Emcee par excellence, society columnist and man about town Johnny Litton has notched another year! And the wiser and wittier-than-ever Johnny once again turned his birthday celebration into one big philanthropic event. The guests at his party held at the grand ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila were more than glad to share their bounty with the beneficiaries of the EJ Litton Foundation, which was established in honor of Johnny's late son EJ, upon the suggestion of singer/composer Jose Mari Chan. Among the beneficiaries are Philippine Red Cross, Kythe, White Cross, Makabata School Foundation Inc., Healing Servants Foundation, Sumalo Elementary School in Bataan, and families affected by typhoon Sendong and the torrential rains brought by the recent southwest monsoon.  
Johnny was especially grateful to his former associates, loyal clients, well-meaning friends and sponsors especially to Philippine Hoteliers Inc.'s vice chairman and president Evelyn Singson and Dusit Thani Manila general manager Prateek Kumar. He also thanked his three families — the Litton family, Jayelles and The Philippine Star — which made him what he is today. A family man three times over, Johnny is living a full and wonderful life!


Picture-perfect, cancer-free society
The spirit of bayanihan exists in several forms, even through photos, as recently shown during the unveiling of the Philippine Cancer Society's (PCS) 2012 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines' photo exhibit. This collaborative project by PCS and the Camera Club of the Philippines aims to gather more support for the various cancer-awareness activities as well as assistance to the beneficiaries of PCS. As one of the initial phases of this year's festive and very meaningful gathering, the Best Dressed Awards, now on its ninth year, the exhibit showcased the captivating portraits of the 2012 Style Icons, 2012 Best Dressed awardees and 2012 Best Dressed ambassadors who all exemplify charity and support to the success of the annual gala. Best Dressed Women of the Philippines chairman, Angola consul Helen Ong; PCS president, Dr. Roberto Paterno; Camera Club of the Philippines president, lawyer Manolo Roxas; and 2012 Style Icon Carolyn Tan led a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open this year's exhibit. Touted as one of the most-awaited activities of the Best Dressed awards, the event had special guests, including 2012 Best Dressed awardee Agile Zamora's friends from Spain and the United States. The 9th Best Dressed Annual Awards Ball was on Sept. 26 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. This event was sponsored by East West Bank with media partners Lifestyle Asia, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Manila Bulletin.


Crown Asia Residences: Modern living with a slice of heritage
The future meets the past in the middle of the metropolis. Soon to rise on a prime section of Mandaluyong City is Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack. Vista Residences, the condominium arm of the country's largest home developer Vista Land, aims to provide an alternative solution to the hassles of everyday city life with its latest project which is highly accessible to schools and key business centers located in Makati, Ortigas, Quezon City and The Fort.
Future occupants can also bask in the prestige of its address. Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack will be built beside the Laurel Mansion, the home of former President Jose P. Laurel and former Vice President Salvador Laurel. At the launch held at the historic site, Vista Residences president Maribeth Tolentino welcomed Ambassador Jose Macario Laurel IV, the eldest grandson of the former president, who delighted guests with his stories about the house.  
Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack will be composed of two mixed-use towers that offer world-class amenities and features such as a beautifully crafted swimming pool, al fresco dining areas, gym, specialty shops, a playground and function halls. Families have nothing to worry as the safety of the building will be secure 24/7.
Future residents will surely experience the best of both worlds at Crown Asia Residences Wack Wack — a prime location that mixes the modern conveniences of urban living with the prestige of local history.


Bohol welcomes the Bellevue Resort
Further growth is well on its way for the province of Bohol as the recent opening of The Bellevue Resort, the newest five-star destination in the island, was graced by local officials during a sumptuous dinner along with other special guests. The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) chairman Johnny Chan, managing director Patrick Chan and corporate director for marketing and communications Ryan Chan received a warm welcome from Bohol Gov. Edgardo Chatto, Panglao Mayor Benedicto Alcala and the rest of the bustling province. Aside from helping tremendously in improving the tourism of the island, The Bellevue Resort is seen to be a moving force in the province's increase in employment rate being a multi-million investment that offers well-appointed rooms, scrumptious cuisine, a sprawling beachfront area plus access to other tourist attractions in the island, including the lush Tarsier Botanika.