor Reototar, Lilia Revil Tess Joaquin, Cecille Ysulat, Tess Inal, Flor Reototar, Aida Zoleta, Belo Medical Group marketing manager Jennie Julaton, Jo Juan and Dr. Guada Capiz, Dr. Eloisa Buse, associate physician Grace Purificacion, The Rockwell Club Marketing Head Sylveth Ong-iko, General Manager Geng Brillantes, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu, Edith Arellano, Grace and Lois Villanueva, Yna Burgos and Chielo Manuel, Princess 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Francisco, Belo Medical Group Greenhills clinic patient care specialists Carol del Pilar, Hazel Manuel, Mary Rose Baluyut, Rosebelle Muyo, Carcy delos Santos, Angel Luz Maga, Josephine Clavio, Jennifer Ibarra, Cecille Gregorio, Mega Atrium branch officer Joy Ramos, Marian Ong, Maridel Villavicencio of Triple V, Jing Sarao, George Tagle, “Business+Class” magazine art director Florentino Cuevas IV, beauty editor Toni Abad, lifestyle editor Mia Tambunting Padilla, publisher Patrick Lawrence Tan, managing editor Kim Benedicto Lokin, fashion editor Rima Ostwani, president and editor-in-chief Jing Lagandaon, managing director Bing Ramillano, Linton Inc.’s Philip Lim, Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs honorary chairman Michael Chenglay, Segway Philippines president and CEO Wilson Lei, Reia del Rosario, Cris Lao, Marissa del Mar, Cathy Turvill, Dr. Cora Claudio, Karim Garcia and Esther Go, AmCham executive director Ebb Hinchliffe, Belo Medical Group PR manager John Eric Ho, AmCham organizing committee Chet Guevara, Maureen Ortiz, Ron Rollorata, Pauline Santos, Rapha Health Institute president Dr. Chris Enriquez, AmCham’s Janica Gaisano, Carol Singson, Froland Tajale, JV Pimentel, AF Creators owner Abbie Flores, April Salonga, Quezon Power (Philippines) Limited Company’s Jeri Mae Descasa, Lala Avendano, BDO-Alba Romeo Management Consultancy manager Ruby Jadoc, Wendy Jane dela Cruz and Sherry Mae Jayme, Peter Lau, Belo Medical Group’s Annie Balalio, Trisha Gesilva, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu and Lovely Tajan, Frank Holz and Rhett Ramos, Retirement and Healthcare Coalition’s Camille Anne Carpio and Lena Schandra, Mar Gerome Abana, Melanie Pagaragan, Linda Javier and Iriss Barola, Celine Laurel and Au Galvez, ballerina, actress and ballet director Maritoni Rufino-Tordesillas, Nikki Tang, Marcott Almeda, Aziza Mondonedo, Cristina Gomez, Baby Araneta Fores, Lisa Araneta, Cacho Marcos, Linda Oledan, Veana Fores, Lorrie Reynoso, Maricris Zobel, Carol Garcia, Maripi Muscat, Anton Mendoza, Monch Cruz, Chut Cuerva, Marcel Crespo, Valentina Salonna, Sasja Mulder, Ruel Papa, Cat Arambulo, Donna Andrada, Carlos and Billie Reyes, Aarmi Mayoralgo and Catalino Bondoc, Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya, Nivat Chantarachoti, Stale Torstein Risa, Sigalit and Sinai Djemal, Bibot Nolan, Vicky Pangilinan, Lia Valencia, Roseanne Coscolluela and Val Villegas, Michael and Nameeta Dargani, Marco Lobregat, Maripi Muscat, Roberto and Peter Laurel, Miguel Cerqueda, Lorna P. Laurel, Gerhard Kropp, Louie Cruz, Paul Campos, Alvaro Pertierra, Rogy Panganiban, Rafe Totengco, Justa Tantoco, Diana Go, Olga Martel, Betsy Tenchavez, Nini Valdez, Roi Phillips, Nini Layug, Pitang Tiongson, Pacita de Guzman, Tessie Briones, Mimi Valerio, Nonie Basilio, Letty Santos, Evie Costa, Nori Ongsiako, Mars Lambino, Offie Recto, Baby de Jesus, Glenn Gale, Tessie Rodrigo, Naty Golez, Letty Syquia, Sandie Poblador, Maritess Pineda, Marieliese Evaristo, Cristina Ponce Enrile, Diana Santos, Loleng Panlilio, Tessie Amparo, Marjo Ferraren, Luz Cullen, Yaying Dragon and Linda Pastoral, Anette Feliciano, Malou Duenas, Benito Benoza, Edg Samson, Jacqe Yuengtian, Wishnie Torres, Aaron Mempin, Paul Katimbang, Olen Lim, Tyrone Valdes, Ipe Cruz, Susan Joven, Ian Giron, Andres Vasquez Prada and Al Tengco, Doris Magsaysay Ho, model and “Sports Unlimited” co-host Marc Nelson, Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander Tantoco, Karen Santos, Bobby and Chingbee Cuenca, Gina Aboitiz, Baby Girl Fricke, Anna Sobrepena, Anthony Wahl, David Lim, Linda Ley, Francis de Leon, Fe Rodriguez, Jaime Pineda, Peter Lau, fashion and ramp models Trishan Cuaso and Peter Norrdell, Aglie Zamora, Ryan Singh and Lesley Tan, Jean Goulbourn, Frances Lim, Ernest Escaler, “Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko” producer and host, former Senator, Department of National Defense Secretary and Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration Secretary General Dr. Orly Mercado and World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific Division of Noncommunicable Diseases and Health through the Life-Course Director Dr. Suzy Pineda, Probe Productions, Inc. founder and president, “The Probe Team” host and Rappler founding editor Cheche Lazaro, Ces Drilon, Daniel Teichert and wife fashion designer Maureen Disini, Zelda and Jessica Kienle, Stephanie Kienle-Gonzalez, Jo Ann Bitangcol, Silverlens’ Rachel Rilo, Romeo Lee, ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel head Vince Rodriguez, Fritz and Kathy Webb, Bea Ledesma, Cecilia and Monique Carrion, Erwin Romulo and Jerome Gomez, Vivian Veloso-Herrera, Bong Dimayacyac, Diane Benisano-Bautista, Beth de Mesa, Gina Ocampo-Haas, Tet Villanueva, Michelle de Leo, Liza Ma, Carol Chen, Bart San Diego, Efren de Jose, Alphie de Guzman, Benjamin Cabrera, Bengy Toda, Denise Weldon, fashion designers Joey Samson, Jojie Lloren, Francis Libiran, Sassa Jimenez, Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz, Primer Group’s Rhett Eala, photographers Charlie Altomonte, George Tapan, Gutsy Tuason, Isa Lorenzo, Mayie Delgado, Jojo Guingona, Mandy Navasero, Neal Oshima, Ralph Diaz, Romy Gacad, Tilak Hettige, Wig Tysmans, Mark Nicdao, Jake Verzosa, Ronnie Salvacion, Doc Marlon Pecjo, Shaira Luna and Xander Angeles, Jocelyn Oxlade, Dyan Castillejo-Garcia, Jackie Castillejo-Guingona, Ana Kalaw, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Dani Aliaga, Chris Lopez, “Metro Home and Entertaining” editor-in-chief Anton Barretto, Jack de Mesa, Concepcion Industrial Corporation Vice Chairman of the Board and the Treasurer Renna Hechanova-Angeles, Karen Santos, Bingbing Quiros, Hands on Manila Board Trustee Gina Aboitiz, Nick and Lucille Locsin, Manny Miñana, J. Anton Mendoza, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, Ed Calma, Milo Naval, Tony Gonzales, Tes Pasola, Kenneth Cobonpue, Ana Rocha, Bart Guingona, Michael Williams, Sol Salao, Ernie Fajardo, Sheryn Regis, Bianca Lapus, Mickey Ferriols, TOEPFFER Group, Inc. President Ambassador Narcisa de Leon Escaler, Gothong Southern CEO Bob Gothong, Philippine Red Cross Board Secretary Corazon Alma De Leon, Guillermo Luz, Unionbank of the Philippines Chairman of the Board and CEO Justo Ortiz, Oscar M. 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Mike Toledo, Dominic and Angelique La O-Uy, Monster Radio RX 93.1 Radio DJ Alven Villavicencio, Tedrick Yau, Piquadro travel retail and wholesale director Florence Nguyen, “Wine Story” managing director Romy Sia, “Cos d’ Estournel” brand ambassador Charles Thomas, David Celdran, Elbert Cuenca and Manila Bulletin’s Style Weekend editor-in-chief Liza Ilarde, Ces Tan, Maiki Oreta, HSBC retail bank and wealth management head Gigi Pio de Roda, HSBC CEO Wick Veloso, theater actress Isabella Jose, Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz, Tessa Alindogan, Brand Gateway, Inc. CEO Gabrielle Boschi, Tata Saavedra, Mye Cruz, Maika Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Ash Ghasemi, Ian Galliguez, Madrigal-Bayot Development Corporation president Francisco Madrigal-Bayot, Jr., project architect Wilbert Tan, Susana Madrigal-Bayot, MBDC vice president for finance Mardes Nicandro, vice president for marketing Francisco “Paco” T. 