Social media generated a lot of buzzes last Saturday, September 29 as Kapamilya stars walked the red carpet of Makati Shangri-La hotel for the ABS-CBN Ball 2018.
A total of 5.6 million tweets from Filipino and international fans raved about their favorite looks, among the most popular being Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray, Gandang Gabi Vice host Vice Ganda, and Ang Probinsyano star Yassi Pressman. Fans even got to vote for their favorite love teams using the hashtag #ABSCBNBallFanFave.
The event’s theme was “Share the Love” in honor of the foundation benefiting from the proceeds, Bantay Children’s Village.
Numerous stars like Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, Carlo Aquino, Gerald Anderson, and Nadine Lustre sported a blue ribbon in their dazzling suits and gowns in honor of what the relaunched foundation stands for. According to Bantay Bata 163 program director Jing Castaneda, “This is actually the international color for child abuse. Child abuse is a worldwide phenomenon. It’s not just a problem in the Philippines; it’s a problem in several countries. This is our way of promoting prevention of child abuse.”
He further explained what the opening of their Children’s Village in Norzagaray, Bulacan saying, “It’s a place where we bring the children we rescue. We call it a ‘home that heals,’ a home that gives hope. Because that’s what the children we rescue lose — the sense of hope, and that’s where we teach them to dream again.”
The night’s peak ended as numerous stars were awarded for their looks. Angelica Panganiban and Carlo received Oppo Couple of the Night, while Maymay Entrata bagged The Belo Beautiful Star Award. Metro’s Best Dressed Female was awarded to Erich Gonzales, Jericho Rosales won Metro’s Best Dressed Male, and Chienna Filomeno received The Bar Next Generation Star.