Wine, hors d'oeuvres, fashion and culture
Arch. Gaudencio Arancillo, National
Historical Institute's Luduvico Badoy,
Zaffy Ledesma, Nonel Gemora,
Arch. Antonio Sangrador, Filipino Heritage
Festival Inc Director Bambi Harper,
Desiree Bretana, Kristin Trenas,
Arch Wilfredo Sy, Arch. Joemari Moleta
and Executive Director
Engr Noel Hechanova
To cap its celebration of the Heritage Month, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council held a gala at the Antillan House (Sanson Residence) last May 22. The gala featured the fashion designs of the Designers Guild of Iloilo, which comprises Angelette Borja Ragus, Bo Parcon, Don Protasio and Jaki Peñalosa. The creations were a fusion of modern and indigenous materials, with hablon again taking the frontseat.
Jaki Peņalosa
Apart from the fashion show, an awarding of Iloilo City's cultural heritage homes, a musical performance by Gerardo Muyuela, Beny Castillon and Architect Salvador Jumayao, Jr., and a dance number by the USA Little Theater took place.
Jaki Peņalosa, Bo Parcon,
Angelette Borja Ragus and
Don Protasio
The ladies and gentlemen of Iloilo City take pride in this annual event as this is another opportunity to showcase one's fashion best, meet friends and promote the metropolis's heritage.
Bo Parcon
Indeed, it was a fabulous night of beautiful people, fashion, wine and hors d'oeuvres.
(Some photos courtesy of Gemma Lulu Villalon)