Author: Ericka-Ann Santos

On September 28, 2022, through the initiative of Sis Lisa and Brod Primo Valerio, the Brods and Sis gathered at Makati Sports Club to celebrate the birthday of Sis Lisa Valerio and the birthday of September, October, and November celebrants. 

The party kicked off with an outstanding performance by the junior Brod and Sis from UE Caloocan, Samuel Pimping and Chelsy Santos. This is followed by an ice-breaker “Have You Ever…”, in which guests were asked to sit if they had done the actions described by the hosts Brod Chito Zoleta and Sis Chelsy Santos, and the last man standing wins the game. The ice-breaker made the guests laugh, and it is a fun game to look back on old times while getting to know each other better.

The Brods and Sis were then treated to a lavish dinner, and the September, October and November birthday celebrants were summoned to the stage to blow their candles as the audience sang them happy birthday. After the candles were blown, the seniors and juniors played BINGO. The cash prize of P1,000, for the first three juniors and first three seniors who will complete the entire card added to the excitement of the BINGO game. The game was a success, with everyone having a good time and getting pumped up for the rest of the event.            

The junior Brods and Sis showcased their talents by performing a song for Sis Lisa’s birthday to express their love and gratitude. After the performance, Sis Tess Andres then read the junior core group’s message to Sis Lisa Valerio. Following some photo opportunities, a dance party began. Both junior and senior members of the BES-HNS Foundation took advantage of the opportunity to dance at the dance floor and sing songs from the karaoke because no celebration would really be complete without some dancing and singing.  

Everyone left the party with bright smiles on their faces and new fond memories. Indeed, birthdays are meant to celebrate the joys of life.