Who
says this is a sleepy town? All you have to do is show up at
the right place at the right time, and a rousing bash is surely
not far behind. Let's just say the partying in this portion
of the island does not stop at the period marking the end of
the holidays. A fun evening drive around the city proves just
that, and that more and more individuals are turning into indisputable
nightowls and partyphiles at once.
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SEEN.
At Ted Ramasola's video launch spotlighting the beauty
of the Central Visayan islands, we caught a glimpse of
Cebu lifestyle editor and stage actress Marlinda Angbetic-Tan;The
Bohol Chronicle big boss Peter Dejaresco with his eye-catching
wife, travel exec Sarah Jao-Dejaresco; Boholano royals
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Barbara Ong of Panglao Island Nature Resort, MetroCentre Hotel
and BQ Mall, and their hardworking heirs Raymond and Reginald
Ong, all of them busy hosting the invitees with a delish lunch
at the family franchise of Gerry's Grill, which certainly has
one of the most scenic views of Tagbilaran Bay. Incidentally,
the cinemas at BQ Mall are the only theaters in the Visayas
capable of showing hi-resolution videos, hence the Department
of Tourism's decision to hold the event there.
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Also
spotted in the same affair were the stunning Sheryl Eastman
sharing a table with the beauty-and-brains tandem of BIPC's
Inday Dominise and bossa nova enthusiast Marisol Balistoy
of DTI; restaurateur Jun Caturza of JJ's Seafood Village;
definitive Boholano artist Ric Ramasola, who applauded
the wonderful work of his workaholic son Ted, one of the
country's busiest videographers; dive, martial arts and
security specialist Holger Horn; and former Bohol Gov.
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Meantime
at Lazer, the basement club of Bohol Tropics Resort, Island
Blend chanced upon a full-scale party replete with two
live bands, a happy, noisy crowd, an overflow of frozen
drinks and tons of fun. Reigning over his domain the night
we dropped in was easy-on-the-eyes Baba Yap, who was occupied
most of the evening entertaining his guests and company.
Also seen having a blast were super nice IT guy Mark Gene
Bompat, dusky Sheila Binamira, visiting beauty Melanie
Wallace, the sedate Hannah Oppus, proud Santo Nino devotees
Uly Dolojol of Oops Bar and Cottages with alter ego Maximiel
Tallo, the famed fashion designer. |
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in town, there was a lively table at Asiatika one night
occupied by controversial fine artist Edik Dolotina, transport
mogul Gerry Lugod, Tourism belle Judy Quiachon, Doy's
and Celmart's Charlotte Sevilla-Tan and Amai Regis, a
top asset in City Councilor Baning Lagunay's staff. Occupying
the private room that time were Albert and Inday Yap,
on a rare night in town, with their goodlooking next generation
headed by looker April Yap,along with Julius and Badette
Froilan. Our sharp eyes also zeroed in one afternoon on
sweet pair Blair and Nanette Panong at ICM; Bingbing Casenas
scouring for office supplies at National Book Store; |
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magnificent ladies in their equally magnificent gardens Vicky
Guzman-Maluenda and Nenette Tidalgo-Supe; former provincial
PNP head Art Evangelista diving off the pristine beaches of
Panglao; Sagbayan Mayor Jimmy Torrefranca and wifey, dazzling
super woman Myrna Balane-Torrefranca, treating guests to paksiw
na lechon, melts-in-the-mouth ube jam, succulent barbecue and
the best nilaw-oy this side of the equator; Philippine Tourism
Authority top gun Dean Barbers and Mrs. Barbers enjoying a pleasant
night in Balicasag Island.
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MIX.
Award-winning director and successful talent spotter Maryo
J. de los Reyes invited friends over to Metro Bar along
West Ave., Q.C. last Wednesday for the launch of M-Gage's
first album 'Tanging Ikaw.' His guests included Jimmy
Marquez, Rannie Raymundo, Raffi Quijano, Masculados, Alma
Moreno, Erich Gonzales, Yul Servo, Baron Geisler, Viva
Hot Babes and a mob of sharp, witty stand-up topbills.
January birthday celebrants include the dynamic Ae Damalerio
and smart,cool doc Reuel Relampagos. A snappy salute to
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producing martial arts champs in taekwondo and other disciplines
from among the talented youngsters in our schools today.
Home-cooked
dishes are unparalleled at the unpretentious Al's Café
and Lounge along Belderol St., which is managed by friendly
British expatriate Al and his wife Lina from Loboc. Try their
five-star pinakbet, the tangy beef in oyster sauce, and the
pineapple-pork-potato combo! FHM's next cover girl is Angelica
Panganiban. The men's mag's crew and the young star were here
for three days last week to shoot in Doljo, Panglao. More
on that next ish. Preview Magazine has also just wrapped up
its fashion shoot with their mystery Boholana subject who
is going to represent Bohol in their special summer issue
featuring The Girls of the Islands, along with the likes of
Imee Marcos and Irene Marcos-Araneta, who will represent Ilocos
Norte.
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