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Oscar Andrada, Tony Lim, Alfred Luis and Marjorie Estrella Pascua Villa-Real, Susan and Jobert Cocjin, Marichel Magalona, Nanette Lasala and Patrick Allan Sy, Marilou Cacho, Marie Rose Cacho, Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, Augusto Villa-Real, Cristina Syyap Xerez-Burgos, Mercedes Villa-Real, Chef Adrien Guerrey, Mayen Tan, Susan Sala, Amparito Lhullier, Teresin Mendezona, Honorary Consul of France Michel Lhuillier, Michel Guinefolleau, Louie Thevenin, Lotte Schapp, Honorary Consul of Sweden Jose Sala, Hugues Antoine Suin, Yann and Stephanie Larrandabure, Ellise Robillart, Oche Golez, Alicia Plaza, the staff of Alliance Francaise de Cebu Mark Sy, Angelica Valera, Renante Ricablanca and Kurt Ocenar, Melissa Bonnaud, Graziella Vergain, Charlene Virlounet, Kevin Hoffert, Lani Pasquet, Jay Chiongbian, Carmen Campbell, Ornusa Cadness, Jeffrey Santos, Benjamin Wu and Milk Wang, Public Attorney’s Office chief Atty. Persida Rueda-Acosta, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, Bernadette Sembrano, Niña Corpuz-Rodriguez, TV5 news anchor Cheryl Cosim, make-up artist Marife Mordido, Aida Sy-Gonzales, Erwin Tulfo’s wife Karen Padilla-Tulfo, Edna Lazaro, Leslie Saulsbury, Lourdes Rosario, Jet Versoza, Apple Peji Tan, Champaigne Flores, Kickstarter’s Christian Besler and Patch Dulay, Isha Andaya-Valles, Enrique Valles, Angelette Calero, Marissa Lopa, host Cerah Hernandez, master baker Nigel Sanders, model Janina Manipol, Zenith Optimedia’s senior integrated media planner Hazel Carlos and head of media integration and client acquisition Emman Ordinanza, Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc. president and general manager Simplicio P. Umali, Jr., Carlo Umali, Digzy Umali, Leah Puyat, hair stylist Henri Calayag, Chef Tippi Tambunting, Ana de Ocampo and Michelle Tiangco, Andrej Wisnieswski, AA Patawaran, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Patricia Daza, Paul Cabral, Eric Pe Benito, BENCH/ architect Miguel Pastor, artist and “STARart” project founder Nikki Luna, Sports5 football analyst and commentator Mikee Carrion, fashion show director Ariel Lozada, chef Florabel Co, Isaac Reyes, Carlo Antonio, Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay and Joseph Tay, Andrea Bonardi of Moroso, Alessandro Abate, Tennyson and Teresa Chen, Chico and Shereen Sy, Edd Fuentes, Emer Ibabao, “STAR” exchange journalist from New Zealand Jonathan Carson, Liezel Martinez, West end star Joanna Ampil, jewelry designer Arnel Papa, artists Betsy Westendorp, Leeroy New, ANFLOCOR Group of Companies president and CEO Alex Valoria, Ayala Center Makati general manager AC Legarda-Ocampo, Bonvests Holdings Limited Property Marketing Executive Charisma Comia, Ayala Malls operations manager Mitch Dumlao, McDonald’s Philippines Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications Margot Torres, “Be BENCH/: The Model Search” finalist Ron Morales; Brent Javier, Janna Tee, Jasmine Maierhofer, KIA player LA Revilla, champion figure skater Michael Christian Martinez, model and dancer Zeus Collins, Philippine Volcanoes National Men’s Rugby Team Captain Jake Letts and members Chris Everingham, Joe Matthews, Luke Matthews, Oliver Saunders, Matty Saunders, Andrew Wolff, Harry Morris, Justin Coveney, Chris Hitch and Mark Chatting, model and student Mauro Lumba, supermodels Paolo Roldan, Ria Bolivar and Angel Agustin-Co, Melissa Fyre-Forbes, Chad White, Maxine Medina, Shermaine de Ramos, Ana Sideco, Paulette Quinto, Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Olivia Medina, former Showboys member and “Pinoy Dream Academy” season 2 scholar Hansen Nichols and twin brother GC, Luisito Rabat, Randolph Stamatelaky, Yshikiel Jacinto, Joem Bascon, Railey Valeroso, Bruce Quebral, Jake Ocampo, Ryan Ramos, JM de Guzman, Gil Cuerva, Richard Juan, Benjamin Alves, Ken Alfonso, Martin Reyes, Devon Spence, BENCH/ vice president for business development Bryan Lim, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Gregory Yang, Tola Orendain, Jessica Yang, Kirst Viray, Sky Yang, John James Uy, Vince Velasco, Miguel Lasala, Erie Obsena, Marniel Lim, Kit Barraquias, Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) president Phoemela Baranda, Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Marie Lozano, international television show host and emcee Joey Mead-King and husband Ian King, “Cosmopolitan (Philippines)” fashion director Donna Cuna-Pita, actress Janine Gutierrez, Daniel Velasco, Kelsey Merritt, Dee's girlfriend, model Samantha Lewis, Luisito Rabat, Mark Lopez, Sydney Du, Jerome Tan, Marie Joy Dalo and Edgar Sandalo.
The Payatas Kids’ Choir performed.
Robredo was sworn in by two barangay captains, with her three daughters present.
In keeping with the modest mood set by the new occupant of Malacañang, Robredo’s guests were served a similarly simple and humble merienda, consisting of sotanghon noodles, halo-halo turon (fried spring rolls with a filling of halo-halo ingredients), maja blanca, pichi-pichi and buchi with Chocnut filling, the local peanut-based sweet being Robredo’s personal favorite.
Pedro also shared exclusive photos of Robredo’s office at the Executive House, furnished simply with a work desk, and a console table on one side bearing sketched portraits of Robredo’s late husband, Jesse, and a family photo. There’s also a carved wooden tsinelas, her campaign symbol, and a large glass jar of Chocnut.
The Executive House, on 11th Street in New Manila, was previously known as the “Boracay Mansion,” which then President Joseph Estrada built for Laarni Enriquez, the mother of three of his children. Since then the property has been relinquished to the Quezon City government.
Since it’s located in a private subdivision, Robredo’s guests were shuttled in buses from the village’s gate into the venue.

… and another inaugural

JUBILANT, festive, informal.
This was the mood at the inauguration of Vice President Leni Robredo at the Executive House in New Manila, Quezon City, early Thursday morning.
“There were no assigned seats, and everybody was just there to celebrate. It rained but that didn’t seem to matter,” says Niko Pedro, a PR executive and Robredo volunteer.
Guests—about 300 were invited—chanted “Laban Leni” and “Leni Robredo, Bise Pangulo,” the latter lyrics from the new VP’s campaign jingle, he adds.
Robredo’s running mate,  Mar Roxas,  led the attendees, who  included Senators Franklin Drilon, Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros; outgoing Cabinet secretaries Jun Abaya, Mon Jimenez and Dinky Soliman; former Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales; and Robredo’s colleagues from the House of Representatives: Jonjon Ferrer (Cavite), Alex Advincula (Cavite), Len Alonte (Biñan) and Miro Quimbo (Marikina).
Celebrity supporters
Celebrity supporters like Kris Aquino, husband-and-wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, Enchong Dee, Jaime Fabregas and Jim Paredes were also present.
Besides Dee, he was accompanied by actresses Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador with their celebrity friends are actress and model Beauty Gonzalez, child actress Jana Agoncillo, Star Magic models turned actors Jon Avila, Will Devaughn, Marvin Raymundo, Puma de Borja, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes and Randy See, Wil Dasovich, Luke Jickain, Victor Silayan, Vin Abrenica, Kevin Zaldarriaga, Raff Timan, GMA Artist Center talent Paolo Paraiso, Sevy Roxas Chua, Brian Hontiveros, Rex Mendoza, Anna Mendoza, First Life Financial Company, Inc. owner, president and CEO Peter Coyiuto and daughter Sofia, Loli and Stephen Sy, Tina Hidalgo-Jacinto, Jacob Sombiracoul, Mikki Yap, Carie Aguila, Happy Lopez, Anton Papa, Cats del Rosario, Toff Tiozon, Jack Alindahao, fashion model Valerie delos Santos, May Pascual, Emman Tolentino, Smile Abrenica, Danilyn Nunga, Haide Fernandez, international feng shui master Marites Allen, UP School of Economics Professor Emeritus and “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Opinion columnist Solita Collas-Monsod, talent manager Keren Pascual, Ricco Ocampo, Mikki Gonzales, Jairu Albert, “it”-boy LA Aguinaldo, Ed Montalban, ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment business unit head Deo Endrinal, The Singing Bee host Amy Perez, MMILive’s Rhiza Pascua, Marilu Martinez, Thea Robles, Giselle Sanchez, Elena Tanyu-Coyiuto, Samantha Coyiuto, Marianne Po, Emesae Design Corporation chairman Manny Samson, Camille Samson, Lind Hotel’s Daryl and Linda Tan, Robert Coyiuto, Jr., Kitkat Silverio-Zobel, Senator Cynthia Villar, Sonny Tanchanco, Ado Escudero, Cora Relova, John Gaddi, former Senator and 2010 presidential candidate Jamby Madrigal, “Paul Smith” boutique owner Juan Miguel Ongsiako and wife Pia de Leon, TV show and specials director Bert de Leon, film and television director and Star Magic Artist Training/Public Workshops head Rahyan Carlos, Wilfredo Manalang, Jr., actor, director and playwright Anton Juan, University of the Philippines Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Director of Alumni Relations Professor Jose Wendell Capili, celebrity wellness and beauty Dr. Joel Mendez, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) founding chairman Dante Jimenez; ABS-CBN business unit head Lui Andrada, Lawyer Manny Reyes, Universal Records Executive Vice-President Ramon Chuaying, former Be Careful with My Heart star and Arjo Atayde’s mother Sylvia Sanchez, “RockEd” (Philippines) founder Gang Badoy-Capati, Melinda Garcia, Annabelle Regalado-Borja, Roger Chua, PR man Nixon Sy, concert producers Glenn and Winston Llamas, “STAR” contributor and Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson Assistant Professor