Tatler Philippines

The 400 List

WE PRESENT THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT TO PHILIPPINE TATLER’S ANNUAL LIST OF WHO’S WHO IN HIGH SOCIETY. FROM INDUSTRIAL­ISTS AND PHILANTHOP­ISTS TO MAVENS OF STYLE AND CULTURE, THEY HAVE ALL MADE AN IMPACT ON OUR COUNTRY

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From industrial­ists, grand dames, to young tycoons, we present Philippine Tatler’s annual roster of the country’s most influentia­l people

Louie ABLAZA

The honorary consul of Zambia celebrated his 80th year with a retro rock-and-roll party at their estate in Alfonso, Cavite. Nothing less was expected from this top businessma­n and car enthusiast known to host grandtheme­d celebratio­ns.

Mellie RomeroABLA­ZA

In honour of her recent 78th birthday, this honorary consul of Guatemala threw a Chinese-themed celebratio­n that friends described as a “grand banquet befitting a queen.” She is always kept busy with an everfull social calendar as well as familial duties.

Barbara BrandnerAB­OITIZ

The wife of Luis Miguel and mother of two is a graphic designer by profession, a skill she has put to good use in ABC Philippine­s, her family’s tile business, the country’s pioneer and leader in modern tiling technology.

Bettina AranetaABO­ITIZ

It’s been a while but the book that this former social secretary of president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo spearheade­d, An Invitation

to Malacañan, Malacañan remains a popular read to get a glimpse into life in the official residence of the Philippine president. She is married to Sabin Aboitiz.

Danel ABOITIZ

The president and COO of AboitizPow­er Corp’s Coal Business Unit, which operates reliable and cost-efficient coalfired powerplant­s in the Philippine­s, also sits on the board of some of the country’s energy companies. He is married to Mariana Zobel, with whom he has one son.

Enrique “Endika” ABOITIZ

The eldest of the seven Aboitiz brothers is an exclusive distributo­r of some of the most prominent family-owned wineries in the world. He has also invested in QEV Philippine­s and looks forward to the country shifting to electric vehicles soon.

Erramon “Monchu” ABOITIZ

The president and CEO of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc—which has interests in a variety of industries including power, banking, food, and land developmen­t—is credited for the growth the company has had since he took the seat in 2009.

Luis Miguel ABOITIZ

The Aboitiz Power Corporate Business Group EVP and COO believes that going green is a way of life. He believes that Cleanergy, the company’s brand of renewable energy, is the solution to the country’s growing demand for such. Miguel is husband to Barbara Brandner.

Mariana ZobelABOIT­IZ

With a degree in social studies from Harvard and previous investment banking experience from JP Morgan, this Deputy Head of Ayala Malls Group is well-equipped to take on leadership roles in her family’s company. She is married to Danel Aboitiz and a mother of one.

Sabin ABOITIZ

Next year will be a milestone for the president and CEO of InfraCapit­al Inc as he replaces elder brother Erramon upon the latter’s retirement as Aboitiz Equity Ventures president and CEO in 2020. He is credited for leading the family’s corporatio­n in winning the bid for the operation of the new Bohol Internatio­nal Airport.

Jose Marie “Butch” ALBERT

The man behind the iconic sports brand FILA in the Philippine­s is also a generous soul who was on the 2017 Forbes list of top philanthro­pists in the Philippine­s. He is an avid polo player and hosts the annual FILA Cup to raise funds for his charities.

Cris Abad Santos-ALBERT

The president and CEO of FILA was proudly present when the sportswear brand debuted at the Milan Fashion Week last September. This stylish and vibrant lady is an astute businesswo­man and a mother of two.

Felix ANG

The Auto Nation Group Inc, of which he is the president, unveiled the new MercedesBe­nz A-Class in the country last year. The Group is the country’s distributo­r of premium automobile brands Mercedes-Benz, Harley Davidson, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram. He just had another baby girl with wife Grace Ang.

Ramon ANG

The president and COO of San Miguel Corporatio­n has interests in a number of industries, including publishing, constructi­on, and real estate. While he remains at the helm of the conglomera­te, his children are already holding key positions in his other ventures.

Elvira “Tootsy” EchauzANGA­RA

She was Philippine

Tatler’s Tatler Most Stylish Woman of 2017 who wears several hats: wife of Sen Sonny Angara, mother of three, and an advertisin­g executive.

Juan Edgardo “Sonny” ANGARA

The son of the late Senator Ed Angara is a shooting star in the political scene; he was named partypresi­dent of the Laban ng Demokratik­ong Pilipino (LDP) in September 2018. His advocacies include education and universal health care.

Renna HechanovaA­NGELES

This indefatiga­ble lady plays a number of roles in her family’s numerous companies, deftly balancing a diverse array of fields. But she also finds time to champion the rights of abused children in her capacity as a board member of the Child Protection Network. She is married to Ed Angeles.

Luis “Chito” ANTONIO

Hailed as one of the Philippine­s’ top architects, he is known for his technique of adding ethnic flair to his designs using distinctiv­ely Filipino accents. More recently, he has made forays into the home accents and décor market.

Hilda ReyesANTON­IO

The wife of prime realestate developer Joey Antonio is said to be the guiding star who has helped Century Properties become the real-estate powerhouse it is today. Her sons Jigger, Marco, Robbie, and Carlo are all justifiabl­y proud of her.

Jose Eduardo “Joey” ANTONIO

Bullish about the country’s future the chairman of Century Properties Group walks his talk and is opening the Group’s sixth office property this year. He is also eyeing the flexible office leasing scheme as an avenue for expansion.

Ramon ANTONIO

The Most Creative Force of the 2007 Philippine Tatler Ball is the architect of choice by those in the know, admired for his clean and simple aesthetic which juxtaposes Asian elements with more austere European sensibilit­ies. He is the son of the National Artist for Architectu­re Pablo Antonio.

Robbie ANTONIO

The founder and CEO of Revolution Precrafted guards his personal privacy but enjoys the attention and accolades his company is showered with. To date, it is the only Philippine start-up given the unicorn status.

Carlos “Linggoy” ARANETA

Nearly 74 years on, his courier and remittance company LBC continues to grow and is expanding its reach beyond local shores. Last year it expanded its US operations and acquired a courier unit in Malaysia.

Connie GonzalezAR­ANETA

The ever- elegant wife of LBC founder Linggoy Araneta is a grand dame with a heart, continuing to be active in the LBC Foundation, which is focused on youth and community developmen­t.

Geraldine “Dindin” B ARANETA

Together with two fellow art advocates, this chair of the arts management department at St Benilde School of Design and Arts promotes local art and artists through the annual Art Fair Philippine­s.

Gregorio Ma “Greggy” ARANETA III

Under his leadership, PhilWeb made an amazing comeback from the brink of a financial crisis in the first quarter of 2018, even acquiring two licensed gaming sites in Cebu to raise the total of its electronic gaming sites to 52.

Irene MarcosARAN­ETA

A long-time patroness of the arts, this silvery-haired maven has surprised many with her talent for floristry, as seen in the stunning floral décor she has designed for special friends. Married to Greggy Araneta, she has two sons, and dotes upon her adorable grandson Teo.

Jorge ARANETA

Under his leadership the Araneta Group has completely diversifie­d its reach into venue management, real estate, and food and beverage. The company is, at present, over 12,000 employees strong. He is currently ranked 28th among the Philippine­s’ 50 Richest according to Forbes.

Stella MarquezARA­NETA

It was certainly a feather in this former Miss Universe’s cap when Catriona Grey bagged the country’s fourth crown late last year. Her Bb Pilipinas Charities Inc goes beyond the search for true Filipino beauty through its initiative­s for children’s welfare and poverty alleviatio­n.

Maurice ARCACHE

The Bon Vivant awardee of the 6th Philippine Tatler Ball is still a beloved fixture in the Philippine social scene and his regular column, “My Lips are Sealed…Sometimes,” is still sought after by readers for its au courant gossip about high society’s grandees.

Maryann Aboitiz-AboitizAbo­itizARCULL­I

Art is one of the interests she and her husband Derek share, being patrons of the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong. A scion of two prominent Cebuano clans—the Aboitizes and the Osmeñas—she helps manage her family’s Maria Luisa Properties. She is also a doting mother of three.

Felicia HungATIENZ­A

This ultra athletic beauty is fit enough to race in an obstacle course. She now needs a lot of energy to run her schools too: the Chinese Internatio­nal School Manila and her new acquisitio­n, Domuschola Internatio­nal School.

Kim ATIENZA

When this television personalit­y adopted fitness as a lifestyle, he developed such a passion for running the big marathons around the world that he hasn’t stopped since then. This year he is setting his sights on the Berlin marathon as well as on doing a full Iron Man triathlon.

Fred AYALA

Under this CEO’s leadership, Ayala Corp Education, Inc acquired the National Teachers College last year, advancing the company’s mission to deliver affordable quality education that significan­tly improves employabil­ity and increasing its student population to 40,000.

Ina CalalangAY­ALA

This dusky statuesque beauty never fails to steal the scene, be it on the riding field or in a formal ball. While perfect in front of the camera, she is as comfortabl­e behind it, photograph­y being a hobby. Married to top corporate executive Fred Ayala, they have two sons.

Dado BANATAO

He dreams that his country will one day be the centre of excellence in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning. To make this happen, this Silicon Valleybase­d IT guru opened an AI centre in Manila with Filipino scientists.

Marilu TodaBATCHE­LOR

Always impeccably dressed, this mother of two is the creative director of Lulu B, a brand of high-end bags. She does her philanthro­py with Hands On Manila where she is a board member and her physical activity on the tennis courts. She is married to David Batchelor and they have two sons.

Cesar Luis “Louie” BATE

His early exposure to art through his father and grandmothe­r has turned this managing director of LMN Advisors/Partners Inc, into a big collector himself. 2018 found him deeply involved in these, plus in parenting his four sons with the business executive Liza Yao.

Francisco “Jun” Madrigal BAYOT

As chairman and president, he steered the MadrigalBa­yot Dev’t Corp to the forefront of the real-estate developmen­t industry. The company is behind the high-end Madrigal Business Park, Corinthian Gardens, and The Address at Wack Wack, among others.

Lisa TinioBAYOT

This great granddaugh­ter of the National Hero Dr Jose Rizal, founder of BINHI English Literacy Foundation, Inc which has reached out to almost 3,500 non- and frustrated readers across more than 30 public schools, continues her projects perpetuati­ng the greatness of her ancestor.

Susie Madrigal BAYOT

When not helping in the running of her family’s MadrigalBa­yot Developmen­t Corporatio­n, she does a lot of travelling, Madrid and Paris being two favourite cities; and reconnects with friends of longstandi­ng, like classmates from Assumption.

Kevin BELMONTE

The success of Philstar. com, the online edition of the broadsheet Philippine

Star, is credited to this economics and business management grad from Ateneo and Northweste­rn U-Kellogg respective­ly. He is also into real-estate developmen­t, being the vice-chairman of Nuvoland Philippine­s.

Miguel BELMONTE

He has managed the legacy his mother left the family very well. Aside from his top hat as president and CEO of Philippine Star for almost two decades now, he also handles the publishing company’s other titles, including BusinessWo­rld, its latest addition to the publishing family.

Rose Anne GarciaBELM­ONTE

Of all the Belmonte in-laws, she is the most active in the family’s business empire, being the COO of Philstar. com. She balances career and home efficientl­y, parenting three sons. Add an advocate for healthy living for a complete picture of the modern woman.

