PLC107 brings Camerich
a line of comfortably priced, luxury furniture, to Manila
A business with friends - the partners with their spouses
Gerry Limpo, Jing Pimentel, Gina Pimentel, Christine Misa-Coscolluela, Gil Coscolluela, Julia Lim and David Lim
Blessed with beautiful beaches, lush forests and natural wonders, the country is now fast becoming a favorite tourist destination. For all its splendor and richness, it seems impossible to capture all of them in a single frame but six of the country’s top photographers took the challenge and captured one of the most captivating islands in the Philippines: the Caramoan islands in Camarines Sur.
The collection of riveting photographs of Caramoan was unveiled recently at the Fashion Walk, Greenbelt 5. A collaboration between Governor Villafuerte and photographer Jun de Leon, the exhibit aptly called Caramoan X6 (Caramoan times six) showcased the talents of today’s most brilliant photographers: Jake Versoza, Jo Ann Bitagcol, Sara Black, Paolo Pineda, Mark Nicdao and Jun de Leon as they reveal through their lenses the spectacular images of Caramoan and portraits of its people.
As Governor Villafuerte unveiled the exhibit he gratefully shares “I would like to thank all the photographers who lend their talents to create this exhibit. We hope to encourage more people to see and visit the beautiful island of Caramoan as the island is becoming a favorite destination especially with the international tourists.” The exhibit was on display in Ayala Malls Greenbelt 3 from December 18 to 20 and will be in STI Fort Bonifacio. And to commemorate the collaboration of these talented individuals, the photos were compiled in the Caramoan x6 coffee table book. The photos were also auctioned off – proceeds of which will be for the benefit of CamSur’s Educational Fund.
Governor LRay Villafuerte and wife Lara with kids Luigi, Julio, and Gabby
Guests were treated to a night of remarkable visual displays and were serenaded by the Bicol Heritage Choir and LRay’s Strings Ensemble. Overflowing cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres from Cibo were served as guests went around the photo installations. Event host Mark Nelson presented the photographers to everyone. Among the revelers were Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Land President’s Antonino Aquino, Thai Airway’s General Manager Nivat Chantarachoti, KC Concepcion, Randy Ortiz, Robbie Carmona, Apples Aberin-Sadwani, , Divine Lee, Pinky Tobiano, Mark and Camille Villar.
As one of the top destinations in the country, Caramoan islands is every traveler’s dream destination with its fine beaches, amazing sights, water sports, and the calmness of its surroundings. And with the unwavering efforts to promote this place, it is no wonder that Caramoan will very soon be on everyone’s vacation list.
Bob Miller, Christian Espiritu and Ito Carag
Gina Lopez and Lulu Tan Gan
Governor LRay Villafuerte and KC Concepcion
Jake Versoza, Veejay Villafranca, Karina and Randy Estacio
Marc Nelson, Alex Escat, Camille Villar and Gino Jacinto
Pinky Tobiano, Mikee Romero and Lara Villafuerte
Rod Nepomuceno, Richard Tiu, Grace Glori Go, Pinky Tobiano, Governor LRay and Lara Villafuerte
Veron Medina, Jeena Lopez, Jun de Leon, Lara Villafuerte and son Luigi Villafuerte
Previous Entry: Captivating Caramoan Captured December 17, 2009
Mom and I went to the opening of St. Lukes Hospital today at the Fort. Definitely world class!!!
Starbucks is opened already
And the Rustan’s Flower Shop
Which of course has fresh flowers……
and more…
THE GOLDEN SPOON COMES TO THE PHILIPPINES!! The # 1 brand soft-serve frozen yogurt in Southern California. Golden Spoon Yogurt tastes like a bowl of creamy homemade ice cream instead of the healthy, nutrition-packed food it actually is. The cool, smooth concoction is known as “The Ice Cream Lover’s Yogurt.”
