“The worlds of art, philanthropy and business are absolutely intertwined.” — Jorge M. Perez
The Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP), under the leadership of president and Annual Ball Committee overall chair Nonie Basilio, alongside vice president and Annual Ball Committee director-in-charge Tessie Rodrigo and chairman Rose Lazaro, recently held its 38th Anniversary Ball with the theme “Rhapsody in Blue” at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Manila in Makati City.
The event, attended by FCCP members and Manila high society’s art and culture patrons, was made even more memorable with performances from the organization’s talented scholars with renowned pianist Dr. Raul Sunico and the Philippine Ballet Theatre, the nation’s premier ballet company. Sunico received the first FCCP Award for Excellence in Music during the anniversary ball.
“All these years, [FCCP] has faithfully hewn to its mandate the development of arts and culture,” Basilio said. “[It] could not have gone this far without the support of dedicated officers and members as well as good-hearted donors, sponsors and advertisers.”
Congratulations to the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines for another successful and meaningful ball!
(From left) Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) directors Baby de Jesus and Nene Pe Lim, secretary Lin Liboro, VP and Annual Ball Committee director-incharge Tessie Rodrigo, president and Annual Ball Committee overall chair Nonie...
(Seated) Ado Escudero, Lin and Ben Liboro, renowned sculptor Ramon Orlina and your columnist; (standing, from left) Jullie Yap-Daza, Nonie Basilio, Baby de Jesus, Olga Martel and Lay Ann Orlina.
(From left) Nikki, Mimi, Reuben and Natassia Valerio with Kris John Paul Gonzales.
(Seated) Zambia Consul Louie Ablaza, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and Belen Lizaso; (standing, from left) Tina and Rupert Jacinto with Nonie and Bert Basilio.
Manila Pianos Inc. GM Willem van Suijdam, Bert Basilio and Rosemarie Basa.
(Seated) Lulu Castañeda, Beth Cristobal and Joe Cristobal; (standing, from left) Beng Fores, Vicky Montilla, Minerva Tanseco, Frank Evaristo and Chloe Periquet.
(From left) Oscar and Letty Calma with Court of Appeals Associate Justice Franchito Diamante and wife Edna.
(Seated) Thelma Gana and Danny Dolor; (standing) Karen Macasaet, Estela Lopez and Allan Tengco.
(From left) Dr. Mary Jane Torres, Milo Bondoc, Beging Soriano and Chuchi Villar.
Milagros Cruz with grandchildren Princess Synne and Prince Sean Cruz.
(From left) Baby Perez-Sison, Sol Dizon, Sol Tan Gatue and Letty Hahn.
Frankie de Leon and Tessie Amparo.
FCCP Award for Excellence in Music recipient Dr. Raul Sunico and Cultural Center of the Philippines president Nick Lizaso.
Auto Nation Group Inc. president Felix Ang and wife Grace.
(Seated) Nini Licaros and Josie Yu; (standing) Chris Badiola and Yoli Ayson.
Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales and wife Eileen.
Baby Luat and Dr. Viven Villaflor.
Nina Paula Ng and Dr. Nene Villaflor.
Joy de Leon.
FCCP Awards Committee chair Lulu Castañeda.
FCCP Annual Ball Committee chairman Rose Lazaro.
Celine Bautista.
D r . J a n e t Padiernos.