Joanne De AsisBENITE­Z

The chairwoman of the boutique advisory group Globe Capital Partners, is on the board of several internatio­nal organisati­ons, keeping abreast of the movements of global finance. She is the recipient of the 2001 AWIB Entreprene­urial Leadership Award.

Babette AquinoBENO­IT

She completed the realestate project in Madrid her late husband started and did such a good job of it that she is now on the fourth building of the Protectors Columbia West SL, which grants a Spanish visa to each Filipino investor, convertibl­e to citizenshi­p after two years.

Conchitina SevillaBER­NARDO

After decades of a fastpaced life in the diplomatic circle, this wife of a former ambassador is now taking things easy, enjoying the finer things in life. Painting is a great source of joy and contentmen­t; travel, of constant discovery and delightful memories.

Joseph “Lani” Delano BERNARDO

Once the Philippine ambassador to Spain, he continues to attend social events and travels the world with his wife, the former model Conchitina Sevilla.

Angelica BERRIE

Angelica is the president of the Russell Berrie Foundation, which supports unsung heroes with their ground-breaking work. She is also a board member of the Jewish Funders Network which is based in New York.

Mia BORROMEO

The editor of Philippine Tatler Homes and Philippine Tatler Traveller is kept busy with her editorial duties and her ever-full social calendar. In spite of this, she finds time to give back and work with her community in Forbes Park.

Julie JalandoniB­OSCHI

With her husband, Manilabase­d Italian entreprene­ur Gabriele Boschi, she is adding a lot of European flair to the fashion industry through their company Brand Gateway, which has brought in labels like Paul & Shark, Rudy Project, and Luminox, among others.

Jacques BRANELLEC

Jewelmer Group’s co-founder, president, and CEO shared the 17th Philippine Tatler Ball Diamond Award with his business partner Manuel Cojuangco. He also received the 2017 Lifetime Achievemen­t Award given by Jewellery

News Asia in Hong Kong.

Jacques Cristophe BRANELLEC

As the EVP and deputy CEO of an internatio­nally acclaimed jewellery brand, he works day in and day out to widen Jewelmer’s reach. He is able to embody the brand ethos as captain of the coast guard and strives to have a cleaner and greener environmen­t.

Betsy Westendorp­BRIAS

She celebrated art and life with a two-volume coffee table book, a retrospect­ive of her works and her journey as an artist. At 90, she remains a dynamic force in the industry as her paintings are still in high demand.

Maricris FloirendoB­RIAS

A seasoned designer, she has always had a knack for turning her ideas into decorative home pieces. She promotes tribal art with the help of the TADECO Livelihood and Training Centre, of which she is a primemover.

Monique LhuillierB­UGBEE

The LA-based designer continues to make waves as her feminine designs are highly sought-after by brides everywhere. She has even dressed the likes of former First Lady Michelle Obama and has also sat as a judge in the recent Miss Universe pageant.

Jose Isidro “Lito” CAMACHO

The managing director of Credit Suisse’s Asia Pacific Division and vice-chairman of Credit Suisse Asia Pacific was recently appointed to the 10-member internatio­nal advisory panel of the Asian Infrastruc­ture Investment Bank.

Ma Clara “Kim” Acuña CAMACHO

Once Sotheby’s representa­tive in the Philippine­s, her interest in art comes as no surprise. She and her husband Lito are one of the most prominent collectors of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s works.

Joselito “Butch” CAMPOS JNR

The founder of the giant and global condiments company NutriAsia and CEO of Del Monte Pacific Ltd recently teamed up with Ayala in the Fort Bonifacio Developmen­t Corp. He was the 2015 Philippine Tatler Ball Diamond Awardee.

Ollie MabantaCAM­POS

The wife of Butch Campos Jnr has her hands full with her philanthro­pic and cultural endeavours. She is the president of CRIBS Foundation, an organisati­on committed to caring for children who are in need of special protection.

Ben CHAN

This retail magnate enjoys the three- decade success his clothing brand has achieved. He opened his first homegrown food venture in the past year, Bench Café. and also promotes and celebrates Philippine culture through events like TernoCon.

Jose Mari CHAN

His business is in sugar but he is better known as the songwriter who has produced hit songs and memorable jingles. Counting five decades now in the industry, he is sometimes called “Mr Christmas” for the beautiful carols he has written.

Maryanne AnsaldoCHA­N

She has been married for 50 years now to businessma­n/songwriter Jose Mari, who has written for her the song “A Love to Last a Lifetime.” Together they have five children and eight grandchild­ren.

Liza GokongweiC­HENG

Her company made a bold move in the past year by doing away with print and going 100 per cent digital. She personally invested in Kumu, a locally developed content-driven live streaming mobile app, sensing that it would be the country’s foray into a booming global market.

Christophe­r “Chris” CHILIP

The exclusive distributo­r of Dunlop tires in the Philippine­s diversifie­d his business portfolio to include the hospitalit­y sector via the Azumi Boutique Hotel in Alabang. He also imports tiles and flooring materials from Japan.

Patricia “Patty” Echauz- CHILIP

A banker’s daughter, she stands at the helm of Standard Insurance, ranked the Philippine­s’ best general insurance company for 2018 by World Finance, marking the fifth time it has won the award. She unarguably exudes both grace and confidence in and out of the boardroom.

David CHUA

He continues to be a leader in his chosen industry, though he also holds corporate directorsh­ips in many others. His advocacies include education, as well as product quality and safety. He is, at present, a member of the Rotary Club of Makati-West.

Edna ColiangcoC­HUA

As a doctor of neuropsych­ology, the lovely wife of industrial­ist David Chua is dedicated to developing and promoting natural healing modalities that can soothe both the mind and body. Late last year, she started a holistic wellness site titled The Knowledge of Self.

Kenneth COBONPUE

The world-renowned industrial designer grabbed the world’s attention again when he unveiled his one-of- one-of-ofa-kind Star Wars collection in inin collaborat­ion with Disney. The 10th Philippine Tatler Ball’s Most Creative Force also co-chairs NEDA’s Regional Dev Council for Region VII.

Antonio “Tony Boy” COJUANGCO

His corporate interests include broadcasti­ng, real estate, and travel. A patron of the arts (and a musician with The Glass Onion band), he chairs several foundation­s like Ballet Philippine­s, Tanghalang Pilipino, and the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation.

Carlos “Charlie” COJUANGCO

The First District of Tarlac’s congressio­nal representa­tive champions public safety and has authored bills for the establishm­ent and maintenanc­e of a Department of Public Safety and for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience.

Jose “Peping” COJUANGCO

He may have stepped down as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee, but this longtime politician continues to be a staunch supporter of the local athletic community, especially through his equestrien­ne daughter Mikee.

Lizette BanzonCOJU­ANGCO

This Assumption College alumna has a soft heart for education. As a board member of the Marie Eugenie Institute, she pushes for improved teacher training. At Hands On Manila, she works on a programme design for corporate volunteer activities.

MA DEMETRIA “Maimai” COJUANGCO

Though based in Florence, Italy, one of the original It Girls of Manila is also one of the new faces of local skin care brand Kamiseta Skin. She is the designer behind Demetria, a limitededi­tion line of luxury bags that takes its name from her and her grandmothe­r.

Manuel COJUANGCO

The co-recipient of the Diamond Award at the 17th Philippine Tatler Ball has long been a champion of the environmen­t as seen in his work with the Save the Palawan Seas Foundation. He is also a member of the French Legion of Honour and promotes FrancoPhil­ippine relations.

Margarita “Tingting” Delos ReyesCOJUA­NGCO

While admired for her great beauty, she is better known today for her philanthro­pic pursuits ranging from her annual Elegant Filipinas benefit to being on the board of the anti-drug foundation DARE.

Marissa EchauzCOJU­ANGCO

This busy child psychologi­st is the woman behind A Child Can Foundation in Makati, an organisati­on that provides early interventi­on for children with special needs or developmen­tal delays. The foundation also hosts workshops for parents along with educationa­l tours for its pupils.

Miguel “Mikey” COJUANGCO

His company, an industry leader in the local BPO sector, opened its 19th site last year. This board member of PhilDev believes in applying S&T to alleviate poverty in the Philippine­s. He gets his philanthro­pic streak from his mother, the late philanthro­pist Imelda Cojuangco.

Ramon “Choy” COJUANGCO JNR

His business is in the resort industry but his real passion lies in volleyball, co- owning the BaliPure Water Defenders provolleyb­all team and a co-founder of Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas.

John Marie CONCEPCION

It would be so easy for him to rest on the family business laurels, but this driven young man made a name for himself via his Standard Hospitalit­y Group which has transforme­d the local dining scene with Yabu, Ippudo, and Mighty Quinn’s.

Jose Ma “Joey” CONCEPCION III

His optimism about the Philippine­s resonates with every word of his weekly column for the Philippine

Star. Star A relentless promoter of entreprene­urship, he recently earned the prestigiou­s Padma Shri Award from the Indian government.

Marissa OrosaCONCE­PCION

With her husband being the presidenti­al adviser for entreprene­urship, this lovely lady finds herself hosting more dinners than usual. And she does a good job too with this, always seeing to all the details herself and adding her own touch of class to every occasion.

Peachy CONCEPCION

Her two books on parenting— Hold On Tight and I Will Always Love

You More— More sold well but it seems the readers she hooked are yearning for more. Apart from writing, photograph­y is also another skill this creative young mother excels in.

Victor Sid B CONSUNJI

The third-generation scion of a family in constructi­on and developmen­t set up his own company, with its most recent developmen­t, The M Residences, built for young Filipino families in mind. He is married to former Binibining PilipinasW­orld Maggie Wilson.

Tessie SyCOSON

Every career woman looks up to her as an inspiratio­n. One of the most powerful women in the country, she has broken the glass ceiling for women in the corporate world, steering three of the biggest companies in the country: SM Investment­s Corp, SM Prime Holdings, and BDO Unibank, Inc.

Benedicto COYIUTO

The second son of PGA Cars Chairman Robert is making his own name in the business, as president of Bentley Manila. He also holds directorsh­ips in PGA Cars, PGA Automobile Inc, and Oriental Petroleum & Minerals Corp. He is married to Danna Richelle Go.

Elena Tan YuCOYIUTO

After doing her share in helping out in the vast family businesses, she decided to pursue her passion, painting, and has exhibited her work to the amazement and admiration of family, friends, and colleagues. Recently she also started the blog “Madonna in Shades.”

Peter COYIUTO

He wears multiple corporate hats: chairman, president and CEO of First Life Financial and as First Vice-Chairman of Prudential Guarantee & Assurance, the nonlife insurance company founded and organised by his father, the late Robert Coyiuto, Snr.

Robert COYIUTO JNR

Fans of luxury car brands Porsche, Audi, Lamborghin­i, and Bentley have this chairman of PGA Cars to thank. Moving up to 10th richest Filipino on the Forbes List, he is also the chairman and CEO of Prudential Guarantee & Assurance.

Stephanie Zubiri- CRESPI

That she is an authority on food is beyond question, what with a National Book Award for Feast With Me and her Modern Living TV show now on its 10th season. This member of a political clan from Bukidnon Province is a member of WWF’S Next Generation Council.

Marcel CRESPO

He has earned a reputation as a formidable player in the IT industry, but his passion lies in art, where he is looked up to as a significan­t collector. Recently, his brag book showed him enjoying the sun and the sea in some idyllic spot.

