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CHEERS Louie Ablaza on his 85th birthday with his wife Mellie Ablaza On a coolish Sunday morning, Mellie Ablaza turned the family’s weekend spot, Casa Amelia in Alfonso, Cavite, into a street party to celebrate her husband Louie’s 85th birthday. With their son JunJun, who conceptualized the...

IN LOVING MEMORY Amiga and designer to Manila's well-dressed ladies Criselda Lontok On Wednesday morning, quiet as her voice, gentle as her manners, fashion designer and longtime Rustan’s treasure Criselda Lontok made a graceful exit and, though Manila was shocked by her passing, they were soon...

A social gathering on Zoom to celebrate such a charmed life video NOEL PABALATE This sonnet, penned by this humble writer, was among the many kind words spoken in tribute to party chronicler and  Manila Bulletin Lifestyle  "Having A Ball" columnist  Tina Jacinto . In her memory, the...

Photos by Noel Pabalate Tina Jacinto gracefully stalked the social gatherings of Manila’s elite, of which she was a part, as  Manila Bulletin’ s beloved longtime social columnist She cooked me a mean arroz a la Cubana, which she knew I loved. And we sat at her table, where she watched me...