’Twas the season for the annual Consular Ball

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09 Jan 2025, 13:55

No year is complete without the annual Consular Ball by the Consular Corps of the Philippines. In the season of giving, it seems fitting to celebrate with consuls who collectively serve a greater purpose. It was their 49th year in 2024 — what a milestone!

Ambassador Francis Chua, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, Malaysian Ambassador Malik Melvin Castelino and Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat.

This annual ball chaired by Consul Agnes Huibonhoa of Gambia strengthens the camaraderie between the diplomatic community and Filipinos, and prepares us for another year of positive impact. It’s always a gorgeous time being with these distinguished guests as they radiate from inside out — some literally with their fabulous evening wear! Whatever the cause, I always still love to see a fab fashion moment.

The columnist, John Gaddi, US Ambassador Mary Kay Carlson, Lilibeth Campos and Sonny Tanchanco.

The evening kicked off with an elegant cocktail hour, followed by the program which was a line-up of inspiring messages, well-earned recognitions and an exciting raffle. I tried to catch up with as many as I could in my time there, but I unfortunately had to leave early for our company Christmas party for Amigo Entertainment Technologies Inc. Not to worry, I’m sure I’ll see more of the Consular Corps of the Philippines. Here’s to greater things in 2025! Cheers!

AustriaN Ambassador Johann Breiger and his wife Roswitha, Argentinian Ambassador Ricardo Bocalandr.

Amelia Ting and Dana Silverio.

Bernardo Benedicto, AJ Violago, Malou and Ryan Tanjutco.

Bong Prada Lim, Israel Ambassador Ilan Fluss and Ofelia Wadle.

Carlo Regalado and Rosemarie Ong.

CCP dean and Fiji Consul Jesus Pineda Jr. with CCP vice dean and Belgium Consul Fabio Pompeti.

Dra. Liza Quirolgico and Carmen Lim.

Edgard Cabangon and Sharon Tan.

Edu Jarque and Elizabeth Sy.

Evelyn Fraser

Evelyn Young

Gladys Duenas

Hera Geriene and Carolyn Tan.

Imelda Menguito and Lilian Quebec.

Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazurya with his wife Akiko

Jeff Taylor, Winfried and Irene Wicklein and Manolyne Taylor.

Josephine Borromeo and Ethiopian Consul Federico Borromeo.

RJ Ledesma, Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma and Andresa Amara of Brazil.

Eric Tracz, Hungarian Ambassador Titanilla To'th and Papal Nuncio Arch. Charles Brown.

Netherlands Ambassador Marielle Garaedts and Pieter Bosch.

PAL president Stanley Ng and Ghana Consul Betty Chua.

Sofia Trisha Ngo and Iñigo Villegas.

Iceland Vice Consul Iceland Eric Uy and Sri Lankan Consul William Chen.

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