'The lady has flair!'

It was a night of fashionable guests, excellent food and ballroom dancing! Dr. Evangeline "Gigi" Johnson, president and CEO of the Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital, celebrated her birthday recently with a mega celebration. L'Fisher Hotel's La Proa was filled with her family and VIP guests from the local government sector, business, medical profession, pharmaceutical companies, civic and society circles, who came to greet this admirable lady on her natal day. Gigi looked so radiant in her jonquil-yellow gown as she welcomed her well-wishers. Everyone enjoyed the delectable dishes specially prepared for the occasion.

Guests were treated to an audio-visual presentation showing her achievements (she also happens to be the president and CEO of various medical hospitals in Iloilo and Angeles, Pampanga). Tributes poured in for this much-admired woman of substance who has one of the rarest combinations of public and personal style (beauty, brains, breeding and integrity).

People from all sectors spoke of their admiration for her genuine concern for the less fortunate. There were dance numbers galore presented by her employees who gave their all for their beloved boss.

Gigi was deeply touched by the show of love and affection shown to her that night. She spoke of the secret of her success - hard work and surrounding yourself with the best people. She also paid tribute to her "mentor," the late Dr. Patricio Tan, who she said, helped her turn Our Lady of Mercy Hospital into "one of the best alternative hospitals for the less fortunate".

The celebrator danced with her loved ones to the delight of the crowd. It was the cue for the rest of the guests to start their ballroom dancing until late into the night. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. GIGI!*

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