Nueva Ecija to Showcase Booming Wedding Industry at First Kasalang Filipino 2010 leg

Nueva Ecija, known as the Rice Granary of the Philippines, will showcase their thriving wedding industry and present their colorful wedding tradition and custom during Kasalan sa Cabanatuan wedding and tourism fair exhibit, slated on February 12 – 14, 2010 at the Mega Center in Cabanatuan City.

Kasalang Filipino 2010 is a nationwide wedding and tourism fair road show, which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2010 road show – Cabanatuan, General Santos, Lucena, Baguio, Dumaguete, Pampanga, Malolos, Davao, Tagaytay, San Fernando, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro.

Endorsed by the Department of Tourism, Kasalan sa Cabanatuan is the first leg of Kasalang Filipino 2010, co-presented by Kasal.com, and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group in cooperation with the Nueva Ecija Association of Tourism Stakeholders and supported by Microtel Inn and Suites - Cabanatuan.

Aside for creative wedding displays, numerous activities have been lined up for attending couples such as talks on wedding planning and wedding trends. Aspiring and professional make up artist will showcase their skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up competition. Finally, Nueva Ecija’s premiere wedding fashion designers will take over the runway and display their latest wedding fashion collection. Lucky couples will get a chance to win free wedding giveaways and honeymoon packages during the bridal fair.

Admission is free. Register online at www.kasal.com to take part in this nationwide bridal road show. For inquiries, contact Nueva Ecija Association of Tourism Stakeholders at (044) 464-7777, (0927) 804-2929 or Kasal.com at (632) 415-9249, 414-3596, 416-1828 or email kasal.com@gmail.com.

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Kasalang Filipino 2010 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Ariel Javelosa Photography, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Woman Today, and LocalDirect.com.

Kasalang Filipino Ended 2009 Road show in Cebu City

Once again, Cebu proved why the Queen of the South is one of the premier wedding destinations in the country as Cebu City hosted the last leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair and exhibit last November 13 – 15, 2009 at the Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City.

Members of the San Diego Dance Company. interpret the famous wedding song Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin before the opening of the Fashion Show. Photo by Britz Digital Fotographie

Co-presented by Ayala Center Cebu, Kasal.com, and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Kasalang Filipino 2009 showcased the best wedding products and services of Cebu City. The three-day wedding fair and exhibit

coincided with Ayala Center Cebu’s 15th Anniversary and Mall-wide sale.

Aside from great discounts offered by various shops in the mall, numerous activities were also staged throughout the wedding fair. Seventeen aspiring and professional make-up artists showed off their creativity and skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make-up Competition. In the end, Nicolito Laurel was declared winner and won for himself the grand prize of P20, 000.00 worth of Ever Bilena products, 1-year Gold Priority Listing advertising in Kasal.com worth P4, 000.00, and a trophy. He will also be featured in the company’s various ad campaigns. Local bands serenaded guests and soon-to-wed couples with their rendition of popular wedding songs. Renowned vocal group The Company capped the first day of the wedding fair with a mini-concert held at The Terraces.

The following day, members of the Cebu Fashion Designers Alliance (CFDA) and Fashion Council of Cebu showcased their latest bridal and entourage collection on the runway, which solicited cheers and admiration from the crowd. The day was highlighted with the performance of Freestyle at The Terraces. The last day of Kasalang Filipino 2009 was highlighted with the special presentation of multi-awarded singer Bituin Escalante at the Activity Center. All the couples that attended the event received free gift packs while lucky couples received special gift packs, gift certificates, and honeymoon package from event sponsors.

Fashion Council of Cebu President Philip Rodriguez showcase one of his latest works. Photo by Ian Javier Photography.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show, which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu. This year’s Kasalang Filipino is endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com. Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory.

Country’s Best Wedding Suppliers Present at Kasalang Filipino 2009

The country’s best wedding suppliers were together under one roof during the Manila leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009 12-city wedding fair and exhibit held last October 1 – 2, 2009 at The Enterprise Center in Ayala Ave., Makati City.

