Women of Style and Substance

Acee Sayson-Paita: Glowing strong

Acee Sayson-Paita: Glowing strong

Whether it’s through her impressive array of FDA and SGS-tested products, or the many resellers and small business owners whose lives have changed for the better through her business, Juju Glow founder and CEO Acee Sayson-Paita proves that beauty is definitely more than skin-deep. By Kenn Anthony Mendoza Photography by…
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Mache Torres Ackerman: A climate of positive change

Mache Torres Ackerman: A climate of positive change

Despite her busy schedule as a motivational speaker, socio-civic leader and businesswoman, not to mention as a wife and mother, this philanthropist continues to find meaningful causes to support. The newly minted “climate champion” also puts in the hard work for her crusade for the environment, which will soon include,…
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Dr. Kaycee Reyes: Building beauty from within

Dr. Kaycee Reyes: Building beauty from within

As a medical professional who works to make her patients not just look, but also feel beautiful, Dr. Kaycee Reyes reminds us that beauty is, indeed, so much more than what meets the eye. By Maan D’Asis Pamaran Photography by Mark Chester Ang The blockbuster Barbie movie tackled societal expectations…
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Aubrey Ada: Glass ceilings are meant to be shattered

Aubrey Ada: Glass ceilings are meant to be shattered

Once told by a superior that being a woman could limit her chances of moving up the corporate ladder, the hardworking, well-rounded and outspoken hotel manager of Raffles and Fairmont Makati is not allowing her gender and nationality to limit her growth. Neither did she buckle under pressure when one…
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Maria Grace Uy: Amazing Grace

Maria Grace Uy: Amazing Grace

Whether by contributing to the nation’s digital transformation or by transforming the lives of underprivileged women through the advocacies she supports, the president and co-founder of telecommunications service provider Converge ICT is in a class of her own when it comes to leading with, well, grace. By Iris Gonzales Photography…
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Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar: Advocate for the Future

Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar: Advocate for the Future

From the get-go, this leader and sustainability advocate’s career path has always been about reaching out to others — creating value in the long term and taking part in programs that create a positive impact on people and communities. By Francine Y. Medina Photography by Mark Chester Ang As first…
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Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer: With flying flavors

Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer: With flying flavors

As Philippine Airlines’ assistant vice president for catering operations, Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer is on a mission to make each and every meal aboard the flag carrier memorable — all as she pays tribute to her Filipino roots. By Ivy Lisa Mendoza-Yulo Photography by Mark Chester Ang It seemed like a…
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Jane Jimenez-Basas: The message is the medium

Jane Jimenez-Basas: The message is the medium

As president and CEO of MediaQuest Holdings, she thrives under pressure, mainly from reading, anticipating developments and quickly adapting to a fickle public’s viewing preferences, which, in the digital age, can change at warp speed. By Alex Y. Vergara Photography by Mark Chester Ang Snacking on, so to speak, as…
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Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson: The Diplomat

Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson: The Diplomat

When seasoned diplomat MaryKay L. Carlson was nominated by President Joe Biden as envoy to the Philippines in 2022, she was so thrilled, saying it was beyond her “wildest dreams.” And, so far, it has been a thrilla’ in Manila for this "Woman of Style and Substance" 2023. By Joanne…
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