JUST in time for Chinese New Year early this February, state-owned Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) opened its newest downtown outlet, Luxe Duty Free at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City. To welcome the year with good fortune, Feng Shui expert Princesse Lim Fernandez performed traditional auspicious cere­monies in relation to the general outlook of the Year of the Pig.

Fernandez also gave specific advice for each animal sign for the information of guests from government, business, showbiz and the social scene before heading out to the store entrance for the Chinese Eye Dotting ceremony.

Former senator Freddie Webb, Lucio Singh, judge Rosemarie Carandang, feng shui expert Princesse Lim Fernandez, Miss Universe 1973 and Cultural Center of the Philippines board of trustees member/president Margie Moran, Maria Salome Angala, Vincent Angala, Bennie Aw, Jullie Yap Daza, Olive Aw, and Tomasito Umali.
Former senator Freddie Webb, Lucio Singh, judge Rosemarie Carandang, feng shui expert Princesse Lim Fernandez, Miss Universe 1973 and Cultural Center of the Philippines board of trustees member/president Margie Moran, Maria Salome Angala, Vincent Angala, Bennie Aw, Jullie Yap Daza, Olive Aw, and Tomasito Umali.
DFPC COO Vicente Pelagio Angala with his wife Maria Salome and Jullie Yap Daza took part in the Chinese Eye Dotting ceremony to rouse the dragons.
DFPC COO Vicente Pelagio Angala with his wife Maria Salome and Jullie Yap Daza took part in the Chinese Eye Dotting ceremony to rouse the dragons.
Angala seeks expertise of Feng Shui master Princesse Lim Fernandez in leading the auspicious ceremonies at Luxe Duty Free grand opening.
Angala seeks expertise of Feng Shui master Princesse Lim Fernandez in leading the auspicious ceremonies at Luxe Duty Free grand opening.
Tourism Attaché to Beijing Tomasito Umali takes part in the ceremonies.
Tourism Attaché to Beijing Tomasito Umali takes part in the ceremonies.
Guests take turns to make their wishes for Chinese New Year — and before the shopping commences.
Guests take turns to make their wishes for Chinese New Year — and before the shopping commences.

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