The 75th Year of the Philippines Yearbook Honors Familial Generations
The 75th Year of the Philippines Yearbook Honors Familial Generations
The launch of the Philippines Yearbook 2012 was a significant milestone, as it ushered in their diamond celebration in grand style. Publisher and editor-in-chief Vernon Go says: “Seventy-five is a big number/ Not quite three digits, but in human years, this figure pretty much represents a full lifetime, and is appropriately awarded the distinction of being a “diamond” year; thus, we celebrate this cycle of life with 75 gigantic family portraits representing three generations of life, and more importantly the bedrock of Philippine society – family. We have turned the generational publication my grandfather Dr. Jimmy Go Puan Seng started in 1936 on its side and bound it as a landscape book to afford a panoramic canvas for our photographer Tom Epperson to work with.”
The Philippines Yearbook 2012 was a sure draw for enthusiasts, as V.I.P.‘s from all over Metro Manila and Cebu packed the Top of the Diamond Hotel for this grand event. Cheers to Gracie and Vernon!
Former President Fidel Ramos, 4th from left, with Vernon Go, publisher and president, The Philippines Yearbook and Pulp magazine, Tessie Sy-Coson, Grace Glory Go, chairman and CEO, The Philippines Yearbook and Marichu VillanuevaJesus Tanchanco Sr. Marion Coscolluela, Arch. William Coscolluela and Ramon SySilk Cocoon’s Jeanne Goulbourn, Frances Lim, Ruffy Kopio, vice-chairman CFBC and Ambassador Jesus Tambunting, Planters Development BankGrace Glory Go, BSP Governor Amado Tetangco Jr, Happee Sy Go and Vernon GoJohnny Litton, Joanne Rae Ramirez, editor, Allure; Danelle Palang, senior manager, PR & new media, Dusit Thani Manila; and Ryan Calmante, sales and marketing manager, People AsiaChanelle Garvey, director of sales and marketing, Sofitel; Richard Tiu and Cristina del Carmen, PR manager, SofitelMarivic Rufino, Grace Glory Go and Aurelio ‘Gigi’ Montinola, president, BPIHarry Angping and Rep. Naida AngpingRichard Saul, GM, Marriott Manila and Michelle Garcia, director of marketing communications, Marriott, ManilaSritomo Wirodihardjo, deputy chief of mission – head of chancery, Indonesian Embassy and Celia SamsonSGV executives: Winston Chan and Ramon DizonRupert Jacinto and Tina Jacinto
