
Photo Credit: Ryan Aguas
StarCentral Magazine celebrated its 21st anniversary in memorable fashion in Santa Cruz, Laguna, during the inaugural Philippine International Fashion Festival. The milestone event highlighted a unique collaboration among the media, fashion, tourism, and local community sectors, placing the municipality firmly in the spotlight as an emerging fashion and cultural destination.
The anniversary celebration showcased a partnership between StarCentral Magazine and several organisations within the Philippine fashion and tourism sectors. Key collaborators included the Santa Cruz Tourism Office and the Laguna Designers Elite Group, both of which contributed to the festival’s success.
The event was spearheaded by StarCentral Magazine in collaboration with Eman Reccio, president of the Fil-Oz Entertainment Collective, and Rexerizza Boongaling, Municipal Tourism Officer of Santa Cruz, Laguna. Their joint effort resulted in an event that celebrated fashion while also highlighting tourism, local creativity, and international cultural collaboration.

Motorcade Kicks Off Festivities
Festivities began with a colourful motorcade through Santa Cruz, setting the tone for the day’s celebration. StarCentral’s International Ambassadors — Emmy, Taisha, Grace, Zara, Milan, Avayiah, and Reeha — joined the procession with police escorts accompanying the convoy throughout the route. The motorcade began at Metro Central Mall before travelling through Sambat Bubukal, the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Bagumbayan, Calios and Santa Cruz Bridge. The convoy then continued along Burgos Street and proceeded to A. Regidor Street towards the Municipal Hall of Santa Cruz before returning to Metro Central Mall. Residents lined the streets during the motorcade, waving and greeting the ambassadors and organisers as they passed. The reception highlighted the strong community support for the event and reflected the festive atmosphere throughout the municipality.

At approximately 2:45 pm, a press conference was held featuring StarCentral’s International Ambassadors alongside officers from FEC. Members of the local media were invited to ask questions about the festival, the magazine’s 21-year journey, and the broader vision behind the international fashion initiative.
Runway Show Begins
StarCentral’s International Ambassadors then made their first runway appearance wearing pieces from the RRJ apparel collection. Their confident runway walk showcased contemporary fashion styles while energising the crowd gathered at Metro Central Mall.
One of the event’s highlights was the official unveiling of the April 2026 issue of StarCentral Magazine. The issue features StarCentral’s International Ambassadors — Emmy, Taisha, Grace, Zara, Milan, Avayiah, and Reeha — on the cover. As the ambassadors walked down the runway holding the newly released magazine, the moment symbolised both the publication’s 21-year journey and its continued commitment to nurturing international talent and youth representation.

Designers Showcase Laguna Talent
The runway segment continued with showcases from several designers representing Santa Cruz and the wider Laguna fashion community. Each ambassador represented a designer, bringing their creative vision to life. The designers from the Laguna Designers Elite Group who contributed to the showcase included Jeffrey Tope, Erl Justine Talucod, Hubert M. Umali, Jaime Angelo Abenio, Jessycris Baduel, Jessica Dolorso Labindao, Jomari De Leon, Leo Laraño, Mark Francis Pacion and Richard D. Roque.
The runway presentation highlighted the craftsmanship and creativity of Laguna’s fashion industry, demonstrating the region’s growing influence in the Philippine fashion landscape.

A Celebration of Fashion and Community
StarCentral Magazine’s 21st anniversary celebration proved to be more than just a fashion showcase. Through the Philippine International Fashion Festival, organizers were able to bring together fashion professionals, community leaders, and tourism advocates to promote Santa Cruz as a destination for creative and cultural events. The collaboration between StarCentral Magazine, the Fil-Oz Entertainment Collective and the Santa Cruz Tourism Office played a key role in making the festival possible.
As StarCentral Magazine marks more than two decades in the industry, the event signals a continued commitment to innovation, international engagement and the promotion of emerging talent.
















