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(Left) Thousand Hands Guanyin by
PIQC. (Top) Lion dance by CKSC.
Benilde celebrates Chinese New Year
T
he De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
(DLS-CSB) celebrated Chinese New Year
on February 16 with a Chinese painting
exhibit, cultural performances, and a
Chinese food bazaar.
The celebration was attended by Honorable Sun
Xiang Yang, Charge d’Affaires and Political
Counselor, concurrently the Acting Chief of Mission
of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China,
Consul Wu Yong Xin, business and community
leaders, and CSB administrators led by Br. Mike
Valenzuela.
Performers from Chiang Kai Shek College
(CKSC), Philippine Cultural College (PCC),
and Philippine Institute of Quezon City
(PIQC) showcased Chinese dances, songs,
and martial arts. Popular Chinese foods were
served free at the Chinese food bazaar to the
delight of participants.
Jefferson Wang, project head of the
Chinese New Year celebration, said that
the event gave Chinese-Filipino students
the chance to share one of their most
celebrated traditions to the Benildean
community. The celebration also provided
the Community the opportunity to enrich
their awareness and knowledge of Chinese
culture and traditions.
Song by PCC.
Dance and Wushu
by CKSC.
Chinese
Culture
Games
2015
Jemilyn Kaw, Chiang Kai Shek College
T
he Chinese Culture Games (Grand
Finals) Season 3 was held in Xiamen on
December 19 to 30, 2014. It was sponsored
by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council
and participated in by about 200 ethnic Chinese
youth and coaches from 16 countries, including
the Philippines. The elimination rounds were held
in each country with a total of more than 30,000
participants, with each country choosing no more
than 15 contestants to join the Grand Finals in
Xiamen. I was fortunate to be a member of the
Philippine contingent.
There were six categories for the competition,
namely mental challenge, declamation, singing,
musical instruments, dancing and comprehensive
(e.g., martial arts, clapper talk, calligraphy, etc.).
All contestants were required to perform their
numbers in Chinese or with a touch of Chinese
culture.
The organizers made sure the participants had
a grand time in Xiamen. Aside from practicing
and preparing for the competitions, students and
coaches joined in fun activities like culture lectures,
educational trips, sightseeing. It was a great time
to meet new friends from other countries, as we
bonded with old ones from our own. They even
organized a Christmas party for us!
Members of the Philippine team
in the different categories did
their best to bring honor to the
country. In my category, which
is singing, I competed with
about 30 contestants from the
16 countries. With the rock song
“Our Dream”, I was fortunate to
top the competition with a score
of 94.67.
The judges seemed to have loved
my performance, mentioning
powerful
voice
and
stage
presence as main factors. A judge
or two pointed out how much I
enjoyed the stage, at the same
time urged me to join the Voice
of China. Their encouragement
gave me more happiness than
having emerged the champion in
the singing competition.
Suani Rincon from Canada
won second place in the singing
competition with the song “If
There Wasn’t A You”. Third
placer was Sumyasuren from
Mongolia who sang “The Tibet
Plateau”. Melody Zheng from
Australia emerged champion
in the declamation contest.
Vincent Gatke from Austria was
top in the musical instruments
category with his superb piano
skills. Tina Peng, a dancer from
Arizona, U.S., won first in the
dance competition, and Edward
Chen, an Australian-Chinese kid
grabbed the top prize with his
clapper talk.
But more than the challenges
and thrill of joining the
competitions, in the 10 days
that they spent together, the
participants were “Messengers
of Peace and Friendship” as they
represented their own countries
to strengthen relationships with
other countries. Together they
shared their 中國夢, their Chinese
Dream, as they appreciated even
deeper the inner beauty of China,
the land of their forefathers.
The Pope of Surprises
Philippine Jesuits encounter Pope Francis
Fr. Ari C. Dy, SJ, Principal, Xavier School
W
herever Pope Francis went
in the Philippines, huge
crowds followed him. People
were willing to wait long
hours just to catch a glimpse of him, no
matter how fleeting. So it was that large
numbers of people lined the streets of
Roxas Boulevard and other places in the
hopes of seeing the Pope in person. What
a privilege, therefore, to see him up close
and personal in an intimate setting.
