Cebu FAME launched Bijoux Cebu through the media last July 15, 2008 at Casino Español, CebuCity.

In the press conference, Janet Chua, president for Cebu FAME Foundation, Inc. said that with over 30 years of experience in eco-fashion, the Philippines can be the prime destination for green jewelry.

"Bijoux Cebu is our way of thanking our valued customers for their continued support and appreciation of the Philippine Fashion Accessory Industry, Chua said.”

 Bijoux Cebu is a trade-only exhibit open to all local and foreign buyers. It is supported by the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Export Development Council.

 Aside to the exhibit, Bijoux Cebu would have full program of activities to entertain the buyers. A daily fashion shows to showcase top-of-the-line accessories, on the spot design competitions, craft demonstrations, on the spot product development, and cash and carry area where shoppers can buy ready stocks at discounted rates.

Buyers would also be given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Philippine fashion accessories industry in a special trip to selected factories in Cebu

Other incentives would be given Cash rebates and welcome vouchers await the first 100 buyers who could pre-register. Big discounts are further being offered for resort accommodations at Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa.

Bijoux Cebu happens on September 20-22, 2008 at Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu. For more details, visit www.bijouxcebu.com  or call the secretariat at (6332) 255-0851 or (6332) 255-0861or email at info@cebufame.com.ph

About nineteen media personnel from different media outfits attended the press conference.  Bai Congmon and Marisol Luna of 101.9 FM, James Boyles and James Remulta of Skycable, Vanessa Nesternini of Zee Lifestyle, Debbie Lawas and Amor Casido of Home Radio, Jen Vega Rhia de Pablo and Emma Villarente of the Freeman, Golden Epondilaw, Grace Carmona and Anabelle Balanzar of Cebu Daily News, Arni Aclao of Sunstar Daily, Carla Estella and Junjun Cantutay of GMA-7, David Harris and Mona Polo of Bite Magazine, Richard Ramos of Expot Newspaper.

The organizing body for Bijoux Cebu holds a press conference to promote Bijoux Cebu, at 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Casino Español, F. Ramos and D. Jakosalem Streets on July 15, 2008.

Bijoux Cebu will showcase Philippines finest fashion accessories and costume jewelries that make use of raw materials and local ingenuity.

Bijoux Cebu seeks to provide a platform for the Philippines to be a major player in the rising popularity of eco-fashions.

Janet Chua, president for Cebu FAME Foundation, Inc. will introduce Bijoux Cebu and Go Green Philippines program before the media. PJ Arañador an International Lifestyle Designer and Event Consultant discusses the Eco Chic trend setting for spring-summer 2009.

Highlights of the events for Bijoux Cebu exhibition will be presented  by Butch Carungay chairman for Bijoux Cebu organizing committee.  Asteria Caberte, Regional Director for Department of Industry (DTI) talks about the support of the Philippine government in the fashion industry.

The press conference is one of the series of promotional activities conducted by Cebu FAME Foundation, the organizing body for Bijoux Cebu. 

Bijoux Cebu happens on September 20-22, 2008 at Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu.

(See attached press con program)

CEBU FAME CONTINUES to invite designers, sample makers, production workers, and other interested persons on design and technology in fashion bags and jewelry making workshops, which started last July 7, 2008 and ends by August 7, 2008 at Costume and Jewelry Center, DOST Compound, Sudlon, Lahug Cebu City.

PJ Arañador, a renowned International Lifestyle Designer, trains the participants in comprehensive levels specific to exports, refreshes them to new modern export market changes, and introduces them to new entrepreneurship learnings to generate work and profit.

Participants are expected to create their own products out of their learnings and hands-on applications. Arañador and FAME Design Committee will evaluate the products of the participants.

Products that pass the evaluation will be displayed at the special set of the Bijoux Cebu on September 19-21, 2008 at Shangri-la's Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Cebu.

Bijoux Cebu is an international trade fair to highlight the rising popularity of eco-fashion, where Philippines is being known for its varied natural and indigenous raw materials. Three hundred (300) foreign and local trade buyers with sixty (60) exhibitors are expected to attend.

FAME members can avail one free slot for the workshop since the foundation was able to get a subsidy from Export Development Fund (EDF). If  members will send additional participant, they will pay 5, 000 pesos as succeeding charge, whereas non-FAME participants pay 7, 500 pesos. The training fee is good for one month activities.

Graduates will receive training certificates as major in design development in natural materials and major in design and product development in fashion bags.

Interested individuals are advised to make reservations. In case of changes in schedule and venue, only those who arranged for reservations through fax and email will be informed.

The workshop is in collaboration with PJ Design Studio, owned by PJ Arañador.

For queries, please call Mr. Gil Ovillo, Training Assistant at the Following numbers, (032) 255-0851, 61 Fax: (032) 255-0832 or email us at info@cebufame.com.ph

Please download the attached topics and schedule of activities.