
(SEATED) Reynier Orense, your columnist, Roberto ‘Bobby’ Alvarez, Consul General of Monaco, Fortune Ledesma, Carol Mercado and Bong Prada Lim. (Standing) Carol Mercado, Michael Rosero, Ruby Chua, Irene Montemayor, Evelyn Fraser, Beging Soriano, Imelda Menguito, Mache and David Ackerman, Gela Cornelissen, Shilpa Tolani and Bo Muralla.

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Chris Badiola
The season of giving and partying continues! I organized our Party Buddies and Party Gems Christmas Party last Friday the 13th to be far from unlucky. It’s a rare date to come by, so I made sure to bring on the good vibes and use it to celebrate at my favorite place, The Peak Speakeasy at Grand Hyatt Manila.
We were a small group of 25 but it was packed with fun, thanks to Santa and our fabulous Christmas elves! So grateful to my bestie Bobby Alvarez, our Santa Claus of the night who spoiled us with cash prizes worth a whopping P100,000! We also had P30,000 worth of gift certificates for Corso Como 88 from Prima Imelda Menguito, and merry giveaways, thanks to Bo Muralla. And of course, the game masters Gela Cornelissen and Irene Bigornia made it all extra fun to win these prizes.
From the set menu to the live entertainment, to the games and prizes, they all brought the holiday cheer and embodied the spirit of giving. We filled the space with laughter and unforgettable memories ’til 3 a.m. These friends will always be on my nice List. So grateful for all of you! Cheers to all, and to all a good Christmas season!