This year’s grand celebration was by civic-minded personalities Flora and Sheree Chua who hosted their biennial birthday celebration, “Flora & Fauna: Luzviminda,” at the in-demand Grand Hyatt for the benefit of the House of Hope Foundation, a charitable institution for children who suffer from cancer in Mindanao. Once the doors swung open, the show started with a serenade from the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir featuring folk songs and classic OPM hits. Special dishes highlighting the delicacy of the islands accompanied each segment of the program. Madam Sandra and Ambassador Bjorn Jahnsen“Visayas” featured Bisdak icon Pilita Corrales and an aerial dance signifying the courtship ritual with creations by brilliant Jun Jun Ablaza and Jun Escario onstage. Ching Cruz, Monique Madsen, Tina CuevasHappy, happy New Year to all of you, my palanggas and followers of The STAR!

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2019 16:18 UTC