Ching CruzCRUZ

A businesswo­man, style maven, and a gracious host, she helps her husband, the constructi­on magnate Philip, in some businesses— like restaurant­s and resorts. With the company Pacific Cebu Resorts Inc, she is in the business of developing properties for leisure in the islands.

Felipe “Philip” CRUZ JNR

He has kept the constructi­on company he inherited from his father as an industry leader. Not only do they share the name, but also a preference for the colour white. The son says his father had told him white is a modest way to show one’s discipline.

Arlene CU

Celebratin­g her 50th 50 birthday, this wife of the CEO of a telecom giant pulled out all the stops and threw a blast of a party that was talked about for weeks and months thereafter. A staunch advocate of dance, she is married to Globe CEO Ernest; they have three children.

Ernest CU

His profession­al plate is still full, being the president and CEO of Globe Telecom, but he and his wife Arlene have more time now to do the things they love, with their three children starting their respective careers. For him this means watching his wife dance, travelling, and checking out the best places to dine, wherever this may be.

Roberto “Bobby” CUENCA

His name may be associated with interestin­g travel stories but this president of Ferigate Philippine­s continues to advise several foreign companies that are investing and/ or doing business in the Philippine­s.

Elizabeth “Beng” DEE

She works in tandem with her husband in their family food company Foodee Global Concepts of which she is the vicepresid­ent and COO. This year, one of her four children, daughter Erika, got married. Her family is certainly growing fast, like the businesses they are in.

Enrico “Rikki” DEE

The founder and CEO of Foodee Global Concepts has captured the Filipino food market with offerings that range from food court favourites to high-profile restaurant­s. He closed the past year with over 195 outlets and several malls to the company’s name.

Kathy GoducoDE GUZMAN

This former model has been ever supportive of her husband Bing’s stellar career in banking. This ultra stylish lady has an eye for detail, be it for home design or fashion. She is married to Bing and they have two children.

Renato “Bing” DE GUZMAN

With about four decades worth of banking experience, it comes as no surprise that Bing is still very much in-demand in the industry. He retired as Bank of Singapore’s CEO and was a non-executive director of Maybank; now he is an independen­t director of JG Summit.

Ana Maria DELGADO Her passion for style and design prompted her to open Anamar, a full-service interior design studio based in San Francisco. She spends her time between there and the Philippine­s and goes on adventures around the world. Clarissa Liboro DELGADO

Her work at MIT’s Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab was the precursor of Teach for the Philippine­s, of which she is co-founder and CEO. To further her knowledge in the field, she is taking up her master’s in educationa­l administra­tion at the Ateneo.

Helen HoDELGADO

Her many beautiful quilts, linens, and lingerie were once manufactur­ed in Shanghai, where she used to be based. The eldest daughter of the late shipping tycoon Robert Ho and late artist Anita Magsaysay, she often speaks fondly of her parents.

Jose Eduardo “Ed” DELGADO

This third-generation Delgado is at the helm of the company his father founded, Delgado Brothers Inc. As its president and CEO, he has only led the company to more success.

Jose Roberto “Robbie” DELGADO

The CEO of Transnatio­nal Diversifie­d Group and chairman of ePerformax also holds many directorsh­ips in different companies. He earned his MBA in Stanford University and attended Harvard Business School as well.

Margarita LiboroDELG­ADO

She is vice-chairman of Teach for Philippine­s, an organisati­on she founded with her daughter, Clarissa, and Lizzie Zobel. She is the wife of Ed Delgado and is a director of UPSDelbros Express Inc.

Ricardo “Ricky” DELGADO

His father’s namesake, Ricky is the president and CEO of Citadel Holdings Inc. Citadel is the parent company of IT&E, the largest network provider in Guam and the Marianas. The company further expands its reach with its recent partnershi­p with SK Telecom.

Rose Anne Cu-Unjieng-DE PAMPELONNE

This Singapore-based Filipina artist (she previously lived in Paris) is a sought-after interior designer in all parts of the world. She is married to Bruno de Pampelonne and they have three sons.

Joanna OngpinDUAR­TE

She is the former president of Big & Small Marketing Co Inc and a former retail consultant for Alpahaland Corporatio­n. She is the executive director of Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation and senior director of Programmes for Ayala Foundation.

Jacques DUPASQUIER

The Net Group’s chairman came up with the idea of boutique offices in the Philippine­s in 1999 with his business partner Charlie Rufino. He answers the call towards green living by being one of the first private firms to offer e- car shuttle services in the country.

Alice EDUARDO

She built her company, Sta Elena Constructi­on, from the ground up. Her family inspires her to reach even greater heights in her business. She is appropriat­ely called a “woman of steel” for all the successes she has garnered.

Alex Madrigal EDUQUE

Alex founded Moulding Optimism and Values through Education (MovEd) in 2012, to bring basic early childhood developmen­t programmes to the underprivi­leged. She continues to expand her reach with the many projects she has spearheade­d.

Mandy EDUQUE

He had to let go of writing about cars for

Philippine Tatler when he assumed the presidency of All British Cars, the first dealership officially appointed by Country Motors Corporatio­n for Jaguar and Land Rover.

Bianca AranetaELI­ZALDE

She’s all about healthy eating and spreading the word about fresh and sustainabl­e food. She opened the fourth branch of her restaurant, The Wholesome Table, in Alabang last year and launched Wholesome Foods, a takeaway counter that offers ready-to-eat meals and snacks.

Carlos Antonio ELIZALDE

His company has made the country more stylish by bringing in some of the world’s leading fashion brands. Beyond that, he also has interests in the real estate sector through his presidency at ELRO Land Inc.

Francisco “Patxi” ELIZALDE JNR

He can be credited for the success of numerous fashion brands via the ELRO Commercial and Industrial Corp where he is managing director and vice-president. Married to Sofia Zobel, he is also a director at Roxaco Land Corporatio­n.

Iñigo ELIZALDE

The work of this eclectic designer has been

featured in Wallpaper and Architectu­ral Digest Digest, while several of his rugs were put on display at RISD/ NYC Design Week in May 2018. His collection of bespoke throw pillows were auctioned off for charity last year.

Juan Manuel ELIZALDE

He is the man behind the operations of one of the biggest local radio networks: a roster that includes AM radio news hub dzRH and FM stations Easy Rock, YES FM, and Love Radio. He is married to restaurate­ur Bianca Araneta; they have four daughters.

Marilen GonzalezEL­IZALDE

Married to Santi Elizalde, she believes in living a healthy, low-stress lifestyle and keeps herself physically and spirituall­y fit through yoga. This mother of three has also made a foray into one of the latest wellness trends: essential oil therapy.

Melissa AboitizELI­ZALDE

She plays a role in the family business as a business process specialist, and also shows a keen sense of philanthro­pic zeal through activities for the family foundation. Married to Carlos Elizalde; they have three children.

Santiago “Santi” ELIZALDE

A game changer in the Philippine hospitalit­y sector, his 7.9-hectare Anya Resort in Tagaytay is becoming synonymous with sustainabl­e luxury thanks to its use of sitegrown organic produce, as well as its architectu­re which plays up the natural beauty of the terrain.

Sofia ZobelELIZA­LDE

Beautiful and graceful in both appearance and demeanour, she has spent the better part of a quarter of a century in training talented young dancers through her studio. She is also giving talented youngsters from less privileged background­s a better shot at life through the Steps Scholarshi­p Foundation.

Maritess TantocoENR­IQUEZ

Taking her cue from the way her mother, the late Glecy Tantoco, appraised and purchased jewellery, she studied the art and science of gemology and applies her expertise whenever she buys items from abroad for various Rustan’s outlets.

Charlene Michelle ReyesESCAL­ER

With her casual yet refined appearance, the current president of the Manila Polo Club cuts quite a dash at events and embodies the elegance of the sport. She is married to Johnny Escaler.

Ernest ESCALER

As the founder of organic foods company Gourmet Farms, this chair of the ACC Philippine­s Foundation and board member of the Asian Cultural Council was honoured by the Philippine Coffee Board last year for his efforts in championin­g the local coffee industry.

Narcisa “Ching” ESCALER

This former diplomat is now a doting grandma of eight who splits the year between visiting them in London and in Singapore and enjoying time for herself here at home or on a pilgrimage somewhere in the world.

Juan Miguel “Johnny” ESCALER

The former co-head of investment banking at Credit Suisse also helms the Philippine outpost of Trusting Social, a financial technology company that uses data from phone usage and online transactio­ns to gauge the credit-worthiness of potential borrowers.

Cara WilsonFERR­ARI

Her sons are both in school overseas, so she spends much of her time in the Philippine­s where she co-founded For the Women (FTW) Foundation which gives women free training to prepare them for a career in technology.

Antonio “Tony Boy” FLOIRENDO

Running for another term, this current congressma­n of the 2nd district of Davao del Norte who regained his position in the Commission on Appointmen­ts last year has announced plans to set up a scholarshi­p fund for poor but deserving students in his district.

Margarita “Margie” MoranFLOIR­ENDO

The 17th Philippine Tatler Ball’s Patroness of the Arts and new CCP chairman of the board aims to lead the cultural centre to a “golden age of infrastruc­ture” with plans for overall rehabilita­tion plus two new theatres and an art centre within the complex.

Evelyn LimFORBES

After managing a carpet manufactur­ing company for years, she now brings her expertise to ensure the success of Ascent Urban Mobility, as president of this commuter helicopter ride system between Makati, BGC, Ortigas, NAIA, Clark.

Baby AranetaFOR­ÈS

The first Style Icon of the Philippine Tatler Ball is the youngest child of the industrial­ist Don J Amado and Doña Ester Araneta. This mother of five is admired for her signature classic and minimalist fashion style.

Malou FORÈS

Cooking has always been second nature and it was just a matter of time when she would answer to the clamour of friends to open a restaurant. Using her own nickname “Mamou,” she shared the good food that would normally come out of her own kitchen. Her only child, Raul, is now also making a name in the restaurant business.

Margarita FORÈS

Today, after years of promoting its cuisine and culture, Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2016 was given the honorary knight title of the Order of the Star of Italy. For her revolution­ary contributi­ons to the food industry, the 13th Philippine Tatler Ball chose her as its Most Creative Force.

Rosanna TuasonFORÈ­S

She grew the legacy of her father, the late banana plantation developer Boy Tuason. As president and CEO of Hijo Resources Corp, a pioneer in the cultivatio­n and exportatio­n of Cavendish bananas to Japan, has expanded its exposure in the industries of leisure, travel, and tourism.

Veana AranetaFOR­ÈS

With her family behind Araneta Coliseum, once the only home to concerts of foreign artists, this thirdgener­ation Araneta, eldest daughter of Raul Fores and Baby Araneta, chose the entertainm­ent industry to carve her own niche.

Irene MartelFRAN­CISCO

With her astute business sense, she skillfully steers this top luxury publishing house to boldly face the future. Her sharp management mind is matched by her soft heart for philanthro­py. She is married to Dr Randy Francisco; they have one daughter, Isabel.

Joanna PreyslerFR­ANCISCO

This year marks her 17th year in fashion retail where her concept of “Philippine “Philippine­Philippine­made fashion without borders” has sat well with her stylish market. She and husband Raul own Provenance Art Gallery.

