Private Collections Art Book Officially Launched

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
ART BOOK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Private Collections Book Launch, October 20, 2009 (Tuesday), 6-8 p.m.

October 20, 2009 — EACOMM Corporation hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate the publication of its first book project, Private Collections. Almost three hundred guests turned up at the Isla Ballroom 3 of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel to welcome the release of the limited edition art book and to have it signed by the art collectors.

The audience had a warm and unforgettable moment that Tuesday evening. Artists and distinguished guests from the business, arts and society stood in lines to meet and have a chat with Washington SyCip, Hans Sy, David Consunji, Joey de Leon, Napoleon Abueva, Charlie Cojuangco, Joel Jimenez, Eddie Chua, Patrick Reyno, Mark Villar, Julius Babao, Arsenio Tanco, Jovenal Santiago, Manny Zialcita, Gilbert Santos, Wilmer Hontiveros, Louie Ojeda, Mikee Romero and Alexander Tan, who were recognized and honored that night.

Private Collections is available online and at Fully Booked.

Isla Ballroom 3, Edsa Shangri-la Hotel, Ambiance by Pido Couture Event Styling

Hans Sy (in the middle)

Susan Sulit, Cher Abueva, Pacita Zara, Pacita Sandoval

Felipe Nazario, Ernesto Domingo, Mario Cruz, Nena Cruz

Mario Parial, Jovenal Santiago, Owen Lee, Tessie Lee, Carina Parial

Julius Babao, Marcelo Robosa

Julius Babao and Ramon Orlina

Norma Liongoren, Elmer Ferrer, Joel Butuyan

Lao Lianben

Mario Parial

Daniel and Monica de la Cruz

Ting Ping Lay

Arnel and Arlene Mendoza

Gilbert and Ramona Santos

Ted and Flor Tarriela

Gigi and George Bocanegra

Linda Aurelio and Fabie Enriquez

Geraldine and Ronald Tanco

Ed and Madeth Lachica

Paul Co

Yolanda Reyno

Paloming Papa

Nancy Grace Villanueva

Ruth Portugal

Eddie Chua, Eileen Chua

Viksi Egan, Minette Navarrette, Adrian Nelson, Amaryllis Torres

Marge Ortiz Luis, Lenny Gorospe, Paloming Papa

Amaryllis Torres, Salie Naguiat

Ginger Yap, Jack Teotico, Menchu Tiglao

Rody Sy

Antonio Austria

Jesli Lapuz, Ruben Torres

Ester Gabaldon, Stephanie Gabaldon

Menchu Tiglao and Jovenal Santiago

Joel Jimenez

Joven Ignacio and Pacita Sandoval

Mandy, Sheila, Mikee Romero

Ester Gabaldon, Evelyn Dy, Regina Gonzales

Paul Co, Titus Villanueva, Lourdy Torres,Fiel Clemencio and Ruben Torres

Alfonso Reyno and Paul Co

Rod Paras Perez

Deanna Ledesma-Mendoza, Lanelle Abueva

Jeff Green, Mike Torres

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