Princess Sol Diaries: April 2017

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Our "Palangga" Mr. Maurice Arcache at The Launching of The Bridal Lookbook.

Today, Thursday, April 20, at The Theatre Lounge of Solaire Resort and Casino, Inquirer Lifestyle launch “The Bridal Lookbook”

The book launch is part of “A Wedding Affair: A Salon Show” an event co-presented by Solaire, Philippine Tatler Weddings, Bvlgari, and Inquirer Lifestyle.

It was a nice evening, I am happy and grateful for being invited to witness many beautiful works of our favorite fashion designers of the evening especially the works of Mr. JC Buendia.

To add to this event, it was my 1st time to meet and talk with my favorite Inquirer columnist, society icon, and Philippine Tatler's "Palanga" Maurice Arcache and have a souvenir picture with Consul Ms. Anette Ablan of Belarus.

I will always remember Mr. Maurice in "Oh No! It's Johnny" was premiered on ABS-CBN on October 7, 1987, hosted by Johnny Litton and it was originally aired every Wednesday night. the show was produced by Silverstar Communications, Inc. and it was similar to American late-night talk shows.

In 1992, Maurice Arcache joined the show as co-host. It was also during this period when an IBC gag show TVJ (TeleVision's Jesters) spoofed the show (as Oh Yes! It's Jimmy!) and further gained more popularity.

In 1995, Oh No! It's Johnny was moved to Sunday night and it's reformatted with Johnny's daughter Issa Litton joining the show as an additional co-host.

The show was ended in 1999 after 12 years of airing. Yet, I never forget Mr. Maurice "Palangga" Arcache whom I admired a lot in his many funny but sweet and respectful ways of expressing his thoughts.

Princess Sol, Mr. Maurice Arcache, and Consul Ms. Anette Ablan of Belarus

Mr. Maurice "Palangga" Archache

So happy and grateful to meet and talk with my favorite Inquirer columnist,
society icon, and Philippine Tatler's "Palanga" Maurice Arcache.

Light side, It was so nice of him to tell us, kaon-kaon lang ta, Palanga!

JC Buendia On A Wedding Affair Book Launch!

Today, Thursday, April 20, at The Theatre Lounge of Solaire Resort and Casino, Inquirer Lifestyle launch “The Bridal Lookbook”

The book launch is part of “A Wedding Affair: A Salon Show” an event co-presented by Solaire, Philippine Tatler Weddings, Bvlgari, and Inquirer Lifestyle.

The affair features the creations of 17 of Manila’s top designers: Maureen Disini, Mike de la Rosa, Rei Escario, Jun Escario, Joel Escobar, Michael Leyva, Pablo Cabahug, Pablo Mendez, Mike Andree, Nat Manilag, Randy Ortiz, Rhett Eala, Lulu Tan Gan, Philip Rodriguez, Noel Crisostomo, Edwin Tan, and JC Buendia.

Mr. JC Buendia, Celebrity Fashion Icon of the Philippines!

Ms. Pauline Balagtas wearing a JC Buendia silk charmeuse gown

Ms. Tessa Prieto Valdez

Ms. Tessa Prieto Valdez, a fashion designer, columnist, and socialite-philanthropist

known for her flamboyant outfits. She also comes from the wealthy Prietoclan, who controls one of the largest newspapers in the Philippines, the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Wedding Gift's by Rustan's

Table setting in Red motif.

Table setting in Orchids flower motif

Table setting in Rose motif

Accent Decorations

Accent pieces

Fabulous layered fondant cakes

Cocktail at the Theater Lobby

Musician at the cocktail lounge

Fabulous Chocolates

Cocktails at the Wedding affair Book Launch
(In YouTube Video)

Other Photos

With Mr. JC Buendia and Ms. Tessa Prieto Valdez

Sol Albar and Celebrity Fashion Designer Mr. JC Buendia

So happy and grateful to see and talk with my favorite Inquirer columnist, society icon, and Philippine Tatler's "Palanga" Maurice Arcache.

