|
Fair Trade organisation, KATAKUS, led the World Fair Trade Day celebrations in Davao on 09 May 09, in conjunction with APFTI, World Fair Trade Organisation-Philippines, Davao City Tourism Office and the City Government of Davao. "The World Fair Trade Day celebration at the People's Park wasn't a speech-ridden affair but more of a cultural show, with the purple-clad Kaliwad Theatre Collective belting out songs and performing dances charged with sentiments of hope for a better life amidst pressing global issues", said Ms Adi Guisido. See more information and photos from the event. |
|
Winners have been announced for the World Fair Trade Day Coloring-In competition for Kids! On-the-spot competition at Eastwood Mall, Libis, 10 May 2009: * 2-3 year old category - Abrie Robas
* 4-5 year old category - Karl Nicolas
* 6-7 year old category - Justine Ramirez
* 8 years and above category - Alysandra S. Evangalista    
Naga City coloring-in competition, 11-17 May, 2009: * 2-3 year old category - Alfred G. Cericos
* 4-5 year old category - Jessa Mae Francisco
* 6-7 year old category - Maria Noelle Perez
* 8 years and above category - Joime Louissa A. Arcilla    
Congratulations to all our winners!! Enjoy your fair trade prizes: * Wooden toys from Bahay Pangarap - helping disabled people help themselves.
* Handmade paper photo albums from Katakus, Inc. |
|
09 May 09 - a day of global drumming for Fair Trade! The sound of drums could be heard echoing down the halls of Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City - attracting shoppers to the "4 Inspirations" fair trade fair. There were performances, product demonstrations and coloring-in contest to keep supporters and consumers entertained. Well done and thank you to all who were involved - Foundation of Sustainable Societies, Philippine Fair Trade Forum, partner producers, advocates and producers. Special thanks to bands Makiling, Krakatoom, Lakbay Lahi, Talahib, Syalam and Kadangyan for giving us a Big Bang. Read more about the drumming for Fair Trade and view pictures of the drumming events. |
|
 Congratulations to all the fair trade advocates in Cagayan de Oro!! What a noise you made for Fair Trade in the region!
You set off the countrywide celebrations in style and what a BIG BANG you made. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our Fair Trade Hearts for your commitment, passion and dedication to making the celebration a resounding success. Special thanks and congratulations go to Rae Legaspi for her tireless effort; the Amihanang Mindanao Fair Trade Producers Association members and hundreds of volunteers. Well done!! Want to know how they celebrated? |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
