Prominent VIPs from the business, diplomatic and social circles made up the guest list of The 2018 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines (BDWP) Awards Ball, a monumental event for a very noble cause, held at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila in Parañaque City.
The event was led by Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) chairman
Antonio Ma. J. Guerrero and trustee Dr. Kelly Salvador, alongside BDWP chairperson Angola Consul Helen Ong with the selection and organizing committee composed of your columnist as adviser and project head Roselle Rebano. It showcased the elegance of the 17 awardees led by Style Icons Yoli Ayson and Darlene Ardeña Go as they paraded in elaborate gowns created by talented Filipino designers.
In stylish gowns and crisp suits, the distinguished guests and their party wholeheartedly contributed to the cause to make the future of the Philippines cancerfree not just by attending but also by participating in the auction, which raised additional funds for cancer beneficiaries. The items that were auctioned included a brass sculpture called Ilustrada made by artist Dominic
Rubio in collaboration with jewelry powerhouse Hoseki, and a glass sculpture called To Love and Nurture by renowned sculptor Ramon Orlina.
For 15 years, the PCS has provided financial and emotional assistance to cancer-stricken patients in the fringes of society. Many thanks to our generous sponsors Okada Manila, Insular Life, BA Securities, PAGCOR, CATS Motors, Wilcon Depot, The Aivee Clinic and SM Foundation.
Congratulations to the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines and Philippine Cancer Society for another successful ball! On to next year!
(From left) Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) trustee Dr. Kelly Salvador, Best Dressed Women of the Philippines (BDWP) selection and organizing committee members Mario Katigbak, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Marian Ong with grandson Santiago Nuguid and event chairperson Angola Consul Helen Ong, PCS chairman Antonio Ma. J. Guerrero, BDWP selection and organizing committee members Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Mabel Abaño, Roy Gonzales, project head Roselle Rebano and your columnist as adviser.
(From left) Natalie Lim-Ang, Eni Alba, Madison Galeries owner Joy Rustia, Carolyn Tan and 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Michelle Lim.
(From left) Simon Piggott, 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Katrina Ponce-Enrile and Consul Helen Ong with Lisa and Arthur Tupaz.
(From left) Stefan Co, Hoseki partner and chief creative officer Knoi Esmane, COO Harold Co, CEO Grace Co, 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life and Hoseki corporate affairs director Zabeth Co and founder Faico.
2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Ofelia Wadle (center) receives one of the evening’s raffle prizes, a Philippine Airlines Business Class ticket to Bangkok, on behalf of the winner Emily Ojeda Yriarte. Also in photo are Roy Gonzales and Roselle Rebano.
Eileen Gonzales with 2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Noel Gonzales and Aficionado Perfumes and Personal Care president and CEO Joel Cruz.
(From left) Georgette Wilson, 2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Ningning de Ocampo and Baby Tan, Karen Macasaet, Marietta Holmgren and Lolette Carrillo.
(From left) 2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Connie Haw, Grace Gobing, Jennifer Weigel and Agile Zamora.
2018 BDWP awardee Malou Tamayo Martinez (center) with 2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Lynette Guzman and Life Prescy Yulo.
Angelie Lee Chen, Aileen Choi-Go and 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Annabel Uy Braganza.
2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Carmen Afzelius and Nina Paula Ng.
2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Marcott Almeda, Manolyne Taylor and Rustan Commercial Corp. board member Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez.
Salina and Stephen Ang.
2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Ruby Chua with Yamani Caliwara.
Dr. Oliver Diaz, 2018 BDWP awardee Joy Jabile-Ejercito and 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Dr. Jennie Diaz.
2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Crystal Jacinto and DMark Corp. CEO Nikki Tang.
2018 BDWP Ambassadors for Life Sheree Chua and Veronica Ho.
Florence Ko and 2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Christina Cobankiat.
2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Ross Licup and daughter Pam.
2018 BDWP Ambassador for Life Mhel Pechera with Bo Muralla.
2018BDWPAmbassador for Life Avon Morales.