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Abreeza Fashion Forum : Kadayawan Fashion

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Abreeza Fashion Forum : Kadayawan Fashion

 

Photo Credits: Abreeza Mall Facebook Page

 

Abreeza Mall Fashion Forum highlights “Kadayawan Fashion” last August 1, 2017. as Davao Fashion Design Council (DFDC) lined up a number of shows for the month of August. The forum was highlighted by the presence of Davao Fashion Design Council (DFDC)  President Aztec Barba and Secretary Emi Englis, and Kadayawan Festival director Gatchi Gatchalian.

Events include  Davao Fashion Weekend from August 4 to 6, which formally opened the festivities, featuring the world the Davao designers’ interpretation of world-renowned furniture and jewelry designer Ann Pamintuan.

Gatchalian promoted the first ever Habi Kadayawan, a project of the Kadayawan Executive Committee together with the DFDC which aims to illustrate the rich heritage of the 11 Kadayawan tribes—Sama, Maguindanaon, Iranun, Ata, Klata-Guiangan, Tausug, Kalagan, Ovu-Manuvo, Tagabawa, Matigsalug, and Maranao—through a fashion accessory design competition.

In this competition, 13 finalists made up of both professional designers and aspiring design enthusiasts vie to win the first prize of P100,000, the second prize of P50,000, the third prize of P30,000, and the honorable mention awards of P5,000 each. The finalists, who graced the Abreeza Fashion Forum, were Bea Angela Abrigo, Carmaela Alcantara, Andi Amora, Sharen Arriola, Junnie Artajo, Lissete Castillo, Lala Chua, Maan Chua, Arwin Meriales, Mai Ongkiko, Yvette Celis Punzalan, Goldie Siglos, and Renee Francesca Sinfuego.

 

 

MAC CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY “ART OF THE LIP”

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MAC CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY “ART OF THE LIP”

World-renowned make-up brand Make-up Art Cosmetics (MAC) celebrated National Lipstick Day at Abreeza Mall in Davao City last July 29, 2017.
Ms. Universe Philippine 2017, Rachel Peters joined the launching of MAC Art of the Lip. She also promoted the RETROMATTE. Makeup junkies cluttered the MAC Abreeza Mall, the first store in Mindanao, to see the latest line of cosmetics.

Makeup demos, freebies, and discounts get the crowd’s attention, definitely, a genius guide to the on-the-go beauty and those who wanted to know more about makeup tips.

Milestone! Hannah @18th

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Milestone! Hannah @18th

Photos courtesy of  Stunning Events and AuSam Wedding Films

Hannah Canillo celebrated her 18th birthday via a grand Sakura-inspired themed party. She made her glitzy debut on July 21, 2017, at Apo View Hotel Grand Ballroom, wearing gowns made by Davao Designers from Stunning Creations of Stunning Events and Weddings Mr. Ritchie Uy Delos Santos and Chico Estiva. Hannah celebrated in style as she struts her stuff in four beautiful gowns and cocktail dress.

                             When Hannah Canillo arrived on stage she was a vision of loveliness. During her 18 roses, she dances to a music personally chosen for the 18 bearers.

                             Hannah’s hard work & preparation for the whole shebang paid off big time as guests were enthralled with the big production numbers from start to finish. Hannah’s sister, Ms.  Raquel Pueblo, welcome the guests while her parents Mr. Henry Canillo and Ms. Annette Ay-ad Pueblo gave touching messages for the birthday girl.

                             Many of the guests that night didn’t know that Hannah could sing and dance. And she sings so well too! She really is the perfect package.  In the end, Hannah was truly a happy debutante. With the help of Professional Event Planning and Creative Concepts by Toffy’s Events and Management Company by Christopher “Toffy” Ledesma with co-coordinators Junno Avala, Hernan Jimenez, Ryan Dave Laum, Christopher Rivera and Ruben Jorge, the debutante was able to pull off an ASAP-inspired production numbers, while DJ Bert Manuel redefines the phrase “life of the party”.

                                        She thanked everyone who came, especially her family and the suppliers who all worked hard to make her once in a lifetime event truly a memorable one.

 

University Fair 2017

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University Fair 2017

Kasalang Filipino 2017

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Kasalang Filipino 2017

Hundreds of people flocked to the third Leg of the much awaited Kasalang Filipino 2017 wedding fair and exhibit at Abreeza Mall last July 14-16, 2017  to seek inspiration for their big day. 

                   Kasalang Filipino a project of Kasal.com with ABS-CBN Regional Network Group since 2003. It is a nationwide wedding and tourism fair road show which ties key Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry nationally and globally. The following are the participating cities of the 2017 road show – Pampanga, Alabang, Davao, Lucena, (Imus) Cavite, Subic, and Cagayan de Oro.

                   Kasalang Filipino 2017 bridal fair media partners include ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, My Only Radio, The Lifestyle Network, Wedding Essentials magazine, Business Mirror, and WHENINMANILA.COM.