Since his election in March 2013, the Pope
has been known to eschew protocol and
engage people as personally as possible.
He kisses babies and children, reaches
out to the sick and the elderly, comforts
those who are suffering, speaks words of
mercy and compassion.
To understand his style, many have
pointed to his Jesuit background. He is,
after all, the first Jesuit Pope in history.
I remember the moment when I learned
that a Jesuit had been elected Pope. I
was completely shocked! St. Ignatius
Loyola, our founder, wanted his group to
be at the service of the Church under the
leadership of the Pope.
Thus we were not supposed to aspire to
become bishops or cardinals, much less
Pope. But in 2013, more than 470 years
after the Jesuits were founded, a Jesuit
became Pope for the first time in history.
A Jesuit became the “Vicar of Christ” on
earth, and he quickly earned a reputation
for surprising his colleagues by doing
more than his itinerary dictates.
In Manila last January as he did in South
Korea last August, he found time to
meet his fellow Jesuits. I was privileged
(Left photo)
The author in a selfie with the
pope in the background. Fr. Ari
Dy is president of Xavier School.
to be among a group of 40 who
were invited to see him at the
Apostolic Nunciature in the
evening of January 16, Friday,
after his day-long schedule of
public activities.
He was to see us upon his return to the nunciature,
before having dinner. We all expected it to be a
short “meet and greet” session. Perhaps individual
greetings, a brief message, and a photo opportunity.
When the Pope entered the room where we were
gathered, he said, “I was told 40 Jesuits are waiting
for me. I thought to myself, ah, 40 illnesses.” We all
erupted in laughter and that set the tone for the next
50 minutes. He went around the room greeting us
individually, and then sat down to take questions.
We were free to take pictures and videos.
Our Father Provincial Fr. Antonio Moreno, head of
all the Jesuits in the Philippines, welcomed him by
saying, “Holy Father, in Sri Lanka you were welcomed
by 40 elephants, here we are 40 Jesuits welcoming
you.” The Pope was very quick to retort, “Oh but the
elephants were dressed festively, you are not!”
More laughter.
Of the many topics he touched on that evening, one
idea stood out. He kept reminding us that Jesus
Christ, after whom our Society is named, always
reached out to the peripheries, to people who were
excluded from society, like lepers and tax collectors.
“Go to the peripheries, he said,
but don’t forget your spiritual
center. It is possible to go to
the frontiers and to stay there,
forgetting the One who has sent
us. [The Pope] emphasized this
point.”
The Pope recalled key Jesuit documents where this
spirit of reaching out has been repeatedly renewed,
leading, for example, to the establishment of the Jesuit
Refugee Service in the 1980s. The Pope learned about
Jesuits in the Philippines serving as chaplains in the
Philippine General Hospital, and counseling OFWs
who are victims of abuse. The Pope encouraged those
working in such ministries to convey the nearness of
Jesus to those who suffer. He talked of the importance
of tenderness in approaching the vulnerable.
Go to the peripheries, he said, but don’t forget your
spiritual center. It is possible to go to the frontiers
and to stay there, forgetting the One who has sent us.
He emphasized this point.
What was it like to encounter him? Many
others have said that they were reduced
to tears upon seeing the Pope. I was filled
with awe. He looked me in the eye and for
that brief moment, I seemed to be the only
important person in his life. I touched his
hand to my forehead, mano po. He sat
down and spoke with us very casually.
We were a family gathered around our
grandfather as he regaled us with his
stories, and inspired us.
We were still thinking it would be a
short meeting, but he showed no sign of
tiredness. If his assistant had not gone
behind him to signal that we should end
the session, he would have continued.
The Pope, the Vicar of Christ, reminding his brother Jesuits to love the poor. The next day, he gave us a good
example of that as he traveled to Tacloban despite a brewing storm. He donned a raincoat and presided at an
outdoor Mass during which he comforted the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. Looking out over a sea of people
wearing yellow or white raincoats, he did not try to spiritualize the suffering of the people. He admitted not
knowing what words to say. He said he could only assure them that Jesus was with them in their suffering.
