Simon Ledesma shines through
Queen Joanna Hope
Simon Ledesma a village in the district of Jaro, Iloilo City celebrated their annual fiesta with much pomp and pageantry when they held their coronation night at the Jaro Auditorium. The venue was transformed into a miniature palace hall complete with pillars draped in luxurious fabrics, huge urns filled with lavish floral accents and with an exquisite gilded throne. All these fantastic props were conceptualized by the talented Boni Gaverza and painstakingly done by the Simon Ledesma residents. This is one village that the words camaraderie and cooperation ring true, thanks to the leadership of Hon. Jonas A. Bellosillo who had been the steward of Simon Ledesma for many years.
The Royal Court
Radiant in their splendid fineries were the members of the Royal Court led by Her Majesty Joanna Hope Garzon Bellosillo, daughter of Hon. Jonas and Ma. Victoria Garzon-Bellosillo with her consort Bill Bryan Yoro, First Princess Chenee J. Salvacion with consort Angelo Galusong and Second Princess Leomae F. Alido with consort Jessie John Flores. Congressman Raul Gonzales, Jr of the Lone District of Iloilo gave an inspirational message while Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog made the proclamation speech. Also seen at the affair where Councilors Ely Estante, Lyndon Acap and Joe Espinosa III, Hon. Love Joy Hosenillas, CPU Vice President Engineer Aurora Lim, power couple Judgee and Sarah Pena with their three daughters Rita, Risa and Rica, L.A. based nurse on vacation Cynthia Armada, Engineer Zinnia Teruel, banker Susie Facultad and the glamorous Susan Wang.
A big fireworks display lit the sky upon the coronation of the queen. This completed the already glittering affair which was catered by culinary master Johnny Villaluna no less . To Simon Ledesma residents, a job well done.