Ruffa Gutierrez's daughters celebrate birthday with kids of World Vision
Updated: 09/09/2008
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Twenty underprivileged children are invited to attend the "small" party of Lorin and Venice at the Fun Ranch, beside Tiendesitas in Pasig, on September 6.

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Former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez with her daughters Lorin Gabrielle Bektas (left), who is now five, and Venizia Loran Bektas (right), who will turn four on September 11. The tots are obviously in the mood to pose a la beauty queen in their Regine Tolentino-designed costumes!
The host-actress tells PEP that her kids have quite gotten used to the fact that people love taking their pictures. Ruffa always reminds her girls, "Just be nice to them, okay."
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World Vision Development Foundation, an international Christian development organization that advocates children's education and well-being, brings 20 less-fortunate kids from nearby provinces to the venue.
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The birthday girls join the parlor games with their mom.
Here, Ruffa answers a trivia question while Lorin and Venice are caught up in the excitement.
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The prizes and giveaways have to follow the the three themes of the party—Cheetah Girls, Hannah Montana, and High School Musical—and are purposely made for the event.
Says one of the organizers, "Pinasadya talaga kasi mahirap hanapin yung ibang Disney Channel characters, at saka dapat, pambata."
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During the acrobat show (inset), Venice gapes in awe, while Lorin is amused. Both girls are generous in giving the acrobat dancers a round of applause after every stunt.
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Celebrity moms Sharmaine Arnaiz (left), with three-year-old son Gabriel, and Meryll Soriano (right), with baby Elijah.
It's so refreshing to see these two ladies assume the role they enjoy most: Being a mommy.
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Tonton Gutierrez arrives with four-year old daughter Aneeza—whose name is taken from Antonio and Flordeliza, the real names of Tonton and wife Glydel.
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Of course, the Gutierrez brothers—(from left to right) Rocky, Raymond, Elvis, and Ritchie Paul—made time for the event.
Only Richard missed the party due to his hectic taping schedule.
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Annabelle Rama (left), the lola of the birthday beauties, is one of the "punong abala" that day. She keeps on asking the guests, "Kumain na kayo?"
Seated beside Tita Annabelle are Bubbles Paraiso, Ehra Madrigal, and Michelle Madrigal. All three ladies are under the talent management of Ruffa's mom.
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Tonton and Eddie Gutierrez greet Lily Monteverde, Regal Films' lady boss, with a peck on the cheek upon her arrival.
After a couple of minutes, Mother Lily hastily leaves the venue, so she can prepare for the presscon of Kulam, her film outfit's 48th anniversary offering.
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The highlight of the kiddie party: Singing of "Happy Birthday" and blowing out candles on the cake.
PEP asks the two girls their birthday wishes. Lorin say, "To be happy." Venice says, "Barbie doll."
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This is the multi-layered and multi-themed cake of Lorin and Venice. Notice that it has the characters of High School Musical, Cheetah Girls, and Hannah Montana.
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Right after blowing their birthday candles, mommy Ruffa asks the girls their wishes.
Lorin: "I wish that my mom gets so healthy and strong." (The audience goes, "Aaaaah!")
Venice: "I wish I could go to Hong Kong Disneyland." (The audience roars with laughte.)
The "Disneyland" wish is granted by Ruffa's mom and dad that day.
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Ruffa personally handles the segment with the kids of World Vision.
Since she was 15, the host-actress has been active in socio-civic projects involving children. Her last charity event RRRampa for a Cause was able to help 600 kids under World Vision's Sponsor A Child.
That day, 20 more kids get lucky. Some of the guests, like Mother Lily and Assunta de Rossi, give their commitment to sponsor children.
By the way, sponsoring one child will cost the donor P450.00 monthly or P5,400.00 annually. The said amount, according to World Vision's website, will give the beneficiaries "access to education, good health and nutrition."
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Several minutes after the program, lovely couple Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres arrive. Their unica hija Juliana is celebrating her 8th birthday today, September 8.
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