Two Sundays ago, I was privileged enough to be invited to a
talk with two persons who made a huge contribution to the fashion industry Dr.
Lilia Digna Rosales, the returning president of Fashion Designers Association
of the Philippines (FDAP) and Dr. Dante Guevarra, a great educator for three
decades and former PUP President.
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| Dr. Lilia Digna Rosales |
Three decades ago, our country has been given recognition in
the field of fashion because of the talents of our designers. We were once
called the fashion capital of Asia. The Philippine government and former first
lady, Imelda Marcos, then supported it. They are at par with the global
designers with their tasteful products.
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| Metamorphosis-Photo from SM Megamall |
In partnership with the Filipino Heritage Festival, Inc. and
SM Megamall, Metamorphosis featured various pieces made by Filipino designers.
Designers participated in the fashion show and others in the exhibit, which was
held last May 22. In relation to the global environmental problem we are
currently facing, they created an event wherein they showcase the talents of
young designers which is to create fashion piece out of indigenous materials.
It is a way to promote that garbage may be transformed into something new with
the aid of one’s creativity.
"Do not imitate! Be a Filipino fashion designer that uses
Filipino materials."- Dr. Lilia Digna Rosales
Now that fashion industry is currently in bad shape, Dr. Lilia Digna
aims to bring back and showcase the talents of young aspiring fashion designers
so that we can make a mark globally and at the same time addressing
environmental issues. She also aims to support every Filipino by providing more
jobs to the industry. The association also has more plans in the next months to
come. They will also help those who aspire to become fashion designers someday
and have limited resources. It is now their aim to revive the fashion industry
of our country.
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| Dr. Dante Guevarra |
Dr. Dante Guevarra, speaks his thoughts on the current
education system of our country. According to him, our education system needs
an overhaul because a lot of subjects are really not necessary. Our educators
should focus on what is really needed. Professors should persuade students to
learn not the other way around.
K-12 was supposed to be implemented long ago, but so many
issues were addressed. Now that it has been implemented, we can now expect
global standards. It will now help channel the students’ potential and their
abilities be put into right perspective. The schools should also provide them
proper guidance on what they will choose for them to maximize their talents
especially to those who will enter senior high school.
Learn the many ways on how to maximize wastes to help us
save the environment. Through the summit, we can promote care for our
environment and share the responsibility towards global change.
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