Women of Allure 2013

Part 1

Timi Gomez-Aquino • Ariella Arida • Ria Bolivar • Stephanie Chong • Karen Concepcion • Jia Estrella • Joanna Preysler-Francisco •

Malu Francisco • Malu Gamboa • Michele Gumabao • Bel Laureola • Kai Lim • Joyce Makitalo • Len Alonte-Naguiat • Vania Romoff •

Yvonne Dayrit-Romualdez • TC Alvarez-Sibal • Cheryl Tiu • Valerie Weigmann and Stephanie Zubiri

MANILA, Philippines - A woman is pure in spirit. Her concerns are not only the things that will bring her comfort; she also thinks of the convenience of the people around her. She constantly improves herself because essential to her existence is the ability to share whatever she reaps. She delights in giving. She revels in loving — her family and friends, her job and her craft, her community, her advocacy, herself. 

She is a woman — pure.

In her honor, the Allure section of The Philippine Star presents today and next Sunday “Women of Allure” on its eighth year. We invite you to be with us as we celebrate the distinction that comes with being Women of Allure.     

Special thanks to Ms. Monique Toda, Ms. Bianca Rodriguez and the staff of Raffles & Fairmont Hotels Makati.