Princess Sol, Mr. Maurice Arcache, and Consul Ms. Anette Ablan of Belarus

Nice souvenir shot with a nice lady

Irene Martel-Francisco, owner, and publisher of Philippine Tatler

Congratulations Mr. Mike Dela Rosa!

Sol Albar, Mr. Maurice Arcache, Fashion Icon Mr. Mike Dela Rosa,

and Ms. Sylvia.

Congratulations Mr. Rhett Eala

Sol Albar, Dra. Elsie Pascua (Robotic Surgeon at Saint Luke's Hospital),

and Pianist Ms. Serla Russelle

Sol Albar with Melissa "Famous Painter" and Miara Villaseñor

Read more about Melissa the Painter and her works

Sol Albar with nice and gentle Zita Buendia

Sol Albar with lovely Empress, and company

Sol Albar, Rhett Eala, Liza Ilarde, Luis Espiritu,

JC Buendia, and Alvin Cornista

Friday, 7 April 2017

My Awesome Sister, Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras!

Today, April 7, 2017, is my Ate Suntz Birthday. She is 65 years old, she is very happy and proud to be 65 years old. Some say that turning 65 means you are a senior citizen, but there are some who need to listen, 65 is the age that you truly start to glisten. Age is nothing but a number as we tread along this path of life. There is no explanation of how time flies, the only thing I know is that the love I have for my sister never dies.

To my sister who is older than me, who help my parents and siblings to look and take care of me ever since I was a baby, I hope that you will see no one knows how old you really are, but I know that you are a bright and shining star. Keep your sense of style alive as today you are turning 65. I pray that all of God’s grace will come to you on your special day and all the days of your life.

I will always remember how much you love and value our family and me, especially in my younger years. I sweetly remember all the birthday treats you gift me for my birthdays and special achievements even up to these days. You are always present on my best days in life. We appreciate all your nice best self-gifts to us each time you had your celebration. Thank you for always making us part of your best achievement and special occasions, that is one of the family traditions that would always make our parents proud of us. Your generosity becomes the best trait that you gift all of us ever since we were young, as the days go by, your generosity becomes our inspiration in life.

Thank you so much for helping our parents in sending us to good schools and much more, 14 members of the family is not so big because we have wonderful Ate's and Kuya's who took care of each other and all of us these years.

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo - Perreras

Certified Public Accountant of the Philippines (CPA)

Bachelor of Science major in Accountancy

Philippine College of Commerce (Presently PUP)

Maria Assunta Abad Dayo

Our Lady of Loreto College High School

Stella Maris College Elementary

Saint Joseph School Kinder School

Our Family Picture (1966)

16 years old Ate Suntz standing on the 2nd from the left, 1st row.

Life in Between

(YouTube Video)

(Photo was taken February 24, 2017, by Sol Albar)

The love between sisters is something that can’t be broken.

I will celebrate with you today by giving you this special token of prayer.

"Happy Birthday to my dearest awesome sister Ate Suntz."

A sister who is one of a kind in heart and mind.

Ate Suntz aka Julie Andrews

(YouTube Video)

Saturday, 1 April 2017

2017 Timezone Champion "PBE Doujin" Tekken 7!

It’s Timezone’s Tekken 7 tournament. Players from all over the country gave their best to qualify for the grand finals. Timezone Philippines finished their Tekken 7 Tournament 2017 at the Trinoma Cinema Lobby last Saturday, April 1, 2017.

The event was attended by a large number of the local Tekken community, including players all the way from Pangasinan, Cebu, and other distant places outside of Metro Manila. The finals were between Alexandre Laverez and Andreij Albar both from the team of Playbook Elite. After the tournament, players PBE. Doujin got 1st place, PBE.AK 2nd Place, and Luckyfighter 3rd place.

Congratulations to one of the best Tekken players that the Philippines can offer!

Champion Andreij Hosea D. Albar
"PBE Doujin"

2017 Timezone Philippines' Tekken 7 Tournament