Seniors take bizman into their fold

• Source: http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/29392/Volume-11-No-59/Feature-Article/Seniors-take-bizman-into-their-fold
• Saturday, May 5, 2018

By Mary Grace Maranan (OJT/ SPCF)

ANGELES CITY – To mark an important milestone in his life, Dr. Irineo “Bong” Alvaro Jr. celebrated his 60thbirthday with senior citizens of Barangay Balibago here on Friday (April 27).

Alvaro, president of BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corp. (BBI), developer of the grand Midori Hotel and Casino as well as Aqua Planet, the biggest water theme park in Asia, turned 60 on April 27.

The Balibago barangay hall was the venue of the celebration with officers and members of the Barangay Senior Citizens’ Association warmly greeting the celebrator by singing him a birthday song and presenting him his senior citizen’s card.

In turn, Alvaro pampered the “young once” with a complete makeover which included manicure, pedicure, haircut, face and body massage, and foot spa.

“I am so thankful that I am now a senior citizen. When I was young, I asked God to allow me to reach the age of 60 and I am so blessed that I am here now celebrating my 60th birthday with you,” he said.

Alvaro said during an interview that he was surprised by the “warm embrace” of the senior citizens of the city’s premier barangay and expressed his gratitude to them.

Aside from a birthday celebration, Alvaro said the party is also a get together with his now fellow senior citizens.

Lina Guarin, president of BASCA, said they did not expect Alvaro to hold his birthday celebration with them as they welcomed him as a new member of their association.

Balibago barangay chairman Tony Mamac also expressed his gratitude to Alvaro for choosing to celebrate his birthday with them in Balibago.

Alvaro is also the president of the Bridges of Benevolence and Initiatives Foundation, Inc. which is known for its multi-faceted services to the communities.