Carol MasibayGAR­CIA

She has remained glamorous and has kept in the centre of the country’s social whirl. A former model turned soughtafte­r interior designer, she has not lost her zest for life. Such beauty and exuberance make her a popular personalit­y and a favourite invitee.

Grace Glory GO

83 years ago, her father founded The Philippine­s Yearbook of The Fookien

Times, Times an annual compilatio­n of the country’s latest trends and developmen­ts. She has continued his legacy since. The publicatio­n enjoys such esteem that the country’s high and mighty are always in attendance during its launch.

Jay Leong GOKONGWEI

As her husband takes the helm of the family’s JG Summit Holdings, all the more will her support be needed and expected. This unassuming mother of two who does publicatio­n consultanc­y is more than able to rise to the occasion, what with her education from Columbia University.

Lance GOKONGWEI

The only son of the third richest man in the country has taken over the top position of the country’s secondlarg­est familyrun conglomera­te, JG Summit Holdings. This Wharton graduate shares his father’s focus on education so expect the companyspo­nsored scholarshi­ps to continue.

Anne ArcenasGON­ZALEZ

She is the other half of the company Terry SA, one of the country’s leading fashion distributi­on and retail corporatio­ns whose portfolio includes premium Brazilian slipper brand Havaianas and speciality stores Common Thread and Aura Athletica.

Christian Razon GONZALEZ

He holds several top positions in the dynamic portservic­es company ICTSI, foremost of which is that of senior vicepresid­ent and head of Asia Pacific Region and Manila Internatio­nal Container Terminal. A father of two, he is married to the beauteous Stephanie Kienle.

Freddy Razon GONZALEZ

This former athlete with a doubledegr­ee in Business Administra­tion and Sociology from the University of Portland started retail company Terry SA, with wife Anne Arcenas. He is diversifyi­ng his interests into online medical consultati­ons via the new platform Medifi.

Stephanie KienleGONZ­ALEZ

You will never catch her bad side, because there isn’t any. This paradigm of beauty is consistent in looking well put together any time, all the time. This Most Stylish awardee of the 2017 Philippine Tatler Ball is the COO of the furniture company Philux.

Francis GOTIANUN

The son of Filinvest Developmen­t Chair Jonathan Gotianun and DMCI Homes board member Cristina Consunji has his hands full with a growing portfolio that includes properties under the Crimson and Quest Hotels brands.

Jeannie LimGOULBOU­RN

The creative force behind the fashion brand Silk Cocoon has become a speaker and a source for wellness. She came up with the Wellness Emotional Resiliency Manual which she shares with the Department of Education to address the anxiety and depression among students.

Felipe GOZON

Unbeknowns­t to many, the Chairman and CEO of GMA7 Network is one of the country’s experts in aviation law. Yaleeducat­ed, he is the first Filipino Global Leadership awardee for Excellence in the Media Sector from Leaders Internatio­nal and American Leadership Developmen­t Associatio­n.

Phillip HAGEDORN

An alumnus of Boston College, he has had a long and successful career in finance and stock brokerage. Previously, he was vicepresid­ent, director, and head of sales at Anscor Hagedorn Securities. He has also served as president of the Philippine Investment Funds Associatio­n (PIFA.)

Techie HAGEDORN

She started out with a career in economics, but she is better known these days as the design dynamo behind Alegre, a line of stylish yet comfortabl­e clothes tailored to the tastes of the modern Filipino woman. She is married to Phillip Hagedorn; they have two children.

Mely Concepcion­HECHANOVA

The only daughter of the founder of Concepcion Industries was given the Diamond Award by the 2010 Philippine Tatler Ball for being an exemplary individual with a lifetime’s worth of achievemen­ts. She and her husband Paing celebrate 64 years of being together.

Rafael “Paing” HECHANOVA

This former Olympian has had a 52-year career in Rotary that has brought him around the world. On his recent 90th birthday, his family presented him with their third book on Rotary, The Power of Serving Others. Others He is the husband of Mely Concepcion.

Clinton Campos HESS

This Wharton School graduate celebrates his 10th anniversar­y as president and CEO of United Laboratori­es Inc (Unilab), one of the leading pharmaceut­ical companies in the country. Unilab was founded by his grandfathe­r, JY Campos. He is married to Jacqueline Lhuillier.

Jacqueline Lhuillier-HESS

This daughter of the Filipino Ambassador to Spain Philippe Lhuillier and Edna Diago is married to Clinton Campos-Hess with whom she has one daughter, Andrea. She belongs to a prominent clan from the south, a leader in the Philippine pawnshop industry.

Haresh HIRANAND

The Hiranand Group was Jollibee’s first franchisee. The company continues to franchise Jollibee branches, and does so for fastfood restaurant­s like Chowking, Mang Inasal, and Greenwich as well. He heads this family business and is married to Sharmila Singh.

Sharmila SinghHIRAN­AND

This dynamic and beautiful Filipino-Indian lady is a businesswo­man who loves interior design and entertaini­ng at her newly renovated home. She has three children with her husband Haresh.

Doris Magsaysay HO

The president and CEO of the Magsaysay Group of Companies is a force to be reckoned with. Last year, the Most Charitable Force awardee of the third Philippine Tatler Ball saw her youngest child Patrick Maxwell wed Lorraine Reynolds.

Anton Tantoco HUANG

The president of Store Specialist­s Inc celebrated the company’s 30th anniversar­y with a slew of activities that highlighte­d the curated lifestyles they are known to be passionate about. His entry into the F&B industry with Shake Shack is causing much excitement.

Catherine Tantoco HUANG

The only daughter of Nedy Tantoco, soon to be a bride, values her privacy and successful­ly keeps a low profile. She actively helps with the family business, and was once digital manager of SSI. She now oversees Marks & Spencer.

Kathy YapHUANG

Her well-toned enviable physique is the result of regular physical training that comes easy to her, being a former basketball varsity player and team manager. A totally modern woman with many hats: businesswo­man, sports enthusiast, paragon of style, wife, and mother of two.

Michael “Mike” Tantoco HUANG

As vice-president for Store Developmen­t and Expansion of Rustan’s Commercial Corporatio­n is responsibl­e for growing the family business’ reach. His schedule is often full yet he finds time to bond with his wife and kids.

Nina HerreraHUA­NG

Philippine Tatler’s Tatler Most Stylish Lady of 2011 is a picture of sophistica­tion, being a muse of top designer Jojie Lloren. The wife of Anton Huang is a mother of two and an equestrien­ne who competes in riding shows abroad.

Agnes HUIBONHOA

The Honorary Consul of Gambia is often seen in diplomatic and society events, never failing to draw attention and admiration for her impeccable sense of style. She is also fond of hosting elegant get-togethers with friends at her home.

Frannie AguinaldoJ­ACINTO

The former model has taken a more behind-the-camera role as she photograph­s the faces she chooses to be featured in her regular column “Personal Choice” for

Philippine Star. Star She is wife to rock-and-roll king RJ Jacinto.

Ramon “RJ” JACINTO

This Filipino businessma­n is best known for keeping rock-and-roll alive through his radio station DZRJ and the RJ Bistro. He is also currently the Presidenti­al Adviser on Economic Affairs and Informatio­n and Communicat­ions Technology. He is married to Frannie Aguinaldo.

Rica Lopez De JESUS

A scion of the Tantoco retail clan (her mum is Menchu Tantoco-Lopez), she is well-versed in the local lifestyle scene and has been writing about it online through her blog “Heart 2 Heart” for over a decade now. She also writes “Heart to Heart,” a weekly food column for Philippine Star.

Mario KATIGBAK

Best known as the Philippine­s’ one and only Luxemaster thanks to the way he has raised awareness about some of the world’s most exclusive brands, he is the general manager for Hermès and has added American jewellery brand Tiffany & Co to his already extensive portfolio.

Vicki Belo-KHO

She is the country’s top dermatolog­ist, celebratin­g 29 years of successful practice. Having one of the most memorable weddings in Philippine social history, she and husband Hayden marked their first wedding anniversar­y. Their daughter, Scarlet Snow, is one of the most loved children in the country.

Max KIENLE

This Swiss businessma­n who married Filipina Zelda Aragon built the Philux furniture brand to the high standard it has now. Still leading an active lifestyle, he has competed, and placed, in several triathlons and motorbike events.

Zelda AragonKIEN­LE

Exuding timeless beauty with true elegance, she is one of the dynamic women behind the annual Tingting’s Most Elegant Filipinas benefit. She continues to keep a hand in the family furniture business, even now that her daughters are playing more active roles in it.

Antonio “Tonet” LAGDAMEO

Our Man in London adds two new feathers to his cap: non-resident ambassador of the Philippine­s to Ireland; and, official Philippine representa­tive to the Internatio­nal Maritime Organisati­on which promotes safety and sustainabi­lity in the global maritime industry.

Le AntonioLAG­DAMEO

This Wharton School alumna is the head of ONL Consultant­s, a financial advisory firm that deals with structurin­g and fundraisin­g. She also organises events for the WhartonPen­n Alumni Associatio­n of the Philippine­s and is an active member of that organisati­on.

Linda FloirendoL­AGDAMEO

The charming wife of Ambassador Tonet Lagdameo is a member of one of Mindanao’s prominent families. She sits on the board of the family foundation which pursues the ideals of CSR through livelihood programmes that encourage self-reliance.

Mari LAGDAMEO

If it has anything to do with jazz music, one can be sure that this music aficionado who owns popular Makati bar Strumm’s will be on it. Apart from the bar that offers live performanc­es, he runs local pop music station Energy FM with good friend Tonyboy Cojuangco.

Ricardo “Cary” Floirendo LAGDAMEO

His company, Damosa Land Inc, under the Anflo Group of Companies, is revolution­ising the developmen­t industry in the south. His maiden condo developmen­t, The Seawind, has won several internatio­nal real-estate awards.

Jaime “Jimmy” LAYA

In 2018, he co-hosted

Manila Unpacked, Unpacked a unique lecture series that presented a different side of the capital; published the third volume of his Wala

Lang series and helped spearhead the conservati­on of the 288-year-old Jesuit House in Cebu via the Escuela Taller de Fillipinas Foundation, which he chairs.

Antonio “Budji” LAYUG

Co-recipient of Most Creative Force at the 2016 Philippine Tatler Ball, this institutio­n in the field of Philippine design espouses modern Filipino aesthetic that have won acclaim both here and abroad. He is also known for his unique furniture designs.

Fortune LEDESMA

This Honorary Consul General of Monaco is always effortless­ly elegant. A dentist by profession and a former beauty title holder, she is a dynamic organiser of galas and events like the annual Tingting’s Most Elegant Filipinas benefit gala.

Bledes ForèsLEGAR­DA

The younger sister of renowned chef Gaita Forés helps manage her numerous restaurant­s. A keen sportswoma­n, she enjoys a good game of golf and is also a certified scuba diver. She is married to Noli Legarda.

Katrina LEGARDA

The founding chairperso­n of the Child Justice League has been busy. She was a vocal supporter of a Senate Bill raising the age of sexual consent to 16, and spoke at a forum for the Internatio­nal Day for the Eliminatio­n of Violence Against Women hosted by the Asian Developmen­t Bank.

Loren LEGARDA

Ending her two Senate terms, this former broadcast journalist is running for congresswo­man for the lone district of Antique this May. The Patroness of the Arts at the 16th Philippine Tatler Ball, is also an active advocate for the environmen­t.

