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Philippine natural fabrics used by the designers included abaca, tinalak and Mindanao silk.  Mindanao silks are hand-woven by the women of Mindanao as a means of livelihood. STAR/File photo MANILA, Philippines – The creations of five designers from Cagayan de Oro were feted by Toronto audience in a fashion show dubbed, “Tela-Mindanao Fashion Festival Toronto,” held at the Julius Banquet Hall, Toronto on August 21. The rising world class Filipino talents, which included designers Mimi Parrel Pimentel, Benjie Manuel, Gil Macaibay III, Mark Yaranon and Boogie Musni Rivera, took inspiration from indigenous patterns and accessories from Southern Philippines and used them to embellish contemporary daytime wear and evening gowns.  Philippine natural fabrics used by the designers included abaca, tinalak and Mindanao silk. Mindanao silks are hand-woven by the women of Mindanao as a means of livelihood.  Among the guests at the Fashion show were Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia, Philippine Consul General Rosalita Prospero and Consul Flerida Ann Camille Mayo.  In her speech,  Ambassador Garcia said that Mindanao silk epitomizes excellence in Filipino artistry and craftsmanship. The fabric is a story unto itself, interweaving challenges and opportunities, threaded through with determination and creativity to finally come up with a triumphant tapestry that is uniquely and genuinely Filipino. The Ambassador added that “tela” is a distillation of the Philippine experience. Each of us may be likened to single strands of thread but by bringing the individual threads together, we can weave a strong societal fabric that is bigger than the Read More …

The Blue Ribbon Sub-Committee, chaired by Sen. Koko Pimentel, resumes its inquiry on the alleged overpricing of the 11-storey new Makati City II Parking Building, the 22-storey Makati City Hall Building and related anomalies. (MNS photo) MANILA, Aug 20 (Mabuhay) – Senator Aquilino Pimentel III on  Thursday called for a nationwide manhunt against Gerry Limlingan, an aide of Vice President Jejomar Binay who has been missing since the Senate started its hearings on alleged corruption involving the Binays last year. “Itutuloy natin ang paghahanap para kay Limlingan at gawin na lang natin itong isang national manhunt,” Pimentel said at the start of the hearing as he justified the need to continue the hearings being conducted for a year now. “Tayo ay nananawagan sa NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), PNP (Philippine National POlice), at sa taumbayan na tulungan ang Senate Sergeant at Arm para po rito sa paghahanap kay Limlingan,” he added. He said the subcommittee is interested to hear the explanation Limlingan as to why he is everywhere the Vice President is. “Where in the world is Gerry. Limlingan? According to the Bureau of Immigration, there has been no record of his departure from the country. If he is in the country, why is he hiding rather than defending himself and family’s name? Or is he held against his will and thus unable to come forward?” Pimentel asked. “We have to find Mr. Gerry Limlingan and hear his testimony before we can even think of terminating our hearing,” he added. Read More …

Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. visits the booth of Kristal Leen de Guzman, owner and designer of Risqué Designs, a customized artisan footwear brand in the Philippines, at the NY Now Exhibit in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. (Photo courtesy of Kristal Leen de Guzman) WASHINGTON, DC – Filipino designers, manufacturers, and exporters showcased their innovative works in the recently-concluded NY Now Exhibition, one of the biggest wholesale trade shows in New York which features home, handmade, and lifestyle design collections. A contingent of 19 Filipino exhibitors under the Lifestyle Philippines brand represented the country in the NY Now Exhibition which took place in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City from August 15 to 19, 2015. Participating companies under the Home sector were Alice Blue Candles & Home Fragrances, Arden, Art n Nature, CSM Philippines, Finali, Klassy Collections, Lightworks, Markalex Creative Craft Crop., Mil Export Philippines, Nature’s Legacy, and Venzon Lighting. Nineteen exhibitors under the Lifestyle Philippines brand represented the country in the recently-concluded NY Now Exhibition, one of the biggest wholesale trade shows in New York which features home, handmade, and lifestyle design collections, which took place in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City from August 15 to 19, 2015. Companies which showcased their collection under the Fashion sector were Ann Ong, Beatriz, Crystal Seas, kitSilver Jewellery, Larone, Megabijoux, Risque Design, and The Tanner Manila. The exhibit attracted over 35,000 visitors and buyers from all over the United States Read More …

Patricia Javier (MNS Photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) — Former sexy star Patricia Javier, who has returned to the Philippines, revealed that she was once a mistress. As a sexy star, she felt it would be difficult for her to find a man who would be proud of her. “Ayun na nga po, baka wala nang binatang magseseryoso sa akin, doon na lang po ako sa may asawa, at least hindi ako papakialaman sa mga ginagawa ko,” Javier said. Javier also revealed she once used illegal drugs as a way to avoid her problems. “Kaya nga po, ‘yung I tried na mag-drugs para lang makalimutan ko ‘yung mga malungkot,” she added. Javier moved to the United States in 2007 to start a family with her husband, chiropractor Dr. Rob Walcher. They now have two children. She returned to the country to reboot her showbiz career. (MNS)