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Beauty queens grace ToledoMed's 15th year Crystal Ball party

Published Dec 19, 2023 02:11 pm

At A Glance

  • Spotted were ageless Mutya ng Pilipinas president Ms. Cory Quirino, Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco, Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Janelle Tee and Bb. Pilipinas 2023 first runner-up Katrina Johnson.
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Dr. Librado Toledo Jr. (right) with actress Janelle Tee and Ms. Cory Quirino (2nd to the left)

Toledo Medical Companies Inc. marked its 15th anniversary last Dec. 9 with a glamorous Crystal Ball at The Peak on the 60th floor of Grand Hyatt Manila. The award-winning founder & CEO, Dr. Librado Toledo Jr., led the glittery and glamorous welcome for his well-heeled guests, which included beauty queens, influencers, celebrity artists, and loyal clients.

Through the years, ToledoMed is proud to have supported Filipina beauties as they sought excellence in pageantry. During the Crystal Ball, the beauteous ambassadors, "Toledo Angels," shared the stage with Dr. Toledo and toasted countless years of his success. Spotted were ageless Mutya ng Pilipinas president Ms. Cory Quirino, Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco, Miss Philippines Earth 2019 Janelle Tee and Bb. Pilipinas 2023 first runner-up Katrina Johnson.

The long list of beauty queens who exude flawless skin and aesthetic beauty as Toledo Angels include Miss Intercontinental 2019 Karen Galman, Miss Globe 2019 second runner-up Leren Bautista, Miss Asia-Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel, Miss Earth Water 2020 Roxie Baeyens, Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Gazini Ganados, Miss Globe 2020 fourth runner-up Rowee Lucero, Miss International Queen 2022 Fuschia Ravena, Miss Global 2022 Shane Tormes, Miss Cosmoworld 2022 Meiji Cruz, and Miss International Queen Top 6 Lars Pacheco.

Toledomed has also produced male titleholders such as Mr. Gayworld 2017 John Raspado and Mr. Gayworld 2019 John Jeffrey Carlos.

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At ToledoMed's Crystall Ball (from left: Maureen Montagne, Karen Ibasco, and Katrina Johnson

"Over the past 15 years, our company has grown and evolved, adapting to changing times and embracing new challenges. We have overcome hardships, celebrated victories, and built a strong foundation of trust and excellence. It is our team's dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment that has propelled us forward, allowing us to achieve remarkable success," Dr. Toledo remarked.

"I sincerely appreciate everyone who has contributed to ToledoMed's 15 years of excellence.  The next chapter of our company's story promises new opportunities, growth, and continued success. With the same spirit of collaboration, innovation, and determination that has brought us this far, I am confident that we will continue to thrive and make a difference," he added.  

Dr. Toledo received his doctor of medicine degree from De La Salle University Medical Center, with further residency training for cosmetic surgery in Seoul and Busan, Korea. He gained extensive training in aesthetics, anti-aging, and skin health from prestigious institutions like the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and Dr. Hertoghe Medical School in Belgium.

Toledo Clinic has been adjudged the No. 1 Thread Lift for two consecutive years by Skinmedicine Inc. and has received numerous awards from Merz Aesthetics.

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