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A NIGHT OF VISIONARIES From C1
They are individuals imbued with passion and a sense of purpose, unafraid to take a stand. In the words of The Standard president and CEO Arnold Liong who toasted the 2015 Visionary awardees, the individuals we honored embody what being a visionary is all about – passion, dedication, an out-ofthe-box perspective, unafraid to take a stand and willing to work hard to achieve a goal and a vision. These are the same qualities that define The Standard as a newspaper – we dare to be different, and we present the news from a fresh perspective. Along with talented photographer Dix Perez, the editorial team of Life at The Standard traveled to various parts of the country including Mindanao to chronicle in photos the work and advocacy of our awardees. Some of our awardees who had to fly in to Manila to receive their award were ferried from the airport and arrived in style at The Manila Hotel courtesy of Chevrolet. It was heartwarming, and certainly gratifying, to see such an amazing group of people celebrating the event, proudly holding aloft the trophies specially designed by their fellow awardee Jason Buensalido, our Young Visionary for Architecture. The Manila Hotel’s Rigodon Ballroom buzzed with excitement, with the impressive hosting job of Rex Flores that made the program virtually seamless, while the rich vocal talent of Jon Joven of Primo elicited warm applause from the guests.
The awardees with photographer Dix Perez and The Standard editorial and production team
Jon Joven of Primo serenades the guests
Awardees Xyza Cruz Bacani and Jaafar Kimpa arriving in style courtesy of Chevrolet Philippines
Awardee Kevin Lee alighting from the white Chevrolet that brought him to The Manila Hotel
Siblings Raphael and Aisa Mijeno flanked by Tatum Ancheta and Chevrolet’s Jona Loren Atienza
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Actor and director Ricky Davao
Waya Wijangco (center) with family
The Body Shop’s Doly Cruz and Jun Bernabe
Chef Rosebud Benitez and Mike Velasco
InterContinental Hotels Group PR manager Karmina De Ungria and Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria PR and marketing communications manager January Leron The Standard president Arnold Liong with wife Janet, The Standard Publisher Rolando Estabillo and Jam Jamila Aguilar
Young Visionary for Architecture Jason Buensalido with wife Nikki
Awardee Quintin Pastrana with sister Maricar
Dr. Adrian and Joy Buensalido
Le Monet Hotel director of Public Relations Ana Mendoza
Zalora marketing director Tolian Gjika
From left: Jannette Velasco, Precy Roda, Lizette Santos and Marie Young
Myrna and Noe Cortes
Celebrity photographer Sara Black