Last weekend was filled with styles and tasty treats as Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa celebrated its latest installment of Mugnâ series in collaboration with award-winning Cebuano designer Neil Felipp at the Lobby Lounge. Aside from Cebu's pride, Felipp's collections, the event will also highlight on the chicly-designed cupcakes by the resort’s pastry team.

Cupcakes inspired by Neil Felipp's creations

Resident Manager, Gwen Dela Cruz, General Manager Rene Egle and Nelly Egle

Detailed metal craftsmanship utilizing locally-sourced materials, dabbed with a touch of ethereal elegance are iconic of Neil Felipp’s creations. The young designer began his journey at the University of the Philippines–Cebu, under the tutelage of Kenneth Cobonpue. He has since received accolades for his work, including at the Look of Style Awards 2014, for which he was sent to the United Kingdom for further studies.

[R-L] Cebu Bloggers Society Members, Lloyd Chua of LLoydandBehold, Sinjin Pineda of Libotero.com, Award-Winning Designer, Neil Felipp and Cebu Bloggers Society Founder, Mark Monta

During the event, Mugnâ featured the following collections: Medusa & Midas, Antoinette the Mad, and Halcyon. The elegant display of his work is complemented with a selection of cupcakes, craftily inspired with accents of his collections. The pastries were served at Lobby Lounge exclusively during the show together with refreshing beverages



For inquiries as guests, you may contact (63 32) 231 0288 or email fbreservations.mac@shangri-la.com. Please follow @shangrilamactan on Instagram or visit facebook.com/shangrilamactan.

Fashion Show has been the highlight of every Designers as Models wear their collections with poise and class. But on June 28, 2014 ( Saturday ), a different kind of Fashion Show will be held at SM City Cebu specifically at their Northwing Atrium. Dubbed as a Fashion Show For A Cause, Upsurge is organized by Club Mega and will be graced by our very own Cebuana and recently titled Miss Philippines Earth 2014, Miss Jamie Herrell. Last year, Ms. Herrell from Cebu City was named as Mega Cebu Ambassadress together with John Kevin Hernandez from Liloan as Mega Cebu Ambassador and both of them will lead Upsurge Fashion Show.

TOP: Miss Jamie Herrell, Miss Philippines Earth 2014 BOTTOM: Ms Herrell and Mega Cebu Ambassador John Kevin Hernandez

Why Upsurge? Hernandez told FaceCebu.Net, "Synonymous to the words rise, advancement, etc. , We the youth are making a change to our society through Mega Cebu." Featuring the Collections by the Young Designer's Collective & Fashion Inc., Upsurge aims to provide Educational support to chosen 13 LGUs from the municipalities of Danao to Carcar. They target to provide educational supplies such us Papers, Pen and other schooling needs. "Educational supplies will be given to Public schools while we will select 13 lucky scholars for each LGUs." Mega Cebu Ambasssador, John Kevin Hernandez added. There will be a silent auction to each of the Models' dress and the Fashion show starts at 5 PM.

PHOTO: Pierre+Angelo Photography MODEL: Marjhenia Cassell WARDROBE: Alejandro Godinez Jr HMUA: Scarlet Trasporte Tumalon Credit: http://pierreangelophoto.wix.com/iampa

To help and send students to school, check these first set of Funwear clothes for auction. More designs here.



There are 13 LGUs that are part of the Mega Cebu project are Metro Cebu cities Carcar, Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Talisay, and the municipalities of Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla, and San Fernando.


ABOUT MEGA CEBU

Vision: A vibrant, equitable, sustainable and competitive environment that embraces Cebu's creativity and its cultural, historical and natural resources, with strong citizen participation and responsive governance.

Cultural and Historic : The fusion of a vibrant, modern and sustainable environment that embraces Cebu's creativity and its cultural, historical and natural heritage, with a sense of identity and belonging.

Innovative, Creative and Competitive : A proactive, adaptive, effective and quality educational system & globally competitive business environment that maximizes key economic drivers and livelihood opportunities.

Inclusive, Equitable and Livable : A developed, responsive and efficient physical and social infrastructure that provides safe, secure and healthy living environment for all members of society.

Interconnected and Compact : Physically, economically and socially integrated Metro Cebu communities where individual growth areas are compact and walkable.

Green : Sustainable and resilient development that preserves and nurtures the unique natural environment.

Integrated, Coordinated and Participative : A strong citizen's participation and collaboration together with responsive and accountable governance that identifies, plans, and delivers integrated solutions.


To know more about Mega Cebu, you may check their online accounts.

Website: http://megacebu.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/megacebu2050
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mega_cebu
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/megacebu2050
Email: jake.ilustrisimo@rafi.org.ph
Telephone: 418 7234 local 138

Promoting a festival of MUSIC, DANCE, ART, FASHION, FOOD, FITNESS, HEALTH and WELLNESS, Summer Paradise 2014 aims to be the first destination music festival in the North of Cebu. Designed in a 24-hour experience of fun, laughter, happiness and love, Summer Paradise is spearheaded by Powerhouse Events Cebu, a team of dedicated leaders and thinkers that aims to turn visions into reality. Powerhouse Events Cebu’s ultimate goal is to create a distinct event that would propel a lifetime experience.


On May 3, 2014, Powerhouse Events Cebu will kick-off the year with a bang by realizing a unique summer destination experience in the North of Cebu specifically at The Green Lagoon, Compostela Cebu Philippines — The Summer Paradise 2014 – (Summer Splash Beach Music Festival)

Summer Paradise 2014 was envisioned to become one of the country’s most unforgettable epic events! We will feature a unique and exciting summer experience for all fun goers, extreme adventurers and health and wellness enthusiasts. From 6am to 6am, roll into the unique exotic seascape fun and pristine beach games. Blow the night away under the dreamy summer electric lights and rave to the sound of top DJ’s from Cebu and Manila as they rock the waves of Compostela Cebu’s sanctuary—The Green Lagoon, with their pulsating, electrifying beats and techno music.

