“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” — Henry David Thoreau
Recent studies show that we are closer to a cure for cancer in 2017 than one or two decades ago. But there is still a lot of work to be done. Working with the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS) for 14 years now, this advocacy has been near and dear to my heart for so long.
Every year, it is a joy to be reminded that we can turn our pain into something worthwhile when we work together towards helping those who are in the fringes of society — cancer-stricken patients who may not necessarily get the medical help they need and deserve. This season of Best Dressed Women of the Philippines was no exception.
The recently concluded 2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Annual Awards Ball at Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig was attended by distinguished diplomats, businessmen, government leaders and society personalities, and I am very grateful for each and every one of them for their continuous support for this cause.
Special thanks to those who bought these items from the auction, which raised an additional P1 million for cancer beneficiaries: Syatong, a painting by Mindanaoan artist Kublai Millan; Nuturing in Amber 2017, a glass sculpture by renowned artist Ramon Orlina; and finally a five-day, four-night wellness stay at the MedizinZentrum Bad Salzhausen in Germany, which was generously donated by Artorn Chinalai of Integrative Health Management of Thailand.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors San Miguel Corp., Okada Manila, Insular Life, BA Securities, PAGCOR, CATS Motors Inc., Czarina and Alice
Eduardo, 2nd Avenue and 105.1 Crossover FM Manila. Congratulations to everyone for another successful year for Best Dressed Women of the Philippines. I will see you all again next year!
(From left) Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Corp. director Hans Hauri and wife Bo, Sunny Pirodon and husband, InterContinental Hotels Group regional GM for Philippines and Korea Christian Pirodon, your columnist and Dr. Elton See Tan.
(Seated, from left) Silang, Cavite Mayor Omil Poblete, Dette Tan, Beabi owner Willin Chan and Coby’s Gear & Gadgets managing director Charlene Cobankiat-Tiu; (standing, from left) Jana Ejercito, Sunny Vergara, Linda and Abeth Yu with Laneige...
Carolyn Tan, Best Dressed Women of the Philippines event chairperson Angola Consul Helen Ong and Imelda Pechera.
(From left) Dominic Rubio, Hoseki corporate affairs director Zabeth Co, Vivian Rubio and Maya Rubio.
(From left) Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Abdel Aziz Ezzat, Togo Consul Evie Costa, Mags Cue, Eni Alba and Mervat Ezzat.
Marriott Hotel Manila director of marketing communications Michelle Garcia with Myrna Yao and Agile Zamora.
(From left) Sheree and Ruby Jane Chua, 2017 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines awardee Jennifer Tieng, Flora and Enrique Chua with Tiffany Chua-Copok.
Salome Dy and Alou Koa.
(From left) Aficionado SVP-COO Remar de Leon, president and CEO Joel Cruz, VP for operations Ernie Laurente and GM Lambert Lopez.
(From left) Alicia Ong, Karimadon’s Josie Go, Julie Choa, Elsa Ang, Ayna Ong and Linda Nocom.
Best Dressed Women of the Philippines selection and organizing committee member and Hermès and Bulgari country manager Mario Katigbak with Titania Wines Inc. chairman Tita Trillo.
(From left) Maila Garcia-King, DMark Corp. CEO Nikki Tang, Connie Haw and Lourdes Yao.
Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile and wife Cristina with Edna Camcam.
Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and wife Gretchen.
Thai Ambassador Thanatip Upatising and wife Monthip.
Jewelmer Joaillerie EVP and deputy CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec and wife Mia.