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Celebrating Filipino excellence at the Philippine Legacy Gala 2023

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Celebrating Filipino excellence at the Philippine Legacy Gala 2023

Designer Michael Cinco is one of the many awardees for the evening

By Jane Kingsu-Cheng

The Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel gathered accomplished Filipinos for an evening of celebration. Guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner while The Philippine Legacy body awarded notable individuals in their respective industries.

MB (6).jpg — The Philippine Legacy Gala 2023 awardees (front row, L-R) San Juan Councilor Ervic Vijandre representing Sen. Bong Go, Tingting Cojuangco, Shirley Halili-Cruz, Sharon Cuneta, Myrna Tang-Yao, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, (back row, L-R) Ejay Diaz representing City of Ilagan Mayor Josemarie Diaz, Archie Tan, Ann Ong, Congresswoman Shernee Tan-Tambut, and Albert Andrada.

This list of Legacy Award of Excellence includes Sharon Cuneta for Music, Coco Martin for Television Entertainment, Ruffa Gutierrez for Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Industry, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go for Public Service, Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz for City Governance, Mayor Sheilah Lacuna-Pangan for City Legislation and Governance, Congresswoman Shernee Tan-Tambut for Cultural Heritage Protection, Shirley Halili-Cruz for Dance, Ann Ong for Handcrafted Jewelry, Myrna Tang-Yao for Women Empowerment, Margarita “Tingting” Delos Reyes Cojuangco for Philanthropic Missions, June Cheryl “Chaye” Cabal-Revilla for Corporate Finance Management, and Hon. Juan Ponce Enrile receiving Legacy Award with the Highest Distinction.

MB (5).jpg — Sharon Cuneta, Mayor Sheilah Lacuna-Pangan, and Margarita “Tingting” Delos Reyes Cojuangco

MB (7).jpg — Archie and Judith Tan of The Philippine Legacy

Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco also received the Legacy Award of Excellence in Global Fashion. Guests were then led to another part of the ballroom where they were treated to a fashion show featuring 50 Spanish-inspired creations by the designer.

MB (4).jpg — Charles Pontier, Michael Cinco, Judith Tan, Archie Tan, and Albert Andrada

The Philippine Legacy Gala 2023 is led by Producer/Founder/Director for Operations and Outreach Programs Archie Tan, Founder and President Judith Tan, and Co-Producer Albert Andrada. Archie would also like to thank Marile Santos of Collection Arts Studio for her assistance in the auction of the art pieces. Proceeds from The Philippine Legacy Gala 2023—Michael Cinco: "The Impalpable Dream of España" will be benefitting The Philippine Missionari Della Fondazione di Carita, Inc. and the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation.

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