11 women with style and substance

Agile Zamora·24 November 2022, 9:50 pm

PeopleAsia recently held its annual Women of Style and Substance awards at the grand ballroom of Okada Manila.

The ballroom had an ethereal, dream-like vibe, enhanced by magical mood lighting, and fresh floral arrangements.

Photograph courtesy of PEOPLE ASIAPeopleAsia's Women of Style & Substance 2022: Fashion entrepreneur Mags Cue, Grab Philippines country head Grace Vera Cruz, Sta. Elena Construction Corp. EVP Jacqueline Eduardo, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Ambassador of France Michele Boccoz, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera, Okada Manila VP for sales and marketing Cielo Ortega-Reboredo, Artists on a Mission founder Kristine Lim, and BRM Centers president and CEO Crystal Jacinto.

PeopleASIAeditor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez.

Kaye Tinga and daughter Kylie.

Ann Ong and Cocoy Cordoba.

People Asia's Jannette Velasco and Alex Vergara.

Yoli Ayson and Evelyn Fraser.

Susan Joven, Charisse Chuidian, and Hera Geriene.

Tina Cuevas and Bumbum Tenorio.

Joy Rustia, Carolyne Tan, and Celeste Cortesi.

Ann Puno, Helen Ong, and Rene Puno.

Sophia Solidum, Agnes 'Huibonhoa, and Melba Eduardo Solidum.

Marilou Peña Koa, Suzette Ayson and your columnist, Agile Zamora

PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez welcomed the 11 awardees: Fashion entrepreneur Mags Cue, Grab Philippines country head Grace Vera Cruz, Sta. Elena Construction Corp. EVP Jacqueline Eduardo, Senator Risa Hontiveros, French Ambassador Michele Boccoz, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera, Okada Manila VP for sales and marketing Cielo Ortega-Reboredo, Artists on a Mission founder Kristine Lim and BRM Centers president and CEO Crystal Jacinto.

Each one gave an inspiring speech, offering nuggets of wisdom and life lessons.

Live musical performances by Bituin Escalante and Markki Stroem gave aural pleasure to the affair. It was a great time to celebrate women and recognize their invaluable contributions to society.
Cheers to PeopleAsia!