Celebrations!

Mark Magbojos and Tina Poblador were united in marriage at the Queen of Peace Church in Bacolod City recently.

Mark is the son of Filomeno and the late Jessica Magbojos, while Tina is the daughter of Manuel Poblador Sr. and Sonia Lizares-Poblador.

The venue was a sight to behold as Beng Villanueva transformed it into an Oriental feel. It was a touching, teary-eyed moment when the groom, unexpectedly, rendered a song to his bride, “You're my you.”

He was surprised as well when the bride sang and danced “Chrish” for him, with her bridesmaids as the backup performers.

Reception followed at Santuario de La Salle. Among those who jetted in from Manila was Philippine Star President Miguel Belmonte.

It was one unforgettable wedding where guests enjoyed the good food, unlimited drinks and had fun dancing!

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The City of Smiles , during its Charter day celebration, had as guests of honor eight consuls from different countries through the invitation of Bacolod Mayor Bing Leonardia and former Bacolod Rep. and now Tourism Envoy for North Asia John Orola.

Those who watched the world-famous MassKara Festival celebration, and renewed ties with our city were US Vice Consul Sarah and Andrew Devlin; former DOT Secretary and Honorary Consul to the Ivory Coast Vincent Carlos; consuls Fortune Ledesma (Monaco), Rene Ledesma (Bulgaria), Oscar de Venecia (Eukrane), Assad Joseph (Lebanon), Eduardo (Gabone Republic) and Julieta de Guzman, as well as Ma. Lourdes Banzon, Toshiro and Mie Morita, and Consul of Mongolia Antonio and Mdme Armita Bantug Rufino.

After the Charter Day non-stop partying, the group went to Silay to savor native delicacies prepared by Mayor Oti Montelibano, who graciously accommodated them.

Next stop was Victorias City where they had a seafood lunch tendered by former mayor Remedios Bantug. The highlight of the evening was at Natures Village where the group stayed until late night at the videoke area, after a hearty dinner hosted by Talisay Mayor Eric Saratan and council members.*