Taytay Showcases Local Talent and Global Collaboration in Fashion and Pageantry Event

Taytay, Rizal — December 11, 2025
The Municipality of Taytay took another meaningful step in promoting local talent, creativity, and global collaboration as the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (LEDIPO), led by focal person Cristina Chin Gonzales, partnered with The Series Group for a special fashion and pageantry

event held in cooperation with the local government.

The event was spearheaded by the Municipal Government of Taytay, headed by Mayor Allan De Leon, with the support of Vice Mayor JV Cabitac, Councilors Cai Cortez, JV Valera, Kiko Esguerra and LEDIPO Officer in Charge Dustin G. Regalado, alongside RP Connect President and CEO Noubikko P. Ulanday. It highlighted Taytay’s growing creative industry while fostering partnerships that extend beyond local borders.

A warm welcome was extended by Phil-Ace International Management Corporation, led by President Allen Jacinto, to Ms. Ellen Montehermoso Stokes, owner of Miss Fabulous Pageants & Events from Las Vegas. Her presence underscored the event’s international dimension and its potential to open doors for local designers and talents on a global stage.

One of the highlights of the program was a mini fashion show featuring the creations of renowned Taytay designers Nhoy Tenerife and Ega Francisco, showcasing the town’s rich craftsmanship and vibrant fashion identity. The event also included the official sashing of the candidates of Ginoo at Binibining Taytay, celebrating beauty, confidence, and community pride.

Following the event, Ms. Stokes expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception and collaborative spirit she experienced in Taytay.

“With a grateful heart, I will always cherish the time spent with Mayor Allan De Leon, Cristina Felizardo Gonzales, the council members and staff, the beauty queens, and the designers,” she shared. “I am truly overwhelmed. This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward shared success for both Miss Fabulous Pageants & Events and #SmileTaytay, together with Noubikko Ulanday.”

The successful collaboration between LEDIPO, The Series Group, and the Municipal Government of Taytay reflects a shared vision of empowering local industries, promoting creative excellence, and building partnerships that support sustainable growth. Through initiatives like this, Taytay continues to strengthen its position as a hub for fashion, culture, and opportunity—rooted in local pride and reaching toward global possibilities.

By: Meme Borja