RANDY JIMENEZ on FLORES de MAYO

        Flores de Mayo, the time when beautiful maidens are chosen to participate in a colorful and religious event

, the SANTACRUZAN. The Philippines being a predominantly Catholic country celebrates this event in honor of the Virgin Mary.
       With this much-awaited celebration, fashion designers couldn't be far behind.
       Iloilo City's fashion designer, RANDY JIMENEZ, is the most in demand, speaking of this season. His creation is always a head turner. A combination of  colorful fantasy and dreamlike reality. His Filipiniana inspired ballgowns has minuet surprises of dainty beadworks, gemstones  and floral laces and rosettes. No wonder that he has followings in almost all parts of our archipelago.
       RANDY JIMENEZ  is heating the social ramp, while other fashion designers are hibernating.

Interesting Plants Mentioned in the BIBLE Chapter 2

Interesting Plants Mentioned in the Bible Chapter I

BALAY TISA- "Where you can experience farm living in style."

     Another destination in the island of wonder, that is Guimaras, is BALAY TISA. As its name imply all structures are  made of bricks. The new tourist attraction is located in Agsanayan, Buenavista. The construction of some features is still ongoing, but the place is already creating raves from passers-by and net netizens. The  Balay Tisa management has some innovative approach in guests accommodation. You will be provided, with all the kitchen utensils you want, to cook  your food the way you want it, and that includes a  car  which  will tour you around in your marketing or if you want to visit interesting places in Guimaras, You will have an air-conditioned room and a Pavillion for whatever activities you. want. It's definitely, will be your home in the  mountain as you experience  farm living in style. 

The Pavilion as viewed from the garden

The Pavilion

Guests

LORRAINE's 15th Birthday

      Lorraine Joy Zaragoza Bales, the unica hija of  Jolyn Bales a businesswoman  and Lawrence Bales  a Contractor celebrated her fifteenth birthday last May 24. The mini-party as the celebrant called it ,was held at their steeled-fence, cozy residence in Calumpang, Molo . In attendance were her family, friends, and classmates.
       And what parent will not celebrate  if a daughter is a TAGISAN NG TALINO CHAMPION, a TEEN RAMP MODEL, ECO FASHION SHOW first runner-up and TOP of her Class in Iloilo National High School  Special Science Class,  Star Section. Yes she deserves all the best.
         Lorraine or Toshka as she is fondly called by her Maninoy Ted Mino ,

your blogger here and his Ninong Randy Jimenez a famous fashion designer in the whole archipelago, is the daughter that every parent would like to have, a beauty and brain yet humble and respectful.
       Her wishes on her fifteenth birthday are good health to her parents and all family members, happy life, and a successful and bright future.

CHRISTENING AT THE TENT

One hot summer day, I was invited to tag along a lunch party. At first, I really have no idea what party it was. Upon arrival at THE TENT a social function hall of Savannah Subdivision I found out that it was the christening of Elisha Nicole, the daughter of Nadine and Archie Delgado. The hall was decorated with all shades of lavender, an edible color which reminds you of ube cake and ube ice cream. But the delectable dishes that filled the buffet table matched the theme of the glorious event. It was my first time at THE TENT. I enjoyed the party especially meeting new interesting people.To mention some, Atty. Alvin Delgado, Ardely Dadivas, and Karren Rose Armada, and of course the beautiful Doctor Tata Gardose Ingco was there too. Busy with picture taking with her relatives was the President of J. Oberas Scholastic Academy , Mrs. Jocelyn Oberas with her goodlooking grandchildren John Kendrick and Jaira Lomibao. >

Grand Prize Winner is from the Philippines (World Festival-Korea)

Iloilo City's Sparkling Dozen

The Iloilo City Counclors 2016
The Queen City of the South has spoken! The first name she uttered to serve her, is Jeffrey Ganzon, yes the loved of the Timawas, topped the list. The Timawa is the force to reckon with. Say nyo! Second is Candice Tupas with Lovelove Baronda on the third spot. Jay Trenas on the fourth and Mandrei Malabor is now a city councilor , on number five.
Number six is Ed Penaredondo, with Armand Parcon and Joshua Alim on the seventh and eight, Ninth place is the idol of my friends Boots Gerochi, on the tenth, Plaridel Nava is talagang expected to win sabi ng fb friends ko. On the eleventh is Inday Lee Perla Zulueta and Ely Estante completes the ILOILO CITY'S SPARKLING DOZEN.

Some"sabi nila" were  surprised of the result, thinking that it will be six to six game. Owws? What with all the popularity of some opposition candidates, sabi nila ha. but the power and irresistible convincing charm of the city's beloved Mayor, Jed Patrick Mabilog , has the final say in swaying the votes.Sabi din nila. So it's a 10, 2 period.
And I will say that the result speaks that we have, thinking voters. Masaya naman sa konseho!Yeheey!

Russian version "Waray Waray"(Philippines)

SAN MIGUEL FIESTA @Castillo Residence

             May 8, 2016, it's the feast day  of St. Michael Archangel. To others especially the politically inclined, it's the day before the much awaited election 2016.  So, with Maximo Caparida managing the wheels and Mrs. Jerrylyn Tayong on her silky shawl, with her two lovely daughters  in tow, we headed to residence of DepEd Superintendent Dr. Myrna Castillo. Before that Xalvadore our JOSA pupil, and the grandson of of Mam Castillo showed us his puppies. Oh my such breed which I forgot at the moment really have BIG puppies.

Five lechons counted.

            Lunch time and Mam Jerry lead the prayer.  The array of delicacies on the buffet table  is indeed mouth watering.  There are two buffet tables  one in the main house and the other one in the sprawling garden. As  always, the fiesta at Castillo residence is indeed a gustatory delight.

Dr. Myrna Castillo with Mrs. Jerrylyn Damasco and Sir Ted MIno and guest.

       

        

Buffet table at the garden.

BEAUTIFUL ACTORS

Juan Karlos

 In the Philippine Cinema we have actors whose faces are not handsome, they have BEAUTIFUL FACES. Their faces being beautiful endeared them most to their fans as compared to handsome actors. Actors with beautiful faces  stayed much longer in the movie industry than actors who are labelled handsome.

James Reid

Coco Martin

    Welcome to J. OBERAS SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY, INC.

          The J. Oberas Scholastic Academy is a high performing private school located in Guzman St. Madurriao, Iloilo City. The school was founded by Atty. Nelson  Co Oberas and Mrs Jocelyn Gimeno Oberas together with Mr. Ted Mino a former Society Columnist and the School first Administrator, Mrs. Kathleen O. Lomibao.
           JOSA offers:    PRE-SCHOOL:  Nursery, Kinder I and Kinder 2
                                    PRIMARY:         Grade 1, Grade II, Grade III and Grade IV
                                    INTERMEDIATE:  Grade V and VI
                                    JUNIOR HIGH :  Grade VII, Grade VIII, Grade IX, Grade X
         The school also offers, musical lessons, like Drums,  Guitar and Organ playing.

             All classrooms are fully air-conditioned with highly qualified licensed teachers.
                                    For details you can call 3211331 and 3212786.