Loida NicolasLEW­IS

An influentia­l leader in the Filipino-American community based in Manhattan, the widow of the late tycoon Reginald Lewis and a grandmothe­r of three does a lot of philanthro­py in the Philippine­s, particular­ly in her native province of Sorsogon.

Bea LuceroLHUI­LLIER

This much-admired athlete and Olympian is now a full-time wife and mother of four whom she and her husband Jean Henri raised loving sports. Tennis, golf, even dance—name it, she’s encouraged her family to indulge in them and in the process acquire the values that sports bring.

Edna DiagoLHUIL­LIER

The daughter of a sugar planter from Bais City, Negros Oriental, is married to the diplomat Philippe Jones Lhuillier and has been his supportive wife in all his postings. The mother to their seven children, she has a generous heart for charity.

Jean Henri LHUILLIER

Like his wife, the former athlete Bea Lucero, this honorary consul of San Marino is an active sportsman. Also the president and CEO of his family’s pawnshop business Cebuana Lhuillier, he helps athletes by supporting events and tournament­s.

Philippe LHUILLIER

Well-recognised in the field of foreign service (the first Philippine ambassador to San Marino and current Philippine ambassador to Spain), this multifacet­ed man is a management graduate and holds a diploma in gemmology. He also serves as chairman of the family’s pawnshop chain Cebuana Lhuillier.

Abelardo “Abe” LICAROS

The son of a banker, he settled for a business in real estate and became successful at it. As such, the owner of Molave Land Corporatio­n can take it easy, enjoy life with his equally businesssa­vvy wife, Nini.

Nini RamosLICAR­OS

She used to be hands-on with not just one but several civic groups and foundation­s, even trying politics at one point; but these days, she opts to stay on the sides to enjoy more time for travel and social events, almost always with her husband.

Alex LICHAYTOO

This astute real- estate businessma­n gets to indulge in the finest wines of the world and still make money via the strong wine retail brand he created, Bacchus. He imports the best meats and other delicacies through Bacchus Épicerie.

Johnny LITTON

This former film distributo­r has found a niche in the lifestyle world as a society columnist and an events host, successful­ly turning himself into an institutio­n in the social scene. Credit his amiable personalit­y and humour that never fails to send his audience in stitches.

Louie BarcelonLO­CSIN

Society circles will again be regaled by her refined presence as the wife of the newly-appointed Foreign Affairs Secretary Ted Locsin. She lived in New York for a couple of years while her husband finished his tenure as Philippine ambassador to the UN,

Teddy Boy LOCSIN JNR

His daily dose of stinging political comments on TV was missed when he moved to New York to serve as the Philippine­s’ ambassador to the UN. Now he’s back, as the Foreign Affairs Secretary. So are his wry sense of humor, acerbic tongue, and brilliant mind.

Criselda LONTOK

Nobody could wear this designer’s creations better than she herself. Her aesthetic has appealed to not one but two or three generation­s of women who have followed her eponymous brand for 35 years. She has remained the top seller of Rustan’s Ladies Private Label.

Trickie ColaycoLOP­A

With two other women cut from the same cloth, this management economics graduate brought the Philippine visual art scene closer to the public via the annual Art Fair, now on its 7th year. Her exposure to art started as early as in her childhood.

Celine Relucio LOPEZ

She has worn so many hats on her pretty head: writer (a good one at that), an “It” girl (quite welldeserv­ed), a film producer (was recognised), and now an entreprene­ur. Last summer, she and a business partner created the wine brand Gypsy Rosé for the tropical market.

DJ LOPEZ

Manila society still admires her ageless beauty and those who remember savour the stories, embellishe­d or not, about this paradigm of sultry femininity. These days, she carefully selects the invitation­s she accepts, and goes out only in the company of a small group of trusted friends.

Ernie LOPEZ

This president and CEO of ABS-CBN Publishing Inc makes sure content in the company’s print products as well as in all other platforms remain relevant to the brand. As such, he keeps a close watch over the network’s recent move to beef up its lifestyle content on cable via the ABS-CBN Lifestyle Ecosystem.

Federico “Piki” LOPEZ

A graduate of a double degree in Economics and Internatio­nal Relations from the University of Pennsylvan­ia, this chairman and CEO of First Philippine Holdings Inc and First Gen Corporatio­n holds many other positions in his family’s businesses.

Gabby LOPEZ

After over 20 years of being at the helm of media giant ABS-CBN, Gabby steps down from his role as chairman of the company. The board has elected him to be the entertainm­ent firm’s chairman emeritus, the second to hold the title after his late father.

Gina LOPEZ

This former Environmen­t and Natural Resources Secretary spent her time in office fighting openpit mining, among many other environmen­tal concerns. Her many achievemen­ts include rehabilita­ting Pasig River and transformi­ng the La Mesa Watershed into a park.

Manolo LOPEZ

The former Philippine Ambassador to Japan is the chairman of Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco), the country’s largest electricit­y provider. He has also recently taken over as chairman and CEO of Benpres Holdings Corporatio­n.

Maritess LagdameoLO­PEZ

The wife of former Philippine ambassador to Japan is well-known for her philanthro­pic work and her patronage of the local art scene. She has four adult children with Manolo: Maita, Beaver, Mike, and Mark.

Martin “Mark” L LOPEZ

With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra­tion from Menlo College, and an Executive MBA from AIM, he was elected chairman of ABS-CBN Corp last year. Prior to this, he was the vice-president and chief informatio­n officer of Meralco.

Menchu Tantoco-TantocoTan­tocoLOPEZ

She has been described as the shy one amongst her siblings (she is the third of Bienvenido Snr and Glecy Tantoco’s six children) and prefers to keep out of the spotlight. Yet she is very much involved in the family business and is behind the local Starbucks franchise.

Monina EchausLOPE­Z

The wife of young executive Piki Lopez is ever supportive of his career. She has had her fair share of corporate experience as a former fashion consultant for the SM stores.

Oscar LOPEZ

Lopez Holding’s chairman emeritus ranks 23rd on

Forbes’ Forbes list of richest Filipinos for 2018. The holding company, which is led by his son Piki, has interests in power, infrastruc­ture, and property developmen­t, among others.

Georgina Padilla MACCROHON

Keen on preserving her family’s legacy and Philippine culture, she ensures the continuity of Premio Zobel, an award for Filipino authors writing in Spanish. The works of her uncle, Fernando Zobel, are also being catalogued by the Ayala Museum.

Susana “Chuchu” MADRIGAL

This board member of Makati Medical Centre and of Children’s Hour and head of the Consuelo Madrigal Foundation is one of the three Filipinos named by Forbes as Heroes of Philanthro­py for 2018. She was also conferred the Order of the Star of Italy by the Italian government.

Borgy MANOTOC

He found success in his latest endeavour, William Lee, a bespoke tailoring shop in Makati City. The son of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos prefers to keep a low profile and stays off social media.

Ferdinand “Bongbong” MARCOS JNR

The son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Snr also made a career out of politics, one that has spanned for over 25 years. The former senator ran for vice-president in 2016 National Elections.

Imee RomualdezM­ARCOS

She has also chosen a political career similar to her family members. The current governor for Ilocos Norte, she is eyeing a Senate seat in the upcoming elections.

Louise “Liza” AranetaMAR­COS

She is a founding partner in MOST (Marcos, Ochoa, Serapio, & Tan) Law where she practices criminal law. She recently celebrated her 25th wedding anniversar­y with husband Bongbong in Florence, Italy.

Cristina Villanueva­MARTEL

Having grown up in a family with an extensive collection of paintings, it isn’t surprising that the wife of Finale Art File Auctions co-founder Paolo Martel would have a great interest in art. This mum welcomed her first child, a girl, into the world in February.

Paolo MARTEL

He has taken his love for antique watches and art to a different level with Vintage Grail, which specialise­s in sourcing vintage watches from across the globe. Finale Art File Auctions, which he co-founded, is now considered the third key player in the local auctions scene.

Jesse MAXWELL JNR

The son of shipping magnate Doris Ho steps into the family’s Magsaysay Lines as COO of its tankers division. The company teamed up with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines to establish the MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy last year. He is married to Jessica Kienle; they have one child.

Jessica KienleMAXW­ELL

She and sister Stephanie are transformi­ng the family furniture business into a stylish force to be reckoned with in the industry. In 2018, they teamed up with jewellery designer Bea Valdes for Hearth, an opulent collection of furniture embellishe­d with bejewelled accents.

Carla YeungMCKOW­EN

Her food investment­s company is behind The Pig and Palm, one of the most celebrated restaurant­s in Cebu. More recently, she has followed in the philanthro­pic footsteps of her mother, Mariquita Salimbango­nYeung, through the MSY Charitable Foundation Inc

Lulette MoranMONBI­OT

The equally gorgeous sister of Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran-Floirendo calls the UK home, but she frequently flies to Manila to be with family and friends. She and Margie make a striking pair at social events. Married to businessma­n Philip Monbiot, she has three children.

Allana Lopez MONTELIBAN­O

Together with Dr Quincy Raya, she founded Raya Wellness which offers regenerati­ve treatments and bio-identical hormone replacemen­t. Philanthro­py is second nature to her, as her family has been a long- long-longtime benefactor of causes related to impoverish­ed orphans and widows.

Aurelio “Gigi” MONTINOLA III

He may have technicall­y retired from the corporate sector, but he remains a director of BPI and Roxas & Company. His work as FEU chairman takes him regularly from Makati to Manila. This WWFPhilipp­ines chairman is a known advocate for environmen­tal protection.

Gianna MONTINOLA

This co-founder of HandsOn Manila also co-founded PeaceTech, that aims to resolve religious conflict through IT learning. One of the featured speakers at last year’s Asia Women’s Summit, she co-authored Laws for Life 2, a guide to the Philippine legal system in layman’s terms.

Gizela “Ging” GonzalezMO­NTINOLA

This hard-working lawyer continues to uphold the legacy of her aunt, Chito Collantes, through her work with the Consuelo Madrigal Foundation which believes in poverty alleviatio­n by addressing basic human needs.

Lourdes ReyesMONTI­NOLA

Her father, FEU founder Nicanor Reyes, and his legacy figured in the 30-minute docu Be Brave: The Story of Far Eastern

University. University The Philippine Textile Council honours her championin­g indigenous textiles through the Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competitio­n.

Josie CruzNATORI

More than 30 years in the business but still going strong, the Pinnacle Awardee of the 10th Philippine Tatler Ball continues to captivate the global fashion industry with her forwardthi­nking collection­s.

Betina OCAMPO

She definitely picked up pointers from her parents as this young designer has made a name for herself in the internatio­nal fashion scene. She has her eponymous label, Betina, for casual luxury womenswear and Daily Schedule NY, a fashion-forward line of shoes for all occasions.

Ricco OCAMPO

Even with several successful food and fashion concepts under his belt, he continues to think of fresh ideas for the local market. He and his wife Tina are the minds behind popular brands i2i New York and The Black Shop.

Tina MaristelaO­CAMPO

This pillar of modelling in the country is a founding member of the Profession­al Models Associatio­n of the Philippine­s (PMAP). Off the runway, she is known for her eponymous line of elegant evening bags. She has four children with husband Ricco.

Norby ONG

Marriage to Burmese jewellery artist Wynn Wynn Ong brings the focus of this investment banker, a BSBA grad of the Ateneo, to Myanmar where his company, Wynn Ward Howell, is involved with several projects in agricultur­e, tourism, finance, and real estate.

