MANILA, Philippines - The International Bazaar Foundation Inc. (IBF), the Ladies of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Spouses of Heads of Mission (SHOM), and members of the diplomatic and consular corps will hold the International Bazaar on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the PICC Forums I, II and III, CCP Complex, Pasay City.
The annual bazaar features unique and authentic products from different countries around the world.
There will be 35 embassies and six consulates showcasing the best of their local wares. Over 100 booths will also sell Filipino products. Guests can also sample traditional dishes from the featured countries.
Proceeds of the one-day event will be donated to the IBF, which will then use them for various projects such as scholarship grants to deserving students from indigent families, financial support for the elderly, abused and abandoned children as well as victims of calamities.
Apart from the International Bazaar’s array of goods, guests will have a chance to win the latest Hyundai Accent car courtesy of HARI Foundation Inc. (Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.) through its president and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo and IBF Inc. as the grand raffle prize.
There will also be airline tickets, kitchen appliances, hotel weekend packages and many more interesting prizes at stake when you buy a raffle ticket at P200.
IBF is headed by its chairperson Gretchen V. del Rosario, wife of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario. Other officers are Sylvia Farolan, president; Bambina Buenaventura, vice president; Rose Villamor, secretary; Alice Guerrero, treasurer; and Olivia Romulo, Margarita Tambunting, Marion Coscolluela, Consul General Fortune Ledesma, members of the Board of Trustees; Blessie Cabrera, special projects coordinator, Department of Foreign Affairs; and Nora Salazar, executive director.
Tickets are available at P100, P200 for the raffle tickets at Tesoro’s outlets on Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City; and Mabini St., Ermita Manila. For inquiries, call 833-1320.