A night of milestones

25 years of The Lakeshore and 5 years of CLESA

Recently, over 300 event and wedding professionals from across Central Luzon gathered for a dazzling night at The Lakeshore as the Central Luzon Event Suppliers’ Association, Inc. (CLESA) staged its 5th Annual CLESA Ball.

With the theme “The Future is Now”, the event embraced a bold, AI-inspired vision, reflecting CLESA’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in the region’s wedding industry.

CLESA BOD: Erika Sadac, Mich Montemayor, Cacai Muñoz and Hershey Mayrina

*President and CEO of the Lakeshore Pampanga, Architect Nestor S. Mangio with Marketing & Events Manager at The Lakeshore, Maricar Pangilinan*

*BESA President, Ms. Pen Murillo-Cruz hosted the event with so much enthusiasm*

The celebration coincided with The Lakeshore’s 25th Silver Anniversary, honoring a venue that has shaped countless weddings and milestones. Guests arrived in futuristic fashion and enjoyed immersive photo walls, LED installations, and interactive experiences.

*Sherwin Siervo and John Llona of Beautiful Occasions PH*

*CLESA Beauty and Designers sector members and officers*

Lavish buffets, flowing cocktails, and specialty coffee stations fueled an atmosphere of pure enjoyment, networking, and genuine friendship—hallmarks of CLESA’s tight-knit community.

Architect Nestor Mangio, the visionary behind The Lakeshore, highlighted the shared mission of CLESA and the estate: nurturing talent, elevating industry standards, and strengthening Central Luzon as a wedding destination.

CLESA also honored outstanding contributors to the wedding and events community.

Wedding Essentials was honored with the CLESA HERO Award, recognizing its legacy as the country’s longest-running bridal magazine and its unwavering commitment to connecting couples with the industry’s most trusted wedding suppliers.

Meanwhile, Sherwin Bonifacio and Chef Howard Dizon were named CLESA ICON Awardees for their leadership and excellence.

Sherwin Bonifacio with CLESA President, cacai Muñoz and CLESA Treasurer, Erka Sadach

Chef Howard Dizon of Diosdado with CLESA Founding Directors, Robert Canlas and Michele Montemayor

Proceeds from the event supported Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth, reinforcing CLESA’s dedication to meaningful social impact.

This grand evening came to life through the remarkable synergy of Central Luzon’s finest event-production teams. Behind the seamless experience were passionate visionaries whose dedication elevated the celebration:

**Mich Events at Works** led by **Michele Montemayor**, CLESA Chairwoman
**Kquentors** headed by **Robert Canlas**, CLESA Vice Chairman
**Portfolio Events Solutions** under **Michael “Cacai” Muñoz**, CLESA President since 2020
**Candies and Themes Events Consultancy & Styling** by **Hershey Mayrina**, CLESA Corporate Secretary and Director for Projects, Fundraising, and the Blood Bank Initiative
**Details Matter** by **Erika Sadac**, CLESA Treasurer

*CLESA Board of Directors and awardees of the night. L-R: Aris Valencia Punsalan, Michele Montemayor, Chef Howard Dizon, WE’s Kitten Zapata, Sherwin Bonifacio, Cacai Muñoz, and Robert Canlas*

The 5th CLESA Ball proved not only a showcase of talent but also a joyful night of unity—celebrating an industry that continues to thrive, evolve, and inspire.

CLESA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional photo and video professionals who brought every moment to life with artistry and dedication. Their creativity, passion, and unwavering commitment to their craft have beautifully preserved each story, and their outstanding work is deeply appreciated.

Photo:
Kevin Russel, KD
Florejay Tundag, Zion Studios
Gian Layug, Gian Studios
Leonell Dayrit, Photo Project
Editor (Photo): King-Eduard D. Manese