Club Bulakeño’s Royal Ball 2023

The Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel was transformed into an elegant palatial ballroom, complete with burgundy and red draping, roses hanging from the gilded and arched walls, with gilded columns and crowns to recreate the Coronation of European Royalty, this being the thematic handle of the 2023 Club Bulakeño Ball.

Spearheaded and conceptualized by Club Bulakeño President Florita “Baby” Tan, and ably assisted by creative Past President and Ways and Means Chair Milo Bondoc, the ball began with ballroom dancing, which seamlessly segwayed into an elegant waiters’ parade – the waiters were all in period costumes too.

Unity Philippines Spiritual Center’s Invocation song, “I Am So Grateful” led by Rev Florence Monzon and participated by Baby Tan, Past Pres Milo Bondoc, Maru Go, Gov. Baby Ortiz, Chuck Gueco, Mila Imson, expressing Club Bulakenos’ deep gratitude to everyone for making the grand ball a success.

John Gaddi, Bianca Valerio, Shirley Sobremonte and Roselle Rebano

York & Mildred Vitangcol, Howee and Mary Go and Ningnig de Ocampo

Caloy Montemayor, Cocoy Cordoba, Irene Montemayor, Shilpha Tolani, (seated) Malou and Atty. Willy Martinez and Bo Muralla

Shawn Shian, Mimi, Bianca, Reuben and Nikki Valeri

Joel Cruz, Cabangon Chua, Gerard Ramirez, Nini Licaros and Ruby Chua

Evelyn Elliott, Mike Austria, Kathy Mas and Zenaida Tantoco

Dr, George Sarakinis, Hi Society, Marisol and Bret Campbell

Incoming Club Bulakeño President Emmy Gonzales, Chair Milo Bondoc and President Baby Tan

Merci Padolina, Vicky Cadungog and Amy Mendoza

Florence Monzon, Dra. Liza Quirolgico, Nonie Basilio and Maricris Heras

Cynthia Reyes, Bella Cruz, Tantoco and Virgie Lane

Virgie Monton, Yves Mendoza, Beging Soriano Connie Haw and Yoli Ayson

Nelia Sarcol, Gov. Baby Ortiz, Sharon Tan and Jen Uy

Nene Leonor, Helen Ong and Mayene Carmona

Chuck Gueco, Manny and Joey Reyes and Shelly Lazaro

Enjoying the evening were Senior Advisor and Past President Zenaida Rustia-Tantoco and her family, foundress Lydia Abastillas-Reyes, and our distinguished Ambassadors as our Guests of Honor: Rodolfo Robles, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, Victor Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to Russia, Consul Helen Ong of Angola, and Consul Luz Van Opstal of Germany.

Dinner saw the opera singers serenading the guests.

After the sumptuous steak dinner prepared by the Manila Hotel, former Club Bulakeno Queens strutted the elegant stairs as follows: Maru Go, Malou Martibez Rosemarie Basa, Shirley Sobremonte, Robina Ko, Dana Silverio, Prescy Yulo, Nelia Sarcol, Marissa Fenton, Mildred and York Vitangcol, and of course incoming President, Emmy Florentino Gonzalez.

Thereafter, the Royal Court of the evening descended the grand stairs: The Duchess of Alba Solita Tan Gatue, Duke and Duchess York and Mildred Vitangcol, Crown Princess Bianca Valerio, Queen Ma. Lucita Yan-Bewer, and King Dominador Buhain, the Chairman of the Rex Group of Companies, and Past President of Club Bulakeño.

An elegant waltz was led by President Baby Tan and Past President Milo Bondoc and all

The Past Presidents, Officers, and members of the Club notably: Sonny Tanchanco, John Gaddi, Beging Soriano, Malou Tamayo Martinez, Shirley Young Sobremonte, Howie and Maru Go, Bo Muralla, and Gerard Ramirez.

The evening was capped with the raffle of prizes spearheaded by Chantal of Helen Massab.

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Party fit for a rock star!

Birthdays are truly a gift. No matter how old you are turning, each birthday is always a reason to celebrate and get together with your loved ones and favorite people and have some fun!

This is how Howie Go celebrated his birthday at Episode Bar. With great spread of food, overflowing wines and drinks, great music and dancing and more, the party lasted up to wee hours of the morning!

Maru Go surprised Howie with the video compilation of Howie’s previous birthday celebration and the celebrant was moved to tears. But after that touching moment, the guests went wild again as they sang and dance with the music of T.O.M. Band.

Here’s looking forward to more great celebration the Rock Star Howie’s style! Fun! Fun! Fun!

William, Winona, Maru, Howee and Wyanette Go

Atty. Willy and Malou Martinez

Uned Belleza, Czarina Syquia,Ccarlo Rojas, Junjun Ablaza, Amelia and Krista Ting

York Vitangcol, Atty Willie Martinez Gen Jun Omar, Bo Muralla, Ram Ramirez, Carlo Plaza and Wern Asprec

Marilyn Ramirez, Judy Gutierez, Edith Wu, Chuck Gueco, Gerard Ramirez and Lory Cua (seated)

Eden Calderon, Jennie Calderon, Lorie Manansala, Phillip Calderon and Anthony Cruz