Rupert Jacinto’s ‘Faaabvlouus 2025’
The “Faaabvlous 2025” photo exhibit and “La Nuit a Paris” Gala Night was recently held at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Manila. Presented in partnership with the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines and Marriott Manila, the event was in support of the Hydrocephalus Foundation of the Philippines, the Ina ng Laging Saklolo parish, and the San Juan Evangelista parish.
Entertainment was provided by Christian Nagano, who rendered two French songs. Mache Torres Ackerman was the recipient of the Faaabvlous Apex award which was presented by Ambassador Gilberto Guimaraes de Moura of Brazil. Faaabvlous Icon awardee Katrina Ponce Enrile was unable to attend due to the recent passing of her father, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile.
The Faaabvlous 2026 Cover Ladies were Shy Tan and Pia Yanson. The Faaabvlous Women were Cecille Bravo, Jet Capina, Lucy Chan, Lala Gaisano, Mari-Gold Jacela, Tinette Lucero and Happy Melendres. Faaabvlous Men were Dave Sandoval and Eddie Santillan. Faaabvlous Couples were: Virma and RJ Apostol; Bernz and Vivian Caramba; Virma and Bonnie Vergel de Dios. Faaabvlous Family: Amazigrace Bernica, Graciela Micah, Margarette Ricah, and Bernadette Licah. Faaabvlous Faces were: Virma Apostol, Maru Go, Christian Nagano, Dr. Elsie Pascua, Tita Trillo and Cecille Twitt. The Evening’s Most Faaabvlous’ Michelle Lim received jewelry donated by Lilibeth Campos.
