{"id":2237,"date":"2016-07-17T20:53:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T01:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/blog\/?p=2237"},"modified":"2018-02-22T16:09:25","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T16:09:25","slug":"an-evening-of-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tinajacinto.com\/today\/2016\/07\/17\/an-evening-of-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"An Evening of Masters"},"content":{"rendered":"

People do have high expectations of the dinner celebrations of the country\u2019s first luxury magazine, Lifestyle Asia, with its original thematic events, in its efforts to be the first and the best. \u201cRSVP Lifestyle Asia\u201d a glitzy celebration of 29 years, was a significant occasion which opened with a huge bang and an unexpected surprise to everyone\u2019s thrill. Held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, it was a Thanksgiving party for friends, patrons, and for the people who have contributed to its success. Sofitel resident manager Alfredo Denager with director of Marketing and Sales Alice Jenkins, and director of Public Relations Yasmine Hidalgo were on hand to welcome the well-heeled invitees. A Volvo dominated the anteroom of the ballroom where champagne was overflowing.<\/p>\n

One of the forces behind the success of Lifestyle Asia is its editor in chief, the dynamic and energetic Anna Sobrepe\u00f1a, who gave the opening remarks. At the end of her speech, Anna asked everyone to look back and lo and behold, panel doors parted, unveiling a spectacular array of Spiral\u2019s legendary buffet. \u201cOnly the best of Spiral,\u201d Anna chimed, and it was definitely a powerful visual statement. The tres chic guests donned happy faces as they headed for a multicourse thrill ride on the iconoclastic Spiral buffet, the delectable feast of which included: a raw bar of sashimi which nestled in a huge tuna; an overwhelming array of oysters laid out on an ice carving of a huge shell;\u00a0 smoked salmon with different spices;\u00a0 the freshest sushi; a fromage flight from the Spiral cheese mecca with a miniature Eiffel Tower and a towering ice-carving with a model pouring cocktails enthralled the chic set eliciting moans of delight. The classical and artful tablescapes were by famous florist Robert Blancafor.<\/p>\n

With three decades of blessings, Lifestyle Asia has discovered a way of giving back via a generous donation to Vice President Leni Robredo\u2019s chosen advocacy. Another highlight of the evening was the brand\u2019s latest online platform: The launch of Lifestyle Asia.ph.<\/p>\n

The after-dinner performance of crooner Jed Madela completed the enchanting evening. Major sponsors were: Volvo, Jo Malone London, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Arla, Titania Wine Cellar, and Coca-Cola.<\/p>\n

Read more at http:\/\/2016.mb.com.ph\/2016\/07\/17\/an-evening-with-a-spectacular-surprise\/#0jorR1y4tkiZR8PR.99<\/p>\n

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The splendid ballroom setup of the RSVP Lifestyle Asia event held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Volvo display at the ballroom foyer where champagne was overflowing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One Mega Group EVP Archie Carrasco, OMG CEO Sari Yap, OMG Chairman Jerry Tiu, Aika Robredo, Lifestyle Asia Editor In Chief Anna Sobrepena and Lifestyle Asia Publisher Ryan Calmante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Marites Tantoco Enriquez, Anna Sobrepe\u00f1a and the author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One Mega Group Advertising Manager Carmelli Daet, OMG EVP Archie Carrasco, Lifestyle Asia Editor-at-Large Cheryl Tiu & Lifestye Asia Publisher Ryan Ros Calmante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Consul Louie Ablaza, Consul Mellie Ablaza, the author and Jun Jun Ablaza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One Mega Group VP Archie Carrasco, Tina Cuevas, Hera Geriene and Linda Ley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Consul Helen Ong, Aivee Teo, Consul Evie Costa and Consul Betty Chua<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rene Puno, Cat Antonio, Hilda Antonio and Ann Puno<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lifestyle Asia EIC Anna Sobrepena and One Mega Group CEO Sari Yap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Paolo Lobregat, Donnie Tantoco, Dina Tantoco, Crickette Tantoco, Katrina Lobregat, Nena Tantoco, Bea Tantoco Reyes and Rico Tantoco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nena Tantoco and Rico Tantoco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Consul Evie Costa, Nympha Valencia and Mabel Aba\u00f1o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lino Palenzuela and Toni Gregory Palenzuela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Claire del Rosario-Bernabe, Aisa Atilano and Camille Anton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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(standing l-r) Anna Sobrepena, Tina Cuevas, Jed Madela, Julie Boschi and Ann Ong (bottom l-r) Sari Yap, Linda Ley, Hera Geriene, Tessa Prieto Valdes and Richard Tiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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first cousins Yasmine Hidalgo Director of Public Relations, Sofitel and the author<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Alice Jenkins, Director of Sales and Marketing, Sofitel Manila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cathy Huang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Rosemarie Ong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Edd Fuentes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Glen Llamas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jed Madela rendered several numbers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Yasmine Hidalgo and Nick Hamilton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tita Trillo and Paige Meneses of Titania Wine Cellar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Surprise of the evening was when the panel doors were opened to reveal the sumptuous dinner buffet of the Spiral.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The buffet spread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Peking duck corner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The lavish display of assorted cheeses with the Eifel Tower in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The oysters laid out in an ice carving of a shell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the dessert area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the dessert area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the dessert area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tuna sashimi station by Spiral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Salad bar by Spiral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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