Rose Lazaro, FCCP president Nene Pe, Nelia Sarcol, event chairman Nonie Basilio, and Mila Imson with the models
The program opened with welcome remarks from Nonie Basillio, event chairman, who thanked the participating designers who generously lent their talents and resources for the success of the show. She also recognized her co-chairs Mila Imson and Rose Lazaro and the other committee members Cristina Galang Caedo, Mimi Valerio, Baby de Jesus and Sally Maliwanag.