When I realized it was 4:45, I dropped everything I was doing in the office and headed to UN Women meeting at the Turf Room of the Manila Polo Club. I arrived at 5:05 , some came at 4:30 pm but the UN Women celebration started at a little past 6:30 pm.
Boots Garcia, ___ and Chit Juan were even ahead of me.
Her Excellencies Ambassador Agnes Nyamande-Pitso of South Africa and Ambassador Constantina Koliou of Greece
Lauren, the daughter of UN Women Philippines’ current President Kathleen Liechtenstein, sang the national anthem. Lauren is a trained soprano.
Myrna Yao with Ms. Narda. Myrna was surprised and a little disappointed that I didn’t know who this lady was. But I honestly said “I don’t know her yet”. Myrna said “Narda. THE Narda…”. I am really sorry Myrna, the only Narda I’ve heard of is the one that makes and exports handwowen handicrafts. Next time we see each other, ikwento mo sa akin kung sino si Ms. Narda.
Front row ( seated left to right) Boots Garcia, Ambassador Pitso & Ambassador Koliou
Standing- Pacita “Chit” Juan, Baby Puyat, Annie C. Tan-Yee, Congresswoman Linabelle Villarica, Honi Ilusorio, Wife of Canadian Ambassador, Kathleen Liechtenstein
Seafood in Puff Pastry with shiitake Mushroom
The waiter gave me this grilled chicken breast but I requested if I could have fish.
My fish arrived when everyone else have finished their main course. Namalengke pa siguro si chef, baka naubusan ng isda. Fried dory wih Garlic, with Cream Goat Cheese, Asparagus and Potato confit
Mrs. Winnie Monsod was the Guest of Honor and Speaker
Kathleen Liechtenstein, Prof. Solita “Winnie” Monsod, Shoko Ishikawa, OIC Regional Office of UN Women EAst and southeast Asia, Georgitta Pimentel Puyat and Atty. Lorna Patajo-Kapunan (presenting a token of appreciation to Prof. Monsod)
I left while they were inducting some new members which included some of the foreign diplomats. I was feeling nauseated, warm and my tummy was aching. Because it was already 8 pm, I hit the evening traffic. I wasn’t feeling well when I got home. But after a while, I got to relax and felt better.
