Glamorous Kiwanians with a Heart

  

It’s human nature to help out and what better way to be included in the organizations or any clubs but also to meet with the members in the foundation day celebration.

The 108th years anniversary of Kiwanis International has been celebrated in the Philippines recently, the officers and members are in one roof exchanging pleasantries, projects done to help the communities nationwide and the activities for the indigent children and the marginalized.

Kiwanians, as they call themselves are providing support mostly for the unfortunate children everyday but it didn’t stop them either to have fun and be glamorous during the celebration at the grand dame, The Manila Hotel with the presence of former Senator Joey Lina, former presidential spokesperson Atty. Salvador Panelo and superstar, Darius Razon.

Eva Yap, Angela Penson (in black), Laniza Mendoza and Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas

We gathered some glamorous Kiwanians during that night and ask them the designers behind their beautiful evening gowns following the theme of the evening which is Oscars in black and gold. They are so gorgeous and equally beautiful like their heart to reach the indigent children without expecting anything in return.

Everyone in attendance did their best and stand out in their own ways. Here are the four ladies we chose that in-spite of their busy schedule, still have time to share their blessings and at the same time dressed up for the amazing event.

Eva Yap wearing Lemuel Panagniban

Angela Penson (in black) wearing Fatima Beltran

Laniza Mendoza wearing Johann Carlo Regalado

Grace Bondad Nicolas wearing Dobie Aranda

 

Kiwanis in the Philippines celebrated its 108th Year Anniversary at The Manila Hotel

  

It’s human nature to give, most of us belongs to different clubs and organisation  advocating to help the indigents and the marginalized. One of the leading civic organizations for its members globally and continuing the service to help the children is Kiwanis International.

Kiwanis members celebrated the 108th years anniversary this January. In the Philippines headed by Governor Johnny Domino under Philippine Luzon District with more than 4000 members nationwide. The celebration is for the members to be in one roof to meet also the leaders and other members from different divisions and at the same time to rejoice the advocacy together.

 

Convene for one advocacy, 600 members arrived that includes guests like Atty. Jose D. Lina Jr., Atty. Salvador Panelo and Legendary Darius Razon with a fantastic hosts duo, Monaco Consul RJ Ledesma and comedienne Frida Nepomuceno, daughter of Willy Nepomuceno.

RJ Ledesma & Frida Nepomuceno

Kiwanis Night Chairman Richard F. Agbayani made sure that everyone will have a good time and to experience a different evening among the rest. Che Almendras assisted Richard to make sure that everything will be included especially in the Parade of Colors with the Past District Governors, 22 Lieutenant Governors in attendance and the Executive Committee that includes Immediate Past District Governor Mario Marasigan, District Governor Elect Glenda Hufano and incumbent District Governor Johnny Domino. Richard is part of it as the District Treasurer.

 

The production team is composed of the following;

 

Producer: Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District

Project Management: Tag Media Group

Scriptwriter, Program and  Show Director: Grace Bondad Nicolas

HMUA: Reyes Haircutters "Ang Salon ng Bayan"

Performers: Grace Entertainment

Graphics: Rising Tigers Magazine

 

The event is more successful because of the following sponsors;

 

•Nutritech Products - Fely Contrevida

•The Manila Hotel Suite Accommodation-Atty. Joey Lina

•Glampz Accommodation- Zoomanity Group

•Okada Accommodation- Mary Grace Espinas

•Raffle Cash Prize- KC Vista Verde Club

•Salad Master- Belle Salameda

•Salad Master- Marie Pel

•PAL flight tickets- Tag Media Group

•Ever Bilena Cosmetics-Tag Media Group

•Boxes of Leslie’s Clover Chips-Tag Media Group

•PAL flight tickets with $300- Felix Grepo

•Overnight Accommodation at Punta Fuego- Rafa Oria Jr.

•Jars of Peanut Butter- Rafa Oria Jr’s FoodtogRafi

•TV, 70inches, 65 inches LG brand and 8 sets of appliances- Glenda Hufano

•TV 50 inches- Mario Marasigan

•Lechon- Division 2C2 (KC Laoag City & KC Naga City)

•Shawarma- Shawarma Shack

 

Kiwanis International is an international service club founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, and is found in more than 80 nations and geographic areas. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children through local service projects.

Rising Tiger—Beefing up Kiwanis with Glenda Hufano

When it’s about any civic organization, it’s really about the leaders who will implement and execute the projects to make the objective successful. Membership gathering is also very important. It’s not for everyone so there must be a selection process to make sure that the organization will grow healthy and strong.

One of the oldest organizations globally, KI PLD elected for Governor 2023- 2024 Glenda V. Hufano, an award-winning entrepreneur, to spearhead the projects of the District.

