PHNO-SB: VI & RALPH'S HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY

VI & RALPH'S HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY

[PHOTO -Aloha:
Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos and husband Sen. Ralph Recto with son Ryan Christian
go casual in Waikiki, Hawaii]
MANILA,
JUNE 21, 2012 (PHILSTAR) FUNFARE
By Ricardo F. Lo The Philippine Star Updated June 20, 2012 12:00 AM 0 comment to
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When she went shopping at Macy's in Waikiki, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos was
pleasantly surprised when the salesladies, mostly old-timer Filipinas in Hawaii,
welcomed her with hugs, telling her, "You've been here before! Bata ka pa noon!"

During that first visit on Hawaii years ago, Vi was there to shoot a movie
with then screen partner Edgar Mortiz.
This time, from June 9 to 16, Vi was on a well-deserved holiday with husband
Sen. Ralph Recto and son Ryan Christian, together with 12 companions that
included Ralph's mom Carmen Recto and her two friends; Ralph's friends Neal
Martinez, Juan Angeles IV and Bimbo Quintos; Vi's brothers Sonny and Joel with
Joel's friend Yvonne; Vi's sister Emelyn and daughter Carla; Ryan's yaya; and
Vi's Girl Friday/accountant Aida Fandialan.
The entourage was billeted at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a stone's throw from
the Waikiki beach where they spent most of their time.
The last time Vi and Ralph and company went on a holiday was last April in
Singapore. On both trips, son Luis Manzano begged off because he was tied up
with work.
It was a welcome respite. Ralph had just come from the Corona impeachment
trial (he voted "guilty!") while Vi had just wrapped up her Star Cinema movie
The Healing (directed by Chito Roño) and signed up as endorser of The Generics
Pharmacy (TGP), the company that sells quality medicines at low prices. Ryan is
on summer break from school.
As usual during family outings, whether here or abroad, Vi is just
herself, mixing with the crowd like an ordinary person even if fans swarm around
her for photo ops and autograph-signing.
"She always obliges," said Aida, adding, "our group always had dinner
together every day." That is, no matter how tired they were from exploring the
island in casuals (like the natives) and from shopping.
Most members of the entourage flew back home last Sunday, June 17. Ralph's
mom and her friends proceeded to San Francisco and will fly to Los Angeles to
celebrate her birthday on July 4.
Incidentally, Funfare asked Aida (also Vi's confidante) if Luis is indeed
running (for whatever position) in the 2013 elections.
"I don't think so," said Aida with finality.
Which is the same thing that Vi is telling Luis — "Don't!"





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