Globe’s Hapag Movement, Lakbay Hibla unite to showcase indigenous fabric, community products

In a dazzling display of creativity and cultural homage, Globe’s Hapag Movement and Lakbay Hibla recently joined forces for a transformative fashion extravaganza celebrating the Indigenous Peoples Month.  

The awe-inspiring Lakbay Hibla Project, The IP Fabrics in Travel, highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines and creations of the Hapag Movement’s talented sewing program participants, who also modeled their products.  The Hapag Movement is a Globe of Good initiative aimed at reducing hunger and providing job opportunities to help families in need.

Organized by JCI QC Diamante with Marianas Momentous Events Management, the impressive Lakbay Hibla event held at the Hotel Lucky Chinatown aimed to promote, preserve and protect the Filipino indigenous fabrics and weaving traditions.

“The Lakbay Hibla project showcases our indigenous fabrics in traditional clothing, as well as contemporary fashion. We asked ASEAN designers to feature them in their designs to promote our woven fabrics not just locally but also in other countries,” said Dani Vicente, JCI Quezon City Diamante President. “We want to help people in a sustainable way.  We don’t want to do a one-time project.  It doesn’t matter if it’s slow as long as it’s sustainable and they can carry it out in the future without our help.”

Hayden Ng, Founder of ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase (AFDS), echoed Vicente’s statement: “We’re trying to promote the talents and crafts of Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines more to an international platform by coming together with ASEAN designers so there is a market available for them.  It also provides a livelihood for the indigenous people.”

The one-day runway show featured a remarkable lineup of 10 ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase #fashionambassadors, who collaborated with JCI Quezon City Diamante to unveil their latest creations. These exceptional designs were brought to life by a cast of 40 talented Filipino models, including ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase #modelambassadors Dom Petch from Thailand and Jan Villanueva from the Philippines.

The event's success extended beyond the runway, offering the Hapag Movement’s sewing program participants a unique opportunity to display their work to a wider audience and opening doors for them in the evolving fashion landscape. The event also served as a platform for them to show that they can be a source of talented and skilled individuals in the fashion industry.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Lakbay Hibla for this event, a platform that not only spotlighted the exceptional skills of our sewing program graduates but also emphasized the Hapag Movement's dedication to driving positive transformation in the fashion industry. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter, brimming with possibilities for our graduates and the Hapag Movement, fueling our anticipation for what the future holds,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. 

The partnership between Hapag Movement and Lakbay Hibla set a new standard for fashion events, proving that when creativity and social responsibility come together, the possibilities are limitless. 

To learn more about the Hapag Movement, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/globeofgood.

PUP Fetes PLDT and Smart, Marking 20 Years in Engineering Industry-Academe Excellence

PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have been recognized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) for being their long-time partners in professional and academic excellence in the engineering industry.

This recognition also marks almost two decades of the PLDT, Smart, and PUP partnership under the Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP), the first and longest-running industry-academe linkage in the Philippines established in 2003.

“Leveraging our network and technology, PLDT and Smart continue to create meaningful and long-lasting impact on Filipino communities through our partnerships. We believe in the collective change our collaboration with PUP has brought over the years which also helped us transform our goal into action, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management Team at PLDT and Smart.

The PLDT Group continues to extend its full support to PUP in its mission of taking the engineering industry within and outside its organization to the next level.  

“We thank PUP for being long-time partners of PLDT and Smart in advancing technology and innovation not just in the academe, but also in the industry. Working together has opened opportunities for all of us, including students and faculty. We look forward to the next phase of this collaboration in the coming years,” said Arvin L. Siena, VP and Head of Technology Strategy and Transformation Office at PLDT and Smart.

Under SWEEP, PUP has successfully trained over 700 students and faculty members, engaged more than 20 educators in the PLDT and Smart field offices, extended financial aid to scholars, and facilitated career openings for over 650 graduates within PLDT and Smart.  

“Our two-decade long partnership with PLDT and Smart has given us an opportunity to enhance our engineering curriculum according to industry standards. Our collaborative efforts have reinforced key competencies of our students and faculty in the field, assisting them to keep up with the fast-paced nature of technology and innovation," said Manuel M. Muhi, President of PUP.

Through the years, the PLDT Group has underscored the value of inclusive learning and industry-academe linkages like SWEEP, particularly to promote STEM education in the country. This commitment also supports UNSDG #4: Quality Education and is aligned with the vision of the Philippine Government-mandated Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC).    

San Masarap ang Magnolia Queso De Bola

Ang queso de bola ay madalas na itinuturing na paboritong pasalubong tuwing Pasko sa Pilipinas. Karaniwang inihahanda ito bilang bahagi ng Noche Buena. Ngunit sa labas ng tradisyon ng Pasko, marami ring okasyon kung saan ang queso de bola ay maaaring ihanda, tulad ng mga espesyal na pagdiriwang o simpleng masarap na pampasaya. Kaya naman, para sa maraming tao, para saan man o anumang okasyon, ang queso de bola ay nagsisilbing masarap na pampagana at handaing kasama ang pamilya at mga kaibigan.

Para saken, ipalaman ko lang sa tasty habang kumakain Ng Filipino Spaghetti ay sapat na. Available sya on all supermarket and San Miguel website online 

https://www.sanmiguelmart.ph/