UNICEF
Philippines and Daphne Oseña Paez brings together Filipino artists
for children
In celebration of the 20th year of National Children’s Month,
UNICEF Philippines presents UNICEF Auction
for Action, an online auction to benefit children in the Philippines and
worldwide.
For the second time, this online auction brings together more than
seventy pieces of work from admired artists in design, furniture, art and
jewelry for a good cause. Curated and presented by UNICEF Special Advocate for Children Daphne Oseña
Paez, the online auction is a product of UNICEF and Daphne’s collaboration to
bring the world of art, furniture and design
together with her advocacy on children. “Whenever
I go to the field with UNICEF, I am heartened to see that we are doing a lot to
improve children’s lives all over the Philippines. But there is always more to
do; that’s why I support UNICEF.”
To celebrate the 20th year of Children’s Month this October –
the only annual national celebration that puts children’s rights center stage
for all Filipino children - the theme for this year’s auction is the right of
children to play. “Playing is a basic
right of every child, and its importance to a child’s well-being and healthy development
cannot be over-emphasized. It also
lends itself well as a theme for our premiere artists to work with,” adds
Daphne.
UNICEF’s Auction for Action offers art
lovers and collectors from all over the Philippines, the chance to bid for high
quality items at discounts starting at 40% off. Items such as the Bloom from designer Kenneth Cobonpue, Fly Up from artist Michael Cacnio and a
golden strand of South Sea Pearls from Jewelmer will be offered from October
1-7 only. The highest bidders win the item on offer.
“Buy a beautiful
item, and help children at the same time, what could be better? Many people
don’t realize that UNICEF relies entirely
on voluntary donations from individuals, companies and governments and the
funds raised from the auction will go towards education, health and nutrition,
protection and emergency programs for children who are the hardest to reach and
most in need,” said UNICEF Country
Representative Tomoo Hozumi.
Watch out and bid
for one-of-a-kind pieces from notable
Filipino artists and designers and help
make a difference for children. UNICEF
Auction for Action goes live at 6 p.m. on eBay Philippines on October 1. Visit www.unicef.ph
for more details.
Participating
artists:
Manuel Baldemor, Otep Bañez, Elmer Borlongan, Gregory Halili,
Raymond Legaspi, Popo San Pascual, Baby Valencia, Bernard Vista, Willibald Zeck
Galerie
Joaquin Gallery:
Aldrino Abes, Jovan Benito, Vincent de Pio, Jomar Delluba, Hamzah
Marbella, Mario Parial, Dominic Rubio, Juvenal Sanso, Lydia Velasco
Exhibition
Center for Contemporary Arts:
Remy Boquiren, Antonio Daleon, Adler Llagas, Jun Martinez, Nemy Miranda,
Jun Morondez, Ranino Quinto
Art Circle Gallery:
Eberle Catampongan, Rico Doronio, Anthony Geduspan, Joel Mahilum
Filipino Portrait Artists Guild, Inc.:
Don Artificio, Angelito Balmes, Carlos “Cee” Cadid, Romy Carlos, Ben
Infante, Norlie Meimban, Felix Jesus “Ely” Meimban IV, Jonahmar Salbosa
Secret Fresh Gallery:
Dex Fernandez aka Garapata Man, Kawayantech, Epjey Pacheco, Paolo
Vinluan, JJ Zamorano, Whoop
Sculptures:
Michael Cacnio, Seb Chua, Daniel dela Cruz, Pete Jimenez, Ramon Orlina,
Agi Pagkatipunan, Isabel Roxas
Furniture
& Home Accessories:
Kenneth Cobonpue, Heima Store,
Debbie Palao, Ito Kish, Daphne Oseña Paez, Luisa Robinson, Danny Rayos del
Sol, Vito Selma
Jewelry
& Fashion Accessories:
Accessory Lab, Amina Aranaz,
Kristine Dee, Janina Dizon, Jewelmer, Joyce Makitalo, Paul Syjuco, Nicole
Whisenhunt
About UNICEF
In the Philippines for over sixty years, UNICEF works
through partners to reach disadvantaged children and communities to ensure
children are healthy, educated and protected from harm. UNICEF is quick to
respond in emergencies to ensure affected communities are reached and provided
with services from local governments and other service providers. UNICEF is funded entirely by
the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and
governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work visit www.unicef.ph
For
more information, contact:
Pam
Pagunsan, ppagunsan@unicef.org, Tel: 02-9010179, Mobile: 0939-9040068
Jingjing Romero, Stratos PR, Inc., info@stratospr.com,
Tel: 02-4332626, Mobile: 0917-853-2415
