California Fundraiser for SFAS 2006

BACOLOD “BABES” RAISE STAKES WITH BIGGEST FUNDRAISER

The Babes of Bacolod, a group of women who hail from Bacolod and are now Los Angeles, California residents, outdid themselves with their biggest fundraiser to date by hosting a cocktail party at the home of Billy and Joy de la Cruz-Herd on October 7, 2006. By raising almost $5,000 to benefit the Tapulanga Foundation and the St. Francis of Assisi School, the women, who jokingly call themselves “Babes,” have continued with their annual commitment to send deserving children to school.

The event was coordinated by Janice de la Cruz-Ragona with the assistance of Geraldine Yulo, who put together an impressive menu of Spanish inspired dishes, and Joy de la Cruz-Herd, who was in charge of décor. Sous chefs Ina Clemente-Tongson and Catherine Yulo-Khan were on hand to help out with food preparation and cooking. Assisting with décor were Lenlen Severino and Laurice Sibala. Agnes Severino-Clemente manned the bar where beer and wine were sold. New to this year’s event was a silent auction with gift baskets donated by Warner Bros., David Letterman, and Rafe Totengco. Donations were generated from the 70 guests who attended the party as well as from friends, family and co-workers of the “Babes.”