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Sunday best
“The
terno
— literally translated as
matching — is said to have evolved
from the
traje de mestiza
, the more
elaborate version of the baro’t saya,”
explains Ocampo.
Maureen Disini, the designer behind
the one-shoulder gown that appears
on our cover, took on the appealing
challenge of putting her spin on an
oft-interpreted item of iconic attire.
“To update the terno,” she explains, “I
changed its silhouette and used new
materials — a mix of gold sequins and
jersey. I also shortened the sleeve by
two inches for a fresher look.”
Cebu Pacific flies to Manila from across
the network. From there, you can take a
bus or rent a car to get to Taal, Batangas.
www.cebupacificair.com
R O C K I N G O U R R O O T S
1. Book a walking tour of
Taal and contact the Taal
Municipal Tourism Office.
Tel: +63 (43) 408 0577.
Email roberttaaltourism@
yahoo.com
2. Hire a car service.
www.
lakbayrentacar.com
3. Stay at least one night. Check
in at Casa Severina.
Tel: +63
(917) 501 8060
4. Pre-book a period dinner,
complete with full rented
regalia courtesy of Camp
Suki
,
s collection, at Villa
Tortuga.
Tel: +63 (2) 725
0819; (917) 824 6900
SMILE
RECOMMENDS
Left: A young ring-bearer dons a mini-
Americana, or suit; (from top) Taal Basilica is the
backdrop for bustling activity; altar boys pose
for a souvenir shot; balloons come in all shapes,
sizes and cartoon characters