Undersecretary Dave Almarinez, president and CEO of the Philippine International Trading Corp., reaches down to the crowd after delivering a special song number at the Celebrity Night during the town fiesta of Sta. Maria, Laguna on Aug. 2. Almarinez, a native of Laguna, later joined host Sta. Maria Mayor Tony Carolino, Cindy Carolino and rapper Gloc-9 (inset). Roy Tomandao