FOR the merry month of December, world boxing champion and Sarangani Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays. Fresh from his victorious fight against Chris Algieri, Pacman will be turning 40 years old on December 17.
Other personalities celebrating their special day this month are:
December 4 - Former Miss RP-USA winner Sara Atienza Luong, and singer Yeng Constantino;
December 6 - Philippines Today Vice President for Operations and Promotions Thelma Cruz;
December 7 - GMA Pinoy TV Channel 7 President Atty. Felipe Gozon, medical assistant Susan Gonzales, and San Francisco jewel designer/manufacturer Josie Harris;
December 8 - Filipina caregiver Aida Marinas;
December 9 - Former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim;
December 10 - Former Miss RP-USA World Eva Reyes;
December 11 - Former President of the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California Dr. Carmelo Lim Roco, and matinee idol Derek Ramsey;
December 12 - Hillsborough successful businesswoman Upeng Abad Sy, and Concert Queen Pops Fernandez;
December 13 - Former Senator Manny Villar;
December 15 - Cupertino jetsetter Rema Zafrani Vasa;
December 16 - The late original Queen of Philippine Movies Rosa del Rosario, multi-awarded veteran actress Gloria Romero, Health Professional and Medical Link Provider Chief Accountant Elvie Angeles, and actress Aiko Melendez;
December 17 - Former Miss United Nations International Anna Satorre;
December 20 - Beauty expert/consultant Cristina Caseres, actress Valerie Concepcion, South San Francisco community leader Connie Belleza Gaspar and actor/singer Carlos Agassi;
December 21 - Former Miss RP-USA International and fashion model Marilen Bernardo, former Miss RP-USA World Christine Acha, and Filipino restaurateur Manny Noguera;
December 23 - Karilagan Restaurant owner Elsie Palencia, and hotel banquet executive Marc Garvida;
December 24 - Multi-awarded actress Lorna Tolentino;
December 27 - Gilroy auto mechanic and shop owner Dar Rabonza;
December 28 - Former Mrs. RP-USA Las Vegas and fashion designer Nina Alberto, and former LBC Treasurer Fely Ruiz;
December 29 - San Ramon businesswoman Flora Enriquez;
December 30 - Talented actor Jake Cuenca, who was born in San Jose, California before he became a matinee idol in the Philippines.
Happy birthday to all December celebrants!