The 14th edition of the Red Charity Gala brought guests together at The Peninsula Manila for the annual charity fundraiser, with an evening of giving and a runway presentation by JC Buendia.
The Red Charity Gala returned to The Peninsula Manila on October 3, bringing together Manila society for an evening of dining, performances, and philanthropy. Co-founded by Tessa Prieto and Kaye Tinga, the annual fundraiser supports the Philippine Red Cross, Assumption High School Batch 1981 Foundation, and Hope for Lupus Foundation.
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Inside The Red Charity Gala 2026 Dinner And Auction
The evening began with cocktails at Salon de Ning before dinner took over The Peninsula Manila’s landmark lobby. Guests enjoyed performances by The Company and a jazz set by Nicole Asensio, accompanied by Gabriel Lazaro on trumpet.
The live auction, hosted by Tim Yap and Tessa Prieto with support from Ferdi Salvador, raised ₱5.5 million for the beneficiary organizations. Offerings included jewelry from DIAGOLD and Jewelmer, home furnishings, international flights, and hotel stays.
Travel packages included Chicago via Philippine Airlines with a stay at The Peninsula Chicago, and Istanbul via Emirates with a stay at The Peninsula Istanbul. Among the artworks were Katrina Cuenca’s To Be Taken Apart, and Put Back Together and Doktor Karayom’s Lasing sa Kwentohan.
To toast the occasion, co-chairpersons Prieto and Tinga invited longtime sponsor and supporter Ben Chan to join them onstage. BENCH served as the galaGalaA formal, festive social event, usually with dinner, entertainment, and dress codes such as black tie, often held to raise funds for a cause or celebrate an occasion. Galas areGo to Gala Glossary’s presenter.
JC Buendia’s Red Charity Gala 2026 Collection
Guests then moved into the Rigodon Ballroom for Buendia’s 44-look presentation, with production design by Gino Gonzales, lighting by Monino Duque, and direction by Dexter Santos.
Inspired by the beauty and poetry of Asian silhouettes, the collection featured fluid, effortless designs made to move with the woman wearing them. Each look also carried a personal dedication: the entire collection honored Buendia’s mother, whose presence, grace, and memory continue to inspire his work.
That tribute gave the finale particular tenderness. As “Rainbow Connection” played, Buendia walked down the runway alongside the final look, closing the show with a heartfelt moment.
Photography by Daniel Tan and Willy Saw, courtesy of Red Charity GalaGalaA formal, festive social event, usually with dinner, entertainment, and dress codes such as black tie, often held to raise funds for a cause or celebrate an occasion. Galas areGo to Gala Glossary
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The Red Charity Gala 2026 was held on October 3 at The Peninsula Manila. Guests attended cocktails at Salon de Ning, dinner in the hotel’s lobby, and JC Buendia’s fashion show in the Rigodon Ballroom.
Tessa Prieto and Kaye Tinga served as co-chairpersons of the Red Charity Gala 2026.
The Red Charity Gala raises funds for the Assumption HS 1981 Foundation, Hope for Lupus Foundation, and Philippine Red Cross.
The live auction featured jewelry from Diagold and Jewelmer; trips to Chicago via Philippine Airlines and Istanbul via Emirates, each with a Peninsula hotel stay; and artworks including Katarina Cuenca’s To Be Taken Apart, and Put Back Together and Doktor Karayom’s Lasing sa Kwentohan.
JC Buendia was the featured designer. His runway presentation featured production design by Gino Gonzales, lighting by Monino Duque, and direction by Dexter Santos. Buendia walked down the runway alongside the final look to “Rainbow Connection.”
