(First Photo) Dr. Breann Chaplin-Neric and Beverly Rosales-Chaplin, (Second Photo) Norma Padilla-Rosales and Marilen Salazar, and (Third Photo) Joji Rosales and Dr. Nikko Cid.
“The greatness of a culture can be found in tis festivals.” – Siddharth Katragadda
The only reason I go out on Iloilo Dinagyang Festival weekend and brave the traffic amid road closures is to attend the annual and much-awaited Rosales Thanksgiving Dinner Party. It is hosted by society doyen NORMA PADILLA-ROSALES at her iconic Strewberry Mansion.
Norma Padilla-Rosales with his nephew Toto Ferrer and his wife Sandra Ferrer.
Sarah O. Peña, Beaver Lopez, Elena Javellana and Lee Javellana-Palmares
However, my frustration over the traffic was dashed when I saw my friends – some of Iloilo’s most veritable partyphiles and namedroppables in politics, society, business, and profession.
Maritess Lim, Elena Javellana and Au Palomar
Engr. Rica O. Peña, Jeanette Lloyd, Dr. Risa and Dr. Red Sarabia, Sarah and Judgee Peña, and Beaver Lopez.
This year was no exception. The party set up was from the dining room to the spacious living area to the driveway of the Art Deco mansion. Iloilo Dinagyang tribal costumes, headdresses, spears and shields as decors added to the festive mood!
Dr. Albert Chester V. Grijalvo, Miss Eco Philippines alexie Brooks, Irma Lim, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin, Larry de la Peña and Joji Rosales.
Miss Eco Philippines alexie Brooks, Dr. Eiseley Kyle Pragados, Maritess Lim, Miss Iloilo 2025 Karen Piccio, yours turly and Miss Iloilo Heartfelt Beauty Queen 2025 Rhea Marissa Puyong.
The family’s go-to-chef, DING MONTELIBANO, dubbed caterer to the rich and famous, and his team laid out a buffet of sumptuous dishes — the best this side of the city! Of course, there was a steady supply of beveragic delights. Yes, the victuals and libation certainly whetted our zest for an all-night partying. To set the party mood, hotshot DJ EDWIN ZULUETA played danceable tunes!
Dr. Nikko Cid, Dr. Bree Chaplin-Neric, Clarissa Tiu, Dr. Percy Samaniego and Dr. Kevin Labrador.
Joemarie Layson and yours truly.
Noel Mirasol, Miss Iloilo 2025 Karen Piccio and Beverly Rosales-Chaplin.
Indeed, it was a festive night full of fun and surprises!
John Robert Lui, Beverly Rosales-Chaplin and Erriz Lanceta.
Jackie Tinsay
Soccoro Locsin with Jose Bolivar, Jose Delina and Quin Sibonga.
Festive dinagyang party ……. Thank goodness dear John for this write up & beautiful pics
Festive dinagyang party ……. Thank goodness dear John for this write up & beautiful pics