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WOMEN OF STYLE From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Lim, Dr. Lauren Liechtenstein, Congresswoman Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto Usually, when we think of balls, we imagine grand events filled with notable figures. Think of anybody who is anybody lining up on red carpets as waves of cameras,...

LOVELY LADIES IN GREEN From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Cañiza-Lim, Dr. Lauren Lior Liechtenstein, Cong. Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto For over two decades, the Philippine Cancer Society has helped raise millions through its Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball. It’s...

The Best Dressed Women of the Philippines launches its second coffee table book BEST DRESSED WOMEN OF THE PHILIPPINES Committee members from left: Consul Betty Chua, consul Marian Ong, Dr. Mildred Vitangcol, Mario O. Katigbak, consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Ellaine Villar, Flora Chua, consul Helen Ong,...

A social gathering on Zoom to celebrate such a charmed life video NOEL PABALATE This sonnet, penned by this humble writer, was among the many kind words spoken in tribute to party chronicler and  Manila Bulletin Lifestyle  "Having A Ball" columnist  Tina Jacinto . In her memory, the...

Photos by Noel Pabalate Tina Jacinto gracefully stalked the social gatherings of Manila’s elite, of which she was a part, as  Manila Bulletin’ s beloved longtime social columnist She cooked me a mean arroz a la Cubana, which she knew I loved. And we sat at her table, where she watched me...