The 3rd Gawad Kalinga Hope Ball

Gawad Kalinga is privileged to present once again the event of the social calendar for 2012. Together with the Intramuros Administration, this year's GK Hope Ball is organized with the support of Lifestyle Asia, The Peninsula Manila, in cooperation w/ the Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines.

Storified by Gawad Kalinga · Mon, Nov 12 2012 02:45:25

Tnx to all who came to the GKHope Ball. This is the season of hope because so many care & want to end poverty in our country.

— Tony Meloto · Fri, Nov 09 2012 05:19:11

Grateful for a successful Gawad Kalinga event. :) #GKBall

— Cristina Gomez · Fri, Nov 09 2012 08:02:45

@GawadKalingaHQ thank you for having us! Always a privilege to be with the people who are hopeful for this nation. Congrats!

— InterAksyonLifestyle · Fri, Nov 09 2012 07:22:27

We had a gorgeous night at the Gawad Kalinga Hope Ball at the Peninsula Manila. Inspiring to be with changemakers hopeful for the country.

— InterAksyonLifestyle · Fri, Nov 09 2012 07:24:50

Thank u to everyone who helped make tonight's #GKBall a success! We are truly grateful for the time & generous contributions of everyone. :)

— Lifestyle Asia · Fri, Nov 09 2012 07:51:01

With Gawad Kalinga Chairperson Pinky Antonio, GK Founder Tony Meloto and host RJ Ledesma at tonight's GK Hop http://instagr.am/p/R0J9hcFYaU/ · Cristina Gomez

@GawadKalingaHQ GK Champions doing the runway!! #HopeBall2012 @FDCP1 @ The Peninsula Manila http://instagr.am/p/R3EwnzANsu/ · JC Buendia

@GawadKalingaHQ Champions walking the runway at the #HopeBall2012 @ The Peninsula Manila http://instagr.am/p/R6-zE3ANrx/ · JC Buendia

Maraming salamat po! :) RT @Randy_E_Ortiz: Salome Uy wearing a Randy Ortiz gown at the Gawad Kalinga ball. http://instagr.am/p/R2BnLhzco_/ · Gawad Kalinga

At the Gawad Kalinga Hope Ball tonight at the Manila Peninsula. Gawad Kalinga raises fund for underprivileged... http://fb.me/vkV6Gd59

— Rachel Grant · Fri, Nov 09 2012 09:35:03

Ready for GK show. I'm always proud to wear JC Buendia. @jc_buendia @liandrearamos http://instagr.am/p/Rzol9fI7Md/ · Luis Villaruz

Playing with the auction paddles. On to 2024. Together we can end poverty! #GKBall http://pic.twitter.com/KOBPmlFP · Gawad Kalinga

Thank you to our GK advocates, Cong @aliahcimafranca and Ms. Rachel Grant, for joining us tonight! #GKBall http://pic.twitter.com/onoSbI1L · Gawad Kalinga

The season of hope :) @GawadKalingaHQ @FDCP1 #HopeBall2012 http://instagr.am/p/R1KLumANoO/ · JC Buendia

A toast to end the night and start of the journey out of poverty for the families in Intramuros. #GKBall http://pic.twitter.com/pEmYsgnU · Gawad Kalinga

A muse for hope. @lifestyleasia social editor @cristina301 :) and she has a model's gait! #GKHopeBall http://pic.twitter.com/N23wHGkk · Meryll Yan

@Armanddelro16 is here with us tonight joining the fashion show. http://pic.twitter.com/3cSjK17R · Gawad Kalinga

Thank you to our models and the designers of @FDCP1! Mabuhay po kayo! #GKBall http://pic.twitter.com/ea8EYfsV · Gawad Kalinga

There was a sense of community as the crowd cheered for the models on the runway at the GK Hope Ball. Everyone seemed happy to be there.

— InterAksyonLifestyle · Fri, Nov 09 2012 07:31:36

Photo: A fashion presentation of Filipinianas at the GK Hope Ball in Manila Peninsula http://tmblr.co/ZU-fovX0m32g

— Marane Plaza · Sat, Nov 10 2012 16:40:30