The Manila Times

The 'Best Dressed's' dazzling is back

- BECKY GARCIA

FINALLY, after a hiatus of more than two years, the Best Dressed Women of Philippine­s’ (BDWP) like-minded committee staged a very successful comeback at the Grand Ballroom of The Shangri-la The Fort, Bonifacio Global City.

More than 600 beautiful and glamorous people gathered for the 19th Annual Philippine­s’ Best

Dressed ball for a purpose. Since 2004, the Best Dressed Women of the Philippine­s Awards Ball has never wavered in its advocacy to raise funds for the Philippine Cancer Society to provide resources to treat underprivi­leged patients.

Time and again, the event had its indefatiga­ble chairperso­n, Consul Helen Ong, leading the committee with a balance of power and kindness. Her philanthro­pic efforts, together with the BDWP Committee members, have indeed grown in importance, especially in these precarious times, and allowed the event to reach its goal of giving back to cancer survivors and shedding light on their amazing plight.

For the year 2022, the Philippine Cancer Society and the Best Dressed Women of the Philippine­s decided on a Filipino lady statue as its official trophy for the awardees — the epitome of a modern, strong, kindhearte­d and exemplary woman who is not only successful but consistent­ly pays-it-forward by lifting and helping others.

The committee hopes that the new trophy will encourage and inspire other women to leverage this powerful platform to share, connect and make a positive change in the lives of many.

 ?? ?? The Philippine Cancer Society Best Dressed Committee (from left) Mario Katigbak, Eisa Mercado,Marian Ong, Agnes Huibonhoa, Helen Ong, Betty Chua, Flora Chua, Roy Gonzales, Bo Muralla and Cory Navarro
The Philippine Cancer Society Best Dressed Committee (from left) Mario Katigbak, Eisa Mercado,Marian Ong, Agnes Huibonhoa, Helen Ong, Betty Chua, Flora Chua, Roy Gonzales, Bo Muralla and Cory Navarro
 ?? ?? The Best Dressed Women of the Philippine­s Awards Ball renews its advocacy and raised funds for the Philippine Cancer Society
The Best Dressed Women of the Philippine­s Awards Ball renews its advocacy and raised funds for the Philippine Cancer Society
 ?? ?? Aida Cobankiat, Joy Rustia, Krish Almeda, Patch Singson, Princess Violago and Dra. Eloise Pascua
Aida Cobankiat, Joy Rustia, Krish Almeda, Patch Singson, Princess Violago and Dra. Eloise Pascua
 ?? ?? Wilcon Depot’s Chief Executive Officer and Philippine Retailers Associatio­n President Rosemarie Bosch-Ong
Wilcon Depot’s Chief Executive Officer and Philippine Retailers Associatio­n President Rosemarie Bosch-Ong
 ?? ?? Joy Fong, Mags Cue, Glecy Mojares, Virgie Monton and lawyer Manette Agbayani
Joy Fong, Mags Cue, Glecy Mojares, Virgie Monton and lawyer Manette Agbayani
 ?? ?? Joanne Matschuck, Linda Ley and The Manila Times President and CEO Blanca Mercado
Joanne Matschuck, Linda Ley and The Manila Times President and CEO Blanca Mercado
 ?? ?? Dana Silverio, Evelyn Young, Hi Society and Bong Prada Lim
Dana Silverio, Evelyn Young, Hi Society and Bong Prada Lim
 ?? ?? Cong. Bernadette Herrera and Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo
Cong. Bernadette Herrera and Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo
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 ?? ?? Joel Cruz, Merci Padolina, Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, Alice Samson and Hi Society
Joel Cruz, Merci Padolina, Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, Alice Samson and Hi Society
 ?? ?? Virgie Lane, Gela Cornelisse­n, Myrna Yao, Ruby Chua and Evelyn Frazer
Virgie Lane, Gela Cornelisse­n, Myrna Yao, Ruby Chua and Evelyn Frazer
 ?? ?? Michelle, Consul Bryan, Consul Betty and Consul Dra. Beatrice Ang
Michelle, Consul Bryan, Consul Betty and Consul Dra. Beatrice Ang
 ?? ?? Cong. Bernadette Herrera, Mache Torres and Hemilyn Escudero
Cong. Bernadette Herrera, Mache Torres and Hemilyn Escudero
 ?? ?? Jorge Hizon, Manny Negado, David Ackerman and Jeff Asistio
Jorge Hizon, Manny Negado, David Ackerman and Jeff Asistio
 ?? ?? The Dr. Paterno Awardees
The Dr. Paterno Awardees
 ?? ?? Mache Torres
Mache Torres

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