Dr. Jonathan Chua, producer Sixto Dy, Loida Bautista and Regina Banaag, Dreamscape Entertainment Advertising and Promotions head Biboy Arboleda, road manager Bettina Aspillaga, ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra managing director Mickey Munoz, Star Magic bosses Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Lerma dela Cruz and Cesar Cailles, ABS-CBN Europe and Middle East news bureau chief Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau Senior Correspondent Rose Eclarinal, Sun Life Financial-Philippines president and CEO Riza Mantaring, and COO Karen Casas, Sun Life Financial-Asia president Kevin Strain, Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. President Valerie Pama, Quirino Foundation Chairwoman Atty. Aleli Quirino, Erlinda Echanis, Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Philippine Equity Fund, Inc. Director Nilo Pena, Independent Director Oscar Orbos, Quickminds Corporation Chairman and President Mel Salazar, PBCom first vice president Cliff Cabungcal, PBCOM executive vice president and chief trust officer Patrick Cheng, SLAMCI president Riena Novenario Pama, Sun Life chief financial officer Raymond Ong, general counsel Ed Tordesillas, Vice-President Mike Enriquez and Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jem Camania, Sun Life Director Joe Faustino, TV show directors Jojo Saguin and Erick Salud, ABS-CBN Global Head of Business Development Enrique Olives, McCann Worldgroup Regional Business Director Cia Hatzi, MRM/McCann Managing Director Manny Fernando, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Head of Strategic Planning Gino Borromeo, McCann Worldgroup Chairman and CEO Raul M. Castro, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Managing Partner Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, McCann Worldgroup Asia-Pacific President Charles Cadell; Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Public Affairs & Communication Adel Tamano; and McCann Worldgroup Philippines Director for Business Development & Corporate Affairs Tricia Camarillo-Quiambao, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Philippines), Inc. national key accounts director Eric Montinola, Coca-Cola (Philippines) IMC senior sparkling content manager Jenny Cinco, Coca-Cola Philippines senior I-marketing manager Jacinto Gervasio, key accounts manager Herman Medina-Cue, marketing manager for Sparkling Flavors Jonah de Lumen, senior brand manager for Coca-Cola Derek Sotto, ACS Manufacturing Corporation founder, president and owner Engineer Alfonso C. Supetran, City Delivery general manager Francis Dy, Golden ABC, Inc. Vice President for Sales Operations Dino Sagun, national sales diretor Marge Mankil, Lenovo Philippines marketing manager Patricia Paredes, sales director Nestor Remata, marketing communications head Anna Abiola, business unit head Juan Armando Rojo, Carlos Chan’s children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera Chan, Chef Tony’s general manager Anthony Elepano, social marketing manager Ashley Ang, “One FC” senior director for commercial development Maja Grimnitz, “One FC” CEO Victor Cui, “One FC” SVP and head of commercial partnerships Victor Chu, Asheesh Mandhyan, iPay Philippines president Eddie Lee, ABS-CBN Film Restoration head Leo Katigbak, ABS-CBN Creative Account Head Edsel Misenas, talent manager Shirley Kuan, Dr. Vivina Chiu Yrastorza, Sandra and Jurgen Pesch, talent manager and film producer Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, Expat Communications, Inc. President and Managing Director Butch Bonsol, “Expat Magazine” editor Agnes Abrau, Stylebible.ph’s Zoe Laurente; Men’s Health editor in chief Peejo Pilar and Amador Madamba; Top Gear Philippines publisher Jeff Reyes; and JP Calimbas, Richard Cunanan, Kit Payumo and Bert Casal of the Calibre team, Bambi Harper, Woman of all Seasons Bing Carrion-Buck, president and publisher of total PR Marketing and Communications company Seagull Philippines, Inc., Geoffrey Short, Jeremy Cliff, Mabey and Johnson’s Mr. and Mrs. David Forsyth, Unilever (Philippines), Inc. former chairman and president Howard Belton, Moving and Storage’s well-liked Brian Lane; plus other representatives of British companies in the Philippines, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, JAKA Group CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile, actress Angel Aquino, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan, Paul Holmes and Miguel Faustmann, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Carlo Magdaluyo, Fashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero, DJ Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, Kim Nicholas, Talent handler Monch Novales and DJ Bob Novales, ABS-CBN Global Manila Head Edson Aguiflor, ABS-CBN Global’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa Kai Rodriguez, Skylight Films head and Star Cinema writer, director and Vice President for New Media Enrico Santos, TV headwriter Joel Mercado, “YES! Magazine” and PEP.ph editor-in-chief Jo-Anne Maglipon, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. chairman and director Don Felbaum, Christian Nabeel and wife Michelle Qureshi, Emily Lizares, Anne Tongoy, Karina Jugo, Febe Malata, Marielle Jesena, Rose Lacson, Pilar Mendezona, Mila Legaspi, Jaye Jesena, Ballsy Aquino–Cruz, Salou Keuls, Mel Bascon, Elsie Gonzaga, Agnes Tinsay, Jojie Dingcong, Miggy Dingcong Cañete, Binggay de la Paz, St. Scholastica’s Bacolod Alumnae Foundation Inc. board members Christine Velez-Vargas and Chole Cuenca-Chua, Dr. Kat Trebol-Villapando, ABS-CBN senior reporter Henni Espinosa, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle columnist Wilson Lee Flores, Melba Eduardo-Solidum, Nicole Ortega, Joy Ortega, Alice Eduardo, Cornerstone Entertainment president Erickson Raymundo, X-Factor Productions, Inc. president Rocky Santiago, young entrepreneur Marco Victoria, Edward Mendez, Hayden Kho, Korina Sanchez, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Stephen Baldwin, Dr. Vicki Belo, Araneta Group Vice Chairman Judy Araneta-Roxas, “Philippine STAR” senior vice president for sales and marketing Lucien Dy Tioco, Ayala Land Inc. executives Country Manager Bong Gutierrez, General Manager Anna Tatlonghari, Ayala Land, Inc. former president and CEO Antonino “Tony” Aquino, “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, Luis Carlo San Juan, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle editor Millet Martinez-Mananquil and former La Paz, Tarlac vice mayor Robert Mananquil, STAR’s Regina Belmonte, Xandra Rocha, “Allure” editor, Stargate Media Corporation general manager and “PeopleAsia Magazine” editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, Mia Borromeo, Irene Martel-Francisco, Issa Litton, Ayala Land vice president and head of operations and support services commercial business group Rowena Tomeldan, Ayala Land, Inc. president and CEO Bobby Dy, Stephanie Zubiri, Ayala Malls Marketing Services Division Manager Sandy Espinosa, Ayala Malls head of marketing Maricris Bernardino, “Mercato Central” co-founder, TV show host, newspaper writer and Monaco Vice Consul RJ Ledesma, Ayala Land assistant vice president Javi Hernandez, Ayala Malls associate marketing manager Mitch Suarez, artist Betsy Westendorp, BPI senior vice president and card banking group head Ginbee Go, Tara Litton, Enrique Chua and daughters Tiffany, Ruby Jane and Sheree, Richard Tiu, Mayenne Carmona, Henry and Jojo Sabarte, Marivic Vasquez, Lilibeth and Paqui Campos, fashion photographer Paolo Pineda, Men’s Health’s Team Art Director Glen Concio, stylist Sidney Yap, talent manager Noel Ferrer, Dr. William Leung, Gerick Parayno, Ruel Mendoza, Ricky Sison, Johnny Santos, Andres Estella, Ojie Leona, Felix Bacolor, William Ma, ACC Philippines board member Louie Locsin, Josie Natori, Irene Barcelon, George Barcelon, Annie Ringor, Susan Joven, Toni Gregory de Palenzuela, George Mirani, Ching Cruz, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe Rodriguez, Maritel Nievera, Toff de Venecia and Maki Cruz, Girlie Rodis, Rachel Alejandro, Myrza Sison, Mega Magazine Editor-in-Chief Peewee Isidro, stylist Ton Lao, Matrix president and CEO Jay Anthony Agosto, Allergan product specialist Via Perano, business development specialist Jennette Sia, district sales manager Ceejay Jornacion and national sales manager Benilda Soriano, PC/PNP Retired Officers’ Ladies Organization, Inc. officers and board Bienvenida Montoya, Marcy Dayco, Mawie Aglipay, Del Gallardo, Lulu Acharon, Maricris Dayco, Marisol Buena, Esther Domingo, Myrna Delfin and Jane Piad, Cecil Canson, Bleth Castillo, Esther Domingo, Dr. Jana Mora, Flor Reototar, Lilia Revil Tess Joaquin, Cecille Ysulat, Tess Inal, Flor Reototar, Aida Zoleta, Belo Medical Group