A queen meets the pearl


The radiant Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark made her dazzling debut in the Philippines with a visit to Maison Jewelmer, where she was warmly received by several of Jewelmer’s top executives including CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec, SVP Abelardo Mondonedo, and chief marketing officer Marion Branellec De Guzman, as well as other distinguished guests and members of the media.
Gracefully adorned in the brand’s exquisite Angel Wings earrings and La Mer en Majesté necklace and ring, the queen spoke with heartfelt admiration about the Lumière de l’Infini crown, calling it a proud and beautiful expression of Filipino artistry. Expressing excitement for her upcoming trip to Jewelmer’s pearl farm, the reigning Miss Universe 2024 gushed over the kindness of the Filipino people and expressed her eagerness to learn more about local communities and the South Sea pearl – truly a queen glowing with elegance, charm, and curiosity.

A stylish grand opening
The busting Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City, just got a dose of beauty and wellness with the grand opening of Komyo Aesthetic and Medical Institute at Greenfield Towers.

The elegant affair was attended by the ever-inspiring DMark Beauty Corporation and DermAsia CEO beautypreneur Nikki Tang, along with an esteemed roster of medical experts including Komyo CEO Dr. Mark Angelo Hosaka, vice president Dr. Eugenio Pipo III, treasurer Dr. Joyce Estanislao, secretary Dr. R-jay Agbon, clinic director Dr. Pauline Velasco-Catibog, and board-certified dermatologists doctors Imee Rajagukguk, Jerlyn Maureen Servas, Cherie Ann Calisin, and Mary Joyce Chiong.

As a premier destination for cutting-edge aesthetic and medical treatments, Komyo Aesthetic and Medical Institute offers world-class technologies from DermAsia including Pollogen Legend, Geneo Ultra, and Celluma Pro. Clients can also enjoy top-tier skincare solutions with brands like Heliocare, Endocare, Biretix, Iraltone, Neotone, and Teenderm.

A night of glamour and generosity
It was a night of elegance and joy as beloved trio — Milo Bondoc, Beging Soriano, and Sonny Tanchanco — marked their milestone birthdays in a fabulous celebration at the Grand Wing Lounge of Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
The ever-charming Dexter Nikolau kept the evening lively as guests were treated to mesmerizing dance performances by international champions and a show-stopping drag act by Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 finalist Niel Murat.
Heartfelt tributes from their children Joan Antonio, Bea Soriano Dee, and Brian Tanchanco added a touching note to the festivities.
With music by the Red Rocks Band and generous contributions from Bulacan 4th District Rep. Linabelle Villarica and Club Bulakeño members for schoolchildren in Bulacan, the night was truly one to remember.
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