UNICEF Philippines has launched its first fundraising
online auction entitled Auction for Action: A UNICEF Fundraising Online Auction
to benefit children’s programs in the Philippines and worldwide via Ebay (www.ebay.ph/unicef went live on May 25, 2011).
This unique online auction in partnership with Greenbelt
Ayala Malls, Ebay.ph, Cibo and Cibo di M brings together works of reputable
artists in art, design, furniture, fashion, jewellery and photography along
with exciting experiential packages.
Featured artists are: Manny Baldemor, Michael Cacnio,
Celestina, Seb Chua, Kenneth Cobonpue, Araceli Limcaco Dans, Kristine Dee,
Janina Dizon, Tom Epperson, Accessory Lab, Ito Kish, E. Billy
Mondoñedo, Ramon Orlina, Debbie Palao, Ling Quisumbing Ramilo, Benji Reyes,
Popo San Pascual, Joey Samson, Vito Selma, Victor Sollorano, Paul Syjuco, Ricky
Toledo and Chito Vijandre of FIRMA/Felicity, Reg Yuson, and UNICEF Special
Advocate for Children, Ms. Daphne Oseña Paez. Galerie Joaquin artists such Jovan Benito, Jomar Delluba,
Hamzah Marbella, Dominic Rubio and Juvenal Sanso are also participating.
Experiential packages include dinner by Chef Tonyboy
Escalante of Antonio’s and dugout experience with the Philippine Football Team
or Azkals on July 3 at the World Cup qualifier in Manila.
Filipino designer, Mich
Dulce also pledges support to UNICEF by donating one of her hats....
Signed on the back in gold
by British music legend Adam Ant, the hat comes with a hand written note from
both Dulce and Ant, a signed poster, a tour t-shirt from Ant’s current
"The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Tour," a set of 4 badges, a
wristband, and a plectrum he used at a recent gig at legendary London music
venue The 100 Club.