WILLIAM MANAHAN
THEY say that we are the warmest people, and the Philippines is one of the most hospitable places to foreigners. Needless to say, when 86 of the world’s most beautiful women came to Cebu, they were given the red-carpet treatment from touchdown until takeoff.
January 17, at the JPark Island Resort and Waterpark, Cebu, in the evening after the swimsuit presentation of the Miss Universe 2016 candidates, guests were treated to another spectacle, this time from 21 renowned fashion designers here.
EDWIN AO
Paraded were “Cebu’s Best”— the creations of Dexter Alazas, Barbie Alvez, Edwin Ao, Mia Arcenas, Albert Arriba, Protacio Empaces, Jun Escario, Arcy Gayatin, Oj Hofer, Dino Lloren, Ren Manabat, William Manahan, Mel Maria, Wendell Quisido, Yvonne Quisumbing, Ditas Rodriguez, Philip Rodriguez, Harley Ruedas, Cary Santiago, Philipp Tampus and Marichu Tan.