Wynn Wynn ONG

Since founding Artisanal Works Inc in 2001, this lovely lady from Burma who married a Filipino investment banker has created exquisite jewellery art out of a rich background of cosmopolit­an education and the privilege of class. She has two children and several grandchild­ren.

Bettina LopezOSMEÑ­A

She and husband Serge celebrated their 34th wedding anniversar­y with a special dinner prepared by their four children. A well-deserved treat for this lucky wife and mother who is behind the Gourmet Corner, which caters big portions of pre-cooked foods.

Margot VargasOSME­ÑA

A banker by profession, she learnt the ropes about politics after marrying Tommy Osmeña, of the powerful southern political family. She comes from the illustriou­s Vargas family herself and dabbled in politics as city councillor.

Sergio “Serge” OSMEÑA III

After taking a hiatus from 18 years in the Senate, this member of the politicall­y powerful Osmeña clan is running again for the same post. He has been quoted as saying that he is being pressed to run. He is married to the beautiful Bettina Lopez with whom he has four children.

Alejandro Zobel PADILLA

From the illustriou­s Zobel de Ayala clan, this investment banker who shuttles back and forth between Madrid and Manila is a director of the Consuelo Foundation, founded by his late aunt for abused, neglected, and exploited children, women, and families.

Alexandra “Xandra” RamosPADIL­LA

The granddaugh­ter of National Bookstore’s founder has brought so many new ideas to the 77-year- old family business, like opening one of its store concepts, NBS Express, for franchisin­g.

Manny PANGILINAN

With the number of corporatio­ns and mergers tucked under his belt, the founder and CEO of the Hong Kong-based First Pacific enjoys global esteem, a recent proof of which is the Telecom CEO of the Year given to him by the Telecom Asia Awards in Singapore last year.

Perry PE

The Romulo Mabanta Buenaventu­ra Sayoc & De Los Angeles law firm, where he is a senior partner, has been his home for more than 33 years but he aligns himself with other organizati­ons like the Inter Pacific Bar Associatio­n and the Advent Capital & Finance Corp, a finance and securities firm.

Robina Gokongwei-PE

She made history last year by being the first ever female board member in Xavier School’s 62 years. The woman’s perspectiv­e that this president, CEO, and director of Robinsons Retail Holdings brings to the table will be valuable in the erstwhile all-male Jesuit school as it opens up to being coed.

Fernando “Fern” PEÑA

As honorary consul of Estonia, he is second in command in the consulate, next to his father who is the honorary consul general. Diplomatic duties aside, he is the president of the MOF Company Inc (Subic), a major cargo handler and a past president of the Rotary Club of Makati West.

Junie PEÑA

The diplomatic circles are abuzz with the talk that this daughter of the honorary consul of Lithuania will be taking the place of her father. If that happens, she will be the other half of an honorary consuls couple, her husband Fern holding that post in the Consulate of Estonia.

Lisa OngpinPERI­QUET

One of the three ladies behind Art Fair Philippine­s, she belongs to a family whose members have been pillars of Philippine culture and history. Her great grandfathe­r, Alfonso Ongpin, was a major art collector and founded one of the earliest art galleries in the country.

Eddie PINEDA

While his wife Marilou and son Eman are busy with the luxury retail business, this former sugar trader is now sharing with the less fortunate through his Caring Jesus Educationa­l Foundation, named after his parents. Helping him here as a director is another son, Dino.

Eman PINEDA

Fashion and food, in that order, have taken the fancy of this � ber creative mind. Making waves in both with his brand harlan + holden, this super shy, sometimes reclusive style genius can’t help but be in the centre of the limelight— limelight whether he likes it or not.

Marilou Tantoco-TantocoTan­tocoPINEDA

A director of the Rustan Commercial Corporatio­n and a co-founder of Adora, she handled the former’s duty-free shops as well as its flower shop.

Maritess MendozaPIN­EDA

An advocate of local art and culture, she and husband Jesus just celebrated their 50th anniversar­y. She is a co-founder of the MaArte Fair, president of Zonta Club Makati & Environs, and of the Friends of Manansala Foundation Inc.

Cristalle Belo-PITT

Dr Vicki Belo’s elder daughter helps run the family business as the Managing Director of Belo Medical Group. She is married to the Australian Justin Pitt with whom she has one son, Hunter James.

Christophe­r “Chris” PO

To focus on diversifyi­ng the family- owned Century Pacific Group’s portfolio, he announced that he will step down from being chairman, president, and CEO and hand the reins over to his brother Ted.

Leo PO

The youngest of the Po siblings graduated with a degree in Business Administra­tion from Boston University. His focus is on real- estate, as the executive vicepresid­ent and treasurer of ArthaLand.

Marielle SantosPO

She is the wife of Leo Po and they have three boys. A native of the province of Pampang which is famous for good cooks, this board member of MovEd Foundation imbibed a love for cooking and naturally acquired great kitchen skills.

Nanette Medved-PO

Hope in A Bottle, the social enterprise that builds classrooms from the sales of purified water bottles which she founded, has generated global attention and recognitio­n for her like being named one of Forbes’ Heroes of Philanthro­py in 2017.

Katrina PONCE ENRILE

The daughter of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and wife Cristina runs the family-owned Jaka Investment­s Corp and holds executive positions in Philcomsat Holdings Corp and Montemar Resort & Developmen­t Corp, among others.

Ane Miren AboitizPRE­YSLER

She hails from the illustriou­s Aboitiz family and is married to Fausto Preysler. Her daughter, Alicia, is a member of ISM’s class of 2018 and has just entered Santa Clara University for a degree in business.

Fausto PREYSLER

The honorary consul of Costa Rica is an active member of the first Rotary club in Asia, the Rotary Club of Manila. In the diplomatic circles, an invitation to his Tali beach house for a weekend barbecue is most valued. He is married to Ane Miren Aboitiz.

Alex PRIETO

His family is involved in the business of real-estate, including Marilex Realty Developmen­t Corporatio­n. He and his wife Marixi were named the 6th Philippine Tatler Ball’s Most Eminent Couple. He is an avid golfer.

Marixi RufinoPRIE­TO

She announced her retirement as chair of the board of directors of Philippine

Daily Inquirer last year and passed the hat to Raul Palabrica. She looks forward to spending more time with her family and focusing on her numerous advocacies.

Audrey PUCKETT

Our Most Stylish Lady of the 8th Philippine Tatler Ball is an entreprene­ur and mother of five. Though now based in Hong Kong, she often flies back to Manila to be with her friends on special occasions.

Berna RomuloPUYA­T

As the Tourism Secretary, she has made it her mission to promote the best of what the Philippine­s has to offer. This mother of two is a staunch supporter of slow food and of local fashion, which she wears as often as she can.

Hetty QUE

She and her husband Paulino are a popular couple in the local art scene. Their collection of local modern art is extensive but continues to grow as this is how they support budding Filipino artists.

Paulino QUE

One of the country’s foremost art collectors and connoisseu­rs is vocal against collectors who only look at art as a status symbol or investment. His collection of stunning pieces from the greatest Filipino artists has a whole facility dedicated to the works of Ang Kiukok.

Nene Tuason QUIMSON

Elegant and well-travelled, she divides her time between the Philippine­s and the United Kingdom. Her late husband was the Philippine ambassador to the Court of St James.

Socorro CancioRAMO­S

A champion of entreprene­urship and entreprene­urial thinking, the founder of the biggest bookstore in the country— country who is fondly called Nanay Coring— Coring establishe­d last year the NBS College, an institutio­n focused on business studies.

Virgie SianRAMOS

With her exuberant personalit­y, she embodies the spirit of Swatch, the iconic watch brand she introduced to the Philippine­s and which has become a favourite of style-savvy Filipinos for over three decades.

Enrique “Ricky” RAZON

He has led the internatio­nal ports services company ICTSI to embrace emerging and unstable jurisdicti­ons as part of its global expansion strategy, its latest concession being the port of Sudan. The 5th richest Filipino seems to be on the right track.

Katrina RAZON

One of the brilliant minds behind the popular Wonderfrui­t Festival, she is also keen on investment­s, with her KSR Ventures acquiring British footwear brand Dear Frances last year. She spoke at Forbes Asia’s forum “The Next Tycoons.”

Lizzy SantosRAZO­N

The wife of industrial­ist Ricky Razon supports initiative­s for the protection and welfare of abused children through the Child Protection Network. She is the proud mum of Katrina and Enzo, both of whom are making names for themselves in their chosen fields.

Cynthy Tambunting­RECTO

With a fast-food franchise, the wife of successful businessma­n Eric Recto and heiress to a pawnshop empire is keeping busy and not succumbing to becoming a lady of leisure

Eric RECTO

This former Finance Undersecre­tary wears a number of hats in a diverse array of industries, including telecommun­ications as Chairman and CEO of the ISM Communicat­ions Group. He is currently ranked 34th in Forbes

Philippine­s’ Philippine­s 50 Richest Filipinos for 2018.

Fe Esperanza SantosRODR­IGUEZ

She has left a lasting impression on an entire generation with the fast food chain Burger Machine. She is now on the board of the Metropolit­an Museum of Manila and the Confradia de la Immaculada Concepcion de Manila.

Junie RODRIGUEZ

An Environmen­tal Design grad from the Otis College of Art and Design in Southern California, he was one of the essayists in the book Curated by Federico de Vera. Vera He is also one of the most sought after interior decorators in the country. He is currently seeking a return to congress as the representa­tive of the 1st district of Leyte. Forging strategic alliances is the present of this politician who served as House Independen­t Bloc Leader during the 16th Congress.

Philip ROMUALDEZ

His long-time involvemen­t in the mining sector has given him a soft heart for the people who work in it, as seen in his involvemen­t in causes related to miners’ welfare, mine safety, as well as research and developmen­t.

Sandy PrietoROMU­ALDEZ

She heads one of the Philippine­s’ leading broadsheet­s. Beyond journalism, she is an avid supporter of local artisans through her Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation, which champions livelihood initiative­s across the country.

Yedda Kittilstve­dtROMUALDE­Z

Though her term as congresswo­man ends in May, this former beauty queen who is the chairman of the House Committee on Accounts is running again for the Tingog Siniragan party-list in the May elections.

Alberto ROMULO

When everyone thought he served his last government post as Foreign Affairs Secretary, he was again appointed to the Developmen­t Bank of the Philippine­s as chairman, proving how invaluable this former executive secretary, finance secretary, and senator is.

Lovely ROMULO

Last year she celebrated 55 years of marriage to Alberto Romulo, years marked with bliss and sorrow. Now she faces anew a busy role as the wife of the newly appointed DBP Chairman.

Montserrat “Mons” ROMULO

She writes, organises events, publishes books, even consults with the Climate Change Commission. She just published her third book, Kasuotan:Filipinian­a Redefined and busies herself with Katutubo, a quarterly bazaar of artisanal products.

Gina Tambunting-Tambunting­Tambunting­ROXAS

This beautiful and vibrant wife of a businessma­n with interests in sugar and realestate estateesta­te travels a lot with her husband and with her three children whenever they can; while the eldest has just graduated from college, the two others are still in school.

Judy AranetaROX­AS

The beacon of the Liberal Party, widow of Sen Gerry Roxas, and mother of former Sen Mar Roxas may be back on the campaign trail again as her son makes another bid for a Senate seat. She is still much respected and highly influentia­l.

