The 2024 cohort of Gen.T honourees from the Philippines during the Leaders of Tomorrow event in Manila  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
Cover The 2024 cohort of Gen.T honourees from the Philippines with their personalised magazines at the Leaders of Tomorrow event in Manila
The 2024 cohort of Gen.T honourees from the Philippines during the Leaders of Tomorrow event in Manila  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)

To kickstart the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow celebrations, we hosted a cocktail party for the 35 Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from the Philippines at Shangri-la The Fort, Manila

The Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 was unveiled on June 3, and to celebrate the new cohort of honourees in the Philippines, we hosted a cocktail event at Shangri-la The Fort in Manila on the same day. 

More than 150 guests attended, from 2024 honourees Chris Nick, Denise Dalusong and Kiyanusch Braun to past years’ honourees Mark Bantugon, Nadine Lustre and Nikki Sevilla. Also in attendance were several of the industry veterans who worked with our editorial team to put together the list. Affectionately called the Gen.T Tribe, they include Franco Varona, Cherrie Atilano and Tim Yap.

Tatler Asia COO Parry Singh as well as Tatler Philippines’ managing director Irene Martel Francisco and editor-in-chief Anton San Diego were also in attendance to celebrate with the honourees.

Read more: Meet the 35 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from the Philippines

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Photo 1 of 10 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 Kristine Atienza and Mark Gersava
Photo 2 of 10 Chris Nick and Chris Bariou pose for the camera with their Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow personalised covers
Photo 3 of 10 Free-flowing cocktails from Chivas Regal
Photo 4 of 10 Nadine Casiño and Mark Gersava show off their personalised covers
Photo 5 of 10 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 Miguel Guerrero and Justin Arcenas
Photo 6 of 10 Toki co-founder Frederic Levy, Zoe Ocampo, Franco Varona, Justin Arcenas and Sergius Angelo Santos
Photo 7 of 10 Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow 2024 Amado Forés with his mother Margarita Forés along with fellow honouree Juri Imao and his fiancé Joanna Laurente
Photo 8 of 10 Tatler Asia COO Parry Singh and Isabel Martel Francisco
Photo 9 of 10 Guests enjoying the food and drinks at Shangri-La the Fort
Photo 10 of 10 Amado Forés, Anton San Diego, Margarita Forés, Irene Martel Francisco
2024 honourees Kristine Atienza and Mark Gersava (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
2024 honourees Chris Nick and Chris Bariou pose for the camera (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Free-flowing cocktails from Chivas Regal (Photo: Medal Elepano)
2024 honourees Nadine Casiño and Mark Gersava show off their personalised covers (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
2024 honourees Miguel Guerrero and Justin Arcenas (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
2024 honourees Zoe Ocampo, Justin Arcenas and Sergius Santos with Tribe member Franco Varona and Toki co-founder Frederic Levy (Photo: Medal Elepano)
2024 honourees Amado Fores with his mother Margarita Fores along with fellow honouree Juri Imao with fiancé Joanna Laurente (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Tatler Asia COO Parry Singh and Tatler Philippines Deputy Editorial Director Isabel Francisco  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
2024 honourees indulge in food and drinks (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
Tatler Philippines EIC Anton San Diego and Managing Director Irene Martel Francisco with award-winning Chef Margarita Fores and son 2024 Gen.T honouree Amado Fores and C! Publishing and Media Group Inc, Ikon Solutions Asia Inc. co-founder Paolo Martel (Photo: Medal Elepano)

The evening began with emcee Aziza Mondonedo introducing the Tatler Gen.T brand. Isabel Martel Francisco, Tatler Philippines deputy editorial director and dining editor, also took the stage to reflect on her stint as the first Gen.T editor in the Philippines, paving the way for her successor, Syrah Vivien Inocencio.

Later, 2016 Gen.T honouree and current-year Tribe member Tim Yap of Yaparazzi Events + PR shared with guests an inspiring tale of heartbreaks, perseverance and hard work that typically comes with being a leader.

Read more: These are the most followed stars from the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024

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Photo 1 of 10 Gen.T Tribe member Tim Yap, co-founder and president of Yaparazzi Events + PR
Photo 2 of 10 Javi Martinez, Anton San Diego, Tim Yap
Photo 3 of 10 Aziza Mondonedo was the emcee for the night
Photo 4 of 10 Tatler Philippines' Deputy Editorial Director Isabel Martel Francisco
Photo 5 of 10 Tatler Philippines Gen.T and Lists Editor Syrah Inocencio
Photo 6 of 10 Raspberry profiteroles, Key lime tartlets, Davao chocolate and coconut macarons, chocolate praline and mango lamingtons for dessert!(Photo: Medal Elepano)
Photo 7 of 10 2024 honouree Nadine Casiño and sister Ria take a selfie with past Gen.T honouree Nadine Lustre (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Photo 8 of 10 Gen.T community members Kayne Litonjua, Mel Nava, Kyle Litonjua, Nikki Sevilla and husband Joshua Campued (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Photo 9 of 10 Honourees peruse the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow book
Photo 10 of 10 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024 Zig Dulay and Martin Peñaflor
Gen.T Tribe member Tim Yap, co-founder and president of Yaparazzi Events + PR  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
The emcee of the evening, Aziza Mondonedo (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
Tatler Philippines' Deputy Editorial Director Isabel Martel Francisco (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
Tatler Philippines Gen.T & Lists Editor Syrah Inocencio  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
Raspberry profiteroles, Key lime tartlets, Davao chocolate and coconut macarons, chocolate praline and mango lamingtons for dessert!(Photo: Medal Elepano)
2024 honouree Nadine Casiño and sister Ria take a selfie with past Gen.T honouree Nadine Lustre  (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Gen.T community members Kayne Litonjua, Mel Nava, Kyle Litonjua, Nikki Sevilla and husband Joshua Campued (Photo: Medal Elepano)
Honourees peruse the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow book (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
2024 honourees Zig Dulay and Martin Peñaflor (Photo: Kevin Prudon)

The event reached its peak with the official introduction of this year’s 35 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow from the Philippines. With excitement, the new honourees were invited up on stage for group photos to commemorate the moment before continuing their evening of more feasting and networking. To add a special touch to their recognition, each honouree received a personalised magazine with their photo on the cover.

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The 2024 cohort of Gen.T honourees from the Philippines during the Leaders of Tomorrow event in Manila  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)
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The 2024 cohort of Gen.T honourees from the Philippines during the Leaders of Tomorrow event in Manila  (Photo: Kevin Prudon)

The event was made possible thanks to our lead partner, Chivas Regal, who served free-flowing cocktails, and our supporting partner, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila for the grand venue and delectable spread. 


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Photography: Medal Elepano, Kevin Prudon and Jon Hipe

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Syrah Vivien Inocencio
Power & Purpose Editor, Tatler Philippines
Tatler Asia

Syrah is Tatler Philippines’ Power & Purpose editor, where she spotlights extraordinary journeys shaping the Philippines and Asia. She covers business, innovation, impact, and culture—chasing the people, ideas and forces shaping how we live and think today.