marketing manager Jennie Julaton, Jo Juan and Dr. Guada Capiz, Dr. Eloisa Buse, associate physician Grace Purificacion, The Rockwell Club Marketing Head Sylveth Ong-iko, General Manager Geng Brillantes, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu, Edith Arellano, Grace and Lois Villanueva, Yna Burgos and Chielo Manuel, Princess Bagatsing, Jayvee Ramirez, Ian Cordero, Jonah, Kathleen and Keana Gascon, Imelda Manguiat, Rafael Morales, Anthony Dee, Rocky Alejandro Angeles, Mia Gentugaya, Belo Medical Group operation manager non-medical Cecile Molina-Gregorio, Belo Medical Group general manager Agnes Ballesteros Lopez, Dr. Mina Abad-Cesa, Premier Center for Fashion and Design, Inc. president Stella Santos-Salcedo and son Sam Salcedo, medical operations manager Dr. March Babaran, Doctors Michelle de Jesus, Ching Villanueva and Guada Capiz, managing physician Carlo Lozada, associate physician Ericka Velasco, Jon Edmarc Castillo, Romeo Lumagui, Jr., John Christian Joy Regalado, Bhong Paulo Macasaet, John Paul de Leon, Belo Medical Group Business Development Manager Doris Jimenez, Imelda Manguiat, Russell Rodriguez, Marietta Tibayan, Easter Princess Castro, Aaron Roi Riturban, Aldous Benjamin Camiso, Roselle Jean Nonato, Tracy Anne Ong, Belo Medical Group Patient Care Specialists Lovely Tajan, SyCip Law Senior Associates Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta, Aaron Roi Riturban, Maria Jennifer Barreto, Hiyasmin Lapitan, Belo Medical Group Patient Coordinator Annie Balalio, Leah Abutan, Diana Grace Uy, Maria Viola Vista, Jefferson Miras, Mary Jane Marasigan, Former movie actress turned businesswoman and media personality Marissa Pascua, Shiela Balauro, Lourdes Aruego, Liza Mapagu, Ric Biancaflor, Tammy Lipana, Mely Corpuz, Helen Macasaet, Mely Corpuz, Mel and Amy Salazar, Nurture Wellness Village co-owner Dr. Mike Turvill, Jackie Boncan, Grace Palma-Tiongco, Liza Mapagu, Joy Asuncion Kelly, Belo Medical Group Tomas Morato managing physician Zaidy Zagala, actress Empress Schuck, Kristoff Abrenica, Jamilla Obispo, Chiqui del Carmen, comedianne Kitkat Favia, Dr. Disney Dulalia, Erlinda Lee, Anna Verdn, Erlinda Lee, Anna Verdon, Donna Santos, Dr. Zaidy Zagala, Carmen Hussein, Dr. Guada Capiz, Dr. Ching Villanueva and Ericka Velasco, Dr. Carlo Lozada, Agnes Lopez, May Lim, Charo Yujuico, Rose Buena, Lai Francisco, Belo Medical Group Greenhills clinic patient care specialists Carol del Pilar, Hazel Manuel, Mary Rose Baluyut, Rosebelle Muyo, Carcy delos Santos, Angel Luz Maga, Josephine Clavio, Jennifer Ibarra, Cecille Gregorio, Mega Atrium branch officer Joy Ramos, Marian Ong, Maridel Villavicencio of Triple V, Jing Sarao, George Tagle, “Business+Class” magazine art director Florentino Cuevas IV, beauty editor Toni Abad, lifestyle editor Mia Tambunting Padilla, publisher Patrick Lawrence Tan, managing editor Kim Benedicto Lokin, fashion editor Rima Ostwani, president and editor-in-chief Jing Lagandaon, managing director Bing Ramillano, Linton Inc.’s Philip Lim, Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs honorary chairman Michael Chenglay, Segway Philippines president and CEO Wilson Lei, Reia del Rosario, Cris Lao, Marissa del Mar, Cathy Turvill, Dr. Cora Claudio, Karim Garcia and Esther Go, AmCham executive director Ebb Hinchliffe, Belo Medical Group PR manager John Eric Ho, AmCham organizing committee Chet Guevara, Maureen Ortiz, Ron Rollorata, Pauline Santos, Rapha Health Institute president Dr. Chris Enriquez, AmCham’s Janica Gaisano, Carol Singson, Froland Tajale, JV Pimentel, AF Creators owner Abbie Flores, April Salonga, Quezon Power (Philippines) Limited Company’s Jeri Mae Descasa, Lala Avendano, BDO-Alba Romeo Management Consultancy manager Ruby Jadoc, Wendy Jane dela Cruz and Sherry Mae Jayme, Peter Lau, Belo Medical Group’s Annie Balalio, Trisha Gesilva, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu and Lovely Tajan, Frank Holz and Rhett Ramos, Retirement and Healthcare Coalition’s Camille Anne Carpio and Lena Schandra, Mar Gerome Abana, Melanie Pagaragan, Linda Javier and Iriss Barola, Celine Laurel and Au Galvez, ballerina, actress and ballet director Maritoni Rufino-Tordesillas, Nikki Tang, Marcott Almeda, Aziza Mondonedo, Cristina Gomez, Baby Araneta Fores, Lisa Araneta, Cacho Marcos, Linda Oledan, Veana Fores, Lorrie Reynoso, Maricris Zobel, Carol Garcia, Maripi Muscat, Anton Mendoza, Monch Cruz, Chut Cuerva, Marcel Crespo, Valentina Salonna, Sasja Mulder, Ruel Papa, Cat Arambulo, Donna Andrada, Carlos and Billie Reyes, Aarmi Mayoralgo and Catalino Bondoc, Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya, Nivat Chantarachoti, Stale Torstein Risa, Sigalit and Sinai Djemal, Bibot Nolan, Vicky Pangilinan, Lia Valencia, Roseanne Coscolluela and Val Villegas, Michael and Nameeta Dargani, Marco Lobregat, Maripi Muscat, Roberto and Peter Laurel, Miguel Cerqueda, Lorna P. Laurel, Gerhard Kropp, Louie Cruz, Paul Campos, Alvaro Pertierra, Rogy Panganiban, Rafe Totengco, Justa Tantoco, Diana Go, Olga Martel, Betsy Tenchavez, Nini Valdez, Roi Phillips, Nini Layug, Pitang Tiongson, Pacita de Guzman, Tessie Briones, Mimi Valerio, Nonie Basilio, Letty Santos, Evie Costa, Nori Ongsiako, Mars Lambino, Offie Recto, Baby de Jesus, Glenn Gale, Tessie Rodrigo, Naty Golez, Letty Syquia, Sandie Poblador, Maritess Pineda, Marieliese Evaristo, Cristina Ponce Enrile, Diana Santos, Loleng Panlilio, Tessie Amparo, Marjo Ferraren, Luz Cullen, Yaying Dragon and Linda Pastoral, Anette Feliciano, Malou Duenas, Benito Benoza, Edg Samson, Jacqe Yuengtian, Wishnie Torres, Aaron Mempin, Paul Katimbang, Olen Lim, Tyrone Valdes, Ipe Cruz, Susan Joven, Ian Giron, Andres Vasquez Prada and Al Tengco, Doris Magsaysay Ho, model and “Sports Unlimited” co-host Marc Nelson, Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander Tantoco, Karen Santos, Bobby and Chingbee Cuenca, Gina Aboitiz, Baby Girl Fricke, Anna Sobrepena, Anthony Wahl, David Lim, Linda Ley, Francis de Leon, Fe Rodriguez, Jaime Pineda, Peter Lau, fashion and ramp models Trishan Cuaso and Peter Norrdell, Aglie Zamora, Ryan Singh and Lesley Tan, Jean Goulbourn, Frances Lim, Ernest Escaler, “Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko” producer and host, former Senator, Department of National Defense Secretary and Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration Secretary General Dr. Orly Mercado and World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific Division of Noncommunicable Diseases and Health through the Life-Course Director Dr. Suzy Pineda, Probe Productions, Inc. founder and president, “The Probe Team” host and Rappler founding editor Cheche Lazaro, Ces Drilon, Daniel Teichert and wife fashion designer Maureen Disini, Zelda and Jessica Kienle, Stephanie Kienle-Gonzalez, Jo Ann Bitangcol, Silverlens’ Rachel Rilo, Romeo Lee, ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel head Vince Rodriguez, Fritz and Kathy Webb, Bea Ledesma, Cecilia and Monique Carrion, Erwin Romulo and Jerome Gomez, Vivian Veloso-Herrera, Bong Dimayacyac, Diane Benisano-Bautista, Beth de Mesa, Gina Ocampo-Haas, Tet Villanueva, Michelle de Leo, Liza Ma, Carol Chen, Bart San Diego, Efren de Jose, Alphie de Guzman, Benjamin Cabrera, Bengy Toda, Denise Weldon, fashion designers Joey Samson, Jojie Lloren, Francis Libiran, Sassa Jimenez, Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz, Primer Group’s Rhett Eala, photographers Charlie Altomonte, George Tapan, Gutsy Tuason, Isa Lorenzo, Mayie Delgado, Jojo Guingona, Mandy Navasero, Neal Oshima, Ralph Diaz, Romy Gacad, Tilak Hettige, Wig Tysmans, Mark Nicdao, Jake Verzosa, Ronnie Salvacion, Doc Marlon Pecjo, Shaira Luna and Xander Angeles, Jocelyn Oxlade, Dyan Castillejo-Garcia, Jackie Castillejo-Guingona, Ana Kalaw, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Dani Aliaga, Chris Lopez, “Metro Home and Entertaining” editor-in-chief Anton Barretto, Jack de Mesa, Concepcion Industrial Corporation Vice Chairman of the Board and the Treasurer Renna Hechanova-Angeles, Karen Santos, Bingbing Quiros, Hands on Manila Board Trustee Gina Aboitiz, Nick and Lucille Locsin, Manny Miñana, J. Anton Mendoza, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, Ed Calma, Milo Naval, Tony Gonzales, Tes Pasola, Kenneth Cobonpue, Ana Rocha, Bart Guingona, Michael Williams, Sol Salao, Ernie Fajardo, Sheryn Regis, Bianca Lapus, Mickey Ferriols, TOEPFFER Group, Inc. President Ambassador Narcisa de Leon Escaler, Gothong Southern CEO Bob Gothong, Philippine Red Cross Board Secretary Corazon Alma De Leon, Guillermo Luz, Unionbank of the Philippines Chairman of the Board and CEO Justo Ortiz, Oscar M. Lopez Center Executive Director Mayan Quebral, Ria Francisco-Prieto, Margie and Jonathan Frank, Matthew Friesh, Ruth Malhotra, Sanj