Just recently, Gov- Elect Glenda gathered in Manila Hotel the upcoming leaders and members of committees to set the tone of her coming administration.

 

 

Governor-Elect Glenda will head the more than 4000 members of the District and represent it in KI meetings and programs. She is from Kiwanis Club of Pasay City where she was elected President four times. She rose to  Lieutenant Governor handling Clubs  in Division 3A, mostly based in Metro Manila. Then, she became District Treasurer before her election as Governor, the highest position in the District.

 

What’s inspiring to Glenda’s journey in Kiwanis, is that all the elections she went through and won, was her first time. But she won the hearts of the majority right away. Everyone can truly see her genuine heart to help the indigents and the marginalized.

 

Kiwanis International is an international service club founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. It is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, with presence in more than 80 nations and geographic areas. Members and partners are dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.

 

📸 2023-2024 GVH Team

Rising Tigers: People To Watch 2023

In the start of the year, these are the leaders you need to know. Assembled by the most distributed local magazine in National Bookstores, Rising Tigers Magazine, the list is a must attend event of the year to be launched at the majestic, The Manila Hotel.

 

Rising Tigers Magazine “People to Watch 2023” or PTW with it’s list is often seen as an honor, and Rising Tigers makes it clear that entrants are recognized for changing the Philippines and Asia regardless of the consequences of their actions.

 

The final PTW list of influential individuals is exclusively chosen by Rising Tigers editors, with nominations coming from the business sector and the magazine's partner organization’s representatives such as Filipino Chinese Chamber, Makati Tourism Foundation, Kiwanis International Philippine Luzon District Division 3A, Local Chambers and Yupangco Group. 

 

Adapting the color of the year—Viva Magenta. For this year, It’s about rejoicing and expressive of a new signal of strength. As per Pantone, Viva Magenta is brave and fearless like these emerging leaders and a pulsating color like the heart whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.

 

This year’s Color of the Year is powerful and empowering. Same as these 20 leaders. It is a new animated red that revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint, an electrifying, and a boundaryless shade that is manifesting as a stand-out statement.

 

For this 2023, coming on this February 10, the People to Watch 2023. Join us!

Rising Tiger—Fashion Designer Happy Andrada as the sole representative in Korea

A soft spoken fashion designer, Happy Andrada is truly a rising tiger. Always doing fashion shows abroad, recently, she showcased her designs in International Fashion Art Biennale held at Busan, South Korea last October. The only representative from the Philippines. We must be proud.

When asked how to stand out in the international fashion arena, Happy said, "The designer should focus on who they are and where they came from.”

 

Whenever Happy showcases her creations overseas, She make sure using materials that are handcrafted from the Philippines and create outfits that are also inspired by the culture.

 

“That’s what makes us different and stand out from other countries, we’re Filipinos and we should be proud."- Happy Andrada

 

Happy studied fashion courses at Central Saint Martins in London.

 

Awards;

Winner of the 2012 Miami International Fashion Week - International Emerging Designer and winner of two major awards in the 3rd Asian Weddings and Arts Competition in Hong Kong.

 

She was a grand prize winner of Swatch’s My Rabbit Story and was awarded Smart Choice winner in the Weaving the future competition by the Fashion Design Council of the Philippines which she recently became a member of (2015).

 

She was recognized as one of the Inspiring Young Filipino Entrepreneurs.

 

She has also represented the Philippines in a Fashion and Art Exhibition in Beijing China (2013), Women’s Wear Daily Convention in Las Vegas (2013) and Fashion Week Toronto Canada (2012), Topstyl Designer event in Czech Republic (2012). Fashion Art Exhibit in Netherlands (2011), Animax featured designer in Singapore, Korea’s International Fashion Art Biennale (2010, 2012) and Japan’s Fashion Design Competition (2012). Her most recent international shows include showcases in Rome and Milan (2014).

 

Check her atelier in QC and have your measurements.

Asia Leaders Awards 2022 Cream of the Crop Winners Honored at Historic The Manila Hotel

 Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) 2022—TAG Media Group’s flagship event—concluded its year-long nomination and selection of the Philippines’ top achievers in various industries with awarding ceremonies held at historic The Manila Hotel on November 22, 2022 with the attendance of 4 ambassadors from Belgium, New Zealand, Romania and Israel as presenters.

To date, the ALA is the largest business award-giving body in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia whose main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia. In addition, to inspire us all. 

“We highlighted the business leaders every year and this time, the rising tigers and nation builders who keeps on reaching also the indigents.” said Dr. Elton See Tan behind Asia’s largest award-giving body.

