The 21st edition of the Philippine Best Dressed Women and Men of Exemplary Influence Awards unfolded in grand style at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.
This highly anticipated society event gathered esteemed personalities from across the Philippines and abroad for a night of fashion and philanthropy.
As the spotlight hit the runway, this year’s awardees dazzled with their sophisticated and elegant fashion statements.
Among the honorees were Iloilo’s power couple, Dr. Ma. Daisy Tabuena, named a 2024 Philippine Best Dressed awardee, and her husband, Dr. Rollin Tabuena, recognized as a Man of Exemplary Influence.
Dr. Rollin Tabuena, a pulmonologist and healthy lifestyle advocate, made an impression in an ensemble designed by renowned fashion icons Rene Salud and Nono Palmos.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ma. Daisy Tabuena, a distinguished neurologist, turned heads in a stunning Bo Parcon gown as she accepted her award.
The couple was celebrated not only for their fashion sense but also for their philanthropic work in raising awareness for the Philippine Cancer Society.
The event, spearheaded by Consul Helen Ong, founder of the Best Dressed Women of the Philippines, raised PHP 23.7 million, contributing to over PHP 200 million donated to the Philippine Cancer Society since the gala’s inception.