MARIAN Rivera and Pia Wurtzbach are among the personalities included in “Tingting’s List: The Elegant Filipinas 2025,” a fashion catalog curated by former Tarlac governor and socialite Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco.
Rivera and Wurtzbach, along with nine other personalities, were recognized by the philanthropist at the “The Elegant Filipinas” grand relaunch on November 5 at Shangri-La Makati.
According to Cojuangco, the list is meant to celebrate the “elegant Filipina” whose distinction is based on her style, philanthropy, and “the purpose of [her] life.”
The Kapuso Primetime Queen, who was doll-like in a blush pink gown, said on her Instagram page on Friday, November 7, that the recognition is about recognizing Filipinas who carry “strength and grace.”
“Grateful to be part of Elegant Filipinas 2025 — and for this beautiful recognition. Because true elegance isn’t just about what we wear, but how we carry kindness, strength, and grace as Filipinas,” she said.
Meanwhile, Wurtzbach was statuesque in a sage green number by Mark Bumgarner. On her Instagram page, she defined elegance as how one would carry themselves with “grace and confidence.”
“So honored to be named one of this year’s Elegant Filipinas. Elegance, for me, has always been about how you move through life with grace, confidence and purpose,” she wrote.
Other awardees included Sharon Cuneta, GMA Worldwide president Annette Gozon-Valdes, Department of Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, City Nutrition Action Officer Janet Olivarez, Montenegro Consul Vanessa Pastor-Ledesma, Sta. Elena Construction and Development Corporation CEO Alice Eduardo, and Wamrus Group of Companies owner Joy Wambangco Rustia.
Rivera and Wurtzbach were also the guests of honor at a Christmas event at a mall in Mandaluyong earlier this month. (Hannah Mallorca © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
