Beauty and The Best
Toast by the Best Dressed Committee
fashion czar Pitoy Moreno, Consul
Fortune Ledesma, Chairman Consul
Helen Ong and Co-chairman Gerry
Contreras.
2008 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines, the most awaited fashion spectacle-cum-fund raising affair was held last September 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la. This charitable affair is an annual recognition of women who epitomize the ultimate Filipina, possessing beauty, poise, grace and a desire to serve the needy. Behind all the glitz and glamor of this grand event is the glorious advocacy of prevention, dedication, and awareness of cancer. Now on its fifth year, the search has raised millions for the benefit of the benevolent endeavors of the Philippine Cancer Society.
2008 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines showcased the finest collections of the country's top designers on the ramp wore by this year's choice of best dressed ladies namely Dr. Vicki Belo, Mia Dragon -Floirendo, Judith Duavit -Vasquez, Mayor Marides C. Fernando, Marissa Florete -Gorriceta, Frannie Aguinaldo-Jacinto, Marivic Madrigal Vasquez, Lani Mercado -Revilla, May Neri, Faith Ocampo -Clero,
2005 Best Dressed Emily Lopez and
Yaying Dragon.
Kaye Tinga, Wilvy Sy Gubelin and style icons Virginia Lane and Olga Severino -Martel. An auction was held after dinner that brought in a lot of financial aid to the Philippine Cancer Society's various programs on the areas of advocacy, research and patient services. The items auctioned were: a Fontana Arte Lamp, Escada Gift Certificate worth $1,500. Locman Ladies Watch with Diamonds and a Hoseki- Mestiza Necklace. Businesswoman Baby Cruz provided the Jewelmer Pearl Necklace and Creed Fragrance Package, a Diamond pendant, a Muebles Italiano Antique Telephone and a Diamond Loop Earrings. F & C Diamond and White Gold Necklace and F & C White Gold Neck Piece with & Rosette Clusters/ 92 Diamonds thru the courtesy of the lady jeweler of the south- Mme. Susan Caperonce -Florete.
2005 Best Dressed Cong. Nikki Prieto
Teodoro and 2007 Best Dressed Sandie
Poblador.
Leading the fund raising are some of the country's most respected names, Philippine Cancer Society Chairman Dr. Roberto Paterno, Honorary Chairperson Imelda Ongsiako-Cojuangco , Chairman Consul Helen Ong, Co-Chairman Gerry Contreras and committee members Consul Fortune Ledesma, Asia's Fashion Czar Pitoy Moreno, Jayelles President Roselle Rebano and Mr. Johnny Litton.