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| Gracing the opening of "In The Name Of Progress: Selections" exhibit at the Ayala Museum: (L-R) Curator Kenneth Esguerra, BPI Foundation Executive Director Carmina Marquez, BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco, BPI Foundation Trustee Shiela Ramos, Ayala Museum Associate Director and Head of Exhibitions and Collections Aprille Tijam, Ayala Alabang Camera Club President Ronald Hilaria. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Bank Of The Philippine Islands) |
Celebrating Filipino heritage and artistry, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) through its social development arm BPI Foundation (BPIF), in partnership with the Ayala Museum, proudly launched “In The Name Of Progress: Selections” from the BPI Art Collection, an exhibition now open at the Ayala Museum. The exhibit aligns with BPIF’s Kasama Lahat sa Pag-unlad advocacy, and offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of Philippine society through an inspiring blend of historical artworks and contemporary photography.
“In The Name Of Progress celebrates both Filipino artistry and BPI’s long-standing commitment to preserving our nation’s cultural legacy — a dedication that has grown over our 173-year journey. The BPI Art Collection embodies this commitment, showcasing the creativity, spirit, and resilience of Filipino communities through artworks that capture pivotal moments in our shared history and inspire us to envision the future,” said BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco. In The Name Of Progress showcases masterpieces by renowned Filipino visual artists of the 19th and 20th centuries including National Artists Juan Luna, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Jose Joya, Antonio Austria, Manuel Baldemor, and more. These artworks, depicting iconic events, landscapes, and traditions offer a visual journey through Philippine history, capturing defining moments and values that have shaped the nation’s identity. In collaboration with the Ayala Alabang Camera Club, the exhibit also features new photographic interpretations that resonate with the historical artworks. Members of the Camera Club responded to the challenge of creating photographic narratives that dialogue with the paintings, offering viewers a side-by-side perspective on the continuity and transformation of Filipino life. Through this creative interplay, audiences can reflect on the nation’s journey and envision a hopeful future.
BPIF, in partnership with the Ayala Museum, is committed to promoting cultural preservation and supporting Filipino artists through its Arts Management Program. In The Name of Progress exemplifies BPIF’s dedication to creating spaces that honor the stories, artistry, and resilience of Filipino communities, as well as uphold the spirit of bayanihan through art. In the Name of Progress is curated by Kenneth Esguerra and is currently on display at the Ayala Museum’s 2F Gallery, accessible via the Greenbelt Walkway, until January 12, 2025. Entry is free for all visitors.
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Landco Pacific Corporation’s U.S. Roadshow Celebrated Filipino-American Leaders And Entrepreneurs In California
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| In honor of Filipino American history and as part of its US Roadshow, Landco Pacific Corporation hosted and co-organized with Marcie Taylor a special dinner for Filipino-American leaders and entrepreneurs at Terrace by Mix Mix in Costa Mesa, California. Seated, front: Landco Pacific President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano (center) together with (from left) Landco Pacific VP for Commercial and Customer Experience Gerard Penaflor, Giselle Tongi-Walters, Flipp Family’s Jenn Estacio and Angel Jones. (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/EJ Valeros) |
In celebration of Filipino American History Month which coincided with its US Roadshow, Landco Pacific Corporation held an intimate gathering of Filipino-American community comprised of leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals at the Terrace by Mix Mix in South Coast Plaza, California. Landco Pacific, renowned for pioneering premium landscapes for more than 30 years and a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) with its chairman, Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) is committed to building mixed use beach and leisure communities in Batangas and across the Philippines to cater to the evolving needs of Filipinos from around the world. Recognized in the prestigious 2024 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards as a Highly-Commended Best Lifestyle Developer for its latest premium developments of Leisure Tourism Estates 15-hectare CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) and 23-hectare Club Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Landco Pacific shared the exciting investment opportunities at these Landco BeachTowns with a dozen influential Filipino-American figures from diverse industries such as medicine, law, business, culinary and hospitality in the exclusive dinner.