Listening to that homily, delivered so spontaneously, it was my turn to be moved to tears.
By his presence, Pope Francis made the compassion of Jesus real. He is, after all, the Vicar of Christ.
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The day I becAme a
HERO
Kendrick Chua 莊樹添
realized as a host of CHInoy TV, I
could help raise awareness within
the Chinoy community. It’s about
time the Chinoys become aware of
the sacrifices of our soldiers, airmen,
sailors, and marines. It’s about time
the Chinoys become active supporters
as well.
My initial project did not push through
due to lack of resources. But as fate
would have it, the second chance
proved to be even better. CHInoy TV
CEO Alvin Kingson Tan proposed to
have the HERO Foundation as the
beneficiary for the annual CHInoy
Gives.
I was ecstatic! With the resources
at hand, I knew this was going to be
even bigger than originally planned.
I wasn’t wrong.
W
e thought we were going to
touch their lives. Instead,
they touched ours.
Coming from a script rehearsal all
the way from Makati, I found myself
rushing through the crowded streets
of Binondo for my CHInoy Gives
shoot. I was already late. And the
shooting can only go on for so long
without a host. Huffing and puffing,
I finally arrived at the venue, all
sweaty and hyperventilating. I snuck
a quick peek at Time Zone. Our
segment producer, Angeleen, has not
yet introduced me to the kids. They
were all cheerfully playing. I know it
is not often they get to play there. I
let them be for a while. After all, it
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was the day dedicated for the kids.
done.
The birth of an idea
HERO stands for Help Educate and
Rear Orphans. The foundation helps
the families of fallen soldiers by
providing educational assistance to
their dependents.
But since then, I wanted to do more
than just that. And when I saw my
favorite basketball team conducted
an outreach program for our
wounded soldiers, I was inspired to
do more for them too! It’s true that
doing something good for others has
a contagious effect, and I caught it
too. I have always revered our men
in uniform, and thought they have
always been underappreciated for
what they do.
I first encountered the HERO
Foundation inside Glorietta Mall. I
was curious when I saw a picture of a
soldier on top of a donation box. When
I read through the short description,
I thought it was a fantastic way
of giving back to the community. I
pulled out a hundred peso bill and
put it in the box. And then I walked
away, just like what the others have
Not anymore.
I asked myself what specific thing
I could do for them too. Then I
A day full of smiles
The day was packed with lots of
fun-filled activities for the kids and
their moms. After all, the day was
designed to bring smiles to all of
them. And smile they did—both the
moms and kids. Touring around
Lucky Chinatown was already an
event for them. What made this even
more special was a lot of companies
participated in the project. From
their lunch at King Chef, to the books
and school supplies gifted by National
Book Store, to the grocery gifts given
by Metro Supermarket, to the staff
of Lucky Chinatown, and the crew of
CHInoy TV, all felt honored to just be
able to be a part of this endeavor.
And I did smile too. From
the start, I wanted to be
an ahia to them even if
it’s just a day. And so I
eagerly and attentively
listened to their stories of
how they became HERO
scholars. They came from
all ages and backgrounds
but one thing that bound
them together is that all
of them had fathers that were either
killed-in-action (KIA) or Complete
Disability Discharged (CDD).
One boy in particular was only months
old when his father, a member of the
elite Scout Rangers of the Philippine
Army, was KIA. Another recounted
how her mother was giving birth to
her when her father had an encounter
with the rebels and likewise was KIA.
But perhaps the story that touched me
the most was Sarah’s. Coincidentally,
Sarah was the girlfriend of one of
my former students. And perhaps
she is also mature enough to fully
appreciate the extent of the support
of HERO Foundation.
Sarah has been a HERO scholar
in November 2006. Her father was
hit by an M1 Garand on the chest.
His injury eventually caused some
difficulty in his work and therefore
was forced into retirement after 20
years in service. Because of this,
Sarah was granted a scholarship
by HERO. For Sarah, the financial
support she receives is invaluable.
