Queen Rita O. Peña's exclusive royal dinner party

By Ronelo S. Ladiao & Marichel Teves-Magalona

Queen Rita Peña with consort King Oscar Reuben Nava.

The reigning Queen of Jaro Agro-Industrial Charity Fair 2005, Rita O. Peña recently tendered an exclusive royal dinner for relatives and friends prior to her grand coronation on February 2, 2005 .

A RARE PICTURE WITH SOCIETY COLUMNIST. (L-R) Martin Soriano, Nonoy Ybiernas, TNT's Marichel Magalona, Maurice Arcache, John B. Castigador and Eduard Garcia.

Queen Rita's generous parents Mr. Rito Carlos “ Judgee ” Peña and Mrs. Sarah Peña together with her two lovely young sisters Riza and Rica, presently crowned as Queen of Jaro Children‘s Fancy Dress Ball 2005, were present to show great support to her.

Of course, her adorable and good-looking Consort King Oscar Reuben Nava was never far behind to project his mesmerizing charm.

Emma Nava, Ted and Marichel Magalona, Rita Peña, Oscar Reuben Nava and Alyssa Nava.

Metro Iloilo 's who's who in the social realm as well as important guests brushed elbows in the majestic garden of the Lopez- Peña residence at Ledesco Village during the dinner party.

Marivic Madrigal and Joemarie Treñas

Mr. Wilson Esperazilla catered the luscious and delectable dishes. After the sumptuous dinner and affable interaction among the evening's honored guests, everyone accompanied Queen Rita to her splendid coronation at the Jaro Covered Gym by 11 p.m.  

Maurice Arcache and Patis Tesoro