ANVIL WITH NATION'S "BEST-DRESSED."

It was an evening of splendid sartorial elegance as fourteen of the country's most elegant Filipina achievers were feted in formal ceremonies during the 12th "Best Dressed Women of the Philippines" (BDWP) Annual Awards Ball, organized by the Philippine Cancer Society.
Hosted by the incomparable Johnny Litton, the original icon of Philippine late-night talk shows who thrilled the audience – mainly composed of society's most prominent glitterati – with his vintage one-liners and hilarious punchlines, the black-tie event honored two "Style Icons," fourteen "Best Dressed" honorees, and eight "Extraordinary Men of Influence" in formal ceremonies.

Aimed to primarily raise funds for the various projects of the Philippine Cancer Society – a non-governmental organization established in 1956 for the purpose of pursuing cancer prevention and early detection, statistical research and focused-patient services – the "Best Dressed Women" event has proven to be the organization's most successful annual fund-raising project. This year, apart from the proceeds coming from table sponsors, corporate support, and ticket sales, additional funds were secured via generous donations from nationally-renowned sculptors Ramon Orlina and Seb Chua whose especially-designed masterpieces were opened for auction to the highest bidders.
But the highlight of the event was in its fourteen captivating honorees, whose enduring beauty, ethereal style, and indomitable spirit have inspired countless women to lead lives worthy of emulation. They are: Eni Alba, Natalie Diane Lim-Ang, Grace Ong Gobing, Jarelle Palabay Gonzales, Mia Cabawatan-Lozada, Joy Wambangco Rustia, Anna Sia, Dr. Hazel Paragua-Zuellig, Danda Crimelda Buhain-Garcia, Maika Garcia, Anna Moncupa, Ann Ong, Dr. Elsie Badillo-Pascua and Patch Savellano-Singson. They were individually showcased through several runway modelling segments featuring vestiary classics from some of the country's most eminent designers in the world of fashion. where they were serenaded and
The "Best Dressed Women of the Philippines" is the longest-running premier "Fashion for a Cause" ball in the country. Since its maiden launch in 2004, it has become one of the most prestigious fashion events which has raised millions of pesos for the Philippine Cancer Society's programs. An initiative of BDWP Honorary Chairperson and fashion icon Imelda Ongsiako-Cojuangco, this year's ball is successful chaired by Angola Consul Helen Ong.
Many thanks to Anvil's captivating Director for Fellowship, Sheree Chua – herself a "Best Dressed Honoree" in 2012 (and the program's youngest "Ambassador for Life") – for illuminating her fellow Anvil Business Club (Association of Young Filipino-Chinese Entrepreneurs ) members on how such programs reserved for the more patrician members of our society can tangibly touch countless lives in the profoundest of ways.