22 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY August 1 - 20 , 2017
Agnes P . Miranda Photo by Saajid Motala Filipina pioneer As a little girl in the Philippines , Agnes P . Miranda dreamed of coming to Canada one day . “ My interest to come to Canada began when I was merely 10 years old , when studying at the Immaculate
The Pipeshop Venue @ the Shipyards in Vancouver lends credence to Neo-Ethnic Fashion featuring designs by no other than the Philippines ’ Fashion Ambassador RENEE SALUD . An event not to be missed , this 4 city Canadian tour of PHILIPPINE TAPESTRY is held under the support of the Philippine Department of Tourism trough it ’ s Tourism Promotions Board .
In an effort to promote indigenous materials and the age-old artistry of Filipino weaving while highlighting the exceptional beauty of the Philippines and its unique culture the PHILIPPINE TAPESTRY fashion show was conceptualized . Though this fashion-show-on-tour , Renee lends his vital voice in the preservation of the weaves of Cordillera ( Igorot fabric ), the exquisite embroidery of Laguna , Bicol ( abaca ), Visayas ( piña ) and Mindanao ( t ’ nalak , inaul , yakan , Mindanao silk , and pis syabit ).
This project is definitely right up the alley of the United Filipino Canadian Associations in British Columbia ( UFCABC ). Just like the Philippine Tapestry , UFCABC is here to identify , preserve , maintain and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines , and to instill a sense of unity , commemoration , cooperation and pride among all Canadians of Filipino descent .
The roadshow is spearheaded by Agnes Miranda – pioneer and co-founder of World Financial Group ( WFG ) and 2017 RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant awardee . Miss Agnes is bringing together the four major cities ( Vancouver , Toronto , Montreal and Calgary ) to present “ Philippine Tapestry ”.
UFCABC would also like to extend thanks and gratitude to our sponsors :
Philippine Airlines , the
Heart of Mary Academy run by French-Canadian nuns ,” recalls Miranda , an executive vice-chairman of World Financial Group ( WFG ). “ I still remember how they showed movies showing children ice skating , tobogganing and skiing ! I exclaimed to the nuns , ‘ When I grow up , I am going to see your country , Canada !’”
After graduating from university in banking and finance , Miranda took the plunge and applied for immigration . She landed in Canada as a 20-year-old single woman in 1966 . And she got a
All Gears up for the Fashion Event of the Year
By Cliff Belgica
heart of the Filipino ; PAL is the official carrier of Philippine Tapestry , Studio Cloud 30 , Bao Down , TFC , UMAC Express Cargo , Suki ’ s Salon , Spa , Academy , Blanche Macdonald Center , Artemis Morena Beauty Lounge , Clark ’ s Audio Visual , Lonsdale Event Rentals , Kawano Décor and Design and Pilipino Patriots of Canada . Special event partners : Philippines Canada Trade Council – bridging businesses since 1983 , Pilipino Patriots of Canada , Megaworld Corporation represented by the Abonita Investment and Management Services ( AIMS ), TRIBU Production and Soulmate Productions our official photographer for this evening ’ s event Provider Sponsors : The Sweet Alley , Cabalen Sweets , Pinpin Restaurant ; Filipino-Chinese Cuisine , Josephine ’ s Restaurant and Catering ; Lutong Bahay Filipino Cuisine , Namnam Restaurant , Grandt Kitchen Restaurant and Catering Media Partners : The Reyfort Media Group ( Philippine Asian News Today & Showbiz Today ) Philippine Chronicle and Pinoy Buzz are the major media partners for the event .
Apart from the exquisite fabric and designs , equally stunning are the personalities walking the runway to include the following Manila based “ Queens of the Runway ” ANNA ROSE BRADBORN , ANNE BARKER & JASMINE MAIERHOFER and Top Filipino male model and president of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines RAPHAEL KIEFER . They will be accompanied by Canadian bases fashion models Alexandria Kayy , Mark Richard Pagal , Will Rennie , Cheyanne
Meet Agnes P . Miranda , as one of RBC ’ s Top Canadian Immigrant for 2017
job the very next day . “ When I was asked if I had Canadian experience , I simply answered , ‘ I would if you hire me today .’ And that they did . Imagine the day after I arrived , I had a job as a junior accounting clerk !”
She ’ s come a long way in the financial industry since then ; 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of her co-founding WFG in Canada .
“ The most important qualities that helped me as an immigrant were courage , ambition and perseverance ,” says Miranda , who gives lots of her time to mentor other
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To top it off are the beauty queens from the Philippines Miss Philippines Earth 2013 , from Olongapo City ANGELEE CLAUDETT DELOS REYES , Miss Philippines Water 2016 from Vienna MELANIE MADER , Miss Tourism Queen International 2105 from Laguna LEREN MAE BAUTISTA & Miss Earth 2014 from Cebu City JAMIE WWW . PHILIPPINEASIANNEWSTODAY . COM
Filipino Canadian women in business .
In 2009 , she was a recipient of the WFG Pioneer Award for her substantial contribution to the growth of WFG Canada , and , in 2012 , she was awarded Outstanding Filipino Canadian in the field of business by the Philippine Independence Day Council .
With her keen business acumen , Miranda is also a promoter of community events , particularly related to culture and beauty . She has produced fashion shows , pageants and other cultural
in partnership with
HERRELL . With them are locals ELENA SULEYMANOVA , Miss Russia Vancouver 2016 and the current ( 2017-18 ) “ Queen of the World ” title holder of the Beauties of the 5 Continents™ competition . JUSTINE FELIZATA , one of British Columbia ’ s representative to the Miss Universe Canada 2017 competition , SUZETTE HERNANDEZ , First runner-up
co-presented by
PHILIPPINE TAPESTRY
Neo-Ethnic Fashion of Renee Salud with the Filipino weavers
FEATURING
Filipina International Beauty Queens Award winning cultural performers from Manila and Mindanao
The Philippines ’ top DJ & percussion group
Sunday | 20 August 2017 | 7:30 PM Pipe Shop Venue @ the Shipyards
115 Victory Ship Way , North Vancouver , British Columbia * steps off the Sea Bus / Lonsdale Quay *
supported by events in Toronto . Recently , Miranda received a Lifetime Award of Excellence for her contribution to Canadian Asian Fashion Week – Toronto .
Agnes , is the presenter / major sponsor of Renee Salud ’ s Philippine Tapestry happening this August 19 in Vancouver .
“ My commitment to give back to the community has grown more over the years ,” says Miranda . “ I am focusing on helping youth succeed in ventures such as sports and arts .” ( Canadian Immigrant website )
Please call for sponsorship / more info :
Joel Castillo- ( 604 ) 726-5274 Janice Lozano- ( 778 ) 772-5847 Socorro-Babes Castro Newland- ( 604 ) 808-8945 Rey Fortaleza- ( 604 ) 588-6397 Arcie Lim- ( 778 ) 980-5685 Cee Belg- ( 604 ) 614-8356
at the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2010 , Miss Fire title at the Miss Earth Canada 2012 and garnered a spot at the top 10 of the 2010 Miss Supranatural and DOREEN WANG a fashion model and the current ( 2017-18 ) “ Princess of the World ” title holder of the Beauties of the 5 Continents™ competition .