Iloilo Couple Shines at Best Dressed Gala

Daily Guardian

October 19, 2024

Iloilo Couple Shines at Best Dressed Gala

Iloilo’s power couple, 2024 Men of Exemplary Influence awardee Dr. Rollin Tabuena and Philippine Best Dressed Awardee Dr. Ma. Daisy Tabuena.

Dr. Rollin Tabuena in a Rene Salud creation.

Dr. Ma. Daisy Tabuena (second from right) receiving her trophy from RJ Ledesma, Kasuya Endo, Akiko Endo, and Mags Cue.

JM Tiongco-Caram with her mother, Philippine Best Dressed 2016 awardee, Iloilo Society Princess Sheila Marie Golez-Tiongco.

Dr. Herdee Luna, Dr. Gloria Cristal Luna, Dr. Maricar Sabiano, Atty. Carla Cucueco, Dr. Corazon Ngelengel (PCS President), Consul Helen Ong, Mario Katigbak, Mildred Vitangol, Sheree Chua, Consul Marian Ong, Eisa Mercado, Charlie Rufino.

Jhoanna Ybanez, Ronnel Ybanez, Nono Palmos, Dr. Rollin Tabuena, Dr. Ma. Daisy Tabuena, Kathleen Ynion, Jasmine Tuano.

Rey John Lorca, Christina Deleste, Jennie Francisco Diaz, Lanie Fong, Maru Go, Malou Martinez, Tiffany Cuna, Jet Capina.

Ambassador Karel Hejc of the Czech Republic, Argentine Ambassador Riardo Bocolandro, Brazilian Ambassador Gilberto Fonseca, Madame Michelle Heccoca, Madame Denise Bryhl of Switzerland.

Anagyn Guevarra, Mme. Catherine Lyster, Mme. Roswitha Brieger, Ambassador Johan Bieger.

Dr. Rollin Tabuena receiving his award from Bo Muralla, Elsa Mercado, and John Loang.

Iloilo’s power couple, Drs. Rollin and Ma. Daisy Tabuena.

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.