                   The exhibit showcased breathtaking gown display by the Davao Fashion Design Council. The event was open to everybody, FREE admission!
Numerous activities were lined up for attending couples and guests which include a chance to win hotel GCs and free pre nuptial coverage.

 

                   Kasalang Filipino highlights the different wedding customs and traditions of the region, promotes its local wedding products and services, and gives attending couples the chance to know the latest wedding trends.

                   Present during the formal opening was Abreeza Mall Marketing Manager Ms. Ruby B. Ochoa, Ms. Mathel Ong of Kasal.Com and representatives from ABS-CBN Regional Network Group.

 

 

                  Kasalang Filipino 2017 exhibitors include Sunny Point Hotel, Pearl Farm Resort, Leticia By The Sea, House Of Perfumes, The Organic Studios, AM Events Consultancy, Theme Wedding & Events, Imagine Fotofun, Eight Productions, Mj Mejoeve Photography, Jacs Divine Events, Waterfront Insular Hotel, Eden Nature Park, Pink touché Occasions Events and Planner, Knots Forever, Marlon Advincula Photography, Cocktails and Dreams, Camp Holiday Resort, Grand Regal Hotel, Malagos Garden Resort, The Ritz Hotel At Garden Oases, Davao Fashion Design Council, Robinsons Gift Registry, Lady G Fashion & Bridal Gowns, Love & Styles Bridal Gowns, Alter-moderne Events & Services Co., Goldilocks, Mt. Apo Travel & Tours, Davao Travel Association and  Davao City Civil Registrar’s Office.

 

Photo Credits : Abreeza Mall FB Page

STAND AND DELIVER

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STAND AND DELIVER

In order to fulfill one of her life’s mission of giving back and providing exceptional coaching for aspiring Emcees, Wannabe Radio DJ’s and Voice-Over talent, Davao’s most famous Host and Voiceover, Ms. Joey Sy-Domingo created a workshop dubbed as “Stand and Deliver”. The event gathered together five of her chosen media practitioners who willingly shared their time and talent fees and gave their full support in her drive to spill some trade secrets to willing participants.

In cooperation with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through the efforts of Mr. Joe Castillo of Oplan Malasakit, who volunteered to bring all the donations to Marawi, the workshop was held at Cinematheque last July 8, 2017.  Joey Sy-Domingo, Rey Bargamento a.k.a The Almost Famous George Book, Don Stuart Anthony Lanzar a.k.a. Mr. Bass, Condrado Cagas Jr. aka. DJ Miko of Win Radio, Bam T. Petilos aka. Lady Bam of ABS-CBN and myself, pull our resources together to put up a fun and informative workshop participated by students and teachers of Sta. Ana National High School and Cabantian National High School as well as professional emcees and vocal talents from Davao, Mati, and Tagum.

Participants willingly gave knee high socks, clothes, blankets, canned goods, and letter of encouragement to Soldiers fighting in Marawi.

“This is our way of making our brave soldiers and displaced families in Marawi smile. You do not just learn how to be an effective Emcee and Voice Talent but at the same time extending relief to the victims of Marawi City”, according to Domingo.

“It is really about paying it forward by using our talents to help others. Our God-given gifts are meant to be shared with those around you”, she added.

This is not the first time Joey did a workshop to foster training and ask support for her cause, JDG models and students of Green Meadow Christian Academy were the first to invite her for talent and student training in exchange for donations for our soldiers.

Joey Sy –Domingo would like to thank the efforts of FDCP Davao Ms. Christine Cruz (Lead Officer) and Sunstar writer Mr. Rudolph Alama for giving the free space for all the participants at Cinemateque

For me, it was a blessing to be part of the event, “Stand and Deliver, it truthfully helps foster talents find their voices and get opportunities like we all had. Truly it is nice to give back, Joey Sy-Domingo, Lady Bam Petilos, Rey Bargamento, Don Lanzar and Condrado Cagas Jr, thinks so too. Until the next workshop.

TK Kiddie Crew Workshop

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TK Kiddie Crew Workshop

Kids had a chance to become part of the Toy Kingdom family during the recent TK Kiddie Crew workshops held at their stores at the SM Megamall, SM Makati, SM Southmall, and SM North EDSA.

TK Kiddie Crew is a 5-day workshop for little participant’s age 7-10 years old. The kids were chosen from a pool of applicants and trained in different areas around the store. These included customer service, gift wrapping, store welcoming, cashier and demo.

 

Aside from the in-store training, fun and interactive group activities were also prepared for the Kiddie Crews.

The participants proudly show off their certificates and loot bags during the end of the workshop.