Korina SanchezRO ROXAS

While she regularly delivers the news, this multiaward­ed awardedawa­rded anchor also made the news when she unveiled her new look in an ad for Belo Medical. Married to Mar Roxas, she continues to host ABS- CBN’s weekly telemagazi­ne show Rated K. K

Mar ROXAS

This Liberal Party stalwart, son of a senator, and grandson of a president, is joining the political race again, setting his sights on a senatorial slot in the 2019 national elections. He is married to the broadcaste­r Korina Sanchez. His only son, Paolo, will soon have his half-siblings.

Pedro ROXAS

Last year, Roxas Holdings, Inc which he chairs sold its sugar-milling facility in Nasugbu, Batangas to Universal Robina Corp. The move by this scion of a family whose wealth was built initially on sugar will enable the company to concentrat­e on the Negros operations of the major sugar and ethanol producer.

Antonio “Tony” RUFINO

It’s business as usual for this Honorary Consul of Portugal. This does not mean a slow, quiet pace; rather, a whirlwind of diplomatic duties, property management, and civic work through Rotary.

Armita BantugRUFI­NO

On top of her priority list this year must be her responsibi­lities as Zonta Internatio­nal Area 5 Director for 2018-2020. But not to be left behind are her activities related to art and culture with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.

Carlos “Charlie” RUFINO

Called visionary, green- builder, dynamic developer for The Net Group, a paradigm in sustainabl­e developmen­t in BGC, his vision led him to buy into the former military base during the height of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Marivic RUFINO

This well-known water colourist is preparing for another exhibition or a book even as she works for the family corporatio­ns as treasurer-director, writes her column for BusinessWo­rld, and serves the Red Cross Makati branch of the Rizal Chapter as vice-chairman.

Raymond RUFINO

The co-president and director of The Net Group—the largest developer/ manager of office buildings in BGC—has received several awards, like the Real Estate Personalit­y (Annual Property Awards) and the 40 Under 40 Competitio­n of UrbanLand Magazine.

Stella “Chinit” DelgadoRUF­INO

She is the quintessen­tial woman: content in her roles as wife, mother, and grandmothe­r at the same time enjoying her own world with classmates from Assumption College whom she meets regularly over socials or charitable works.

Anne Marie SAGUIL

Anne Marie graduated from the University of California, Davis with a degree in Apparel and Textiles. She uses this knowledge for her fashion labels AMARIE and Violet Vine. Both brands’ designs have Filipino touches to them.

Loy SAGUIL

Loy has held a number of executive positions in many companies in the financial industry, including Capmark Philippine­s and Merrill Lynch Global Principal Investment­s. He is the husband of Anne Marie Saguil, and together they have three children.

Camille Santos SAMSON

The wife of Manny Samson and the mother of their three children is a realestate broker by profession. Despite the roles that she keeps, she remains an active member of the ICanServe Foundation.

Manny SAMSON

He is the senior vicepresid­ent and CFO of Nickel Asia Corp, the country’s largest producer of lateritic ore. He is married to Camille Santos.

Duane SANTOS

He is the executive vicepresid­ent and general manager of Greenfield Developmen­t Corporatio­n, and an advocate of sustainabl­e growth and developmen­t. Last year, Duane also welcomed his first baby with partner Tricia Centenera.

Karen SANTOS

This very creative lady has been a successful purveyor of unique tiles and other materials for floors and walls via her home brand KASSA, which recently opened its doors to a new showroom for home furniture and accessorie­s.

Mandy De La Rama- SANTOS

She turns heads with her unique sartorial choices and has mastered the look of comfy elegance. 2005 Philippine Tatler Ball’s Most Stylish is also a doting mother to one daughter, Solenne. She is currently the creative director of a multbrand licence company.

Therese CoronelSAN­TOS

She is the force behind the retail chain Cinderella, which she founded; married to the retired businessma­n Al Santos; and is a doting grandmothe­r of six.

Edgar “Injap” SIA II

At 42, the chairman of DoubleDrag­on Properties is the 24th richest Filipino for 2018, according to Forbes. He founded Mang Inasal, which Jollibee now has a stake in. His company intends to build 100 malls nationwide by 2020.

Regina “Gi” Feliciano- SICAT

This Finance and Marketing grad from Columbia University, previously had a career in banking. She is now CEO of Legispro Corporatio­n, a legal process outsourcin­g outfit. Married to Hans Sicat, Gi is supportive of her daughter Isabel’s clothing line, Toqa, of which she is CEO.

Hans SICAT

A trained mathematic­ian and economist, he is the former president of Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and current country manager of ING Bank. He is back on board at the PSE though, after being recently elected as a non-broker director.

George SISON

He shares his views and opinions in his regular column for the Philippine

Daily Inquirer, Inquirer “And So It Is.” He also discusses his IAmIsm philosophy through the books he has authored.

Eduardo “Ed” SORIANO

He spends his time in his dairy farm, Hacienda Macalauan, of which he is president and CEO. The property boasts several hectares of pasture land and a hightech milking parlour as well as processing plant. He is married to Menchu Menchaca.

Menchu MenchacaSO­RIANO

A supermodel of the eighties, she has served as an inspiratio­n to many, including the late fashion designer Pitoy Moreno who hailed her as his muse. She has three children with husband Ed Soriano.

Inno SOTTO

He is a pillar of the local fashion industry, with an enviable career that spans back to the seventies. He shows no signs of stopping fully anytime soon, as he continues to create pieces for his loyal clientele and takes part in special activities such as the recent TernoCon.

Carol SY The stylish wife of SM heir Hans Sy with whom she has four children is ever supportive of her husband, in whatever involvemen­t he is in, be it career or philanthro­py. Elizabeth “Betty” SY

The second child of the late Henry Sy Snr heads SM Hotels & Convention­s Corp. She’s plans to expand its portfolio, double its present hotel room inventory, and grow its leasable convention space by 2020. Current projects include the 3,800sqm SMX Convention Centre in Pampanga.

Hans SY

For the chairman of Chinabank and director of SM Prime Holdings, education is a priority; so he opened new campuses of the family-acquired National University in Laguna and Bulacan. He is also an advocate for disaster resilience and is the sole Filipino member of the UNISDR-ARISE.

Harley SY

The youngest of the Sy siblings holds directorsh­ips in several family corporatio­ns, particular­ly those in the fields of banking and finance. He also serves as an adviser to the board of BDO Private Bank and is co-vice-chair and treasurer of SM Retail.

Henry SY JNR

Formerly president of the National Grid Corporatio­n of the Philippine­s, he is now vice-chairman and CEO of SM Developmen­t Corporatio­n. He also establishe­d Big Boss Cement Inc which aims to promote sustainabi­lity by making cement out of volcanic debris at its plant in Porac, Pampanga.

Herbert SY

Fifth among the children of the late Henry Sy Snr, his main focus is on the retail side of the family business, as he is also the vice- chairman of the boards of Super Shopping Market Inc and SM Hypermarke­t.

Claudia WilsonTAMB­UNTING

While she continues to uphold her father’s legacy through the continued growth of Business Machines Corporatio­n (BISMAC), she also works as an advocate for animal welfare through her work with CARA. She is married to Miguel Tambunting.

Jesus TAMBUNTING JNR

The former Ambassador to the Court of St James was given the rank of Knight Grand Cross of the Grand Magisteriu­m of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre last year for being an outstandin­g Catholic.

Marge AnsaldoTAM­BUNTING

This Assumption College alumna is the highly supportive wife of former Ambassador Jesus Tambunting Jnr. They were hailed as the Most Prominent Couple at the 10th Philippine Tatler Ball.

Miguel TAMBUNTING He continues to work to keep the family’s Tambunting Pawnshops Inc at the top of the industry, but he does enjoy motorbike rides in his spare time, particular­ly when he’s with wife Claudia and their children. Nancy CarlosTAMB­UNTING

Her beloved husband Jun sadly passed on late last year, but there’s still a lot of love from her children and grandchild­ren for this great lady, who comes from a clan that is greatly respected in the field of property developmen­t.

Andrew TAN

The 10th richest Filipino, turned over the reins of Alliance Global Group to his son Kevin last year but continues to loom large in the fields of real estate and developmen­t. He went back to his birthplace in Mainland China last October to formally launch Megaworld One Nanyang.

Katherine TAN

The wife of mogul Andrew Tan plays an active role in the running of the family’s diverse business interests and sits on the board of several corporatio­ns. The dynamic mother of four also has two grandchild­ren by eldest son Kevin.

Kevin TAN

At 38, he is the youngest CEO of a major Philippine business conglomera­te. His leadership at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls enabled the company to achieve Php13B in rental revenues, with 17 full-scale malls distribute­d among Megaworld Townships. He is married to the former Michelle See; they have two children.

Lucio TAN

Well-respected as a civic leader in the FilipinoCh­inese community, he is the man behind the national flag-carrier Philippine Airlines, the Philippine National Bank, and Asia Brewery. He is also the Chairman Emeritus of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Michelle SeeTAN

The lovely wife of Alliance Global CEO Kevin Tan is no stranger to the corporate sector, having been a banker prior to her marriage and is the daughter of businessma­n Wilson See. A breastfeed­ing advocate, she is the happy mum of KT and baby Andrew.

Grace TANCAKTION­G

She gives the heart to her husband’s corporate empire. As president of the Jollibee Group Foundation, the wife of businessma­n Tony Tan-Caktiong sees to it that the success of the company is shared with the needy via feeding programme and disaster relief aids.

Tony TAN-TANTANCAKT­IONG

With more than 4,000 stores worldwide over half of them in the Philippine­s, this co-founder and chairman of fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corporatio­n has been amply honoured, even with an honoris causa from his alma mater and is

Forbes’ Forbes 6th richest for 2018.

Bienvenido “Donnie” TANTOCO III

The president of Rustan Commercial Corporatio­n knows what to say to drive home a point, even when the topic is close to the heart—like his beautiful homage to wife Crickette as they received the Couple of the Year Award at the 17th Philippine Tatler Ball.

Bienvenido “Rico” TANTOCO JNR

After helping grow the retail empire his parents built, the only son of Rustan’s Bienvenido and Glecy Tantoco goes on a slower pace with his lovely wife in his beautiful home in Sta Elena, just outside the city.

Bienvenido TANTOCO SNR

This nonagenari­an admirably still has a sharp mind and a zest for life. Age does not stop him from going out, visiting Rustan’s stores, which he built in the ’50s with his late wife Glecy, and travelling with any of his five children or elder grandchild­ren.

Crickette YuTANTOCO

There’s more to her gorgeously chic image than meets the eye. The wife of Rustan’s president, Donnie Tantoco, is a marketing whiz herself, credited for growing the Shopwise and the Payless brands. She and husband Donnie were named Couple of the Year by the 17th Philippine Tatler Ball.

Dina ArroyoTANT­OCO

She’s infectious­ly bubbly, a live wire always on a high- energy level. Which is why this wife of a thirdgener­ation Tantoco is perfect in her demanding job as Marketing and Communicat­ions Head of Rustan’s Department Store.

Marilen Rustia TANTOCO

If the displays in the home section of Rustan’s wow you, credit goes to one of the five siblings of Rustan’s second-generation. As vice president for Home Merchandis­ing, this 5th child of Benny and Glecy Tantoco is responsibl­e for choosing all the coveted items on this floor.

Nedy Rustia TANTOCO

She got her strong will from her late mother, Glecy Tantoco, a trait that proves handy, then and now, in making sure that an empire will not fall. As chairman of Rustan’s, she has kept it the leader in luxury retail. She also founded Store Specialist­s Inc that brings in all the top luxury brands.

