07 November 2013 - The much-anticipated 47th International Bazaar 2013 will be held on November 17 at the PICC Forums I, II and III, CCP Complex, Pasay City.
One of the biggest and most diverse holiday bazaars, the International Bazaar is an annual undertaking by the International Bazaar Foundation Inc., (IBF), Ladies of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM) and members of the diplomatic and consular corps.
With the participation of 35 embassies and six consulates, and the over 100 booths dedicated to Filipino products, this year’s International Bazaar is an opportunity for shoppers to buy unique and authentic products from various places around the world in a one-stop-shop.
Shoppers and their families can likewise enjoy the “taste of the world” by visiting the food kiosks which will showcase authentic dishes from different countries.
Shoppers will also have the chance to win exciting raffle prizes. To be given away are airline tickets, kitchen appliances, hotel weekend packages, and as the grand prize—the latest Hyundai Accent, courtesy of HARI (Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.) Foundation, Inc. through its president and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo.
Proceeds of the one-day event will be used to fund IBF’s various projects, such as scholarship grants to deserving students from indigent families, financial support for the elderly, abused and abandoned children as well as victims of calamities.
IBF is headed by its Chairperson, Gretchen V. del Rosario, wife of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario, together with Sylvia Farolan-President; Bambina Buenaventura-Vice President; Rose Villamor-Secretary; Alice Guerrero-Treasurer; Olivia Romulo, Margarita Tambunting, Marion Coscolluela, Consul General Fortune Ledesma of Monaco –members of the Board of Trustees; Blessie Cabrera-Special Projects Coordinator, Department of Foreign Affairs; and Nora Salazar-Executive Director.
The 47th International Bazaar is open to shoppers from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Entrance tickets are available at Php 100.00 and raffle tickets at Php 200.00 in Tesoro’s outlets at Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City and Mabini St., Ermita Manila.
For inquiries please call Tel. No. 833-1320. END