Kaira, ANC producer Rely de Guzman, RGI Vice-President Jane Yao-Tiu, Qualcomm Philippines chief Mantosh Malhotra, Italian Embassy First Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission Alfonso Tagliaferri, Ingrid Chua-Go, Hungarian model turned photographer Simon Sandor, Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez, Paolo Reyes and JR Isaac, Mia Tambuting-Padilla, “Allure”’s Philip Cu-Unjieng, Philex Mining Corporation Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Atty. Mike Toledo, Dominic and Angelique La O-Uy, Monster Radio RX 93.1 Radio DJ Alven Villavicencio, Tedrick Yau, Piquadro travel retail and wholesale director Florence Nguyen, “Wine Story” managing director Romy Sia, “Cos d’ Estournel” brand ambassador Charles Thomas, David Celdran, Elbert Cuenca and Manila Bulletin’s Style Weekend editor-in-chief Liza Ilarde, Ces Tan, Maiki Oreta, HSBC retail bank and wealth management head Gigi Pio de Roda, HSBC CEO Wick Veloso, theater actress Isabella Jose, Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz, Tessa Alindogan, Brand Gateway, Inc. CEO Gabrielle Boschi, Tata Saavedra, Mye Cruz, Maika Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Ash Ghasemi, Ian Galliguez, Madrigal-Bayot Development Corporation president Francisco Madrigal-Bayot, Jr., project architect Wilbert Tan, Susana Madrigal-Bayot, MBDC vice president for finance Mardes Nicandro, vice president for marketing Francisco “Paco” T. Bayot, Alice Samson, Lawyer Sylvette Tanklang, Dara and Kenneth Sy, Sally Villaraza, Kat Ignacio, Lily and Gabriel Lardizabal, Alan del Ramirez, Josh Belmonte, Arlene Jacobo, Charla Cabagbag, Antonette Bulanan, Marlyn Cacio, Rudy Francisco, Virgie Monton, Mary Ann Pentason, architects Toots Romero and Rima Cinco, Manuel Sy, Sea Wind’s Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, Rev. Fr. Oscar Andrada, Tony Lim, Alfred Luis and Marjorie Estrella Pascua Villa-Real, Susan and Jobert Cocjin, Marichel Magalona, Nanette Lasala and Patrick Allan Sy, Marilou Cacho, Marie Rose Cacho, Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, Augusto Villa-Real, Cristina Syyap Xerez-Burgos, Mercedes Villa-Real, Chef Adrien Guerrey, Mayen Tan, Susan Sala, Amparito Lhullier, Teresin Mendezona, Honorary Consul of France Michel Lhuillier, Michel Guinefolleau, Louie Thevenin, Lotte Schapp, Honorary Consul of Sweden Jose Sala, Hugues Antoine Suin, Yann and Stephanie Larrandabure, Ellise Robillart, Oche Golez, Alicia Plaza, the staff of Alliance Francaise de Cebu Mark Sy, Angelica Valera, Renante Ricablanca and Kurt Ocenar, Melissa Bonnaud, Graziella Vergain, Charlene Virlounet, Kevin Hoffert, Lani Pasquet, Jay Chiongbian, Carmen Campbell, Ornusa Cadness, Jeffrey Santos, Benjamin Wu and Milk Wang, Public Attorney’s Office chief Atty. Persida Rueda-Acosta, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, Bernadette Sembrano, Niña Corpuz-Rodriguez, TV5 news anchor Cheryl Cosim, make-up artist Marife Mordido, Aida Sy-Gonzales, Erwin Tulfo’s wife Karen Padilla-Tulfo, Edna Lazaro, Leslie Saulsbury, Lourdes Rosario, Jet Versoza, Apple Peji Tan, Champaigne Flores, Kickstarter’s Christian Besler and Patch Dulay, Isha Andaya-Valles, Enrique Valles, Angelette Calero, Marissa Lopa, host Cerah Hernandez, master baker Nigel Sanders, model Janina Manipol, Zenith Optimedia’s senior integrated media planner Hazel Carlos and head of media integration and client acquisition Emman Ordinanza, Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc. president and general manager Simplicio P. Umali, Jr., Carlo Umali, Digzy Umali, Leah Puyat, hair stylist Henri Calayag, Chef Tippi Tambunting, Ana de Ocampo and Michelle Tiangco, Andrej Wisnieswski, AA Patawaran, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Patricia Daza, Paul Cabral, Eric Pe Benito, BENCH/ architect Miguel Pastor, artist and “STARart” project founder Nikki Luna, Sports5 football analyst and commentator Mikee Carrion, fashion show director Ariel Lozada, chef Florabel Co, Isaac Reyes, Carlo Antonio, Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay and Joseph Tay, Andrea Bonardi of Moroso, Alessandro Abate, Tennyson and Teresa Chen, Chico and Shereen Sy, Edd Fuentes, Emer Ibabao, “STAR” exchange journalist from New Zealand Jonathan Carson, Liezel Martinez, West end star Joanna Ampil, jewelry designer Arnel Papa, artists Betsy Westendorp, Leeroy New, ANFLOCOR Group of Companies president and CEO Alex Valoria, Ayala Center Makati general manager AC Legarda-Ocampo, Bonvests Holdings Limited Property Marketing Executive Charisma Comia, Ayala Malls operations manager Mitch Dumlao, McDonald’s Philippines Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications Margot Torres, “Be BENCH/: The Model Search” finalist Ron Morales; Brent Javier, Janna Tee, Jasmine Maierhofer, KIA player LA Revilla, champion figure skater Michael Christian Martinez, model and dancer Zeus Collins, Philippine Volcanoes National Men’s Rugby Team Captain Jake Letts and members Chris Everingham, Joe Matthews, Luke Matthews, Oliver Saunders, Matty Saunders, Andrew Wolff, Harry Morris, Justin Coveney, Chris Hitch and Mark Chatting, model and student Mauro Lumba, supermodels Paolo Roldan, Ria Bolivar and Angel Agustin-Co, Melissa Fyre-Forbes, Chad White, Maxine Medina, Shermaine de Ramos, Ana Sideco, Paulette Quinto, Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Olivia Medina, former Showboys member and “Pinoy Dream Academy” season 2 scholar Hansen Nichols and twin brother GC, Luisito Rabat, Randolph Stamatelaky, Yshikiel Jacinto, Joem Bascon, Railey Valeroso, Bruce Quebral, Jake Ocampo, Ryan Ramos, JM de Guzman, Gil Cuerva, Richard Juan, Benjamin Alves, Ken Alfonso, Martin Reyes, Devon Spence, BENCH/ vice president for business development Bryan Lim, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Gregory Yang, Tola Orendain, Jessica Yang, Kirst Viray, Sky Yang, John James Uy, Vince Velasco, Miguel Lasala, Erie Obsena, Marniel Lim, Kit Barraquias, Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) president Phoemela Baranda, Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Marie Lozano, international television show host and emcee Joey Mead-King and husband Ian King, “Cosmopolitan (Philippines)” fashion director Donna Cuna-Pita, actress Janine Gutierrez, Daniel Velasco, Kelsey Merritt, Dee's girlfriend, model Samantha Lewis, Luisito Rabat, Mark Lopez, Sydney Du, Jerome Tan, Marie Joy Dalo and Edgar Sandalo.
The Payatas Kids’ Choir performed.
Robredo was sworn in by two barangay captains, with her three daughters present.
In keeping with the modest mood set by the new occupant of Malacañang, Robredo’s guests were served a similarly simple and humble merienda, consisting of sotanghon noodles, halo-halo turon (fried spring rolls with a filling of halo-halo ingredients), maja blanca, pichi-pichi and buchi with Chocnut filling, the local peanut-based sweet being Robredo’s personal favorite.
Pedro also shared exclusive photos of Robredo’s office at the Executive House, furnished simply with a work desk, and a console table on one side bearing sketched portraits of Robredo’s late husband, Jesse, and a family photo. There’s also a carved wooden tsinelas, her campaign symbol, and a large glass jar of Chocnut.
The Executive House, on 11th Street in New Manila, was previously known as the “Boracay Mansion,” which then President Joseph Estrada built for Laarni Enriquez, the mother of three of his children. Since then the property has been relinquished to the Quezon City government.
Since it’s located in a private subdivision, Robredo’s guests were shuttled in buses from the village’s gate into the venue.

… and another inaugural

JUBILANT, festive, informal.
This was the mood at the inauguration of Vice President Leni Robredo at the Executive House in New Manila, Quezon City, early Thursday morning.
“There were no assigned seats, and everybody was just there to celebrate. It rained but that didn’t seem to matter,” says Niko Pedro, a PR executive and Robredo volunteer.
Guests—about 300 were invited—chanted “Laban Leni” and “Leni Robredo, Bise Pangulo,” the latter lyrics from the new VP’s campaign jingle, he adds.
Robredo’s running mate,  Mar Roxas,  led the attendees, who  included Senators Franklin Drilon, Leila de Lima and Risa Hontiveros; outgoing Cabinet secretaries Jun Abaya, Mon Jimenez and Dinky Soliman; former Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales; and Robredo’s colleagues from the House of Representatives: Jonjon Ferrer (Cavite), Alex Advincula (Cavite), Len Alonte (Biñan) and Miro Quimbo (Marikina).
Celebrity supporters
Celebrity supporters like Kris Aquino, husband-and-wife Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, Enchong Dee, Jaime Fabregas and Jim Paredes were also present.
