Perla del Mar de Oriente Kicks Off in New York

Young Fashion Designer Sophia Manimbo ( known for her Summer Pandanggo Collection); Fashion Icon and International Designer known for Sophistication, Glamour and Luxury and strong social media popularity Albert Andrada; Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. Miss Mitzy Go Gil Miss Gigi Alcantara, President of PH1 Developers; Paris-trained Filipino designer to the Royal Family in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 18 years, a favorite of Hollywood celebrities and business tycoons,and the Philippines' Prince of Beads Amir Sali (photo by Jun Muga)

The Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. (Philippines), headed by Madam Ma. Mitzie Gil, with the Partnerships for Sustainable Development, Inc. (USA), launches “Inclusivity in Diversity” –an advocacy program that embodies PSDI’s mission of bringing global awareness, deep understanding, and great appreciation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, namely:

No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life below Water, Life on Land, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Partnerships for the Goals).

*Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific Tourism 2022 Queen Mona Salenga*, Miss Yurie Moore of LuxuriestCBM, Mrs. South East Asia Worldwide 2021 Queen Sarima Paglas, Top Filipino International Fashion Designers Albert Andrada and Amir Sali, Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. Miss Mitzy Go Gil (photo by Jun Muga)

Mrs. Philippines Worldwide 2021 Queen Krisanta La Madrid, Mrs. Philippines Worldwide 2022 Queen Angel Tapia, Mrs. Philippines Asia Pacific Tourism 2022 Queen Mona Salenga, Mrs. South East Asia Worldwide 2021 Queen Sarima Paglas

Also, with Project Collaborators : Top Model of the World USA, Inc., The Philippine Consulate, New York City, Philippine Department of Tourism, Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, the launch of the Global Search for the UN SDGs Ambassadors – the LuzViMinda Cultural Fashion to be directed by international fashion director Nilo Agustin will be featuring the designs of young fashion designer Sophia Manimbo (known for her “Summer Pandanggo” capsule collection-inspired by Philippine dances and festivities in her signature collage patchwork):

Paris-trained Filipino international designer Amir Sali (mastered haute couture in Paris, the Prince of Beads in the Philippines, Creative Director of House of Amir Sali, catered to the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 18 years, and a favorite of Hollywood celebrities and business tycoons); Sophistication, Glamour and Luxury define Filipino Fashion Icon Albert Andrada, who also enjoys a huge following in the social media community; with official photographer Jun Muga.

*Miss Gigi Alcantara, President of PH1 Developers; Miss Dallaz Eure, Managing Director of APLGo Philippines; Miss Mitzy Go Gil, President of Queen of Hearts Foundation, Inc. (photo by Jun Muga)*

Meanwhile, sponsors include PH1 World Developers, APLGo Philippines, Queen of Hearts Sleepwear Collection; media partners are Globaltronics, Inc., Light TV-God’s Channel of Blessings, The Manila Times, Chinese Journal, Village Pipol Magazine, KLIK.PH, Boracay Beach Radio and FYA Radio.

Green Meets Great: Iloilo City Aims for First Green MICE City

The Philippine Cultural Heritage Show will be on October 15, 6 in the evening, at the Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, of course, for the benefit of “Meals on Wheels” – a charity program of the City Government of New Jersey, and “Kisame para sa Bahay ni San Jose”- a donation appeal of Father Elmer Villamayor, for the construction of the roofing of St. Joseph the Husband of Mary Church, Bangad, Cabanatuan City, and the tree-nurturing and waste management projects of Father Benigno P. Beltran, SVD.

FIVE of the finest Filipino indigenous fabrics featured in the Cultural Fashion Shows will also be available for sale at the exhibit area.

Josh Austria

Aside from being a businessman, Josh Austria has been working in PR and media industry for more more than a decade. From his years of experience as the Marketing and Advertising Head of Village Pipol Magazine, he has built strong relationships with creative people, brands, and organizations.