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Dinner at Penang Hill in Promenade, Greenhills; Oct. 8, 2005.

NISHI'S LITTLE ANGEL

Happy Jobe, Nishi's adorable little angel!!

FOOTNOTE

Yesterday, I accompanied my boyfriend to the the Rizal Hall of Malacanang Palace where he was given the Outstanding Writer/Reporter of the year award by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (with members such as the tragically stricken Vizconde and Cervantes families). Hosting the glittering, nationally televised ceremony (it was live on Channel 4; unfortunately, we only realized that after the affair was almost over) was Cory Quirino. Also there was Rosebud (who turned out to be friendly with my sweetheart), and some other generals and personalities whose names I have already forgotten.
Guess who gave the award? It was President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo herself, resplendent in red and tall(er) in stiletto heels. This was one complication I did not expect, and it explained the tight security around the place. She looks exactly the way she does on television. It was pretty ironic the way she stood there and smilingly handed out plaques and trophies to the awardees, a lot of whom were working actively against her. I mean, VACC probably gave my BF that award because of all his articles regarding jueteng witnesses, and the anti-GMA stand of some prominent local bishops. In the end, GMA gave a rather long-winded speech regarding her administration and the state of the country, punctuated by expectant pauses and delayed applause.
We didn't stay for lunch. We had another engagement to cover: a Pfizer press conference at Makati Shangrila hotel regarding drug counterfeiting and Viagra. Hmm. Interesting combination. If you want to read about what I have to think about that, click here.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to find much about that affair on today's Inquirer except for a small footnote about PGMA saying some bull about juvenile delinquents. Trust her to steal the occasion by saying something controversial. Oh well, she will never replace the limelight in my headlines ;)

XINERJI

~*~Result nr 8~*~

Your power is: Extreme healing powers

Explanation: When injured your body
focuses on the wound and heals rapidly, within
a few seconds. This makes you pretty much hard
to kill and you can help people in danger using
yourself as a shield. Almost anything is
possible in combat but you prefer looking after
others. In bad purposes you can do the same as
above but for evil intentions.
This power fits you pretty good since you want
to help those around you, and when you are
pretty much unstopable, that's not an obsticle.
You are caring and nurturing and are more a
pascifist. Even if you know there are much
unfairness in the world you still chose to see
from a positive angle because you belive in the
good of this world. You are probably friendly
and have a soft spot for people who are not
accepted. Though to others you come of as naive
and gullible. You could be taken advantagde of
if the wrong person comes around. Even if you
could be seen as pure, you are not that
completely since you're human and make mistakes
too.

Negative aspects: If your naiveness has
been making you blind for too long you could go
into dark thinking.

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THE FIRST BIOACCE BATCH '99 WEDDING

Last June 19, 2005, our dear Melanie Pauline Chao officially became Mrs. Melanie Pauline Chao Lo. The bride was radiant, while the groom, boyishly handsome Mark Lo, was positively ecstatic.

What can I say? That was absolutely the most spectacular, most moving wedding that I've ever attended. And I'm only talking about the reception, because we weren't able to attend the church ceremonies due to unavoidable circumstances. Very classy, very elegant, extremely well-planned (surprise! by Mark, according to the emcee herself), with no hitches from start to finish. Mel wore this lovely glittering bustier gown with a vaguely oriental see-through overdress, while Mark was princely in a flared black coat and slim pants which made him look even taller. They made a gorgeous couple; their pictures should have been broadcast nationwide. You could almost see the love flowing between them, like an aura. The cake was stunning, as you can see for yourself. John and Charo gave their tributes by singing most beautifully in several instances. We could only watch--and listen--in awe.

Melanie's love story has unfolded like a fairy tale from the start, and someone as kind, intelligent, and beautiful as our old friend deserves it. There was a great video which chronicled it all, and we were all teary-eyed by the end of it.

We can only hope that her wedding--the first among our Acce batch--bodes well for all of us who are still waiting to walk that aisle.