I've said it before: nothing beats June for a worldwide rollout of the finest Philippine fiña...er, piña. The month's patriotic spirit and (generally) warm weather lead to a magical global display of Pinoy colors and creativity -- and look great on Embassies and Consulates' social media!
Los Angeles PCG
(shout out to batchmate Rea!)
Ottawa PE
(shout out to batchmate Greg!)
Paris PE
(shout ooh la la!)
Now, y'all know me: I'm a certified fashion influencer and trendspotter (not to mention 80's icon). This year, I declare the Foreign Service Post photo-op must-have du jour to be....accessories. Your ternos and barongs are perfectly fine, dahlings, but if you truly want to win your vin d'honneur, you have to have a little extra something something. Like these "It" Posts!
San Francisco PCG - Custom Designed Kalayaan Scarves
(shout out to batchmate Reggie!)
Brunei PE - Rolls of Handwoven Indigenous Fabrics
(shout out to former fellow Office Concierge Star!)
Tel Aviv - Cobonpue Creations
(shout out to batch-below-but-knows-me-and-the-LLDD-Hyphen-L-from-way-back Judy!)
Tokyo PE - Models. Lots and Lots of High Fashion Models.
(shout out to batchmate Leah! all five feet of her! she's in there somewhere!)
Mabuhay, dahlings!