Philippine Tatler, with the always composed, yet highly driven Managing Director, Irene Martel Francisco at its helm, continues to draw the crème de la crème of Philippine Society to the annual Tatler Ball. It is the most elegant and most anticipated charity event of the year. Black tie and evening gowns are de rigueur, champagne and wines are overflowing, and the dinner served for the 450 invited guests, makes for undeniable pleasure. Wines are carefully selected and the menu is meticulously overseen by Irene herself, Electrifying-ly attired Tessa Valdes had candidly quipped onstage: “This is the only ball where there are no tickets to buy.” Donations are accepted, and together with the evening’s auction, the event had raised 60 houses for its beneficiary, “Habitat for Humanity Foundation.”
Held last week at the Makati Shangri la, the Spanish wine-pairing dinner included Soufflé de Manchegowith Aged Iberico Ham and a succulent Lomo de Cordero. The overwhelming success of the Tatler Ball is unlike anything on the party circuit.
Philippine Tatler’s Managing Director, Irene Martel Francisco, 2nd from left, with Anton San Diego, Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Tatler, Mely Hechanova, Paeng Hechanova and Mia Borromeo, Editor at Large, Philippine Tatler.Nina Huang, Kitkat Zobel, Vicky Zubiri,.Tessa Valdes and Pops FernandezHaving fun at the dance floor: Malu Francisco of Stores Specialists, Mela Bengzon, Rupert Jacinto, Madame Silvana Fornari and Italian Ambassador Luca Fornari.
Missy Ayala, Wynn Wynn Ong, Betsy Westendorp, Ann Aspinall, Isabel Francisco and Dr. Randy FranciscoReto Klauser, General Manager of the Makati Shangri-la, Susie Bayot, Ambassador Tonet Lagdameo, Frannie Jacinto and Ito CurataKenneth Cobonpue, Susan Cobonpue, Tessa Valdes, Dennis Valdes, Sonja Vodusek, General Manager of The Peninsula Manila and Anthony VecchioLetty Syquia, Tessie Luz, Nedy Tantoco, President of Rustan’s and Stores Specialists and Diana Jean LopezMario Katigbak, President of Bvlgari and Hermes, Cris Albert of FILA, Charisse Chuidian, Director of Communications, Mandarin Oriental, Manila, Jacqueline Jacinto Zuratynsky and Mark Bradford, General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental, ManilaDavid Lim, Consul Helen Ong, Consul Mellie Ablaza, The Lady HB and Consul Louie AblazaSandie Poblador, Linda Ley, Cecile Infantado and Mayenne Carmona
