The belles of the ball and their dapper-looking dates indeed enjoyed the highly anticipated social event of the year. After last year's Ball hiatus, the country's high society and top influencers were just raring to celebrate for a good cause. This year, Philippine Tatler chose the Virlanie Foundation as a beneficiary with a goal of raising 5 million pesos from the night's auction proceeds. To date, the event has exceeded the goal with 6.3 million to benefit the cause. Such a success would not have been possible without the generosity of bidders and sponsors who donated such coveted auction lots. From prized art pieces to a personal welcome from HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover in Monaco, it was the ritziest thing to be charitable that night.