A crowd of 4,000 is expected to attend which are mostly from our target BPO (Convergys, E-Performax, Innodata,Teleperformance, Aegis, Fluor, Qualfon) and Universities (University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, Cebu Doctors University, Velez College, University of Visayas, UP,USP).


Also, Summer Paradise will become another channel that will support our brothers and sisters who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Powerhouse Events Cebu in partnership with Balik Balay, a project of Cebu Tourism Commission which aims to raise funds for a total of 100 houses, will donate the proceeds   to the far-flung areas of the Camotes Group of Islands Northeast of Cebu and Ormoc City, Leyte, as the town of Pilar have been selected as the pilot areas.

Ayala Malls in cooperation with the Philippine Star, Solar Network and Tiger 22 presents the Style Origin Fashion Show which is happening on June 29, 6 pm at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity. On it's 3rd year, this event inspires imagination through the best fashion brands and designers through a fashion show.


Cebu will be dressed up with glamour and excitement with the most anticipated fashion show this 2013, highlighting brands such as All Flip Flops, Celine, Artwork, Blued, Cocoon, Filippo, Hush Puppies, ISIS, Folded and Hung, Girbaud, Gems and Designs, Original Penguin, Lady Bag, LAVA, Karimadon, The Travel Club, Rustans, Samsonite, Payless, Pains and Prints, ?Loalde, and ?R.A.F. Growing larger every year, the Style Origin Fashion Show will be featuring our distinguished homegrown brands, renowned Filipino Designers, illustrious international labels, lifestyle and industry movers as it showcase inspirations that will re-affirm that style begins at the Ayala Malls.

Directed by Ariel Lozada and Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry as host, don’t miss Arcy Gayatin, John Pages, Alan Choachuy, Raul Arambulo, Jiggy Cerna, Francis Lee, Raki Urbina, Kris Janson, and Mary Ann Solomon as Style Origin 2013 will be presenting society influencers in Cebu in 2013. Slater Young, Cebu’s very own will also be there in gracing the show.

Catch this exciting event that will reinforce Ayala Center Cebu as the premiere destination for dining, shopping and entertainment. For more inquiries, call the Concierge at 232-0380. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “like” the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook (www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu) for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Among the twelve lovely candidates of Miss Mandaue 2013, Ms Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi who was announced as Sinulog Festival Queen of 2011 and last year's Ms. Campus Femme, is this year's Miss Mandaue 2013 Winner. And if her last name sounds familiar, then you should have known or heard her elder sister Crystal Star Aberasturi who was named as Miss Mandaue 2011 First Runner-up.


Here are the complete list of winners of Miss Mandaue 2013 Pageant.

Miss Mandaue 2013 Winner Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi (middle) and her Runners-up Photo Credit: Jonathan Rosales of Veata Photography

Miss Mandaue 2013 - Ms Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi
Miss Mandaue 2013 First Runner-Up -
Miss Mandaue 2013 Second Runner-Up -
Miss Mandaue 2013 Third Runner-Up -  Ms April Smith

 Special Awards:


Miss Mandaue 2013 Coronation Night was held at the Heritage Plaza which is situated in front of the Mandaue City Hall.

Will Ms Steffi Aberasturi make it to international or national pageants? Stay tune.

A week from now, as predicted by PAGASA, Philippines will be celebrating Summer. But why people get excited when the warmest season of the year comes? Of course, aside from those Beaches , Outings, Party, Tanning sessions ---  it’s the outfit that Fashionistas are craving to wear! And guess what? Robinsons Fuente in cooperation with Moonwalk Cebu is proud to present Plunge! Cebu’s Ultimate Summer Fashion Show which will showcase today’s summer wears, inspired by the colors of the Year of the Water Snake on March 16, 2013 – 3:00 PM at Robinsons Activity Area.


In connection with Robinsons 3 days Red Hot Summer Sale, Moonwalk Cebu will bring and feature FIDA designers together with Cebu’s top Fashion designers. This high-end summer fashion show aims to help teen agers and fashion-centered individuals in deciding what to wear this coming Summer.

Dubbed as Cebu’s version of “The Philippine Fashion Week”, Plunge! Cebu’s Ultimate Summer Fashion Show will also features Moonwalk Cebu Models and other Cebu’s Ramp models.  See you this 16th!


About Moonwalk Cebu

Moonwalk Cebu has been giving Cebuano people beautiful shows to enjoy. They cater singing contests, fashion shows, variety shows, pageants, campus-based contests and many others.

Their Mission: Moonwalk Cebu has committed itself to become a dependable institution that provides quality and uncompromising services in the following aspects:
a. Consultation for events concepts;
b. Planning and organization of different events (personal or corporate);
c. Management of models;
d. Creation and maintenance of Cebu Runway’s Best /Fashion Show Series
e. Provision of quality entertainment events, programs, projects, or functions;
f. Giving of training and workshops for modeling, acting, leadership, personality development, and other aesthetic-related offerings;
g. Servicing for decorations on weddings, debuts, and other parties; and
h. other offerings related to concepts, events, models, and entertainments.

Contact Info:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MoonWalk-Cebu/115920081765527
Phone:    0932 201 4276
Email: rodelsilva888@yahoo.com.ph   and modelsmoonwalkcebu@yahoo.com