Weaving Dreams
Designer Avel Bacudio, First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Carlos Yulo and Marijah Bacudio Zaballa.
Daily TribuneDesigner Avel Bacudio, First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Carlos Yulo and Marijah Bacudio Zaballa.
Angel Agustin, Roel Rosal, Jedd Tan, Randy Ortiz, Ricardo Vicencio and Tina Daniac.
Cata Figaroa, Henri Calayag, Michael Raymond Tan, Junelio Quinones, Desiree Verdadero Abesamis, Patty Betita and Ronaldo Arnaldo.
Cynthia Daniels, Katrina Ponce Enrile and Honorary Consul of Gambia Agnes Huibonhoa.
Director Lotho Lotho.
DOST Director Julius Leaño Jr. and Jenneli Caya.
Ethel Capule Bacud, Leninsky Ilagan Bacud, Kirsten Evan Regodon and Kathleen Noelle Regodon-Bacud.
Florabel Co -Yatco, Karen Santos and Kath Pimentel.
Gintong Sinag producer Peps and Cat Goitia with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos.
Jennie Munar, Manila Hotel president Atty. Joey Lina.
Jerika Ejercito
Jerome Ponce
Macky Quilala
Maika Rivera and Sam Lagdameo.
Ovarah Rumohr and Kim Policarpio.
Philippine Red Cross Secretary Gwen Pang and president of Philippine Heritage Society Sophia Yara.
Ricci Rivero
Jose Rizalino ‘JERRY’ L. Acuzar, Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
Yann Forniol, actress Helen Gamboa, mtrcb Chairman Lala Sotto, Shandy Lim and Neil de Guia.
Precious Adono Puno
Avel Bacudio’s fashion show, Gintong Sinag, in Plaza Mexico, the riverside square in Intramuros, was a successful presentation of “Sports Luxe” — a contemporary fashion and style narrative raised the look of sportswear. The refreshing take was fused with culture and tradition as seen in the beautiful textiles highlighted in every active and lounge masterpiece.
More importantly, it was an occassion to dress up our athletes fashion-forward and make them feel and look good. A parade of close to one hundred models walked the runway with pride in contemporary creations and a stunning nearly 20-minute show that left the audience in awe. The well-attended event filled Plaza Mexico, along the Pasig River with stylish wears painted in ultra-cool hues of red, white, yellow and blue. Guests from the fashion, design, government, business, and private sectors gathered in this historical and noteworthy homage to sports — and of weaving dreams for a better future.
This monumental project wouldn’t have become a reality without the following: First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos; Jose Antonio Goitia and family; Maria Carolina Villegas; Abraham N. Tolentino, president of the Philippine Olympic Committee;l Richard E. Bachman, chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission; Olivia “Bong” G. Coo, commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission; Josephine Joy Reyes, executive director of National Academy of Sports; Social Secretary Bianca Zobel;Maria Sheilah “Honey” H. Lacuna Pangan, mayor of Manila; Joel Anthony M. Viado, commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration; Joan Masilang Padilla, administrator of Intramuros Administration; Ma. Lorena P. Araza Barangay captain of Barangay 656 in Manila; chief police general Rommel Francis Marbil; Romando S. Artes MMDA chairperson; Maria Esperanza Christina Garcia-Frasco, Secretary of the Department of Tourism; Jose Rizalino “Jerry” L. Acuzar, Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development; and Gwendolyn Pang, Secretary General of the Philippine Red Cross.