BMW housewarming party

Cool car, cool home

Why is BMW the symbol of external cool? It's loud and clear in their cars, engines, lifestyle apparel and services. Classy and first-rate, this premiere automobile company believes that customers deserve more thus their emphasis on being innovative. New products such as the X3 attest to that.

It was even apparent in the invitation to the housewarming of Dr. Joerg Bruer, president of BMW Philippines Corporation. The occasion was Filipino themed so the invite showed a BMW parked on the foreground of the Banaue Rice Terraces, a breathtaking Philippine attraction.

In keeping with the BMW spirit, the event at Breuer's posh dwelling was a gathering of many of Metro Manila's dynamic personalities. Guests won't have any trouble finding the place, as the lighted BMW logo sparked up the Bouganvilla Street in Dasmariñas Village. The lanky Breuer warmly welcomed BMW friends.

Chef Patricia Mesina provided the sumptuous spread of local delicacies. A trio of combancheros performed classic Filipino songs and acoustic renditions of contemporary hits. Leah Navarro and Mike Toledo agreed to a capella and impromptu performances to the absolute delight of the crowd.

Ambassadors Christiaan Tanghe (Belgium) and Mohammad Ameen Wali (Saudi Arabia) were among the members of the diplomatic corps present during the event. Political figures were also around, like vice-presidential candidate Hermie Aquino. The event was also peppered with media and showbiz personalities.

Everyone had a great time but unfortunately, time was short. We're looking to the next time the jovial Breuer sets up another get-together at his cool home with cool BMWs nearby to wow the guests.

(First published in What's On & Expat on March 6-12, 2005)