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Private Collections Book Launch, October 20, 2009 (Tuesday), 6-8 p.m.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS ART BOOK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
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 and Powerbooks.

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

Hans Sy (in the middle)

Julius Babao and Ramon Orlina
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Lao Lianben

Mario Parial

Daniel and Monica de la Cruz

Ting Ping Lay

Susan Sulit, Cherie Abueva, Pacita Zara, Pacita Sandoval

Arnel and Arlene Mendoza

Felipe Nazario, Ernesto Domingo, Mario Cruz, Nena Cruz

Gilbert and Ramona Santos

Ted and Flor Tarriela

Ed and Madeth Lachica

Yolanda Reyno

Paloming Papa

Nancy Grace Villanueva

Ruth Portugal
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Norma Liongoren, Elmer Ferrer and Joel Butuyan

Mario Parial, Joven Santiago, Owen and Tessie Lee and Carina Parial

National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon and Cher Abueva

Washington SyCip

Hans Sy
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Hans Sy

Eddie Chua and David Consunji

Joey de Leon and Carmen Estrallado
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Charlie Cojuangco
Joel Jimenez
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Joel Butuyan, Wilmer Hontiveros and Charlie Cojuangco
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Patrick Reyno, Norma Liongoren and Rico Manlapaz
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Alexander Tan

Julius Babao
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Louie Ojeda and Gilbert Santos

Julius Babao and Atty. Carmelita Yadao-Sison

Ester Gabaldon, Regina Gonzales and Louie Ojeda

Mikee Romero and Joel Jimenez

Manny Zialcita and Arsenio Tanco

Cher Abueva and Roma Valles

Joven Ignacio and Pacita Sandoval

Paul Co, Former Customs Commissioner Titus Villanueva, Atty. Lourdy Torres,
Atty. Fiel Clemencio and Former Executive Secretary Ruben Torres

Alfonso "Boy" Reyno and Paul Co
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Rod Paras Perez

George and Gigi Bocanegra
Menchu Tiglao

Menchu Tiglao and Joven Santiago

Lina Winebrenner, Menchu Tiglao and Ruben Torres
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