Protacio, Diagold’s Jennifer Ty, Cebu City Tourism Commission’s Atty. Joy Pesquera, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Cary Santiago, Jun Escario, Waterfront Hotel Lahug Cebu general manager Ali Banting, Mariquita Yeung, Edwin Ao, CCP president Kaye Tinga, Joey Samson, Jojie Llor, and Suyen Corporation chief executive officer and chairman Ben Chan. 
SOCIAL SET

Fashion Legacy

Luis Espiritu

On 28 June, The Queen city of the South reigned in full glory as Philippine fashion once again made a mark in one of its celebrated home of treasured design talents. The phenomenal regalia of Philippine Terno Gala 2025 unfolded at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

The long list of society royalties from the renowned historical destination graced the coveted event in their most stellar style. The seemingly endless red-carpet was an homage to the well-heeled as they honored their most celebrated Terno.

The grand ballroom was bursting with style in a sea of breathtaking Filipiniana. Fashion showcased an outstanding display of design both by Cebu and some of Manila’s masters, namely, Cary Santiago, Jun Escario, Protacio, Edwin Ao, Joey Samson and Jojie Lloren. It was an unforgettable night that was a spectacular study in masterclass. Each notable designer presented the artistry and excellence in their art.

Mariquita Yeung and Cary Santiago.

The Philippine Terno Gala 2025 was made possible by the Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and all the commissioners headed by Atty. Joy Pesquera, to Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino headed by GM Ali Banting and Conventions & Events Director Feirlyn Decasa, to the Cultural Center of the Philippines with President Kaye Tinga, major sponsons Ali Agri Exim, Dr. CRB, Ben Chan, Jennifer Ty of Diagold and, most importantly, the genius and mastermind behind the event, the celebrated Cary Santiago.

CCP president Kaye Tinga and Mia Borromeo.

The glittering and dazzling night to remember is a memory to last a lifetime. It’s a testament that the Philippine Terno is alive and the legacy lives on with the support of the country’s cultural institutions, fashion empires, brands and icons. Daghan kaayong salamat!

Congresswoman Lolypop Ouano Dizon
Mike Rama
Malou Rama
Karla Henry
Christine Aquilla Escanilla
Daryl Chang
Rose Hennessy and Bernie Aboitiz.
Penny Sarmiento and Mags Cue.
Joel and Carla del Prado.
Cinbeth Orellano and Ferlyn Decasa.
Ternocon artistic director Eric Cruz and Gino Gonzales.
Rosemarie Chu and Debbie Yu.
Winnie Chua and Chingbee Cuizon.
Kingsley Medalla and mom Pacita Agoncillo Sode.
Helen Yap, Rosebud Sala and Daily Tribune’’s Honey Jarque Loop.
Carla Solon, Wayne Vicoy and Misty Zamora.
Ma. Elena G, Tobi and Protacio.
Michael Waechter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Simon Piggot and Margie Moran.
Gelo Abadia, Drew Sarmiento, Enzo Regner and Andrew Anthony Alcantara.
Daily Tribune’s Luis Espiritu, Rei Anthony Alfonso, Maria Barbie Anne Arcache, Jorel Espina and JR Arce.
Ton Lao, Migs Pastor, Ben Chan, general manager Ali Banting, Marco Protacio and Philip Rodriguez.
Perl Arienza, Frances Siao, Tessa Prieto, Alice Woolbright, Iris Arcenas, June Alegrado and Butch Carungay.
Pacita Sode and Oj Hofer