LEADING WOMEN

Bianca Gonzalez, Bea Soriano-Dee, and Vania Romoff spark the conversation on what makes women great

- ANDREA MANANKIL

Creative Direction JANN PASCUA. Styling RYUJI SHIOMITSU assisted by BEA GUERRERO and MIGUEL QUILANG. Makeup LALA FLORES (Bianca), EMMAN MAGPANTAY (Bea) and THEA DIONISIO (Vania). Hair DALE MALLARI (Bianca), JUSTINE OCAMPO (Bea) and DOROTHY MAMALIO (Vania). Photography assistant DHENRICK RODRIGO. Shoot Coordination KZ FRANCISCO and MJ ALMERO. Sittings Editor Peewee Reyes-Isidro. Shot on location at CRIMSON HOTEL ALABANG. All jewelry by BVLGARI Special thanks to PIA CAMPOS and W TALENT MANAGEMENT

The past years have achieved what seemed inevitable—making the world stop in its tracks. The silence was, and still is at times, deafening. The times have hastily left the husks of what once were congested streets, restless towns, and scenic spots well-versed with ethereal views. It makes one question, “When will it be time to finally rise? To get back out and live life as we knew it?”

This cruel time has forced many to back down and stay still. And the painful waiting entailed has a way of either breaking you apart or making you. For others, it is both.