Wilcon’s Rose Ong leads cast of empowered women in ‘Metro Society’ In “Metro Society’s” Anniversary Issue, the magazine trains the spotlight on empowered women and relives the ball season’s most magical nights. On the cover is Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, senior executive vice president and chief operations officer of Wilcon Depot. She shares with writer Leah Puyat what inspires her and brings her joy. In the most recent edition of ANC Leadership Series, “Metro Society” had the pleasure of meeting Martha Stewart. Read on for snippets and words of wisdom from this special talk. Then, get up close and personal with the Bravo awardees by Zonta Club of Makati and Security Bank. “Metro Society” also takes readers inside the ABSCBN Ball through the lens of BJ Pascual and Doc Marlon Pecjo. Then, have an evening of philanthropy at the Summer Palace Mid-Autumn Ball with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. and Edsa Shangri-La, and join Ballet Philippines as it celebrates 50 magical years. Also, go inside the four-day fete that was ArteFino in “Party Hopper.” For dining, sample what chef Miko Calo has to offer at Metronome. For “Entertaining with Flair,” join Julie Boschi and friends at chef Markus Gfeller’s Pinot. In “Arts and Culture,” spend an afternoon with Sofia Zobel-Elizalde for a special show by the American Ballet Theatre and Stella Abrera.

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