MANILA, Philippines - Rupert Jacinto’s Faaabvlous IV coffee table book launch and photo exhibit will be presented at the Gallery of The Peninsula Manila, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2. The exhibit will be opened by former President Fidel V. Ramos, assisted by Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , National Artist Arturo Luz, Rustan Commercial Corp. president Zenaida Tantoco, Betsy Westendorp, and the book cover ladies — Nene Leonor and Elaine Villar.
Faaabvlous IV is presented in partnership with the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines, in support of the victims of typhoon Yolanda, OFPHIL and for the Love-A-Parish Program of Sto. Niño de Paz Chapel in Greenbelt 1. Major sponsors are The Peninsula Manila, Lexus, Manila, Stores Specialists Inc. and Titania Wine Cellar, with support from CWC International Corp., Marriott Manila, Crimson Resorts, Crossover 105.1, Fila, Bergamo, MaxiOne Multi Media Company, Triple R Large Format Co., Executive Decisions, Rochar Cosmeceuticals Inc. Jun Hen and Jun Jun Ablaza.
Four paintings by renowned artists National Artist Arturo Luz, Betsy Westendorp together with the Duchess of Calabria and Marquesa de Valdeolmos will be auctioned at the Gala Dinner for the benefit of OFPHIL. OFPHIL helps restore the eyesight of underprivileged Filipinos.