Am-am Magno at 18

By: MANUEL FERDINAND DE ERIO

The threshold to adulthood is such a special moment, most especially for every young girl who turns 18, the celebration is one of life's most treasured memorable experience.

Amalia Karla Loise “Am-am” Tirol Magno third year nursing student of the University of Bohol and the daughter of Bohol's internet princess and University of Bohol's registrar Dahlia Melda Tirol-Magno and systems analyst Arturo Carlos Magno, has turned 18 last December 6 at Lazer in Bohol Tropics Resort, this city! And indeed, the occasion was another unique entry in Bohol 's social history. “It wasn't a typical debut party, we set several changes in the flow of the program…Instead of 18 rose and candles, I had 18 roses and butterflies. Everyone wore something pink and I chose to put a heart in the celebration by gathering funds for my chosen charity— Ubay Angels Home .”

The celebration painted the evening skies of Bohol Tropics Resort with magnificent colors with a show of outdoor fireworks courtesy of Wow Fireworks and was late followed by indoor fireworks. Am-am's papa Art personally prepared the slide show that exhibited am-am's growth from being cuddly baby girl to a smart and adorable young woman. Her mother, Leah narrated the story of am-am's life thru a live voice over.

The debut celebration was more than just a party it was a gathering with a cause. Instead of spending huge amount of money for the food, am-am preferred to set aside the cost for her support to her chosen charity. The guests contributed to the said cause by donating P50 each, while some purchased the glow in the dark items which proceeds shall add to the amount for the charity. The charity work shall be in coordination with the Rotary Club of Upper Tagbilaran. Shan by the way was the DJ who also hosted the affair with choreographer Randy dela Cruz. Am-am's make-up artist was Milar of Meg's Salon. The party was attended in by am-am's close friends, relatives, and his ever loving brothers Arthur David Magno and Arturo Jose Magno, and the pairs of roses and candles.

The 18 pairs of roses and butterflies ramped their way to the dancefloor of Lazer modeling some of Am-am's favorite stuff and things that she is being associated with. The 18 roses and butterflies were: Uma Frances Tirol and Arturo Jose Magno who brought panda stuff toy; Arizza Nancy Jules Yap Tirol and Arthur David Magno who took the ramp with an ipod; Sharleendel Dano and Rafee Murcia who wore pearls; Desiree Mae Roxas and Darwin Bernasor with car keys; Leslie Jane Cepedoza and Rizaldy Baguio with dogs (stuff toy); Cindy Tirol and Joseph Valerie Lapez carrying nursing book; Layna Belarmino and Rejhie Austin Pimentel who modeled perfume;

Johanna Salve Maluenda and George Cabalit Jr. with laptop; Ramonita Yap and Niño Jay Piscos brought cellphones as they took the floor; Vanessa Garcia and Miguel Carlos Macuno with am-am's fave drink-coke; Georgia Jauslin and Charles Suico with headbands; Diane Shiverly Caderao and Niño Menard Cimafranca with am-am's hobby camera; Jannine Mascariñas and Joseph Anthony Porticos with the cute spongebob; Loida Tisa Lagonoy and Jefferson Maleza with frappucino; Catherine Remperas and Angelo Carlo Lim wearing hipster pants; Kirie Whitney Sanchez and Geffrey Lloyd Licayan with am-am's fave big bags; Cheryl Amor Marie Eastman and Mario Magat III wearing big shades; and, June Razel Anne The and Ian Uy with some butterflies. The night was truly a magical experience. While the party went on for hours, the people who partied that night also contributed to the cause for which am-am is working on. Am-am has been a model, a sweet daughter, a cuddly sister and a dear friend to many!

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