The Rotary Club of Makati Business District (RCMBD), under the leadership of charter president and project chair Mache Torres-Ackerman and president Tess Castro, recently held “Walk the Talk,” a climate change summit and eco-fashion show at ShangriLa at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
“Walk the Talk” was copresented by the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. led by president Bing Pimentel
(mother of Senate President Koko Pimentel).
The event gathered some of Manila’s staunchest green advocates, namely Israeli Ambassador Effie Ben
Matityau, climate change commissioner Vernice
Victorio and University of the Philippines Diliman professor and UP Resilience executive director Dr. Alfredo Mahar
Lagmay. Also present was philanthropist and I-LOVE Foundation founder Gina
Lopez, who led stimulating discussions on the devastation and ill effects that climate change brought upon the world, and the steps humanity can take to reverse these consequences.
Guests were treated to a very inspiring eco-fashion show featuring the stunning designs of Patis Tesoro, Ditta Sandico and Ronaldo Arnaldo. There were also gowns and menswear made from sustainable materials by the inmates from the Correctional Institute of Women, proving that the justice system can be a driving force towards change not just in the lives of rehabilitating individuals but in the world as well.
All those who modeled were environmental philanthropists like David
Ackerman and wife Mache, co-founders of Triumphus Inc., a major event sponsor.
The show was directed by Raymond Villanueva. Official makeup provider was BYS Cosmetics.
Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Makati Business District and the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. for a successful climate change summit and ecofashion show!
(From left) Triumphus Inc. co-founders David Ackerman and wife, Rotary Club of Makati Business District (RCMBD) charter president Mache Torres-Ackerman, Israeli Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau, climate change commissioner Vernice Victorio, Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines president Nonie Basilio and Rotary International District 3830 governor Ed Afzelius lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open ‘Walk the Talk.’
(From left) David and Mache Ackerman present plaques of appreciation to panelists Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau, I-LOVE Foundation founder and 2017 RCMBD Mother Earth Advocate awardee Gina Lopez, UP Diliman professor and UP Resilience executive director Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay and Vernice Victorio.
Rosemarie Basa, Gina Lopez and Eimee Cragun in Patis Tesoro.
Macy Magpayo in a gown made from black garbage bags; Michelle Mantecon in a gown made from recycled candy wrappers; and Rio Ciocon in a gown made from recycled Kyani sunrise wrappers.
(Seated, from left) Tessie Amparo, Terry and Sonny Tambunting Sr. with Tesha Garcia; (standing) Menchu Pascual, Sonny Tambunting Jr. and Cherry Tambunting.
Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez in a gown made from recycled plastic straws; and Avon Morales in a gown made from recycled mosquito nets and candy wrappers.
David and Mache Ackerman in Patis Tesoro with daughter Emilia in an original Ronaldo Arnaldo dress.
(From left) Lions International governor Marlan Manguba, Michelle Sison, Miel Mantecon, fashion designer Ditta Sandico, Liza Timbol and Miss WorldPhilippines 2017 second Princess Zara Carbonell.
Freddie and Jojo Borromeo in Patis Tesoro.
Prince Sean and Princess Synne Cruz, children of Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care president and CEO Joel Cruz.
Sugus Legaspi in a recycled candy wrapper shirt and Eric LeCain in a shirt made of dried coconut leaves made by the Correctional Institute of Women inmates.
Bb. Niyogyugan 2017 Ashanti Ervas in a gown made from an allcoconut tree material.
Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. president Bing Pimentel with Emily Alvarez and Lelis Pimentel.
Inna Gavrylenko and fashion designer Ronaldo Arnaldo.
Kyani Philippines country head Kata Bellosillo and Gladys CruzVillanueva.
Mother Club and co-host club Rotary Club of Makati with (seated) past president Roland Young; (standing) Filomeno Arteche III and past district governor Pepito Bengzon.
Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau and your columnist.
Lesley Geronimo in a gown made of recycled Yellow Pages.
Khiko Alvia in a PVC recycled shirt.
(Seated) Chris Ferareza; (standing) Bong Gumban and Derrick Tan.
Rotary International District 3830’s Carmen Afzelius.
RCMBD president Tess Castro.
Center for Aesthetic Studies and BYS Cosmetics CEO Tony Chua.