An evening of beauty and glamour for a cause

• Envoys & Expats

by BusinessMirror - Suzette Jessica Oct 4, 2014

In Photo: The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines selection and organizing committee (from left): Roselle Rebano, Sandie Poblador, Elaine Rojas Villar, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, event chairman Angola Consul Helen Ong, Philippine Cancer Society Chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Mabel Abaño and Roy Gonzales

PROMINENT members from the country’s social circle gathered recently to raise funds in an annual charity ball. Funds raised during the event were to benefit the Philippine Cancer Society.

The evening saw the unveiling of the 2014 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Annual Awards at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. This annual gala event was originally conceptualized by Honorary Chairman Imelda O. Cojuangco.

Indian Ambassador L.D. Ralte with wife Riki, Bangladesh Ambassador Major General John Gomes with Reynaldo Bustos Robles

This year’s event was organized by Best Dressed Women of the Philippines event chairman Angola Consul Helen Ong and Philippine Cancer Society Chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, together with the selection and organizing committee members Roselle Rebano, Mabel Abaño, Tanzania Consul Betty Chua, Roy Gonzales, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Sandie Poblador, Elaine Rojas Villar and adviser Johnny Litton. The event was a success.

Randy and Cecille Limjoco with Virginia and Lane

The glamorous night featured a tribute to Fashion Czar of Asia Jose “Pitoy” Moreno, who was part of the selection and organizing committee from 2004 to 2010. The 2014 Style Icons are Rep. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica, Richwell Trading Corp. owner Myrna Tang Yao and Convergys Philippines Services Corp. Chairman Marife B. Zamora. The 2014 Best Dressed awardees are GMA Network Films President Annette Gozon-Abrogar, stylist Catherine Y. Arambulo-Antonio, Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas, Pagsanjan Mayor Girlie Maita Ejercito, Advance Computer Forms Inc. General Manager Kim Haw, Inglot Cosmetics Philippines Executive Vice President Pauline Laverne Lim, Biñan City Mayor Len Alonte-Naguiat, Mutya ng Pilipinas’s Lynette G. Padolina, EMS Sarmiento Construction Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Jennifer Helen Weigel Sarmiento, Anchor Land Holdings Inc. President Elizabeth Ventura and jewelry designer Ofelia Nuñez Wadle.

RCG Information Technology President & Managing Director Rick McGonegal, Lynette G. Padolina,  Style Icon Marife B. Zamora, Marivic Aro,  Style Icon Linabelle Ruth R.Villarica and Oskie Ravanera

The Men of Exemplary Influence 2014 awardees are Jose Mari Albert, Reynaldo Castillo, Dr. Steve Mark Gan, Noel Gonzales, Gerry Lane, Philip Laude, Michael Victor Severino Martel, Juancho Robles and lawyer Miguel Varela. They were recognized for their outstanding contributions to society.

Consul Mellie Ablaza and Sonja Vodusek

Standing - Indian Ambassador L.D. Ralte Atty. Reynaldo Bustos Robles and Bangladesh Ambassador Major General John Gomes 

Seated -Mme. Ziki Ralte Juancho Robles Pinky Tobiano and Michelle Barrera

Adding excitement to the event was an auction of a masterpiece by world-famous glass sculptor Ramon Orlina. 

Suzette Jessica

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An evening of relaxation

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Category: Envoys & Expats

10 May 2014

Written by Suzette Jessica

In Photo: Leading the ceremonial toast to the partnership of the Tiu family and SM Homeworld for the Salem  Elite Collection are (from left) Ambassador Menashe Bar-On of Israel, Salem’s VP for sales and marketing Lester Tiu, SM Homeworld SVP Asuncion Yap, Salem president and CEO Benjamin Tiu, and  Ambassador Massimo Roscigno of Italy

NOTHING can be more relaxing than a good night’s sleep. A full night’s rest rejuvenates the body and gets it ready for the demands of another day. That is why when choosing a bed, choose a brand that is known for offering a quality product that has brought rest to consumers.

Joel Cruz, Roselle Rebano with Italian ambassador Massimo Roscigno

Jewelmer's Baby Cruz and Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma

Salem, which is known for its high-quality mattresses, introduced recently its new Elite collection. VIPs and celebrities witnessed the unveiling of these new beds at an exclusive launch held at SM Aura on May 6.

Angola Consul Helen Ong, Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza and Togo Consul Evie Costa

Salem’s Elite collection combines pocketed spring units with plush top layers made of high-grade latex and memory foam and covered with the most technologically advanced smart knit fabric imported from Belgium. It comes in a variety of styles, namely Royalty, Emperesse, Genesee and Emery.

Former Amassador to Russia Victor Garcia and wife Connie

Marco Polo Manila's Pearl Maclang with Suzette Jessica

International model Tania Onishchenko was introduced during the event as the brand’s ambassador. Fashion photographer Mark Nicdao shot the campaign for this luxury collection of mattresses.

Salem's new brand ambassador  - international model Tania Onishchenko

Emery

Genesse

Emperesse

Royalty

Salem’s Elite collection of mattresses is on view at SM Aura until May 25, 2014. They are available exclusively at all SM Homeworld branches nationwide.

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