the tycoon And the doctor

The always big-hearted Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care president and CEO Joel

Cruz recently hosted an intimate birthday celebration in honor of his friend Dr. George

Sarakinis. The two men have been friends and run in the same social circles for many years. Attended by the celebrator’s loving wife,

Becky Garcia, and their close friends, the evening was an unforgettable celebration of friendship.

Author Johnny Litton and Dr. George Sarakinis with (standing) Jiro Shirakawa, Joel Cruz, Manette Agbayani and Becky Garcia

Museum of Decorative Arts and Design director Helen Koenigsmarkova and textiles curator Marketa Vinglerova discuss possible areas of collaboration during their gathering.

Cory Quirino, Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano and Sonny Tanchanco

Gloria Bañez with (standing) John Gaddi and Joy Fong