A Celebration of Milestones and Memories

In keeping with the tradition of hosting its annual birthday bash for members of the local Lifestyle media, the Cebu City Marriott Hotel prepared a delicate feast or both the palate and the senses in an intimate evening over a specially curated four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Chachpol Suaisom last October 7, at the Sampaguita Ballroom.

This year, friends from the media dressed in black and red ensembles to go with the Broadway and silver screen classics-inspired feel of the evening. Guests were welcomed to the ballroom by CCMH Director of Sales and Marketing Cleofe Albiso, MarComm Manager Frances Alfafara and PR Officer Nico Velasquez.

Over pre-dinner cocktails, guests took their seats in front of a classic theater stage adorned with red drapes and a baby grand piano. To set the tone for the evening, soprano Jessica McYorker accompanied by pianist Aldo Lazaga opened the night with a rendition of "I Could Have Dance All Night" from "My Fair Lady" much to the audience's delight! A medley of songs from "The Wizard of Oz" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" then ensued. As the evening continued, Director of Sales and Marketing Cleofe Albiso gave a heartwarming welcome, thanking everyone for their continued support to the Marriott throughout the years.

Dinner was then served on a long table beautifully decorated with the lush red roses on golden candelabras by Blooms and Bubbles. Chef Chachpol prepared a