By Robbie Pangilinan
Dads were pampered during the unique “Daddy’s Day: A Father’s Day Pet
Event” on June 27 at the One Esplanade, SM Central Business Park.
Popular PBA cager and father of four Alex Crisano hosted the event
together with actress Dimples Romano and model/athlete Michelle van
Ruyven. Alex talked about his own family and also his dog. Donita Rose
and her son came to treat Daddy Erick Villarama and celebrate both
Fathers’ Day and Be Kind to Animals Week.
The event highlights were a dad pampering area, a dad and pet
mini-Olympics, pet bazaar, pet grooming area, animal-themed arts and
crafts area, pet training area, pet adoption, booths and talks by
animal welfare groups, pet fashion show, special performances by pets
with talents, a photo booth and an auction for the benefit of the
Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA).
“It was a special treat for our dads on Fathers’ Day fun as well as
an educational event for the families and their pets,” said Rossel
Velasco-Taberna, Managing Director of the event organizer Outbox Media
Production Agency. Taberna’s husband, newsman Anthony Taberna was a
special guest at the family event.
The event was in line with American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week,
which is celebrated yearly since 1915. “Daddy’s Day: A Father’s Day
Pet Event” aims to commemorate the role animals play in our lives,
promote ways to treat them humanely, and encourage children to develop
a love for animals. Besides giving tribute to and pampering the dads
on their special day, the event also featured experts talking about
proper pet training and handling, a chance for the families to adopt a
pet of their own, an opportunity to learn about animal welfare
organizations, a time to bond with their pets and the whole family in
a day filled with contests, prizes and fun activities. #