Golden Spoon’s extraordinary NON-FAT taste has developed a loyal following of health conscious customers over the past 20 years. Made with fresh California Grade A milk and the finest all-natural ingredients, our huge selection of unique flavors, including Cookies and Cream, Heath Bar and Cake Batter, rotate monthly to provide continual variety and popular favorites. Top it off with our large selection of fresh fruit, hot, cold or dry toppings. Yogurt is a smart way to get your recommended three glasses of non-fat milk a day. In addition to protein, calcium and potassium, yogurt adds the benefits of healthy digestive bacteria. Dieters will appreciate that Golden Spoon yogurt has only 25 calories per ounce. Recent studies show that the calcium found naturally in dairy products not only helps to build strong bones, but also helps people on calorie- restricted diets to lose more weight. This month’s flavors: Magallanes store Shangri-la Mall Store The first Golden Spoon visitors in Magallanes store and Shangri-la store Click here to become a Golden Spoon Philippines FAN at facebook and get regular updates Locations: Level 1, GD 104 Shangri-la Plaza Mall Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard Mandaluyong City - Telephone #: 470-3837
Unit 105 G/F Gateway Centre, Paseo de Magallanes Makati City - Telephone #: 853-0313 Previous Entries: Golden Spoon, Japan January 28, 2009 
From Ginger Estayo-Paras
A big portion of our ticket sales will be for the benefit of Assumption Malibay and its students who were hard hit by Ondoy. Hoping for your support. Tickets are P500 each
An intimate tea party took place at Rustan’s Makati on the magical children’s floor to introduce the Katrina Goulbourn Babes line of christening gowns. The mood relaxed and friendly like a baptismal celebration - with the whimsical, beautiful setting and vignettes by Rustan’s featuring different settings themed after Goulbourn’s designs, where ladies chattered and enjoyed none other than the Peninsula’s delicious high-tea from petite tea sandwiches to delectable mini pastries.
Six adorable babies, who were carried around by their proud and lovely mothers, wore the christening gowns for the occasion – bringing her designs to life, and showing a range from traditional and romantic to more modern, even coloured pieces, with elements taken from our heritage.
In the past, baptismal gowns were made by the mothers or grandmothers themselves in more traditional designs using lace and embroidered fabrics, with a similar look, in natural white, cream or ivory – often unisex in design and with the intention of handing it down from one generation to the next. However, with women busy in the work place and the almost-lost skill of sewing and embroidering in the home, gowns are now often store bought or in the rare occasion, custom made by individual seamstresses under the direction of the mother/grandmother. Gowns often lack quality fabric and construction, with those that are off the rack, done in often repetitive designs with typical machine embroidery, each of which are hard to differentiate from the next. This leaves young mothers with very few choices as to what gown they can find for their baby to wear on this special occasion. “I wanted to offer mothers christening gowns that are modern in feel but with a dreamy, timeless look. With busy lives and careers, mothers nowadays have little time to devote to the art of creating a gown for the baby’s special occasion. They have a modern point of view and may not necessarily have an heirloom gown to pass on to their child. Many mothers want to find a new one, if their own is in bad shape, that is beautiful and unique to then keep as an heirloom gown for their children’s children.” says designer Katrina Goulbourn.
Katrina has been doing gowns for the baptisms of her brides’ babies for years now, though this is the first time she presents a full collection of these special gowns to buy off the rack. From traditional shades of ivory and cream to delightful colours, both pale and bright, she offers an array of choices in colour. The designs are both unisex and also specific to gender, with distinctly girlish or boyish charm.“Colour is something I started experimenting with as it opens up a whole range of choices, and life is colourful after all! It was so refreshing to design this line, like living in a fairy tale, my imagination was so full of ideas, I tried to capture the dreams of a child, of the parents and bring them in to each gown.” explains Goulbourn.
Mothers, you need dream no more of christening gowns you seek for your precious little one with the arrival of this charming line.
Her first collection entitled “A Small, Small World” takes inspiration from historical costume and Philippine culture, with themes that are Filipino, Spanish and Chinese in influence.The Katrina Goulbourn Babes line of christening gowns offers baby couture gowns. The gowns are atypical, with design influences coming from anything for the little princes and princesses – historical costumes to current trends in fashion and culture. No design is exactly alike with fabrics dyed per piece to match hand-picked trimmings, lace and custom created embroidery.
This event was made possible by Rustan’s and the Peninsula. Photos by Rachel Rillo
Katrina Goulbourn Babes Christening Gowns is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la Plaza and Alabang branches, Children’s section and at Silk Cocoon
