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Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay paid tribute on Sept. 20 to Filipino heritage through a fashion spectacle that promoted traditional clothing and fibers. Dubbed "Kasuotang Pilipino 2019 (Banyuhay), Fashion Show," Binay said that the event aims a revival of the Filipino identity in the city by paying homage to people of our regional backgrounds and to promote traditional clothing and fibers. With the theme "banyuhay" (metamorphosis), the annual fashion event was inspired by the outstanding traits of the people from our major islands: industry and frugality from Luzon, partying and merrymaking from the Visayas; and love of heritage from Mindanao. "These character attributes enabled the metamorphosis of Makati, once a carabao swampland of the Province of Rizal, into the country's premier city, financial district, entertainment hub, and a haven for investors and tourists," Binay said in a statement. Binay added: "The City Governmen...

Miss Philippine Youth 2018 Nadine Bornilla is one of those young people who has nothing but admiration for Makati City Mayor Abigail "Abby" Binay. During her courtesy call to the mayor's office last Feb. 5, Bornilla thanked Binay for supporting the youth of Makati City. Bornilla, 15, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Binay. She also met Makati City Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo. "Thank you so much for everything that you have done for the youth of Makati," Bornilla said. She was accompanied by her father Dr. Jumel V. Bornilla, Manix Genabe and other friends from the media. Mayor Binay smiled and replied: "Kulang pa." Sought to give message to Bornilla, Binay said: "I would like to congratulate her for representing the city for this event. Hopefully you will use this opportunity to help other people." "I feel excited meeting her for the first time. I've been a citizen of Makati ever since I was five years...