Nothing is more fun than watching your favorite celebrities up their style ante, especially when it's a formal occasion such as the ABS-CBN Ball. This year, the fashion event was highly anticipated further when it chose to impose a dress code: modern Filipiniana. And what a sight to see their and the designers' take on the theme. The happy surprise? It was a family date night for a few! Here are our favorite red carpet moments.
We start with the Belo-Kho family!
These three always slays when it comes to fashion! We love the floral detail on Vicki and Scarlet's gowns by Paul Cabral. But is that a belt bag we spot on Hayden's shoulder? Nice!
Cristine Reyes decided to bring a date
After going solo last year, Cristine came with daughter Amara! The two went twinning in blush pink gowns by Neric Beltran.
It was a mother-and-daughter date for Gloria Diaz and Isabelle Daza, too!
Gloria went for a black gown with different hues of pink while Isabelle donned a blue terno and debuted a new look: bangs!
Jolina Magdangal came with Marvin Agustin!
Jolina came in an ombre-like terno.
The regal Dawn Zulueta
Dawn gives us a closeup look at her hair and makeup, and she looks flawless. And she carries this off-the-shoulder gown like the diyosa that she is.
Rufa Mae Quinto owned this ruched gown in hot pink!
Rufa Mae had actor Raymond Batasing as her arm candy.
Albert Martinez was the first one on the red carpet
The dad came in an ethnic-inspired barong.
Jodi Sta. Maria was a sexy stunner in her terno!
We haven't even seen Jodi's gown in full, but we love it already.
...and it turns out it is not a terno gown!
Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica are romantic in white
The couple went to designer AJ Javier for their gown and barong.
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez are in sync
Sarah looks exquisite in her off-white gown!
Judy Ann Santos heats up the red carpet in black
Juday goes for an understated black gown but makes a statement with a bare leg.
Dimples Romana does a Kadenang Ginto twist!
Dimples switches her infamous red gown for a suit.
Pokwang nails it
Pokwang had us green with envy with this bold and beautiful color.
Regine Velasquez is one sexy mama!
Regine shows off her curves in this modern black terno by Cary Santiago while Ogie Alcasid keeps it sleek in a Barong Tagalog.
The couple were later joined by Ogie's daughter, Leila Alcasid.
Lorna Tolentino looks powerful in black
We love the details on Miss Lorna T's look: the green necklace and the modern ruffles.
Melai and Sunshine rock white pants!
Melai Francisco gives an interesting take on the theme with this modern Fiipiniana pantsuit.
Sunshine Cruz is looking fresh in white.
Make way for Miss Maricel Soriano
After her successful comeback in The General's Daughter, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano proves she can still make a statement at the red carpet.
Mylene Dizon goes bold in prints
And it is one of our favorite Filipiniana looks of the night.
Beauty Gonzalez shines in silver gown.
Her dress had a beautiful accent of a bird in flight.
Who needs a gown, right, Denise Laurel?
The hot mama shows a sleek and sexy look for her modern take on Filipiniana.
Ruffa Guttierez knows how to flaunt it
Ruffa serves glam with joy like the beauty queen that she is.
Angel Aquino means business
Trousers seem to be on trend at this year's ABS-CBN Ball, and Angel pulls it off as always.
The ABS-CBN Ball, which did not have a dress code until this year, is held annually to raise funds for Banta Bata 163, particularly its Bantay Edukasyon program for 2019. Last year's ball resulted in the rehabilitation and reopening of the Bantay Bata Children's Village.