The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines and Men of Exemplary Influence 2024, held Sept. 20 at the Shangri-La The Fort, was a momentous evening attended by 700 guests from across the Philippines, representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Beth and Helen Lee, Winnie Go, Dana Silverio, Grace Go, Evelyn Young, Joy Melendrez, Sunny Vergara, Girlie Gutierrez, Sunny Vergara, Ruby Chua, Salome Uy, Abeth Yu and Nini Licaros
Men of Influence: Thailand Ambassador Tull Traisorat, Bernie Caramba, Malaysian Ambassador Andul Malik, Melvin Castelino, Noel Gonzales, Roĺlin Tabuena, Arnel Mateo, Roberto Alvarez Jr. and Brian Poe Llamanzares
The program began with the Ambassadors for Life segment, as participants walked the runway to the tune of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, setting a fun and energetic tone for the festivities. This was followed by a heartwarming speech from Honorary Consul Helen Ong of Angola, chairperson of Best Dressed, thanking the awardees for their steadfast support of the charity. A check turnover ceremony for the 2023 proceeds followed, along with a toast celebrating another successful year. The Board of Directors in attendance were recognized: Directors Charlie Rufino, Mario Katigbak, Sheree Chua, Marian Ong, Bo Muralla, and Mildred Vitangcol. The check was received by representatives of the Philippine Cancer Society: Corazon Ngelangel, Kelly Salvador, and the Board of Trustees.
Jill Tan, Vivian Vicente Caramba, Tess Chua, Ces Miranda and Antonette Lorejo Gutierrez
Deluck Boonsirithum, Ces Rodriguez, Michelle Lim, Shirley Sobremonte and Malou Martinez
Offie Wadle, Eni Alba, Judith Marie Tiongco, Shiela Marie Tiongco, Bong Prada Lim and Merci Padolina
Romanian Ambassador Raduta Matache, Canadian Ambassador David Hartman, Switzerland Ambassador Nicolas Brühl and wife Denise Brühl, Singaporean Ambassador Constance See and US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson
Imelda Menguito, Liza Quirolgico, Agile Zamora, Ningning de Ocampo, Maru Go and Jet Capina
Ellaine Yu, Maricar Threadgill, Cecilia Rodriquez, Daisy Tabuena and Anna Orlina
Arrisa Navarro, Jamilla Gomez, Tess Chua, Happy Milendrez and Cristina Deleste
Prima, Rosie, Eileen, Noel, Kevin and Ton Gonzales
Ronaldo Arnaldo, Vitangcol, Shilpa and Raj Tolani, George Sarakinis, (seated) Mariel Beierman and Hi Society
The highlight of the event was the introduction of the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines, Style Icons, and, for the first time, a Hall of Fame awardee, all presented during a stylish and elegant ramp segment. They were met with overwhelming applause from the audience.
Rosemarie Bosch-Ong
This year’s honorees include 23 Ambassadors for Life, four Paterno Awardees, 13 Men of Influence, one Most Exemplary Man of the Year, six Style Icons, and one Hall of Fame awardee.
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