Momsie's big day

Guests came in their most colorful attire for the 93rd birthday celebration of Tita Hermie "Momsie" Ramos Dizon, held at the Business Inn Grand Ballroom, recently.

Msgr. Gigi Gaston officiated at the Mass, that was followed by a slide presentation on the life of the celebrator.

Mouth-watering food was served for dinner. Guests included members of the Ramos, Villanuea and Dizon clans and other relatives, and Momsie's friends from the Peace Prayer Community and Damas de Caridad, among others.

Rocky Puentevella and the witty 6-year-old Gabby Dizon Bitong were the emcees, Chart Motus was program director, and the slides were provided by Ramoncito Tano and Sheila Vergara.

A special dance number, "I Belong To You," from Momsie's household garnered thunderous applause. So did the Hawaiian dance from the Peace Fellowship.

The Dizon siblings Bro. Rolly, Rudy and Patching Sr. with Luz Emmanuel, Suzette Bantug and Edgar Alunan sang "Always" and Bro. Rolly got Momsie to join them. A parade of beautiful costumes was then held and the judges Raymond Fuentes, Bamboo Tonogbanua and Ludy Afable had a hard time deciding on the winners.

The results: Renaissance man of the night - Bro. Roly Dizon, most chikadora - Joe Leonardia and Angie Echaus, most heavenly costume - Glique Arceo, most elegant - Isabel Urra, sexiest costume - Marides Yusay, most authentic - Tiboli Suzette Monozca and Sr. Luz Soriano, and most colorful - Nisa Limjap.

With the energetic dance of all the "apos," it was really a night dedicated to Momsie. All gathered to form a circle around the birthday cake, and sang Happy Birthday.* Remember: "Appreciate the tremendous value of having an understanding friend."