Cover Ricky Toledo, Chito Vijandre, Frannie Jacinto, Tatler Philippines managing editor Irene Martel Francisco, Tina Cuevas and Patrick Coard inside the Tatler Ball lounge
Ricky Toledo, Chito Vijandre, Frannie Jacinto, Tatler Philippines managing editor Irene Martel Francisco, Tina Cuevas and Patrick Coard inside the Tatler Ball lounge
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A moment of pause awaited guests before the highly anticipated start of Tatler Ball 2025
With barely contained anticipation, our guests and friends made their way into the Tatler Lounge, a brief intermission before the beginning of Tatler Ball 2025. It was a moment for them to connect, interact and enjoy each other’s irreplaceable company. This year’s beneficiary is World Vision Philippines’ Bawat Batang Pinoy Malusog programme, where proceeds will help combat hunger, supporting families and their children. Some proceeds will also go toward the Mariquita Salimbangon Yeung Charitable Foundation Inc, to support the victims of typhoon Tino in Cebu.
In case you missed it: Tatler Ball 2025: all eyes on the photo wall
Upon entry, one is greeted by a whirlwind of excitement and spectacle. To the left lay a sponsor wall, honouring Tatler Philippines’ partners that made the evening possible. Further in was a display of the various items up for auction, which include a Breguet Type XXI Reference 3810 Flyback Chronograph as well as two paintings: an untitled piece by renowned artist Rodel Tapaya from Leon Gallery; and Casares (Pueblo Andalucia) by celebrated Spanish-born painter Betsy Westendorp.
Amid these visual marvels were the clinking of glasses, spirited conversations and pleasant cheer. Guests were serenaded by a symphony of sounds and delighted by free-flowing bubbly and spirits from the bar, alongside an exceptional selection of canapés. Reexperience this sensory journey in the gallery below brought to you by our gold sponsor, Lexus, with our headline partner, Tiffany & Co., and our supporting sponsors, Belo, HSBC Premier, Megaworld Luxe Collection and Tom Ford.
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The Tatler Lounge is an inseparable part of Tatler Ball, an intimate gathering for friends to catch up and unwind before the curtains unfold upon our most anticipated event of the year.
Tatler Ball 2025 was made possible with the support of Tiffany & Co., our gold partner, Lexus, and our supporting sponsors, Belo, HSBC Premier, Megaworld Luxe Collection and Tom Ford. We are grateful for the support of Bacchus Epicerie, Perrier-Jouët, Royal Salute, Martell XO and Shangri-la The Fort, Manila.
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