A formidable female force is upon us. Filipinas have come a long way from the passive, docile days as the legendary Maria Clara. They have blossomed and are achieving their highest potential. Summit Media, the country's leading magazine publishing company, celebrates the modern Filipina and recognizes her need for a magazine that will help her as she continues to make important strides in her career, attitude and lifestyle. This November, Summit Media launches the most exciting women's title to hit our shores-Marie Claire Philippines, the 26th edition of the groundbreaking women's magazine that was first launched in France in 1954.

Thought-provoking and inspiring, yet relevant and entertaining, Marie Claire is the magazine that celebrates modern women who are stylish, independent and open-minded. Marie Claire features stories that appeal to women who are socially aware yet unabashedly fashion- and beauty-conscious. Marie Claire is for the woman of substance with an eye for style-someone who is fascinated by what the world has to offer, and what she can offer in return.

In the maiden issue, Marie Claire honors 25 Incredible Filipinas who epitomize all that is great and inspiring about Filipino women. Internationally-acclaimed singer/actress Lea Salonga, advertising executive Emily Abrera, broadcast journalist Maria Ressa, artist Impy Pilapil, chef Gaita Fores, fashion designer Lulu Tan Gan and ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde are just some of the extraordinary women on the list. Marie Claire also features a story on China's extreme makeover beauty pageant and their obsession with beauty, the truth about quick-fix beauty clinics and the French woman's diet.

Catch the fashion fever as Marie Claire presents the ultimate fashion trends to watch out for, hot fashion and beauty finds and 101 ways to get in style!

If you're a woman who moves the world, grab a copy of the premier issue of Marie Claire magazine, featuring actress Iza Calzado on the cover, now available in magazine stands and bookstores nationwide for only P125.