Miss World charity gala set

Miss World Philippines 2011 will hold its Charity Gala Night on Sept. 13 at the Manila Hotel for the benefit of charitable causes that seek to uplift the lives of street children and underprivileged women and children.

Pageant organizers said they were taking inspiration from Miss World Limited’s advocacy, ‘‘Beauty with a Purpose,” and its core value, ‘‘Beauty in Giving.”

The gala night will include a silent auction of paintings, sculpture and other artwork donated by renowned artists such as National Artist Arturo Luz, Ramon Orlina, Daniel de la Cruz, L’arc en Ciel artists Connie Quirino, Miguel Buhay, Pilar Quiros, Ditas Dominguez, Margie Villonco, Stella Kim, Carla Kim, Elaine Herbosa, Mia Herbosa and Russian artist Gregory Pototsky. Tim Yap will host the program.

Tickets per table are P100,000 for platinum, P75,000 for gold and P50,000 for silver. For more information call 7804789, local 7171; 0910-2382461, or go to the MWP website www.missworldphilippines.com.

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