Besides Dee, he was accompanied by actresses Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador with their celebrity friends are actress and model Beauty Gonzalez, child actress Jana Agoncillo, Star Magic models turned actors Jon Avila, Will Devaughn, Marvin Raymundo, Puma de Borja, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Carlo Gonzales, Miko Raval, Raphael Robes and Randy See, Wil Dasovich, Luke Jickain, Kevin Zaldarriaga, Raff Timan, GMA Artist Center talent Paolo Paraiso, TV5 Kapatid star Victor Silayan and Vin Abrenica, Sevy Roxas Chua, Brian Hontiveros, Rex Mendoza, Anna Mendoza, First Life Financial Company, Inc. owner, president and CEO Peter Coyiuto and daughter Sofia, Loli and Stephen Sy, Tina Hidalgo-Jacinto, Jacob Sombiracoul, Mikki Yap, Carie Aguila, Happy Lopez, Anton Papa, Cats del Rosario, Toff Tiozon, Jack Alindahao, fashion model Valerie delos Santos, May Pascual, Emman Tolentino, Smile Abrenica, Danilyn Nunga, Haide Fernandez, international feng shui master Marites Allen, UP School of Economics Professor Emeritus and “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Opinion columnist Solita Collas-Monsod, talent manager Keren Pascual, Ricco Ocampo, Mikki Gonzales, Jairu Albert, “it”-boy LA Aguinaldo, Ed Montalban, ABS-CBN broadcast head Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment business unit head Deo Endrinal, The Singing Bee host Amy Perez, MMILive’s Rhiza Pascua, Marilu Martinez, Thea Robles, Giselle Sanchez, Elena Tanyu-Coyiuto, Samantha Coyiuto, Marianne Po, Emesae Design Corporation chairman Manny Samson, Camille Samson, Lind Hotel’s Daryl and Linda Tan, Robert Coyiuto, Jr., Kitkat Silverio-Zobel, Senator Cynthia Villar, Sonny Tanchanco, Ado Escudero, Cora Relova, John Gaddi, former Senator and 2010 presidential candidate Jamby Madrigal, “Paul Smith” boutique owner Juan Miguel Ongsiako and wife Pia de Leon, TV show and specials director Bert de Leon, film and television director and Star Magic Artist Training/Public Workshops head Rahyan Carlos, Wilfredo Manalang, Jr., actor, director and playwright Anton Juan, University of the Philippines Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs and Director of Alumni Relations Professor Jose Wendell Capili, celebrity wellness and beauty Dr. Joel Mendez, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) founding chairman Dante Jimenez; ABS-CBN business unit head Lui Andrada, Lawyer Manny Reyes, Universal Records Executive Vice-President Ramon Chuaying, former Be Careful with My Heart star and Arjo Atayde’s mother Sylvia Sanchez, “RockEd” (Philippines) founder Gang Badoy-Capati, Melinda Garcia, Annabelle Regalado-Borja, Roger Chua, PR man Nixon Sy, concert producers Glenn and Winston Llamas, “STAR” contributor and Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools Interdisciplinary Studies Department Chairperson Assistant Professor Dr. Jonathan Chua, producer Sixto Dy, Loida Bautista and Regina Banaag, Dreamscape Entertainment Advertising and Promotions head Biboy Arboleda, road manager Bettina Aspillaga, ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra managing director Mickey Munoz, Star Magic bosses Johnny Manahan and Mariole Alberto, Lerma dela Cruz and Cesar Cailles, ABS-CBN Europe and Middle East news bureau chief Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau Senior Correspondent Rose Eclarinal, Sun Life Financial-Philippines president and CEO Riza Mantaring, and COO Karen Casas, Sun Life Financial-Asia president Kevin Strain, Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. President Valerie Pama, Quirino Foundation Chairwoman Atty. Aleli Quirino, Erlinda Echanis, Sun Life of Canada Prosperity Philippine Equity Fund, Inc. Director Nilo Pena, Independent Director Oscar Orbos, Quickminds Corporation Chairman and President Mel Salazar, PBCom first vice president Cliff Cabungcal, PBCOM executive vice president and chief trust officer Patrick Cheng, SLAMCI president Riena Novenario Pama, Sun Life chief financial officer Raymond Ong, general counsel Ed Tordesillas, Vice-President Mike Enriquez and Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Jem Camania, Sun Life Director Joe Faustino, TV show directors Jojo Saguin and Erick Salud, ABS-CBN Global Head of Business Development Enrique Olives, McCann Worldgroup Regional Business Director Cia Hatzi, MRM/McCann Managing Director Manny Fernando, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Head of Strategic Planning Gino Borromeo, McCann Worldgroup Chairman and CEO Raul M. Castro, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Managing Partner Bernadette Chincuanco, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, McCann Worldgroup Asia-Pacific President Charles Cadell; Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Public Affairs & Communication Adel Tamano; and McCann Worldgroup Philippines Director for Business Development & Corporate Affairs Tricia Camarillo-Quiambao, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Teejae Sonza, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Philippines), Inc. national key accounts director Eric Montinola, Coca-Cola (Philippines) IMC senior sparkling content manager Jenny Cinco, Coca-Cola Philippines senior I-marketing manager Jacinto Gervasio, key accounts manager Herman Medina-Cue, marketing manager for Sparkling Flavors Jonah de Lumen, senior brand manager for Coca-Cola Derek Sotto, ACS Manufacturing Corporation founder, president and owner Engineer Alfonso C. Supetran, City Delivery general manager Francis Dy, Golden ABC, Inc. Vice President for Sales Operations Dino Sagun, national sales diretor Marge Mankil, Lenovo Philippines marketing manager Patricia Paredes, sales director Nestor Remata, marketing communications head Anna Abiola, business unit head Juan Armando Rojo, Carlos Chan’s children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera Chan, Chef Tony’s general manager Anthony Elepano, social marketing manager Ashley Ang, “One FC” senior director for commercial development Maja Grimnitz, “One FC” CEO Victor Cui, “One FC” SVP and head of commercial partnerships Victor Chu, Asheesh Mandhyan, iPay Philippines president Eddie Lee, ABS-CBN Film Restoration head Leo Katigbak, ABS-CBN Creative Account Head Edsel Misenas, talent manager Shirley Kuan, Dr. Vivina Chiu Yrastorza, Sandra and Jurgen Pesch, talent manager and film producer Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, Expat Communications, Inc. President and Managing Director Butch Bonsol, “Expat Magazine” editor Agnes Abrau, Stylebible.ph’s Zoe Laurente; Men’s Health editor in chief Peejo Pilar and Amador Madamba; Top Gear Philippines publisher Jeff Reyes; and JP Calimbas, Richard Cunanan, Kit Payumo and Bert Casal of the Calibre team, Bambi Harper, Woman of all Seasons Bing Carrion-Buck, president and publisher of total PR Marketing and Communications company Seagull Philippines, Inc., Geoffrey Short, Jeremy Cliff, Mabey and Johnson’s Mr. and Mrs. David Forsyth, Unilever (Philippines), Inc. former chairman and president Howard Belton, Moving and Storage’s well-liked Brian Lane; plus other representatives of British companies in the Philippines, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, JAKA Group CEO Katrina Ponce Enrile, actress Angel Aquino, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan, Paul Holmes and Miguel Faustmann, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Carlo Magdaluyo, Fashion Forward founder Bong Guerrero, DJ Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, Kim Nicholas, Talent handler Monch Novales and DJ Bob Novales, ABS-CBN Global Manila Head Edson Aguiflor, ABS-CBN Global’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa Kai Rodriguez, Skylight Films head and Star Cinema writer, director and Vice President for New Media Enrico Santos, TV headwriter Joel Mercado, “YES! Magazine” and PEP.ph editor-in-chief Jo-Anne Maglipon, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. chairman and director Don Felbaum, Christian Nabeel and wife Michelle Qureshi, Emily Lizares, Anne Tongoy, Karina Jugo, Febe Malata, Marielle Jesena, Rose Lacson, Pilar Mendezona, Mila Legaspi, Jaye Jesena, Ballsy Aquino–Cruz, Salou Keuls, Mel Bascon, Elsie Gonzaga, Agnes Tinsay, Jojie Dingcong, Miggy Dingcong Cañete, Binggay de la Paz, St. Scholastica’s Bacolod Alumnae Foundation Inc. board members Christine Velez-Vargas and Chole Cuenca-Chua, Dr. Kat Trebol-Villapando, ABS-CBN senior reporter Henni Espinosa, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle columnist Wilson Lee Flores, Melba Eduardo-Solidum, Nicole Ortega, Joy Ortega, Alice Eduardo, Cornerstone Entertainment president Erickson Raymundo, X-Factor Productions, Inc. president Rocky Santiago, young entrepreneur Marco Victoria, Edward Mendez, Hayden Kho, Korina Sanchez, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Stephen Baldwin, Dr. Vicki Belo, Araneta Group Vice Chairman Judy Araneta-Roxas, “Philippine STAR” senior vice president for sales and marketing Lucien Dy Tioco, Ayala Land Inc. executives Country Manager Bong Gutierrez, General Manager Anna Tatlonghari, Ayala Land, Inc. former president and CEO Antonino “Tony” Aquino, “Philippine Daily INQUIRER” Lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, Luis Carlo San Juan, “Philippine