Young at ART

The youth of our nation showed their best and brightest works at the awards night of the ARTPETRON national art competition, held at the Petron Megaplaza Building in Makati. Using Filipino values with central theme Lumang Samahan, Bagong Kahulugan, the competition mixed old traditions with new expressions of the youth, using oil/watercolor painting and photography.

The judges for painting were led by National Artist for Visual Arts Napoleon Abueva and his colleagues and art luminaries, with Petron chairman Nicasio Alcantara, VP for marketing Jose Campos Jr. and VP for finance and subsidiaries Antonio Pelayo. The judges for photography were led by Wigs Tysman and his colleagues, with Petron president Khalid Al-Faddagh, VP for corporate planning Basil Abul-Hamayel, VP and GM for refining division Alfred Trio, VP for legal and external affairs lawyer Jose Laurel and OIC-VP of supply and operations division Felimon Antiporta.

Here’s to the amazing creativity of our nation’s youth!

Rollicking laughter with Mitch Valdez

The Edge showroom of Philtown Properties shook with raucous laughter as one of the country’s most loved singer-comediennes treated Philtown unit owners and guests to an hour of fun and good humor.

This one-of-a-kind show featuring Mitch Valdez is the third installment of the Good Life Concert Series organized by Philtown Properties, one of the country’s leading real estate developers. Philtown’s projects include One McKinley Place, Fairways Tower and The Metropolitan. The concert series is done in celebration of Philtown’s 10 years of developing quality projects at affordable prices.

After concerts from sultry singer Verni Varga and diva Kuh Ledesma, as well as a celebrity dessert showdown, Philtown guests once again headed to The Edge for a unique surprise. A dramatic presentation by Yamaha gave guests a taste of the ultimate home theater experience.

Afterwards, comic and singer Mitch Valdez took to the stage and rendered timeless Filipino and English tunes sprinkled with good old Pinoy humor. Her amazing wit and powerful voice made the evening a definite hit. The audience went home with big smiles on their faces, as well as treats from tech magazines HMW and Gadgets. Philtown’s social events have now become a much-anticipated affair for its unit owners and supporters.

See you at the next Philtown event!

(The Good Life Concert Series was presented by Philtown Properties together with Joey 92.3. For inquiries, call Philtown at 830-0455 to 57 or 0917-8536539.)

Regency: Your home in Bora

More and more beach lovers and tourists, with the likes of actor Ian Veneracion, are discovering the marvel that is Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center.

Situated in Boat Station 2 with the widest beachfront of 125 meters and the most number of rooms, the Regency is the first resort to receive a Triple A rating along the white beach. The Regency is also known to give excellent service and first-class amenities coupled with the friendliness of Filipino townsfolk.

These achievements could not have been possible without the genius and foresight of Regency chairman and president Henry Chusuey and the hard work of Regency assistant GM Jade Estardo.

Welcome to your home in Boracay!

Brand new Security Bank in Katipunan

Security Bank continues to make its presence felt with several brand new branches opening in trendy key locations. With bright new interiors and warm personalized service specialists, a visit to the bank has become a delightful experience.

The new location along Katipunan Avenue at the Xanland Condominium just fronting Ateneo places it at the business and commercial hub of the university area and within easy access to the nearby posh communities.

Security Bank hosted a cocktail fete for its valued business partners and friends to formally bless its newly relocated branch in Quezon City. No less than the city’s prime mover, Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte, acted as principal sponsor for the formal opening ceremonies while Security Bank president and CEO Abet Villarosa led bank executives to welcome the guests who included prominent figures in the business and social community.

Other bank senior executives who were on hand at the affair were consumer banking group SVP Joven Hernandez, FVPs Greg Rubio and Evylene Sison, VP Buddy Serrano, VP and area business manager for the entire East Metro Area Maros Claudio and Katipunan business manager Marisol Alonzo.