Philbeauty, The First International Beauty Trade Show to Come to Manila

MANILA, Philippines, June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of buyers streamed into the first international beauty trade show in the Philippines taking place at the SMX Convention Centre.

Philbeauty 2014,the first beauty trade event opens in Manila. Token of appreciation for the association and supporting organization was presented by UBM ASEAN managing director Mr. M. Gandhi, Jime Essink UBM Asia CEO and UBM Asia executive vice president Mr. Michael Duck.

Philbeauty 2014 was officially inaugurated by UBM, supporting associations CCIP, Filhair Coop, TCMA and VIPS including guests of honour, Ms Maria Teresa M Gutierrez OIC Director Centre for Cosmetics Regulation & Research, Food and Drug Administration and Dr Rafaelita M. Aldaba Assistant Secretary, Industry Development and Trade Policy Group, DTI

Over 100 exhibiting companies representing 22 countries and regions will be showcasing beauty products and services from all over the world for the next three days including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Italy, Japan, India plus many more.  Philbeauty has also introduced a number of initiatives including the Philippines International Beauty Conference , an education programme, which is set to provide learning for all beauty professionals attending philbeauty. Topics range from the very latest industry insight and trends to business and personal development sessions including popular sessions on "The Notification Process of Cosmetics with the Food and Drug Administration" and "Practical tips for Successful Importation of Cosmetic Products into the Philippines." Live product demonstrations as well as hair and make-up application demonstrations led by celebrity stylist Mader Ricky Reyes are also taking place attracting a large crowd keen to learn the latest techniques and apply them in their businesses.

M Gandhi, Managing Director UBM ASEAN said: "UBM's focus has always been to meet and exceed the expectations of our exhibitors and buyers and deliver the best organised show possible. We are very proud to be serving the Philippines beauty industry and with such strong interest from international companies this clearly demonstrated that the Philippines have many business opportunities. Philbeauty is the perfect platform for buyers and suppliers to interact in a focused environment and form new relationships."

Supported by the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), the Filipino Hairdressers Cooperative, the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association and the Spa & Wellness Association the three day show is the first of its kind in the Philippines designed for the beauty trade industry. "A trade platform for the beauty industry in the Philippines is long overdue. We are pleased to partner up with UBM, an international organiser of such strong competence and eminence in the beauty industry." Said Anna Marie Anastacio, President of the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines.

Philbeauty takes place from 18^th to 20^th June 2014. Interested buyers can still register on-site at registration counters at the SMX Convention Centre throughout the duration of the show between 10am to 5pm.

For more information on the show, please check out www.philbeautyshow.com