10 icons, 10 inspiring stories

MANILA, Philippines - On its 10th year, Lifestyle Network pays tribute to 10 outstanding women who have made exceptional marks in the field they have chosen and touched the lives of people around them as they live out their passion. Catch them wearing the channel’s most vibrant colors in its newest logo in the mini-plugs aired in between the programs.

This is in celebration of the channel’s first decade on Philippine TV and will be highlighted through a week-long photo exhibit at the Archaeology Wing, Powerplant Mall, second floor starting tomorrow, Oct. 23 to 31.

The channel’s Top 10 picks of Outstanding Women are Lea Salonga who’s a world-class persona and has lived large on the world stage; Donita Rose who has found out that the center and happiness is being a mother and having a quiet life while active in other things like her advocacy; Isabel Roces, outspoken advocate of animal rights and supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); designer Hindy Weber-Tantoco, mother and supporter of different causes; and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, supporter of culture and the arts.

Completing the list is cancer survivor and advocate Kara Alikpala; chef and entrepreneur Margarita Fores; former president and CEO of McCann Phils. and chairman of CCP Emily Abrera; managing director of ABS-CBN Foundation Gina Lopez; and Lisa Macuja, world-class performer.

Lifestyle network’s viewers who are as important have been regularly following the channel’s daily offerings, events and promos are just as valuable. As such, they are making known to everyone 10 inspiring stories of people who inspire viewers. There is a call to send in their narration on people they look up to and the Top 10 will be aired and featured in the said photo exhibit.