Watch all the highlights from the most anticipated ball of the year

 

 

Philippine Tatler celebrated its 15th year at the top of luxury lifestyle publishing at the annual Tatler Ball. Held at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La, the Ball was also a charity fundraiser.

In what has become a Tatler tradition, a beneficiary is selected for whom funds are raised during the ball. The PGH Cancer Institute, and specifically its patients with advanced stage breast cancer, was this year's recipient. The funds will be used to provide chemotherapy treatment for patients in PGH who cannot afford the medication.

It was a stunning evening that saw 450 friends of Philippine Tatler dressed in gowns and tuxedos enjoying the exquisite food, stellar wines from Bacchus Epicerie plus flowing Moet & Chandon champagne.

There were world-class performances by Jamal Brown and Aubree White of the Alvin Ailey dance company through the kindness of Ayala Land. From London and Britain's Got Talent, brothers Richard and Adam Johnson brought the house down with powerfully sung classics.

On this night, special awards were also given to those extraordinary men and women whom the Tatler is honouring. Dr. Andrew Tan, as represented by his son Kevin Tan, received the Icon of Business Award. Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi, in a stunning light emerald green gown, took the stage for the Most Stylish Woman Award. The duo of Budji Layug and Royal Pineda were presented with the Most Creative Force Award. Then, Mercedes "Dedes" Zobel gave a heartfelt message as she received the Philanthropy Award. Finally, the Hon. Albert Del Rosario walked to the stage amidst enthusiastic cheers and a standing ovation to receive the Diamond Award.

All these could not have been possible without the generosity of the Philippine Tatler Ball 2016 lead partners, Mercedes Benz and Globe Platinum. Supporting partners were HSBC Premier, Jo Malone, and Lucerne.

As of this writing, Php 11, 300, 000 has been raised and 100% of the funds will go to the PGH Cancer Institute.

It was truly a memorable way to mark an anniversary.