Beauty & Benevolence

Big names in the corporate world and prominent personalities from the embassies and consulates in the country comprised the guest list of a monumental event for a very noble cause held at the Makati Shangri-La. The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball also celebrated a milestone: 10 years of raising funds for the benefit of the Philippine Cancer Society.

Dressed to the nines, the distinguished guests and their party wholeheartedly contributed to the cause to make the future of the Philippines cancer-free. The annual charity gala showcased the elegance of the 14 awardees led by Style Icon Elaine Rojas Villar as they paraded in beautiful gowns created by our very own Filipino designers. The past decade is just the beginning. Major sponsors of the event are Crossover 105.1 Manila, Smart Infinity, CATS Motors Inc. and Lifestyle Asia.

We are all responsible for each other. Let us extend help whenever, wherever and however we can to our country, which that has recently suffered a spate of disasters, both natural and man-made.

GREETINGS

Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, actress-producer Armida Siguion-Reyna, Vintage’s Bobong Velez, Jerni May Camposano and The Philippine STAR’s Antonio Paño.

Advance birthday greetings to Dr. Raul Fores, Ed Lacson, Edd Fuentes, Le Lagdameo and Letty Hahn, Nov. 4; Bong del Rosario-Palma Gil, commercial model Alex Ortigas and Jayelles’ Ciel de Leon, Nov. 5; Joy Buensalido and Pinky Concha-Colmenares, Nov. 6; Fred Velayo, Nov. 7; PeopleAsia publisher and Allure columnist Babe Romualdez, Antel Group of Companies VP for marketing and sales Felino Lao, Vicvic Villavicencio and Rikki Dee, Nov. 8; HMI’s Josie Padilla Rufino, Blanca Santiago and Dr. Elenita Binay, Nov. 9.

So, how was your week?

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