For one whole Sunday, on Nov. 24, the best products from all over the world will be showcased for sale at the PICC Forums 1, 2 & 3 at the CCP Complex in Pasay City, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This one-day bazaar is organized by the International Bazaar Foundation (IBF), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Diplomatic and Consular Corps, and the Spouses of the Heads of Mission (SHOM).
Now on its 53rd year, the International Bazaar has taken on as theme, “Shop The World, Show You Care.”
“This bazaar will showcase the finest items from different countries together with the Philippines’ best community-based products,” said Maria Lourdes Locsin, wife of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and IBF chairperson.
According to Susan Fries, spouse of Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and SHOM President, the proceeds of this cosmopolitan bazaar will benefit local charities.
Among the chosen beneficiaries this year are the 41 scholars in colleges and universities in Metro Manila; the Ayala Foundation that conducts out-reach projects in Mindanao, Palawan and Mindoro; the HABI Textile that restores the fine art of inabelor abeliloko;
The Pilak Silvercraft that trains silversmiths in Baguio City; the Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Paranaque City; Bogo, Cebu provincial hospital; the Missionaries of Charity; the Little Sisters of the Poor; the feeding program in Pasay City; the Steps Mission Foundation; and the Sayaw Foundation that teaches out-of-school youth ballet skills.
According to Mrs. Locsin, entrance tickets to the bazaar are sold at P150, while donor cards cost P250. These are sold at Tesoros Store in Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City, at Special Projects Unit, 6th Floor, DFA Bldg, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, and at the PICC gate on the day of the International Bazaar.
For inquiries,you may call 833-1320 or send e-mail at ibf.dfa@gmail.com.