STAR” Lifestyle editor Millet Martinez-Mananquil and former La Paz, Tarlac vice mayor Robert Mananquil, STAR’s Regina Belmonte, Xandra Rocha, “Allure” editor, Stargate Media Corporation general manager and “PeopleAsia Magazine” editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez, Mia Borromeo, Irene Martel-Francisco, Issa Litton, Ayala Land vice president and head of operations and support services commercial business group Rowena Tomeldan, Ayala Land, Inc. president and CEO Bobby Dy, Stephanie Zubiri, Ayala Malls Marketing Services Division Manager Sandy Espinosa, Ayala Malls head of marketing Maricris Bernardino, “Mercato Central” co-founder, TV show host, newspaper writer and Monaco Vice Consul RJ Ledesma, Ayala Land assistant vice president Javi Hernandez, Ayala Malls associate marketing manager Mitch Suarez, artist Betsy Westendorp, BPI senior vice president and card banking group head Ginbee Go, Tara Litton, Enrique Chua and daughters Tiffany, Ruby Jane and Sheree, Richard Tiu, Mayenne Carmona, Henry and Jojo Sabarte, Marivic Vasquez, Lilibeth and Paqui Campos, fashion photographer Paolo Pineda, Men’s Health’s Team Art Director Glen Concio, stylist Sidney Yap, talent manager Noel Ferrer, Dr. William Leung, Gerick Parayno, Ruel Mendoza, Ricky Sison, Johnny Santos, Andres Estella, Ojie Leona, Felix Bacolor, William Ma, ACC Philippines board member Louie Locsin, Josie Natori, Irene Barcelon, George Barcelon, Annie Ringor, Susan Joven, Toni Gregory de Palenzuela, George Mirani, Ching Cruz, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe Rodriguez, Maritel Nievera, Toff de Venecia and Maki Cruz, Girlie Rodis, Rachel Alejandro, Myrza Sison, Mega Magazine Editor-in-Chief Peewee Isidro, stylist Ton Lao, Matrix president and CEO Jay Anthony Agosto, Allergan product specialist Via Perano, business development specialist Jennette Sia, district sales manager Ceejay Jornacion and national sales manager Benilda Soriano, PC/PNP Retired Officers’ Ladies Organization, Inc. officers and board Bienvenida Montoya, Marcy Dayco, Mawie Aglipay, Del Gallardo, Lulu Acharon, Maricris Dayco, Marisol Buena, Esther Domingo, Myrna Delfin and Jane Piad, Cecil Canson, Bleth Castillo, Esther Domingo, Dr. Jana Mora, Flor Reototar, Lilia Revil Tess Joaquin, Cecille Ysulat, Tess Inal, Flor Reototar, Aida Zoleta, Belo Medical Group marketing manager Jennie Julaton, Jo Juan and Dr. Guada Capiz, Dr. Eloisa Buse, associate physician Grace Purificacion, The Rockwell Club Marketing Head Sylveth Ong-iko, General Manager Geng Brillantes, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu, Edith Arellano, Grace and Lois Villanueva, Yna Burgos and Chielo Manuel, Princess Bagatsing, Jayvee Ramirez, Ian Cordero, Jonah, Kathleen and Keana Gascon, Imelda Manguiat, Rafael Morales, Anthony Dee, Rocky Alejandro Angeles, Mia Gentugaya, Belo Medical Group operation manager non-medical Cecile Molina-Gregorio, Belo Medical Group general manager Agnes Ballesteros Lopez, Dr. Mina Abad-Cesa, Premier Center for Fashion and Design, Inc. president Stella Santos-Salcedo and son Sam Salcedo, medical operations manager Dr. March Babaran, Doctors Michelle de Jesus, Ching Villanueva and Guada Capiz, managing physician Carlo Lozada, associate physician Ericka Velasco, Jon Edmarc Castillo, Romeo Lumagui, Jr., John Christian Joy Regalado, Bhong Paulo Macasaet, John Paul de Leon, Belo Medical Group Business Development Manager Doris Jimenez, Imelda Manguiat, Russell Rodriguez, Marietta Tibayan, Easter Princess Castro, Aaron Roi Riturban, Aldous Benjamin Camiso, Roselle Jean Nonato, Tracy Anne Ong, Belo Medical Group Patient Care Specialists Lovely Tajan, SyCip Law Senior Associates Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta, Aaron Roi Riturban, Maria Jennifer Barreto, Hiyasmin Lapitan, Belo Medical Group Patient Coordinator Annie Balalio, Leah Abutan, Diana Grace Uy, Maria Viola Vista, Jefferson Miras, Mary Jane Marasigan, Former movie actress turned businesswoman and media personality Marissa Pascua, Shiela Balauro, Lourdes Aruego, Liza Mapagu, Ric Biancaflor, Tammy Lipana, Mely Corpuz, Helen Macasaet, Mely Corpuz, Mel and Amy Salazar, Nurture Wellness Village co-owner Dr. Mike Turvill, Jackie Boncan, Grace Palma-Tiongco, Liza Mapagu, Joy Asuncion Kelly, Belo Medical Group Tomas Morato managing physician Zaidy Zagala, actress Empress Schuck, Kristoff Abrenica, Jamilla Obispo, Chiqui del Carmen, comedianne Kitkat Favia, Dr. Disney Dulalia, Erlinda Lee, Anna Verdn, Erlinda Lee, Anna Verdon, Donna Santos, Dr. Zaidy Zagala, Carmen Hussein, Dr. Guada Capiz, Dr. Ching Villanueva and Ericka Velasco, Dr. Carlo Lozada, Agnes Lopez, May Lim, Charo Yujuico, Rose Buena, Lai Francisco, Belo Medical Group Greenhills clinic patient care specialists Carol del Pilar, Hazel Manuel, Mary Rose Baluyut, Rosebelle Muyo, Carcy delos Santos, Angel Luz Maga, Josephine Clavio, Jennifer Ibarra, Cecille Gregorio, Mega Atrium branch officer Joy Ramos, Marian Ong, Maridel Villavicencio of Triple V, Jing Sarao, George Tagle, “Business+Class” magazine art director Florentino Cuevas IV, beauty editor Toni Abad, lifestyle editor Mia Tambunting Padilla, publisher Patrick Lawrence Tan, managing editor Kim Benedicto Lokin, fashion editor Rima Ostwani, president and editor-in-chief Jing Lagandaon, managing director Bing Ramillano, Linton Inc.’s Philip Lim, Association of Young Filipino Chinese Entrepreneurs honorary chairman Michael Chenglay, Segway Philippines president and CEO Wilson Lei, Reia del Rosario, Cris Lao, Marissa del Mar, Cathy Turvill, Dr. Cora Claudio, Karim Garcia and Esther Go, AmCham executive director Ebb Hinchliffe, Belo Medical Group PR manager John Eric Ho, AmCham organizing committee Chet Guevara, Maureen Ortiz, Ron Rollorata, Pauline Santos, Rapha Health Institute president Dr. Chris Enriquez, AmCham’s Janica Gaisano, Carol Singson, Froland Tajale, JV Pimentel, AF Creators owner Abbie Flores, April Salonga, Quezon Power (Philippines) Limited Company’s Jeri Mae Descasa, Lala Avendano, BDO-Alba Romeo Management Consultancy manager Ruby Jadoc, Wendy Jane dela Cruz and Sherry Mae Jayme, Peter Lau, Belo Medical Group’s Annie Balalio, Trisha Gesilva, Milicent Silvestre, Dorothy Espiritu and Lovely Tajan, Frank Holz and Rhett Ramos, Retirement and Healthcare Coalition’s Camille Anne Carpio and Lena Schandra, Mar Gerome Abana, Melanie Pagaragan, Linda Javier and Iriss Barola, Celine Laurel and Au Galvez, ballerina, actress and ballet director Maritoni Rufino-Tordesillas, Nikki Tang, Marcott Almeda, Aziza Mondonedo, Cristina Gomez, Baby Araneta Fores, Lisa Araneta, Cacho Marcos, Linda Oledan, Veana Fores, Lorrie Reynoso, Maricris Zobel, Carol Garcia, Maripi Muscat, Anton Mendoza, Monch Cruz, Chut Cuerva, Marcel Crespo, Valentina Salonna, Sasja Mulder, Ruel Papa, Cat Arambulo, Donna Andrada, Carlos and Billie Reyes, Aarmi Mayoralgo and Catalino Bondoc, Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya, Nivat Chantarachoti, Stale Torstein Risa, Sigalit and Sinai Djemal, Bibot Nolan, Vicky Pangilinan, Lia Valencia, Roseanne Coscolluela and Val Villegas, Michael and Nameeta Dargani, Marco Lobregat, Maripi Muscat, Roberto and Peter Laurel, Miguel Cerqueda, Lorna P. Laurel, Gerhard Kropp, Louie Cruz, Paul Campos, Alvaro Pertierra, Rogy Panganiban, Rafe Totengco, Justa Tantoco, Diana Go, Olga Martel, Betsy Tenchavez, Nini Valdez, Roi Phillips, Nini Layug, Pitang Tiongson, Pacita de Guzman, Tessie Briones, Mimi Valerio, Nonie Basilio, Letty Santos, Evie Costa, Nori Ongsiako, Mars Lambino, Offie Recto, Baby de Jesus, Glenn Gale, Tessie Rodrigo, Naty Golez, Letty Syquia, Sandie Poblador, Maritess Pineda, Marieliese Evaristo, Cristina Ponce Enrile, Diana Santos, Loleng Panlilio, Tessie Amparo, Marjo Ferraren, Luz Cullen, Yaying Dragon and Linda Pastoral, Anette Feliciano, Malou Duenas, Benito Benoza, Edg Samson, Jacqe Yuengtian, Wishnie Torres, Aaron Mempin, Paul Katimbang, Olen Lim, Tyrone Valdes, Ipe Cruz, Susan Joven, Ian Giron, Andres Vasquez Prada and Al Tengco, Doris Magsaysay Ho, model and “Sports Unlimited” co-host Marc Nelson, Tina Maristela-Ocampo, Philip and Tricia Cu-Unjieng, Sander Tantoco, Karen Santos, Bobby and Chingbee Cuenca, Gina Aboitiz, Baby Girl Fricke, Anna Sobrepena, Anthony Wahl, David Lim, Linda Ley, Francis de Leon, Fe Rodriguez, Jaime Pineda, Peter Lau, fashion and ramp models Trishan Cuaso and Peter Norrdell, Aglie Zamora, Ryan Singh and Lesley Tan, Jean Goulbourn, Frances Lim, Ernest Escaler, “Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko” producer and host, former Senator, Department of National Defense Secretary and Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration Secretary General Dr. Orly Mercado and World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific Division of Noncommunicable Diseases and Health through the Life-Course Director Dr. Suzy Pineda, Probe Productions, Inc. founder and president, “The Probe Team” host and Rappler founding editor Cheche Lazaro, Ces Drilon, Daniel Teichert and wife fashion designer Maureen Disini, Zelda and Jessica Kienle, Stephanie Kienle-Gonzalez, Jo Ann Bitangcol, Silverlens’ Rachel Rilo, Romeo Lee, ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel head Vince Rodriguez, Fritz and Kathy Webb, Bea Ledesma, Cecilia and Monique Carrion, Erwin