Couture for a cause
Huibonhoa, Mario Katigbak, Marian Ong, Sandie Poblador and Elaine Rojas Villar with Johnny Litton standing as adviser.
the runway wearing the most spectacular gowns by top local and international designers are 2017 Style Icons Milo Bondoc and Sharee Ann Tan along with the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardees Annabel Uy-Braganza, Maria Victoria Tengco- Burgos, Yamani Caliwara, Ruby Tan Chua, Dr. Jennie Francisco- Diaz, Ve- ronica Ho, Rosemarie Tee Licup, Nina Paula Vergara Ng, Brenda Ngo, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Katz Montealegre- Santos, Minerva Mondejar Steiner, Robina Marie Ko-Tan and Jennifer Tieng.
Similarly, 2017 Men of Extraor - dential communications secretary Martin Andanar, Geoff Andres, Kim Atienza, chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo, Jose Soberano III, Kevin Tan, Dennis Uy, Fred Yuson and senator Juan Miguel Zubiri stormed the stage looking dapper and worthy of the title they now hold. But more than the gorgeous dresses and the crisp suits, everyone in attendance kept in their hearts the evening’s worthwhile cause.
raising event was initiated by the late great Imelda Cojuangco, in aid of underprivileged cancer patients who are being supported by the PCS. The evening raised an additional P1 million for cancer purchased the following valuable pieces: Syatong, a painting by Mindanaoan artist Kublai Millan and Nuturing in Amber 2017, a glass sculpture by renowned artist Ramon Orlina, as well as a five- day, four- night wellness stay at the Medizin Zentrum Bad Salzhausen in Germany in which was generously donated by Artorn Chinalai of Integrative Health Management of Thailand.
To the people behind this worthwhile cause, may your tribe increase!
The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines working committee (front row, from left) Tanzania Consul Betty Chua and Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Angola consul Helen Ong, adviser Johnny Litton and selection and organizing committee member Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano, (back row, from left) Marian Ong, Roy Gonzales, Sandie Poblador, Mario Katigbak and Mabel Abaño
Best Dressed Women of the Philippines selection and organizing committee member Roy Gonzales (center) with PCS President Corazon Ngelangel and Chairman Antonio Guerrero