The event was co-organized with Fil-Am marketing maven Marcelline “Marcie” Taylor. Guests were treated to a Filipino-inspired fusion menu prepared by Chef Ross Pangilinan, adding a cultural touch to the evening’s celebration. “At Landco Pacific, we are dedicated to creating vibrant beachfront communities where Filipinos, returning home from the US and around the world, can realize their dream to truly feel at home. Our vision goes beyond building properties; we aim to foster lasting connections, promote sustainable living in a beach resort setting, and create premium spaces that they can enjoy now and pass down the line as lasting legacies,” stated Landco President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano. Landco Pacific’s latest developments are comprised of the iconic beachfront condotels: The Nautilus at CaSoBe and The Spinnaker at Club Laiya, along with beachfront luxury condominium The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas. The condotels offer excellent rental income potential from the tourist market.
These properties are highly sought-after, given Landco Pacific’s track record of high-value appreciation with its legacy project of Punta Fuego in Batangas growing in value to about 1,000% since it was launched in the ’90s; development of renowned and coveted prime residential and leisure properties in key cities across the country; and financial strength as a subsidiary of MPIC. Landco Pacific Vice President for Commercial and Customer Experience Gerard Peñaflor, along with select colleagues, also shared insights into their mission to build communities and their ongoing projects in the Philippines. The dinner fostered meaningful conversations and created a space for reflection on the shared heritage of Filipino-Americans, encouraging collaboration and stronger community ties and discussion on the exciting investment opportunities in the beach paradise of the Philippines.
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Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival Now Accepting Applications For 2025
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Bound to its mission of nourishing passion for music and nurturing artistic excellence within and beyond the country, the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) is now open for applications for it's 2025 edition. The AOVICF Manila 2025, slated to be held on August 20-24, 2025, will feature six (6) categories: Children’s Choir, Equal Voices, Folk Song and Indigenous Music, Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, and Popular Music. Forever an advocate of quality performances from the heart, the Festival will judge the competing choirs for their intonation, sound quality, interpretation of the score, and overall artistic impression. The grand winner of the Mixed Choir category will receive a cash prize of Php200,000 while grand winners of other categories will be granted Php150,000. All winners will be awarded certificates. In addition to these prizes, the title of Best Conductor and Best Performance of the Contest Piece may also be given to the competing choirs.
Following National Artist Andrea O. Veneracion’s advocacy and commitment to singing from the heart, AOVICF Manila is more than a competition. It first began in 2013 through the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), welcoming choirs from different parts of the world. It is also one of the founding members of the Asia Choral Grand Prix which is jointly organized with international choral festivals: the Bali International Choir Festival (Indonesia), the Singapore International Choral Festival (Singapore), and the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod International Choral Festival (Malaysia). For its sixth edition, AOVICF Manila 2025 wishes to inspire passion for choral singing on a global scale. Acknowledging cultural differences and unjust biases, the competition creates a platform to promote respect for diversity and the unique Philippine brand of music and performance. As for AOVICF Manila’s application process, there will be no auditioning required. Applicants must simply be amateur choirs that have been in existence for two (2) years. After submitting a duly accomplished application form, they must create an audio or video recording of 2 to 3 songs of different genres recorded within the last six (6) months before their application. A recent curriculum vitae (CV) and photo of the choir and the conductor must also be sent through secretariat@aovchoralfestph.com with the subject labeled as “AOVICF 2025: (Name of Choir)”.
Application submissions must be sent on or before 11:59 pm (Philippine Standard Time) on April 30, 2025. Qualified applicants must pay the registration fee of US$400 for non-Filipino choirs and Php15,000 for Filipino choirs. To be officially recognized as competing choirs, applicants must send proof of payment on or before May 30, 2025. For a limited time, however, early birds who will apply on or before 11:59 pm on December 31, 2024 will get to enjoy a 50% discount on their registration fee. The AOVICF Manila is a collaboration of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) (through its Artist Training Division under the CCP Arts Education Department) with the Philippine Madrigal Singers (PMS), the only Asian winner of the European Grand Prix in Choral Singing. You may visit https://www.aovchoralfestph.com/guidelines for a more detailed instruction on the application process. To get the latest updates on AOVICF Manila 2025, follow its official Facebook page and website (https://www.aovchoralfestph.com/). You may also visit the official CCP Arts Education Facebook page for more information on its future programs. For updates on future events, you may check the CCP website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph and its official social media accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Cebu Pacific Celebrates 250 Millionth Passenger
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Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, proudly reached a new milestone as it celebrated flying its 250 millionth passenger, underscoring the airline’s continued dedication to providing affordable and memorable travel experiences for its passengers. The special occasion was marked with a vibrant event at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last December 11, 2024.
