One of high society’s highly anticipated events recently went underway as the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS), in partnership with the Camera Club of the Philippines, staged the 2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines photo exhibit titled Fashionable Senses and Sensibilities.
Following the tea party and preceding the awards ball, the photo exhibit is a yearly event displaying the lineup of portraits of the year’s awardees.
Held at The Gallery in Greenbelt 5, Makati City, the event was under the watchful eye of indefatigable event chairperson Angola Consul
Helen Ong alongside the dedicated selection and organizing committee members Jayelles’ Roselle Rebano, Mabel Abaño, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Roy Gonzales, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Mario Katigbak, Marian Ong, Sandie Poblador and Elaine Rojas Villar with your columnist standing as adviser.
The festivities commenced with opening remarks from PCS chairman Antonio Ma. J. Guerrero and Camera Club of the Philippines president Maria Victoria Silva. This year’s Ambassadors for Life, Best Dressed Women of the Philippines 2017 awardees and Men of Extraordinary Influence 2017 were also acknowledged.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the selection and organizing committee members, guests marveled at the stunning portraits, which were expertly taken by a master class of photographers: Rey Ortiz, Patrick Uy, Raul Montifar and
Miko Montifar. The evening was capped off with refreshing cocktails and fine conversations.
Now on its 14th year, the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines continues to hold these three annual events to generate funds in support of PCS as it aids the underprivileged who are battling cancer — an advocacy that is very near and dear to my heart. Many thanks to our generous sponsors French Baker (courtesy of its founder Johnlu Koa), San Miguel Corp., Ayala Malls,
Anton Magpantay’s Artiste Space, Insular Life, Okada Manila, PAGCOR, 105.1 Crossover FM Manila, ETC, 2nd Avenue and
Mia Lozada’s Bloomwoods Flower Shop. Thank you everyone for continuously supporting this cause!
Leading the Fashionable Senses and Sensibilities photo exhibit are (from left) your columnist, Best Dressed Women of the Philippines selection and organizing committee members Marian Ong and Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Philippine Cancer Society (PCS)...
(From left) 2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardees Robina Marie Ko-Tan, Annabel UyBraganza, Maria Victoria TengcoBurgos, Yamani Caliwara, Ruby Tan Chua, Dr. Jennie FranciscoDiaz, Veronica Ho, Nina Paula Vergara Ng, Brenda Ngo, Katrina...
(From left) Camera Club of the Philippines members and Fashionable
Senses and Sensibilities photographers Patrick Uy and Rey Ortiz, Maria Victoria Silva, Consul Helen Ong and Antonio Ma. J. Guerrero with Camera Club of the Philippines members and...
(From left) 2017 Ambassadors for Life Connie Haw, Marcott Almeda, Eni Alba, Jemellie Gonzales, Maru Go, Rosemarie Basa and Sheree Chua.
(From left) 2017 Ambassadors for Life Salome Dy, Agile Zamora, Judith Jacala-Tan, Carolyn Tan, Imelda Pechera, Merci Padolina, Mia Cabawatan-Lozada and Shelly Lazaro.
City of Dreams Manila VP for public relations Charisse Chuidian with 2017 Men of Extraordinary Influence awardee and City of Dreams Manila property president Geoff Andres.
(From left) Sunny Vergara, Aida Cobankiat, 2017 Ambassador for Life and Aficionado president and CEO Joel Cruz with Prescy Yulo.
2017 Ambassadors for Life Jacqueline Michelle Lim and Carol Mercado.
2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardee and Fanny Serrano Elite Salon owner Rosemarie Tee Licup.
Ed Fajardo and Bernadette Paterno.
2017 Men of Extraordinary Influence awardee and CWC International Corp. president and CEO Fred Yuson.
2017 Style Icon Milo Bondoc.
2017 Style Icon Sharee Ann Tan.
2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardee Jennifer Tieng.
2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardee Minerva Mondejar Steiner.
Stefan Co and Hoseki founder Faico with 2017 Ambassador for Life and Hoseki corporate affairs director Zabeth Co.
Hermès and Bulgari country manager Mario Katigbak.
Sheree and Flora Chua.
2017 Ambassador for Life Maila Garcia King.
(From left) Beabi’s Willin Chan, Laneige Philippines owner Winnie Go, Linda Yu, Ruby Tan Chua, Abeth Yu and Sheena Lao.
Karimadon’s Josie Go with Elsa Ang.
Ayna Ong.
Coby’s Gear and Gadgets managing director Charlene Cobankiat- Tiu.