 

Don’t miss out on our future fun activities and be updated! Head over to Toy Kingdom in most SM Supermalls and Toy Kingdom Express in The SM Store. Also visit us at www.toykingdom.ph; ToyKingdomPH at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

KADAYAWAN WEAVE: THE HAUTE CULTURE

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KADAYAWAN WEAVE: THE HAUTE CULTURE

THE Davao Designers Society United Philippines Group Inc. (DavDesSoc) gave an exclusive sneak peek of their first ever fashion show last June 8, held at the Museo Dabawenyo, which was dubbed as “Kadayawan Weave: The Haute Culture.”

The show featured neo-ethnic collections of Davao’s top designers, which include (president) Silverio Anglacer Jr., (vice-President) Christopher Ledesma, (secretary) Kenny Ladaga, (treasurer) Ronnie Nacua, (auditor) Ritchie Delos Santos and (public relations officer) Stephanie Dacalus together with Image Stylist Runolfo Plenos.

The stunning fashion show aims to promote the festival of the tribal and ethnic roots of Dabawenyos in a celebration of nature and bounties of the culture. Seven esteemed Davao creative designers/stylist and cosmetologist, who are known for their craft have integrated their minds to showcase the diversities and richness of Davao fabrics to a spectral and kaleidoscopic burst of androgyny, romantic sartorial, sexy, prêt-à-porter haute couture and avant-garde pieces in different patterns, beadings textile infusion and weaving. Kadayawan Weave: The Haute Culture, together with the support of Davao City Government, City Tourism Operations Office and Department of Tourism, takes pride on its local talents who successfully participated in the Miss Universe 2016’s Mindanao Tapestry.

The designers proved that their line of creations can transcend to a fashion sense with flair of inspiration and modernization that are at par with global designers.

Christopher Pontinez Ledesma inspires his creations from the tribes of Maranao, Tausug, and Maguindanaoan by way of utilizing their fabrics and patterns which are showcased through the embroidery and beadworks exemplified in their culture and traditions.

 

Richie Uy Delos Santos, on the other hand, bravely executes his designs by way of transforming old tradition to a recent lifestyle of the Maguindanao Tribe with a modern flare and infusion. Dav Des Soc, which is headed by President Silverio Anglacer, will spearhead the groups’ succeeding international shows in key cities in London, Canada, and the United States starting this July 2017 to August 2017. DavDesSoc’s artistic vision seeks to combine the use of indigenous materials and the indigenous techniques of weaving while staying true to the “Mindanao feel” with a cosmopolitan appeal.

Read more: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/lifestyle/2017/06/28/kadayawan-weave-haute-culture-549915
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Share Your Extras

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Share Your Extras

The SM Store’s recent Share Your Extras campaign brought smiles to thousands of family members all over the Philippines as they received slippers and clothes from SM shoppers.

 

A joint project of The SM Store and SM Foundation, Share Your Extras encouraged customers to clean their closets, and share their pre-loved clothes and slippers with the less fortunate.  Booths, where they could also buy new slippers, were set up in all SM Store branches nationwide for this purpose.

Each donation entitled a customer to a Php 50 coupon which can be redeemed for every minimum Php 500 single receipt purchase of regular priced items from the Children’s Shoes Department of The SM Store.

Customers were very generous with their donations, and Share Your Extras was able to gather a total of 28,687 pieces of clothes and slippers from all The SM Store branches nationwide.

These were in turn brought much joy to recipients when distributed to various Social Action Centers in the Metro area and in the provinces. Among these were the San Bartolome de Novaliches Association, the Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Commission (LASAC), Jaro Archdiocesan Social Action Center (JASAC), Social Action Center of Pampanga (SACOP) and Social Action Center of Bacolod.

Share Your Extras is one of the ways The SM Store reaches out to the communities. Other store based projects include Donate-A-Book, Gamot Para sa Kapwa and Share-A-Toy.

Kids from Davao make it to SM Little Stars Regional

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Kids from Davao make it to SM Little Stars Regional

Eight talented kids from Davao will be joining the SM Little Stars Regional Finals set on June 11 along with 5 qualifiers from General Santos and Cagayan de Oro.

 

From over 300 hopefuls who auditioned from April to May at SM City Davao, Derek Galvez, Princess Espinosa, Seth Salada and Belissa Te made it to the next level of the competition. Also representing SM Davao are Goodwill Fajardo, Jayrald Fortinez,Rynamae Al-shier and Maverick Enriquez. All qualifiers will receive P10,000 worth of prizes and will undergo a workshop to prepare them for the regional finals.

 

Grand finals will be on August 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena Annex and awarding of prizes on August 6 at the Samusung Hall of SM Aura Premier. The brightest little stars, one boy and one girl, will win a brand new Chevrolet Sail, Php 200,000 worth of cash and gift certificates, travel certificates to the US for 2 via Philippine Airlines, trip to China for 2 and a scholarship grant for any 4-year course at the National  University.

 

SM Little Stars is an annual talent search by SM Supermalls giving platforms to kids with star quality, charming personality and an exemplary talent to further develop their potentials.