Zontians Cebu 2 celebrate Christmas

Indeed, after a grueling and back-breaking activity called: “Eighteen Days of Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls,” the Zontians of Cebu 2 needed a break. But before that, let us acknowledge the untiring efforts of the “Abay sa Kahayag” group of the Zonta Cebu 2, who, together with the supportive Mandaue City Government, pulled off such a gargantuan task!

The 18 days consisted of various symposia, a pop art, painting and photography exhibit etc. depicting the various roles women play. Media exposure was indeed far-reaching and effective.

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The work didn’t end there. By December, the girls embarked on still another fund-raising event: “Caroling for a Cause” with Nonie Uy as chairperson and Wi Suan Tiu as musical director. With their elegant and arresting costumes, and heavenly voices, they surely raised a neat sum!

Ah, they finally let their hair down at the “Mamma Mia”themed Christmas party at the Cebu Country Club. With glamorous and articulate chairperson Betty Young as emcee, how can one not revel in camaraderie with fun, laughter, games, prizes etc. lined up?

And with such a fashionable setting, there just had to be a “Best in Costume” award—a prize perennially won by wardrobe wizard and golden girl Myrna Tan, with the other winner being movie-starrish Regal Oliva.

Hope you all had a heartwarming, head-turning happy New Year, toast!

‘MAMMA MIA’ was the theme and here are the glamagals sprawled in their ABBA-inspired outfits!

DINNER. After a successful fund-raising event, Zontian Gie Dychangco hosted a thanksgiving dinner at her place.

THE SCINTILLATING ZONTIANS in their official caroling getup, a capelet with cascading silver and white glitters, designed by Zontian Myrna Tan.

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? There are five: Zontians Helen Yap, Elsa Basubas, Stephanie Sitoy, Flor Miel and Vivien Seno.

MOVES. Zonta’s choreographer per excellence Wi Suan Tiu (left), leading a group of line dancers.

ZONTIAN Nonie Uy, chairperson, Ways and Means Committee caroling project.

CHRISTMAS PARTY chairperson Betty Young (standing with hat), with her co-members seated: Bebot Ramas, Margot Larrañaga and Margie Sy. Standing right is Myrna Tan.

BEST IN COSTUME. Undisputed, the honors went to the pair of Myrna Tan (left) and lawyer Regal Oliva.