The million dollar pledge by power progeny Zhang Chang Guo from China, accompanied by Princess Merriam Kiram, climaxed the “Only Love Remains” three-night concert held at The Peninsula Manila.  The pledge was earmarked for the New Thought Foundation of George Sison.

CCP Vice-president pianist Raul Sunico masterfully interpreted George’s compositions and premier balladeer Bo Cerrudo sang the songs.  Guest singer was the inimitable Pilita Corrales.  Pilita had recorded and popularized George’s love songs years back, including the famous “What Name Shall I Give You My Love”.    Some of the songs were recited as poems by thespians Lloyd Young and Roselyn Perez. The show was directed and conceived by Freddie Santos, with The Manila Philharmonic under Rodel Colmenar.

The Lady HB Potpourri 

Congratulations to Margie Floirendo, President of Ballet Philippines, for the smashing success of “Tales of the Manuvu” held at the CCP recently…Forever elegant Imelda Cojuangco looking fab in a Christian Lacroix posing for Rupert Jacinto’s upcoming “Faaabvlous” coffee table book…Betsy Westendorp showing us her latest painting of Alfonso Yuchengco, and catching up with the latest  at the Pen afterwards...Ramon and Frannie Jacinto’s recent dance concert, Hotdog at the Mandarin Oriental filled us with ‘down memory lane’ songs.  With us were Marybeth and Joe Vincent De Leon,  Jojo Zabarte, Yolly Ayson…Murray Hertz of the newly opened Murray And D’vine serving great hamburgers and fine red wine at Serendra. Do try out their heart shaped Aussie Burgers. D’Vine is of course, good friend Tita Trillo. With us at the opening were:  Lilibeth and Paqui Campos and George Sison...Junjun Ablaza, avant garde designer, celebrated his birthday with another fire theme event.  The ballroom of his residence was sheathed in orange and gold lights creating a surreal curtain of lights...Amparito Lhuillier, looking so very Chanel, with her vintage bag and pearls at the Rustan’s exclusive screening of ‘Coco Avant Chanel’…All roads lead to The Pen, when Vicky Zubiri opens her painting exhibit this coming Thursday. The excitement goes on and on…Enjoy the week!