Empowered Filipina Activity

We had the EFA last night and was so thankful the Zerdon and Amanda VS was there to assist me in setting up the place and putting things in order.  I was happy to see Sir Seth cruise in whilst we prepare.  I thought he was just there to take photos but surprise! surprise! he took the time to be in the workshop till it ended.  Angie have been raving about Sir Seth, we are so glad he was able to attend *clap clap clap.  

Our resource speaker for that night is another empowered filipina, Ms. Mae Fe Ancheta Templa.  She is one of the strongest women I've known.  She was actually my first executive director in my first job in an NGO years before.  It was generous of her to attend even if she was informed in short notice.  She is currently Kyabaan's managing director. 

The girls who attended last night were all beautiful.  It was exciting to see that they have come to the workshop with the goal to make themselves better.  The value of beauty as it all started starts from the physical but Tita Mae Fe encouraged them to look at their self concept if they are already at the stage beyond the physical concept of one's self and if they are not, are they ready to leap?

I'm glad to hear them say yes.

This activity is spearheaded by 13thWiTCH Design Studio. 

Special Thanks to Anniepie for hosting us.  

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to 

Klea Fifth, Davao Bloggers, Amanda VS, Zerdon King, and Sir Seth.

A repost from emptiedspaces

Impressions will be in Rockwell, Global Pinoy Rock Bazaar (Nov 6-7)

Impressions Jewelry Collection to be sold in
Global Pinoy Rock, Rockwell - NOV 6-7

I'm nervous and I'm excited.  I'll be doing my first bazaar this NOVEMBER 6 and 7 at Rockwell.  Please come and visit me guys.  As you all know, I've been enslaving myself with designs these past few months. I will be displaying my recent ones in Rockwell this November.  

Each piece will range from a thousand or so up.  For those who wants to reserve, please pm me in facebook ^.^ Big ass Bib like the ones posted above will range from Php3,000 and up.  Materials are unique and hard to find handmade cut Mother of Pearl and Capiz Shells with beads and Gemstones.  

All designs are one of a kind ^.^

View more designs here.

Find me in BOOTH 29.

See you all there!

Other Bazaar Schedules that I will be in -- 

• November 17-21, World Trade 
• November 19-21, Rockwell Grove

Furne One fashion show

The Dubai-based, Filipino designer is headlining this year’s biggest charity gala.

Furne One 10.10.10. will be held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel on Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 10:30am. Tickets are P1500 each and proceeds will go to Bantay Kalikasan's "Kapit Bisig sa Ilog Pasig"program.

For inquiries about the charity gala on October 9 or ticket reservations for the show on October 10, call Maggie Gineta at 0917-8325570.

Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga have once again joined efforts to chair a third fashion-driven, charity gala. The events of the previous two years have proven to be successful—Rajo Laurel’s show in 2008 enabled them to buy an ambulance for the Makati branch of the Philippine National Red Cross, while the funds raised from Dennis Lustico’s gala in 2009 helped to jumpstart the Taguig branch of the organization. For “First of One–A Fashion Collection by Furne One,” which will be held on October 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, the duo are hoping to raise up to two million pesos for various charities.

The Beneficiaries

Majority of the funds earned (about 75% according to Tessa and Kaye) are already earmarked for the Philippine National Red Cross-Rizal Chapter. The rest will be disbursed to various charities under the umbrella of the Assumption High School Batch 1981 Foundation. Among the causes specially mentioned is raising awareness about Cervical Cancer, which will also involve donating 30-100 free vaccines (about P15,000 for a set) to women who cannot afford it.  

In the same way that they were able to help raise an additional P1,000,000 for “Ondoy” relief efforts last year, the two are also planning to raise additional funds in support of Bantay Kalikasan’s campaign to clean up the Pasig river, by staging a second fashion show the day after the gala. This will be open to the public and proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to the environmental organization.

by Isha Andaya - StyleBible

Mr. And Ms. GenSan

Filipinos are truly beautiful!

Great costumes and beautiful smiles!

Each costume was as unique as the other, a great show of the
Generals' creativity

Mr. GenSan Candidates

Swimwear

Swimwear

Ms. GenSan Candidates in their swimwear attire

These Photos were taken from General Santos City 

during the Tuna Festival - Sept 24-27, 2010

Mr. and Ms. GenSan Pageant is just one of the Tuna City's activities and events.  

A round of applause to the Festival Director, Orman Manansala 

for the success of this festival.

Thanks to Avel Manansala for showing us your beautiful city ^.^