Romulo and Jerome Gomez, Vivian Veloso-Herrera, Bong Dimayacyac, Diane Benisano-Bautista, Beth de Mesa, Gina Ocampo-Haas, Tet Villanueva, Michelle de Leo, Liza Ma, Carol Chen, Bart San Diego, Efren de Jose, Alphie de Guzman, Benjamin Cabrera, Bengy Toda, Denise Weldon, fashion designers Joey Samson, Jojie Lloren, Francis Libiran, Sassa Jimenez, Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz, Primer Group’s Rhett Eala, photographers Charlie Altomonte, George Tapan, Gutsy Tuason, Isa Lorenzo, Mayie Delgado, Jojo Guingona, Mandy Navasero, Neal Oshima, Ralph Diaz, Romy Gacad, Tilak Hettige, Wig Tysmans, Mark Nicdao, Jake Verzosa, Ronnie Salvacion, Doc Marlon Pecjo, Shaira Luna and Xander Angeles, Jocelyn Oxlade, Dyan Castillejo-Garcia, Jackie Castillejo-Guingona, Ana Kalaw, Raul Teehankee, Pepper Teehankee, Mariko Jacinto, Aye Nuguid, Dani Aliaga, Chris Lopez, “Metro Home and Entertaining” editor-in-chief Anton Barretto, Jack de Mesa, Concepcion Industrial Corporation Vice Chairman of the Board and the Treasurer Renna Hechanova-Angeles, Karen Santos, Bingbing Quiros, Hands on Manila Board Trustee Gina Aboitiz, Nick and Lucille Locsin, Manny Miñana, J. Anton Mendoza, Budji Layug, Royal Pineda, Ed Calma, Milo Naval, Tony Gonzales, Tes Pasola, Kenneth Cobonpue, Ana Rocha, Bart Guingona, Michael Williams, Sol Salao, Ernie Fajardo, Sheryn Regis, Bianca Lapus, Mickey Ferriols, TOEPFFER Group, Inc. President Ambassador Narcisa de Leon Escaler, Gothong Southern CEO Bob Gothong, Philippine Red Cross Board Secretary Corazon Alma De Leon, Guillermo Luz, Unionbank of the Philippines Chairman of the Board and CEO Justo Ortiz, Oscar M. Lopez Center Executive Director Mayan Quebral, Ria Francisco-Prieto, Margie and Jonathan Frank, Matthew Friesh, Ruth Malhotra, Sanj Kaira, ANC producer Rely de Guzman, RGI Vice-President Jane Yao-Tiu, Qualcomm Philippines chief Mantosh Malhotra, Italian Embassy First Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission Alfonso Tagliaferri, Ingrid Chua-Go, Hungarian model turned photographer Simon Sandor, Rosanna Ocampo-Rodriguez, Paolo Reyes and JR Isaac, Mia Tambuting-Padilla, “Allure”’s Philip Cu-Unjieng, Philex Mining Corporation Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Atty. Mike Toledo, Dominic and Angelique La O-Uy, Monster Radio RX 93.1 Radio DJ Alven Villavicencio, Tedrick Yau, Piquadro travel retail and wholesale director Florence Nguyen, “Wine Story” managing director Romy Sia, “Cos d’ Estournel” brand ambassador Charles Thomas, David Celdran, Elbert Cuenca and Manila Bulletin’s Style Weekend editor-in-chief Liza Ilarde, Ces Tan, Maiki Oreta, HSBC retail bank and wealth management head Gigi Pio de Roda, HSBC CEO Wick Veloso, theater actress Isabella Jose, Postmaster General Josie Dela Cruz, Tessa Alindogan, Brand Gateway, Inc. CEO Gabrielle Boschi, Tata Saavedra, Mye Cruz, Maika Cruz, Nicole Cruz, Ash Ghasemi, Ian Galliguez, Madrigal-Bayot Development Corporation president Francisco Madrigal-Bayot, Jr., project architect Wilbert Tan, Susana Madrigal-Bayot, MBDC vice president for finance Mardes Nicandro, vice president for marketing Francisco “Paco” T. Bayot, Alice Samson, Lawyer Sylvette Tanklang, Dara and Kenneth Sy, Sally Villaraza, Kat Ignacio, Lily and Gabriel Lardizabal, Alan del Ramirez, Josh Belmonte, Arlene Jacobo, Charla Cabagbag, Antonette Bulanan, Marlyn Cacio, Rudy Francisco, Virgie Monton, Mary Ann Pentason, architects Toots Romero and Rima Cinco, Manuel Sy, Sea Wind’s Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, Rev. Fr. Oscar Andrada, Tony Lim, Alfred Luis and Marjorie Estrella Pascua Villa-Real, Susan and Jobert Cocjin, Marichel Magalona, Nanette Lasala and Patrick Allan Sy, Marilou Cacho, Marie Rose Cacho, Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, Augusto Villa-Real, Cristina Syyap Xerez-Burgos, Mercedes Villa-Real, Chef Adrien Guerrey, Mayen Tan, Susan Sala, Amparito Lhullier, Teresin Mendezona, Honorary Consul of France Michel Lhuillier, Michel Guinefolleau, Louie Thevenin, Lotte Schapp, Honorary Consul of Sweden Jose Sala, Hugues Antoine Suin, Yann and Stephanie Larrandabure, Ellise Robillart, Oche Golez, Alicia Plaza, the staff of Alliance Francaise de Cebu Mark Sy, Angelica Valera, Renante Ricablanca and Kurt Ocenar, Melissa Bonnaud, Graziella Vergain, Charlene Virlounet, Kevin Hoffert, Lani Pasquet, Jay Chiongbian, Carmen Campbell, Ornusa Cadness, Jeffrey Santos, Benjamin Wu and Milk Wang, Public Attorney’s Office chief Atty. Persida Rueda-Acosta, Doris Bigornia, Winnie Cordero, Bernadette Sembrano, Niña Corpuz-Rodriguez, TV5 news anchor Cheryl Cosim, make-up artist Marife Mordido, Aida Sy-Gonzales, Erwin Tulfo’s wife Karen Padilla-Tulfo, Edna Lazaro, Leslie Saulsbury, Lourdes Rosario, Jet Versoza, Apple Peji Tan, Champaigne Flores, Kickstarter’s Christian Besler and Patch Dulay, Isha Andaya-Valles, Enrique Valles, Angelette Calero, Marissa Lopa, host Cerah Hernandez, master baker Nigel Sanders, model Janina Manipol, Zenith Optimedia’s senior integrated media planner Hazel Carlos and head of media integration and client acquisition Emman Ordinanza, Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc. president and general manager Simplicio P. Umali, Jr., Carlo Umali, Digzy Umali, Leah Puyat, hair stylist Henri Calayag, Chef Tippi Tambunting, Ana de Ocampo and Michelle Tiangco, Andrej Wisnieswski, AA Patawaran, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Patricia Daza, Paul Cabral, Eric Pe Benito, BENCH/ architect Miguel Pastor, artist and “STARart” project founder Nikki Luna, Sports5 football analyst and commentator Mikee Carrion, fashion show director Ariel Lozada, chef Florabel Co, Isaac Reyes, Carlo Antonio, Stephanie Coyiuto-Tay and Joseph Tay, Andrea Bonardi of Moroso, Alessandro Abate, Tennyson and Teresa Chen, Chico and Shereen Sy, Edd Fuentes, Emer Ibabao, “STAR” exchange journalist from New Zealand Jonathan Carson, Liezel Martinez, West end star Joanna Ampil, jewelry designer Arnel Papa, artists Betsy Westendorp, Leeroy New, ANFLOCOR Group of Companies president and CEO Alex Valoria, Ayala Center Makati general manager AC Legarda-Ocampo, Bonvests Holdings Limited Property Marketing Executive Charisma Comia, Ayala Malls operations manager Mitch Dumlao, McDonald’s Philippines Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications Margot Torres, “Be BENCH/: The Model Search” finalist Ron Morales; Brent Javier, Janna Tee, Jasmine Maierhofer, KIA player LA Revilla, champion figure skater Michael Christian Martinez, model and dancer Zeus Collins, Philippine Volcanoes National Men’s Rugby Team Captain Jake Letts and members Chris Everingham, Joe Matthews, Luke Matthews, Oliver Saunders, Matty Saunders, Andrew Wolff, Harry Morris, Justin Coveney, Chris Hitch and Mark Chatting, model and student Mauro Lumba, supermodels Paolo Roldan, Ria Bolivar and Angel Agustin-Co, Melissa Fyre-Forbes, Chad White, Maxine Medina, Shermaine de Ramos, Ana Sideco, Paulette Quinto, Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner-up Ariella Arida, Olivia Medina, former Showboys member and “Pinoy Dream Academy” season 2 scholar Hansen Nichols and twin brother GC, Luisito Rabat, Randolph Stamatelaky, Yshikiel Jacinto, Joem Bascon, Railey Valeroso, Bruce Quebral, Jake Ocampo, Ryan Ramos, JM de Guzman, Gil Cuerva, Richard Juan, Benjamin Alves, Ken Alfonso, Martin Reyes, Devon Spence, BENCH/ vice president for business development Bryan Lim, Tyson Kraft, Sacheen Steinmann, Dimitri Tolenaars, Gregory Yang, Tola Orendain, Jessica Yang, Kirst Viray, Sky Yang, John James Uy, Vince Velasco, Miguel Lasala, Erie Obsena, Marniel Lim, Kit Barraquias, Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) president Phoemela Baranda, Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Marie Lozano, international television show host and emcee Joey Mead-King and husband Ian King, “Cosmopolitan (Philippines)” fashion director Donna Cuna-Pita, actress Janine Gutierrez, Daniel Velasco, Kelsey Merritt, Dee's girlfriend, model Samantha Lewis, Luisito Rabat, Mark Lopez, Sydney Du, Jerome Tan, Marie Joy Dalo and Edgar Sandalo.
The Payatas Kids’ Choir performed.
Robredo was sworn in by two barangay captains, with her three daughters present.
In keeping with the modest mood set by the new occupant of Malacañang, Robredo’s guests were served a similarly simple and humble merienda, consisting of sotanghon noodles, halo-halo turon (fried spring rolls with a filling of halo-halo ingredients), maja blanca, pichi-pichi and buchi with Chocnut filling, the local peanut-based sweet being Robredo’s personal favorite.
Pedro also shared exclusive photos of Robredo’s office at the Executive House, furnished simply with a work desk, and a console table on one side bearing sketched portraits of Robredo’s late husband, Jesse, and a family photo. There’s also a carved wooden tsinelas, her campaign symbol, and a large glass jar of Chocnut.
The Executive House, on 11th Street in New Manila, was previously known as the “Boracay Mansion,” which then President Joseph Estrada built for Laarni Enriquez, the mother of three of his children. Since then the property has been relinquished to the Quezon City government.
Since it’s located in a private subdivision, Robredo’s guests were shuttled in buses from the village’s gate into the venue.