The passenger, Singapore-based Russel Capaniarihan, is an overseas Filipino worker originally from Bacolod. Capaniarihan, who was aboard Flight 5J 814 from Singapore to Manila, returned home to the Philippines to spend the holidays with her family for the first time in 11 years. Upon her arrival at NAIA, Capaniarihan was warmly welcomed by CEB President and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao and Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog. As a token of appreciation for this historic milestone, Capaniarihan received Php250,000 in cash and 25 free round-trip tickets to any destination within Cebu Pacific’s extensive network, which spans the Philippines, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
The celebrations began earlier at Singapore Changi Airport, where passengers of Flight 5J 814 were greeted with a photo wall hinting at the milestone announcement. During the flight, cabin crew heightened the excitement with games and prizes, including round-trip tickets to any Cebu Pacific destination. Upon landing in Bacolod, Capaniarihan received yet another heartwarming welcome at her final destination, with local representatives celebrating her as CEB’s 250 millionth passenger.
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KZ Tandingan And TJ Monterde Headline Eastwood City New Year Countdown
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This year, Eastwood City is rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded New Year Countdown headlined by Asia's Pop Supreme KZ Tandingan and her husband TJ Monterde. Joining the couple will be a host of exceptional rising artists including Janine Teñoso, Barbie Almalbis, rising P-Pop group Dione, and singer-songwriter Dionela. The winner of the first X Factor Philippines is set to usher in the new year with her unparalleled vocal range and avant-garde artistry, showcasing her distinctive ability to blend genres. Complementing her new wave sound is TJ’s heartfelt storytelling of poignant reflections on love and life.
Eastwood City prepares for its iconic New Year Countdown, an annual celebration that has become a staple at the entertainment capital of Quezon City. The highly anticipated event, set against the newly renovated Eastwood Mall Open Park, will once again gather families, friends, and revelers to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one in style. The Eastwood-Quezon City New Year Countdown is set to culminate in the iconic star drop at midnight — an homage to the legendary ball drop in New York City’s Times Square. Join everyone at Eastwood Mall’s Open Park starting 8:00 pm on December 31, 2024 and take part in this grand spectacle featuring an evening of stars, music, community, grand fireworks displays, and more.
Eastwood City, the pioneer township of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Retail Asia Awards Winner for Mall of the Year 2024, stands as the entertainment capital of Quezon City, offering a vibrant mix of residential spaces, world-class retail and dining establishments, dynamic alfresco spaces, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Ayala Malls Spreads Even More Holiday Cheer With Exciting Prizes Through The Zing App
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On the heels of the 2024 edition of its Holiday Trail which saw a symbolic Christmas tree lighting ceremony across the country, Ayala Malls spreads even more holiday cheer through its Zing app. Many surprises, good deals, and lots of gifts, as well as a warm welcome from the premier lifestyle hub, await current members and new joiners, respectively. The promo allows mall goers to win exciting prizes by shopping and dining at Ayala Malls and submitting their receipts via the Zing app to earn raffle entries. Prizes include shopping vouchers, hotel stays, airline tickets, and even a brand-new car!
Current Zing members will find a parol icon on the Zing app, leading them directly to the promo. New members will be prompted to sign up to participate in the holiday fun. By tapping the parol icon, users will enter a Christmas village with unlit parols that they can illuminate by submitting receipts. Each submitted receipt from a participating Ayala Mall earns raffle entries and lights up a parol. Customers spending at least Php1,000 at participating Ayala Malls will receive one (1) raffle entry, while those who make purchases via GCash for a minimum spend of Php1,200 will earn three (3) raffle entries. “Bringing Christmas joy to our loyal shoppers is a top priority at Ayala Malls. Our shoppers are in for a treat throughout the long and festive Christmas season we celebrate here in the Philippines,” says Ayala Malls Chief Operating Officer Paul Birkett.
Download the Zing app, light up the parols, and earn raffle entries. The more parols you light up, the greater your chances of winning exclusive prizes in the February 5, 2025 grand raffle. Ayala Malls will draw one (1) winner of a BYD Dolphin Electric Vehicle, five (5) winners of roundtrip tickets to Singapore, three (3) winners of a 3D/2N stay in Palawan, six (6) winners of Ayala Malls shopping vouchers worth Php20,000, and thirteen (13) winners of various hotel and dining vouchers.
