PH Consulate General in LA Hosts Kalayaan 2018 Reception, Fashion Show
Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Madam Catherine Cruz joins the officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles for a family photo. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
LOS ANGELES 27 June 2018 – The Philippine Consulate General hosted a reception on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence at the Centennial Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on 12 June 2018.
The celebration was graced by Senator Maria Lourdes “Nancy” S. Binay and attended by Los Angeles County and City Officials, Filipino-American Community leaders, heads of various business enterprises in and around Los Angeles, and members of the Consular Corps. All in all, about 450 guests attended the event.
In his speech, Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz read the Independence Day messages of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano.
After his speech and cutting of the Independence Day cake, Consul General Cruz received proclamations honoring the 120th anniversary of Philippine independence from the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti presented by LA Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation Miguel Sangalang, the LA Board of Supervisors presented by LA County Deputy Chief of Protocol Lourdes Saab, and from the City of Cerritos presented by Mayor Mark Pulido himself.
The guests were treated to a sumptuous feast of flavors of the Philippine inspired fusion cuisine, and the Philippines’ liquors courtesy of Tanduay Rum.
The celebration also showcased the couture collection of Las Vegas-based Filipino fashion designer David Tupaz. The fashion show featured Filipiniana-inspired gowns and other contemporary creations worn by 25 models from various fashion institutes.
Mr. Tupaz is an accomplished Filipino fashion designer who has dressed various U.S. celebrities including Hollywood A-listers. END
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Left photo: Los Angeles County Deputy Chief of Protocol Ms. Lourdes Saab presenting a proclamation from the LA County Board of Supervisors to Consul General Cruz. Middle photo: Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido present a proclamation from the City of Cerritos. Right photo: LA Public Works Commissioner Joel Jacinto, Consul General Cruz and LA Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation Miguel Sangalang presenting the Plaque of Congratulations from LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido, Senator Nancy S. Binay, Consul General Angelito S. Cruz and Los Angeles Deputy Chief of Protocol Lourdes Saab cutting the Independence Day cake. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
Left photo: Models featuring designs of Filipino fashion designer David Tupaz. Right photo: Madame Catherine Cruz, designer David Tupaz and Consul General Angelito S. Cruz. (Los Angeles PCG photo)