President Benigno Aquino III on Friday hosted the traditional "Vin d'Honneur," inviting the country's leaders and the diplomatic community to join him in a toast to greet 2013 with high hopes. But not all high officials of government raised their glass to share his optimism—at least not during the invitation-only party—as they were nowhere in sight. Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile and majority of senators snubbed the Palace's traditional New Year reception for the political and well-heeled class, as did Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno and most members of the high bench. Former Presidents Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada were abse...
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