The World X-mas Trade Fair
Belle.
A bazaar was set up in Iloilo City's CAP Auditorium for the Christmas Season last November 28-29, 2008. Different boutiques and first-timer shops joined the event, hoping to promote their business and to be able to showcase their products.
Cynthia's Kitchen
The special aroma from this stall attracted the sense. Serving local delicacies with a touch of a special ingredient makes one think that the food is prepared by a group of skilled cooks. But as much as to one's surprise, this food stall's owner is its very own chef, Cynthia Ebrada.
She cooks all her dishes in their house in Ledesco. Cooking was just a hobby to Mrs. Ebrada, but due to the encouragement of her friends, she tried cooking food for special occasions and received praises for her delicious food.
Precious Moment.
She heard about the Christmas Bazaar in CAP and decided to join in, hoping to increase her sales. And with the success that she had during the bazaar, Mrs. Ebrada is hoping to put up a diner in their area. And if she would be planning to convert their garage into a small diner, the food price would be cheap, because she will not have to add up the expense of any rental fee. And for such a cheap price, the serving is enough to fill one's stomach, and its savory flavor will surely make you want to come back for more.
Facets & Details Gift Shop
This gift shop is owned by Karrels Balbidades. Their product line includes various accessories, watches, flip-flops and blouses. The X-mas Bazaar in CAP Auditorium was the first bazaar event that the shop joined. Their main branch can be found in Atrium Iloilo, 3rd floor, called Version 168.
Dulcenita's.
Dacty's
This was another stall that presented different styles of clothing. “Halo-halo” as they would refer to it, the clothes design differ from formal to semi-formal, and to casual outing. Despite the different clothes they are selling, these products are sold with an affordable price. This stall is owned by Ms. Dacty Piansay and it was their first time to join the X-mas Bazaar. Hopefully, after the bazaar, their business would pick up and they would establish the shop within the city. For now, the shop is home-based in Villa, Iloilo City.
Fiesta!
This shop caters shirts with different designs, whose prints shouts out the different fiesta celebrations of Western Visayas. It is not only exclusive to Western Visayas, as they also have branches in Manila and in Cebu. It is a locally owned fiesta shirt for additional tourism marketing for Iloilo and is rapidly picking up business. It is owned by Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida. It is based in Landheights, Arevalo and soon to open within the city proper. Aside from shirts, the shop also sells necklaces and other accessories that represent the different fiestas.
Teebox
Vino Escarlata.
This is jointly owned by Michelle Uy and Cindy Go. It sells a wide variety of RTWs, mainly for women, with brands from Brazil. They also sell overruns for men, such as Tommy Hilfiger and Old Navy Brands. Their shop can be found in the Ground Floor of Robinson Mall Iloilo and in Bacolod as well.
Models Enterprise
This fashion shop is owned by Dinah Desquitado. Their products range from various dresses, to shoes, and to fashion accessories. They cater to anyone who is in need of a fashion make-over, or to those who would like to expand their wardrobe. With classy designs, their dresses make you feel like a star for a cheaper and more affordable price. Just match it with a good pair of shoes and, a few dangling earings and other accessories, and surely you'll feel like you're walking down the runway.
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This clothes shop is a one-time shop that caters to fashion. It is owned by Lilibeth Aurelio and managed by her friends. They thought of joining the X-mas Bazaar in order to raise enough funds for them to use for the coming Christmas Season. The shop, itself, was only established for the bazaar purpose. However, if they would be able to find enough time and materials, they may plan to have a shop in the near future.
Dulcenita's
This pastry shop is owned by Pauline Villaluna-Measures, which caters to home-baked pastries. They make sure to prepare healthy foods, therefore, they avoid using preservatives and stick with the traditional way of cooking their products. Their special foods for the Christmas Season are the Sansrival and Food for the Gods. They also accept made to order cookies and other pastries. It was their first time to join in the bazaar and promote their products. Their main branch can be found beside St. Clement's Church in Lapaz.
Trappist Monastic Products
This shop showcased the different products that the Trappist Monastery in Guimaras are offering. The proceeds of these products go to charity and for monastery maintenance. The shop was newly established and they joined different bazaar events in order to promote their products and be known. Their products range from jams, to biscocho, calamansi and dried mangoes.
Dulces Caseros
This food shop is owned by three friends, Jennifer Ladisla, Caryl Eugenio and Jenny Yuzon, the Vice-Mayor of San Rafael. Their shop can be found in Alta Tierra, Jaro. They accept catering and serve an array of delicious home cooking. They also pride themselves with their savory fruit cocktails and baked food. Aside from catering, they also accept orders.
Cereals and Option
These shops are owned by Marilyn Lopez and their branches can be found at the 3rd level of Atrium Iloilo. They sell imported clothes for men in Cereal, and for women in Option. They also sell a variety of shoes that would fit for any occasion, and bags that would go hand in hand with fashion. Aside from these, they also showcase a range of accessories to choose from, both for men and women.
Gifts by Mags
This gift shop originated from Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. The shop sells clothes, bags, furniture and food. The boutique products showcase a variety of brands, while their pastries are freshly baked from their home oven. The most sought after pastry is their sweet butterscotch. Their best selling boutique product are their bags.
Vino Escarlata
It is an authentic rose wine made of rose hips from the Valentine's variety which are grown without the use of chemical fertilizers. It is very healthy and contains anti-inflammatory properties that helps strengthen the body. Its sweet scent allures the drinker to have a sip of its fine wine. The group behind this product are the faculty of the UP in the Visayas, headed by Professor Fe Ganchero.