From left: Mr. Onin Mas, Marketing Manager of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.; Ms. Marianne Tirona, General Services and Events Manager of The Enterprise Center; Mr. Roger Chua, President of Web Phil Info.com, Inc.; and Mr. Gerald Monastero, Operations Manager of The Enterprise Center cuts the ribbon during the formal opening of Kasalang Filipino 2009 wedding fair and exhibit. Photo by Ariel Javelosa Photography

Mr. Gerald Monastero, Operations Manager of The Enterprise Center; Ms. Marianne Tirona, General Services and Events Manager of The Enterprise Center; Mr. Onin Mas, Marketing Manager of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.; Mr. Henry Pascual, official event stylist; Ms. Mathel Ong, Brand Manager

of Kasal.com; and Mr. Roger Chua, President of Web Phil Info.com, Inc., graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Kasalang Filipino 2009 wedding fair and exhibit, co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group in cooperation with The Enterprise Center.

Over 40 of the country’s best wedding suppliers showcased their various products and services during the two-day event. Soon-to-wed couples and guests who attended the event were entertained by the soulful music of The Sentimental Groove. Ms. Mozhgan Amoranto, Brand Manager of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, along with Ms. Ana Abainza, Ever Bilena’s chief make-up artist, shared tips and advice to brides on how to choose make-up products that suits them.

Nine aspiring and professional make-up artists showed off their creativity and skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make-up Competition. But it was Mr. Ramon Rivera who took home the laurels and emerged as champion. He won for himself the grand prize of P20, 000.00 worth of Ever Bilena products, 1-year Platinum Priority Listing advertising in Kasal.com worth P24, 000.00, and a trophy.

A parade of beauties. Nine model brides sits by with their make-up artists as they wait for the result of the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make-up Competition. Photo by Ariel Javelosa Photography.

He will also be featured in the company’s various ad campaigns.

All the couples who attended the event received free gift packs while lucky couples received special beauty gift packs and honeymoon packages to Tagaytay, Bohol, and Boracay courtesy of the event sponsors. Mr. Noel Ello del Castillo‘s fiancée, Ms. Vanessa de Luna Veniegas, was the luckiest as she won a specialized French clip earrings with 14 brilliant diamonds set in 14 karat polished gold worth P15,000.00.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show, which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu. This year’s Kasalang Filipino is endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 Stages Final Leg in Cebu City

Kasalang Filipino, the country’s premier wedding fair road show, makes its last stop for 2009 in the Queen City of the South – Cebu City this November 13 – 15, 2009 at Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City.

Kasalang Filipino 2009 is a nationwide wedding fair road show, which ties twelve (12) Philippine cities with one goal of promoting the local wedding industry. The following are the 12 cities of the 2009 road show – San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila, and Cebu.

Endorsed by the Department of Tourism, Kasalang Filipino 2009 is presented by Ayala Center Cebu, Kasal.com, and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group. The event coincides with Ayala Center Cebu’s 15^th Anniversary and mall-wide sale.

Numerous activities have been lined up for attending couples. Cebu’s best wedding suppliers will showcase their various products and services. The country’s premier music icons, The Company, Freestyle, and Bituin Escalante, will serve as wedding singers during the event. Amateur and professional make up artist will showcase their skills at the Ever Bilena Gandang Pinay Bridal Make up competition. Finally, Cebu’s premiere wedding fashion designers will take over the runway and display their latest wedding fashion collection. Lucky couples will get a chance to win free wedding giveaways and honeymoon packages during the bridal fair.

Admission is free. Register online at www.kasal.com to take part in this nationwide bridal road show. For inquiries, contact Ayala Center Cebu at (032) 516-2035, 231-5342 to local 331 or Kasal.com at (632) 415-9249, 414-3596, 416-1828 or email kasal.com@gmail.com.

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Kasalang Filipino 2009 is co-presented by Kasal.com and ABS-CBN Regional Network Group and made possible by Max's Restaurant, Ever Bilena Cosmetics,Goldilocks, Hewlett-Packard Philippines, Ariel Javelosa Photography, QP Designs, and the following media partners: Lifestyle Network, Sky Cable, WRR 101.9, My Only Radio, Metro Weddings, Metro Home and Entertaining, Food Magazine, Foodie Magazine, Flavors Magazine, China Business Philippines, The Manila Times, Business Mirror, Philstar.com, Tsinoy.com, and LocalDirect.com.Technology partners are Touch Solutions, Toshiba, Bitstop Network Services, and Too Many Memory.