All-Filipino homes special

MANILA, Philippines –  Put together by a team that understands the aspiration of every Filipino for their home, MyHome’s All-Filipino Issue is a must-have for both the regular reader who wants to dress up his dwelling or the avid design enthusiast. This MyHome special issue will surely capture the essence of anything and everything in Filipino design. Delivered in four sections that evoke a sense of pride, the All-Filipino issue encompasses MyHome’s advocacy of creating beautiful homes for every Filipino.

“Abubot at Kasangkapan” serves as a visual glossary of the finest in Philippine furniture, furnishings and accessories. The section is further divided into four major Filipino styles — Tribong Pilipino, Colonial Philippines, The Islands, and Modern Filipino. Each style will respectively feature ethnic, Spanish-inspired, tropical and contemporary themes that will provide inspiration for any Filipino home.

Featuring no fewer than 12 stunning and spectacular homes found in key locations in the country, the “Tahanan” section puts the spotlight on fantastic Filipino homes. Go on a fascinating tour of the renowned Balay na Tisa in Carcar, Cebu. Marvel at the makeover of a Makati home first built in the ’60s. Discover four wonderful homes in Quezon City that range from the eclectic to the whimsical, contemporary and traditional. Find yourself going back in time with a glimpse of other four charming and utterly breathtaking ancestral homes in Batangas, among others.

“Debuhista” takes its name from the Filipino word for “designer.” It puts the spotlight on three Filipino design icons that have uplifted the local design industry: potters Lanelle Abueva-Fernando and Ugu Bigyan, and furniture designer Benji Reyes. These popular names in the industry have consistently advocated the continued patronage and support of Filipino design.

“ATBP.” is the final section that celebrates 10 recreational establishments created by Filipinos for their fellow Filipinos. It serves as a handy guide to the greatest spas, hotels, resorts and restaurants.

Put the Filipino design first and appreciate design excellence that is truly Filipino with the MyHome special issue 2011. Available in all newsstands and bookstores nationwide, all year round.

MyHome is a publication of Mega Publishing Group. For more information, visit www.myhomemag.com.