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francis Libiran Dares To Dream

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Fashion met purpose at the 20th-anniversar­y gala of world-renowned fashion designer Francis Libiran, which was held at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila.

The glamorous, star-studded celebratio­n, dubbed “Dare to Dream: Francis Libiran, Celebratin­g 20 Years of Fashion and Purpose,” marked a two-decade milestone of Libiran’s dedication to his craft, as well as his heart for the underserve­d indigenous community in the Sierra Madre mountains, inspiring change in the lives of 75 undernouri­shed children and their families. The event was held in partnershi­p with Operation Blessing Foundation Philippine­s Inc.

The Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams set the tone for the perfectly executed event with a jaw-dropping menu, which featured velvety foie gras with duck confit roulade, Hervey bay scallops with tarragon emulsion, wagyu beef tenderloin with truffle mushroom puree, and a dessert platter of yummy goat cheese parfait, red velvet sponge, lemon meringue and white chocolate cremeux. The divine menu, dahlings, the exquisite setup and the opulent installati­ons by the sought-after gang of three stylists

Gideon Hermosa, Michael Ruiz and Teddy Manuel, intimated the jaw-dropping 50-piece haute couture collection, and the awesome entertainm­ent was superbly provided by

hot names like Inigo Pascual, Rachelle Ann Go, Erik Santos and KZ Tandingan. For Francis Libiran and the well-heeled guests, it was an experience and an event not to be forgotten, palanggas. City of Dreams VP for public relations Charisse Chuidian beamed with pride after the successful event.

 ??  ?? KZ Tandingan, Eric Santos, Francis Libiran, Rachelle Anne Go, Inigo Pascual
KZ Tandingan, Eric Santos, Francis Libiran, Rachelle Anne Go, Inigo Pascual
 ??  ?? Francis Libiran is flanked City of Dreams Manila VP for Hotels and F&B Michael Ziemer and Edmond Yuen.
Francis Libiran is flanked City of Dreams Manila VP for Hotels and F&B Michael Ziemer and Edmond Yuen.
 ??  ?? Olivia Limpe Aw, Gwen Cariño, Helen Lee, Elizabeth Lee, City of Dreams Manila associate director for events management, sales and marketing Ina Garcia
Olivia Limpe Aw, Gwen Cariño, Helen Lee, Elizabeth Lee, City of Dreams Manila associate director for events management, sales and marketing Ina Garcia
 ??  ?? Eric Santos renders a show-stopping performanc­e.
Eric Santos renders a show-stopping performanc­e.
 ??  ?? Kylie Versoza Maricar Reyes
Kylie Versoza Maricar Reyes
 ??  ?? Mavy Legaspi and Cassy Legaspi
Mavy Legaspi and Cassy Legaspi
 ??  ?? City of Dreams Manila director for sales and marketing Jenny Santillan, Arsi Balthazar Janet Olivarez
City of Dreams Manila director for sales and marketing Jenny Santillan, Arsi Balthazar Janet Olivarez
 ??  ?? Christian Mark
Christian Mark
 ??  ?? Korina Sanchez
Korina Sanchez
 ??  ?? Christian Bautista, Kat Ramnani
Christian Bautista, Kat Ramnani
 ??  ?? Fe Rodriguez, Susan Joven
Fe Rodriguez, Susan Joven
 ??  ?? Ching Cruz
Ching Cruz
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