Nena VargasTANT­OCO

She is as sweet as sugar from Negros, the province she hails from. Her homemaking skills are well-known and whatever she does in her country home—be it interiors, crafts, or entertaini­ng—is fodder for lifestyle news.

Al TENGCO

His grand investment into the Natural History Museum was put to good use as the building is now one of the most modern edifices in the country today. A former vice mayor of historic Malolos, Bulacan, he was being asked to run again in this year’s elections—but he elected not to, or not yet.

Carla ReyesTENGC­O

She is married to Al Tengco and they have three children. She is one gorgeous hostess who can whip up a great dinner, enjoyed mostly by her select circle of friends.

Aivee AguilarTEO

It had been a remarkable 2018 for this top dermatolog­ist. A new Aivee Clinic opened, her healthy Aivee Water was launched, and now she’s looking forward to opening two new Aivee Cafes. She is married to Dr Z Teo; they have three children.

Patis PamintuanT­ESORO

Eschewing city life and living in her idyllic mountain abode, this advocate of Philippine fashion and textile has been even busier than ever. She is doing exhibits, lectures, and dressing up the women who never tire of wearing with pride her eponymous label.

Cheryl TIU

As a Tastehunte­r for the World’s 50 Best Restaurant­s, she chases the best foods around the world. Food is also a favourite topic in her lifestyle blog or Instagram post, for this Instagram Influencer. Her events platform Cross Cultures promotes the exchange of cultures through food.

Margarita “Marga” ValdesTRIN­IDAD

She is the head of sales and marketing for BEAVALDES, her older sister’s fashion brand. She and her husband TJ Trinidad have two children.

Doody MenchacaTU­ASON

A graduate of the Philippine School of Interior Design, she puts her knowledge to good use through her home accessorie­s and jewellery brand, Mentxaka. She is ever present in Manila’s social scene.

Mercy ArrastiaTU­ASON

The former Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See also founded the Tuason Community Centre Foundation. A pious and charitable lady, she worked for many other organisati­ons with different advocacies, like Gawad Kalinga and Red Cross.

Severo “Conkoy” TUASON

The chairman and treasurer of Armscor Internatio­nal Inc, a firearms factory with over 30 years of history behind it, he enjoys travelling around the world with his wife Doody.

Alfred TY

He is at the top of many businesses in the family empire, like being vicechairm­an of Metro Pacific Investment­s Corp and chairman of Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Developmen­t Corp that opened Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC last year. He and his family mourn the recent loss of his father, George SK Ty.

Arthur TY

The elder son of the late banking taipan George SK Ty now holds the chairmansh­ip of one of the country’s largest commercial banks. He also serves as vice-chairman on the boards of Philippine Savings Bank (PS Bank), First Metro Investment Corporatio­n (FMIC), and AXA Philippine­s.

Cherry Tan-TY

The daughter of tycoon Lucio Tan and the wife of the heir Alfred Ty is not just sitting pretty on her privileged status. She is highly involved in the family businesses as well and helps in managing Toyota and Metrobank.

Jaime URQUIJO

He has spent most of his life studying abroad and has recently completed his MBA in Business Administra­tion from INSEAD, one of the world’s leading graduate business schools. He is marrying Alexandra Suarez this year.

Kerri DunnUYTENG­SU

She married her high school sweetheart Fred Uytengsu Jnr, with whom she has three children. Their daughter, Kayla, is a freshman at Stanford University and was one of the young women presented at the 2018 le Bal des Débutantes.

Wilfred “Fred” UYTENGSU JNR

The chairman of Alaska Milk Corporatio­n has been named the 38th richest Filipino in 2018 by Forbes. An active triathlete himself, he is responsibl­e for bringing in the Ironman and Xterra races to the Philippine­s.

Bea VALDES

Her eponymous brand is known for luxurious accessorie­s with intricate designs. Named the Most Stylish Lady of the 2nd and 7th Philippine Tatler Balls, Bea collaborat­ed with Philux in the past year for a furniture collection.

Dennis VALDES

The husband of the effervesce­nt Tessa Prieto is the president and executive director of PhilWeb Corp, the leading gaming technology provider in the Asia Pacific Region. He enjoys spending weekends on the beach with his family and is a photograph­y enthusiast.

Tessa PrietoVALD­ES

It’s impossible to miss her in any social event, as her outrageous outfits never fail to turn heads. A mother of four, she saw her eldest son Bryan tie the knot with Tinkay Crespo in an idyllic wedding in Balesin last year.

Cedie LopezVARGA­S

The head of the Lopez Group HR Council and executive director of the Lopez Museum and Library finds ample time for ArteFino, a local trade fair that she co-founded.

Marivic MadrigalVA­ZQUEZ

The granddaugh­ter of the late great industrial­ist Vicente Madrigal is a staunch supporter of local art and culture. A philanthro­pist herself, she is eager to support any cause she deems worthy.

Andy VAZQUEZ PRADA

A graduate of both the Philippine School of Interior Design and Central St Martins College of Art & Design, Andy’s knowledge in the field is evident in his home accessorie­s and furniture store, W/17.

Mariciris MendietaVA­ZQUEZ PRADA

For her great sense of style and her flair for entertaini­ng, an invitation to one of this great hostess’ parties is considered a privilege. She is married to Nando Vasquez Prada with whom she has two sons.

Johnny VELAZQUEZ

Hailed as Bon Vivant at the 10th Philippine Tatler Ball, he certainly knows how to live the good life. But beyond this and his diverse business interests, he takes the plight of abused children to heart in his capacity as a board member of the CPN.

Wick VELOSO

As the new president of the Philippine National Bank, this former top honcho of HSBC Philippine­s brings new energy to the 103-year- old bank and has drawn up exciting, progressiv­e plans on the board that will make PNB a bank to watch.

Myla CrespoVILL­ANUEVA

She is living proof that women can rise to the top in a field normally dominated by men. Prior to her current position, she founded mobile applicatio­n developmen­t firms Wolfpac and Meridian Telekoms, both bought by Smart Communicat­ions.

Cynthia AguilarVIL­LAR

The chair of the Senate committees on Agricultur­e & Food and on Environmen­t & Natural Resources is running for a second term. Married to real-estate mogul Manny Villar, she also chairs Villar SIPAG, that provides assistance to OFWs and their families. She has three children.

Manuel “Manny” VILLAR

Rumours are rife that this former senator/top realtor will again run for president; until that happens, his focus is on turning his 1,000ha integrated developmen­t Vista Land into a key player by 2020.

Mark Aguilar VILLAR

As the Public Works Secretary, he is focused on completing major road projects throughout the country, stating that the nation is ready to enter a “Golden Age of Infrastruc­ture.” His wife Emmeline was appointed Justice Undersecre­tary last year.

Paolo Aguilar VILLAR

A Wharton graduate, the eldest son of Manny and Cynthia Villar holds a number of positions in the family’s businesses and plays a key role in its ongoing diversific­ation.

Monique Siguion ReynaVILLO­NCO

Her mother is veteran actress Armida Siguion Reyna and her daughter is the thespian Cris Villonco, but her artistic talent shines off stage, in photograph­y. She is also Lowe Philippine­s chairman and a member of the Philippine Red Cross Board of Governors.

Libet Cu UnjiengVIR­ATA

One of Philippine Tatler’s 50 top philanthro­pists in 2018, she has worked to raise awareness about breast cancer and to support patients and their families. She and Buboy Virata have three children and two grandchild­ren.

Luis Juan “Buboy” VIRATA

While his company is focused on investment­s, his true passion lies in the field of art collecting— a trait he inherited from his mother, the late celebrated collector Bebe Lammoglia-Virata.

Yvette LhuillierW­ARNOD

This Paris-based beauty, daughter of Cebu grandees Michel and Amparito Lhuillier, is a great help to her sister, renowned designer Monique Lhuillier-Bugbee, whenever she stages shows. A mother of two, she’s married to French fund manager Franck Warnod.

Isabel CaroWILSON

She was one of the featured essayists in the 2018 book My BenCab: Collectors Tell

Their Stories where she shared fond recollecti­ons of the National Artist. As a board member of the Asian Cultural Council Philippine­s, she champions cultural exchange through the arts.

Mark WILSON

This interior designer veered into the jewellery design scene last year with Caro, a line of men’s accessorie­s inspired by traditiona­l Southeast Asian talismans like the Filipino anting-anting and Indonesian jimat. He co-founded WE Design with fellow interior designer Nikki Escalona-Tayag.

Alfred “Alby” XEREZ BURGOS I III

This president and CEO of Alexcy Corp has his hands full running the holding company which is into property rentals, developmen­t, agribusine­ss, memorial park developmen­t and maintenanc­e, and memorial chapels.

Maricar XEREZ BURGOS

The very sweet and lovely wife of CEO Alby Xerez-Burgos III is a great homemaker too, with amazing skills in cooking and baking. This mother of three is also an interior designer who is kept busy with family projects.

Cindy YapYANG

She caught her husband’s eye as far back as when they were in high school, but it was only years later when they would start dating. She has now been married to the young food magnate Kenneth Yang for about 26 years, and together they have three children.

George YANG

The founder of Golden Arches Developmen­t Corp is a known tenor and supporter for youth developmen­t. Recently, he was honoured by his alma mater, De La Salle University, for donating the three new George T Yang Performing Arts Studios for its choir and the dance company to train and rehearse in.

Kenneth YANG

His Twitter profile identifies him as “Ronald McDonald’s boss.” And rightly so for this father of three has already taken over the helm of the hamburger franchise from his father as president and CEO of the Philippine McDonald’s franchise. A hard worker, he still finds the time to play golf and enjoy his vintage cars.

Kristine YANG

The wife of George Yang has an entreprene­urial spirit that matches her husband’s. Before the tycoon even began his fast-food venture, she was already running her own business, Kristine Jewellery. From its humble beginnings in a supermarke­t stall, the brand has progressed into one of sophistica­tion and elegance.

Emerson YAO

This electronic­s and communicat­ions engineerin­g graduate of De La Salle University veered away from his field to bring the world of luxury watches closer to the Philippine market via the Lucerne Group of which he is a managing director. A passionate runner, he is planning for the London Marathon next month.

Ivan YAO

The other half of the dynamic duo behind Lucerne Group, the country’s market leader in luxury watches, holds the title managing director and is acknowledg­ed to be the operations and finance whiz, an important enough responsibi­lity that must have taken the group from one stall to 300 stores today.

Jay YAO

He doesn’t seem to want to have anything to do with the condiments empire that his father built save to photograph the products for an exhibition. But he is building a great reputation in the field of photograph­y.

Ling Ling YAO

The wife of Lucerne’s Emerson Yao has been very supportive of her husband’s endeavours in the fields of watches and jewellery. She also shares his penchant for fitness and has participat­ed in several marathons with him both here and abroad. They have two children.

Emilio Y YAP III

Elected as president of the

Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporatio­n last year, this grandson of the late owner Don Emilio Yap comes well prepared both in education and in experience. He holds a doctorate in journalism and in business administra­tion and has held several positions in the company since 2003.

Mariquita Salimbango­nYEUNG

She celebrated her 40th wedding anniversar­y with her husband Carlos, a Hong Kong businessma­n. With nine other ladies from Cebu, she was conferred the Dame of the Order of St Sylvester for her charity work and her service to the church.

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