“For us, you cannot say you’re a success if your financials are not in place since the barometer of business success is the stability of the company. We checked all of that. Also, if you’re already helping those who cannot give back, like the marginalized, that’s also our measurement of success. It means, you have something to give. We cannot give, what we don’t have.” - Grace Bondad Nicolas 

The honcho of TAG Media Group and managing director of Rising Tigers Magazine, Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas sits on the Awards Committee alongside:

 

•          Dr Elton See Tan of The E-Hotels,

•          Tan Yu III of the Makati Tourism Foundation,

•          Robert Laurel Yupangco of the Yupangco Group of Companies,

•          Andrew Troy Nicolas of TAG Media Group, and

•          Becky Garcia of The Manila Times.

 

This year’s  winners include the crème de la crème of Philippine business and industry.

“We’re very choosy. We don’t like many awardees either. They must be those who are the best in their industries. They are tirelessly making a difference in their fields and continuously making the Philippines proud globally,” added Robert Laurel Yupangco

Philanthropist of the year Manjinder James Kumar with his wife. Presenters Becky Garcia and Ambassador of Israel Ilan Fluss

Woman of Substance Dr. Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi Prime Group

Franchise Company of the year : Local Category - Shawarma Shack with CEO Walther Uzi Buenavista

Individual Awards

 

CEO of the Year

Erickson Manzano

Landco Pacific (Millennial Resorts)

 

Young CEO of the Year

Avin Ong

Fredly Group of Companies

 

Businessman of the Year

Rajan Uttamchandani

Esquire Financing, Inc.

 

Influencer of the Year

Joel Cruz

Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care and Takoyatea by Joel Cruz

Philanthropist of the Year

Manjinder James Kumar

Filipino Indian Commerce and Welfare Society Inc.

 

Man of the Year: Poultry Industry

Ronald Mascariñas

Bounty Agro Ventures Inc.

 

Woman of the Year

Denice Sy Muñez

Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.

 

Women of Substance;

Undersecretary Sandy Montano

Philippine Commission on Women

 

Nikki Tang

DMark Beauty and DermAsia Corporation

Merle Balicao

Mer-Nels Place

 

Malou Quinto Prado

MPQ Travel and Tourism

 

Dr. Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi

Prime Group

 

Ghie Pangilinan

Skin Magical

 

Corporate Awards

 

CSR Company of the Year

Dynaquest

 

BPO Company of the Year

24/7 Customer Philippines Inc.

 

Tech Company of the Year

Gur Lavi Corp.

 

Franchise Company of the Year: Global Category

JC

Franchise Company of the Year: Local Category

Shawarma Shack

 

Global Company of the Year: Services

Philexport

 

Global Company of the Year: Technology

realme

 

Innovative Company of the Year: Food

Pizza Haus

 

Innovative Company of the Year: IT/BPO

Dynaquest

 

Innovative Company of the Year: Services

Viventis Search Asia

Innovative Company of the Year: Services ❤️

 

 

Continuing the Asia Leaders Awards Legacy 

The Asia Leaders Awards continue to be an avenue where companies and business leaders are recognized for their outstanding achievements and efforts to make their companies shine at the same time provide efficient and excellent services to the people.

Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

Learn more about the ALA at https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards and https://www.asialeadersawards.asia/.

PRESENTING THE CONCERT PARTY AND RAFFLE FOR A CAUSE: LEVEL ZERO II

 Happening on December 11, 2022, at Amoranto Sports Complex – LEVEL ZERO II

Happening on December 11, 2022, at Amoranto Sports Complex – LEVEL ZERO II.  Featuring Al James, Pricetagg, Jp Bacallan, the Maneuvers/Street Boys /UMD Selection, DJ Jennifer Lee, Urban Crew, V2 sisters, King Murph with 1008 With 100 Models and Influencers Plus Surprise Guests. VIP productions will provide the car and bike show

Tickets for the raffle is PHp 100.00 and 2 tickets can already get you in at the venue with 2 raffle tickets already that you can buy using Yogo.ph. Part of the proceeds of the concert is for the benefit of “the gift 6, #alaykapuspalad2022” to purchase basic needs for the less fortunate families and indigent communities all over the Philippines in cooperation with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Philippines.  Eagles is the first-born fraternal socio-civic organization in our country. Raffle prizes to be won are brand new sedan car, 30 motorcycles, more than 100 units of smart watches, phones, laptops, and other gadgets, 200 JVE device with pods , and 10 winners of 5,000.00 cash. 

Level zero is set to be nationwide event with 20 key cities already signed up including a grand celebration in March 2023 at the Philippine arena

Presented by LZ Media and produced by Master J. For more information about the Level Zero event: https://www.facebook.com/levelzero.II