The popular radio program "Among My Souvenirs," hosted by Luis Ledesma, its founder, will mark its Silver Anniversary tomorrow.

To commemorate the occasion, the program will have a marathon broadcast over RJ 100 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a cocktail party to be hosted by Casino Filipino.

Ledesma said he is grateful to his many sponsors, well wishers, friends and the listening public for their continuing support and encouragement that has sustained the radio program for 25 years.

"Who would ever believe that Among My Souvenirs would last this long? It just goes to show that the kind of music that was dished out by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Frankie Laino, Joni James, Perry Como, Paul Anka, Sammy Davies, Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Jack Jones and other popular vocalists have been immortalized, not only by the past generation but also by this generation, and, perhaps by future generations," Ledesma said. "Their "music for the soul," has scoped into the very being of all levels of our society. We would like to believe that certain types of music are eternal and will continue to be appreciated by all ages," he added.

Ledesma also said that when they started the program 25 years ago, they placed their faith in the Lord that He will carry them through the years. "He has kept His faith in us as we, too, have kept our faith in Him," he added. Today, Alfredo Lopez, Gigi Star and recently Stella Cua, continue to give the program their support and cooperation that, hopefully, perpetuate the radio program, Ledesma also said.*

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K of C Council
installation of officers held

The officers of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5822 were installed recently at the Antonio Hall of St. John Institute, Queen of Peace Parish, in Bacolod City, a press release from the group said yesterday.

They are Rolando Tan - grand knight, Salvador Gomez III - deputy grand knight; Cesar Torrecarion - chancellor; Edwin Tanglao - financial secretary; Edgardo Alvarez - recorder; Tito Maramba - advocate; Felipe Kho - inside guard; Joe Salario - outside guard; Pol Caballero - lecturer; Jose Luis Sanagustin - trustee for one year; Fernando Yap - past grand knight and trustee for two years; Benjamin Pascual - grand knight and trustee for three years, it also said.

Also present at the event were Joel Tanaid - district deputy and head of the installation rites; Larry Kilayko, Ninfa Tan, Arlene Maramba, and Nini and Marissa Pascual, the press release added.*

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'Waling-Waling'
Festival to open today

The Negros Occidental Orchid Society Inc. will hold its 4th Waling-waling Festival starting today until Sunday at the Robinson's Place, Bacolod City, a press release from organizers said.

The opening and ceremonial cutting of the ribbon will be at 11 a.m. today. Virgie Gallespen, project chairwoman, is inviting the public to come, learn and enjoy the magnificent display of the world's most exotic orchid, the press release said.

Talks on history, hybridization and culture will be conducted by Nelly Gaston in the afternoon. Carmelita "Lalay" Suarez will talk on how to grow, care and let the orchid bloom, it also said.

Entrance to the exhibit is free, the press release added.*

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