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INTERNATIONAL
MAGAZINE

Sonia Dionela Bermejo
Publisher/Executive Editor

very year when the anniversary is
forthcoming, we, the Manila Up staff are
Ein anticipation of a celebration of another
year of bliss. The anniversary of Manila Up!
International Magazine always evokes mixed feelings
of excitement, elation, gratitude, and joy, that is
overwhelming . No doubt the apostrophe after up
stands up to its meaning.
This year, we decided to have a smaller celebration
with close sponsors, family, and friends in the
industry. But we cannot just celebrate and not have
some entertainment. Kiki Wang who was one of
our last year’s featured designers is showcasing her on to our 4th year. First, we thank God for allowing
“RED” collections. From her busy stints in Europe, us to exist and be a conduit to inspire, to elevate, and
Italy, Paris and recently Dubai, she still has the to contribute to our society, to our community, to our
enthusiasm to show her latest creations for Manila country, and beyond borders. A magazine, as well as
Up! anniversary. Last year was her first show in Los a medium to relay our shared stories from the folks
Angeles, and from then on she went on around the of our covers and those we write about within our
world showing her collections. She is now popularly pages who each have a unique story to tell. Everyone’s
known as the “Red” lady designer. Her journey story is relatable to most among us.
was an exciting one and she was thankful that from It is to YOU that we owe our gratitude as we
Manila Up!’s first show, she has travelled across continue to reach out to different communities. To
the continents to be recognized as an International connect with various international cultures and
Designer. ethnicities. You are all an audience to reckon with
With the continuous contribution from through our wonderfully authentic, true-to-life
our writers in London, Philippines, Thailand, stories.
and the United States, we added writers from With this coming year, we send out our
Germany, Canada, Malaysia and most recently the greetings to each one of you, a HAPPY, BLESSED
international model from Monaco. The blessings CHRISTMAS and A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
and the work of God is unbelievable. We are also
recognized and approved to cover the Miss Universe
pageant which is being held in Bangkok, Thailand. It
is an added and valid recognition of our true worth.
We would like to continue to bring more value
and more diverse contents to our readers as we move
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