Precious Moments
This business owned by Eric Borromeo, originated from Aklan. Their main products are made-to-order accessories made of pearls and semi-precious stones. Mr. Borromeo's small venture is supported by Quota International. His mother was the original member of the organization. His sale proceeds go to the Quota International, Iloilo Projects for the Hearing-impaired.
Pinkbox
A franchise owned by Cheryl Sharon Uyco which sells accessories for little and teenage girls also offer cell phone charms and personalized items like bracelets and necklaces has branches at SM City Iloilo, Robinson's Place Iloilo and SM Bacolod. Big & Small is owned by her husband and her younger sister owns Fashionista de Iloilo which is located in front of Sta. Teresita church at De Leon St. Iloilo City.
Limited Edition
With three original owners, this business was first named Threesome but later on became Limited Edition as Hazel Chua and Irennie Ortigas, the current owners of the business, sell personally designed clothes and bags such as sling bags and tote bags with the latter as bestsellers. They have not yet establish their name in the market but the owner has plans to put up a place of their own if the sales are high enough to support their finances.
Cool Looks Boutique
A shop which sells RTW's, blouses, pants, shoes, bags, wallets, accessories and perfumes is owned by Luchi Lutaos. The business has been running for about six years already. Their shop is located in front of Centennial Building at Jalandoni St. Iloilo City.
Vintage Treasures
Danya Mariz Jacomillez, the owner humbly says that she is just a freelancer and that she just wanted to join the bazaar. They sell bags, accessories, and many imported items.
Vanilla Finds
Here is a store that sells bag hooks, accessories, phone holders, calendars, beauty products, hand-made products, organic coffee and many more which are export quality. These products are from Negros and Cebu. The owner of this business venture is Jorvy Jaruda-Espinosa, she can be contacted in her mobile: 0922-6255396 or www.vanityofvanities.multiply.com.
Belle
The business's name came from the entrepreneur's daughter. She is a loving mother to a lovely daughter. She joined the bazaar for a cause and aside from selling toys with the bestseller, bakugan, she is also having a rummage sale in the entrance of the CAP Auditorium.The woman behind these is Arlene Viray.
Michelle's Collection and Vagabond Boutique
These two shops were fused into one as aunt and niece joined forces in running their business together. Michelle's Collection is managed by a young entrepreneur with the same name. The main shop is found at Lopez Jaena St. befor St. Joseph Church and after Central Philippine University in Jaro, Iloilo City. While her aunt, Maria Rosario Javellana, who owns the Vagabond Boutique, is a freelancer. Both of the shops sell imported and local items. They are authorized dealers of Graphic Designed Lifestyle.
Gift Box
Christmas is for children and every child dreams of owning a toy that is why this small stall filled with toys of different shapes, sizes and colors have more to offer. Stuffed toys are the main products of Hangilie Uy's business. She is planning to open up her own business when the right time comes.
Hannah's Closet
Hannah Mae Uy is the proud owner of this shop. They sell ready to wear clothes and bags. They were formerly located at Lapaz, in front of St. Clements church. They landed an unfortunate fate when the store was ransacked years ago. The owner hopes to open it up again soon.
Art Fusion
Blood is truly thicker than water. This maybe the reason why cousins, Charlene Pediapco, Susan and Kristine Liao, decided to put up a business that they can watch over together. This shop originated from Antique and they came all the way to Cap Auditorium to offer their hand-painted bags and shirts which are their signature products. For their other products like headbands, shoe bags, souvenirs and gift items, and a lot more products made from buri. They can be reached through the internet at happysuninc.multiply.com and for orders they can be contacted at kymac.interiors@gmail.com.
Fritz
This Lifestyle Shop that sells overruns like shirts, shorts and pants is owned by Fritzie Juantung. When asked if she was to put up her own place, she calmly answers, “If this one will be a success, why not!”
Shopaholic
A business venture owned by Jinky Jalbuena is selling designer bags and clothes. Vintage dresses, one-of-a-kind accessories and charms are rare finds to be seen in this shop. Ballet flats and unique slippers displayed in their stall will surely sweep anyone off their feet. In the near future, the owner might build up her own place.
Personalized Picks
This shop offers personalized items like lunch bags, backpacks, tote bags, beach bags, ladies bag, baby's bag, name frame, photo puzzle, photo pillows, mousepad, coasters, photo mug, and other personalized products. Cata Manaloto is behind this name. It is located at Sta. Clara Subdivision, Bacolod City. They joined the Christmas Bazaar for exposure and deliveries. They can be contacted in this number: 09173000733 or in the internet at http://personalizedpicks.multiply.com
Gee! Cookies
Obviously, this shop sells cookies. Owned by Gloria Jean Go, this store is the only place to go if anyone would want to spend their parties differently, with cookie pops, cookie lollipops, choco chips, oatmeal served with twists, brownie and specialty cakes as the main serving. They are located at Robinson's place Iloilo, ground floor at the fountain area. They are available for any occasions.
GNLD
The shop's distributor is Marisu Arroyo. They sell health and beauty products. They give free sampling for the skin exfoliating cream that leaves your skin white and looking young. They also sell Bel'air – air purification technology that replenishes oxygen, eliminates bacteria and viruses, and eliminates bad odor and smoke. The shop boasts of its 50 years of credibility and service to the public. For more inquiries, check out their website at www.gnld.com.ph, or you may contact Ms. Marisu through her e-mail address: marisu_arroyo@yahoo.com.