Part of her stipend also allows her to
buy school supplies and books for her
other siblings.
But it is not only financial aid she and
the other scholars receive. Equally
important is the emotional support of
the whole foundation for them. Sarah
narrates how she feels that they
are part of a one big happy family.
I witnessed this first hand. There
was genuine friendship and bond
among the scholars when we had our
activity. Sarah, being their ate, helps
in looking after the younger scholars.
One of the mothers was also very
ecstatic for her daughter. She said
that she hasn’t seen her daughter
that happy. True enough, her
daughter couldn’t stop smiling and
giggling in all the activities that we
did. And neither could we.
The HERO Foundation’s slogan is
“There’s a HERO in all of us.” The
way I see it, all of us have a chance
to make a difference, to be heroes.
We do not need to carry an M4A1
or wear fatigue uniforms. Instead,
we can arm ourselves with love and
compassion, and become heroes to
our heroes’ children.
And finally, to determine the winners of the LMMCP, the
top 10 contestants went through another question and
answer portion where they were asked: “Which traits
of your parents would you like to emulate or inherit?”
Charlize Chua of Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) gave
the winning answer: “My parents’ kindness. Because
they are kind to both good and bad people and they
show forgiveness towards them.” And that, ladies and
gentlemen, is what makes a princess.
As I sat at the judges’ table studying the score sheets in
front of me, the boys and girls of LMMCP appeared on
stage one by one to make their introductions (in fluent
Mandarin, mind you) in their Chinese cultural costumes.
This is my absolute favorite part of the event because
not only were the kids adorable in their obviously wellprepared costumes, but they also shared a little bit of
history relevant to what they’re wearing like which
Chinese emperor or empress they represent, belonging
to which dynasty and province in China, and they even
showed us the intricate details of their costumes like the
Chinese collar, their shoes, and how their hair should
be worn. And then they finally give one last twirl before
they exit the stage.
Miss Chinatown Diaries
by Nicole Cordoves 丁妮可
Little Mr. and Ms.
Chinatown 2015 Pageant
T
his year’s Chinese New Year was celebrated in a different way
and in its purest form as the Little Mr. and Ms. Chinatown
Philippines (LMMCP) Pageant was held in the SM Mall of Asia
activity center where the elements of the programs refreshed us
with our Chinese history, culture, and language. The show kicked off with
the staple spectacle of the dragon and lion dance that decorated the air of
Mall of Asia with the festive sound of the Chinese drums that not only got
the audience excited but drew mall customers and passersby to watch the
show as well.
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The next part of the program is the first question and
answer portion in Chinese where they were asked either
of the two questions: “If you win this pageant, what
would you do with the prize money?” or “What did you
learn from your experience in this pageant?” For the first
question, most of the kids answered that they would be
donating the money to charity. Some answered that they
would use it for the next school year’s tuition fee as a way
of helping their mom, and a few even said that they’ll
be investing their money! And of course, besides these
things, a number of them also said that they would allot
a bit of their prize money to buy whatever they want to
eat, which is the perfect thing to do if you ask me! As
for the second question, you could sense the enjoyment
of the kids in this pageant as all the kids answered that
they learned how to make new friends and on top of
that, learned new skills through the various activities
held throughout the pageant like Chinese calligraphy
lessons from the Ateneo Confucius Institute, personality
development workshops by John Robert Powers where
they learned how to present themselves in public and
in turn gained self-confidence, and of course they really
enjoyed the dance training sessions for the pageant
because who doesn’t love to dance?
The next part of the program was heart wrenching as we
made the first cut to determine the top 10 kids (5 girls
and 5 boys) who will be continuing on to the next round.
To make it to the top 10, the kids must have consistently
high scores from the two previous rounds (Chinese
cultural costume and Chinese Q&A).
But at the end of the day, the real winners were the
kids and parents who have grown together and deeper
in love with each other, whose kids would someday look
back at their lives and say, “My mom and dad are my
ultimate fans ever since I was a kid” and maybe there
will be a flashback of them cheering for their kids in the
LMMCP Pageant. You see, what truly made this whole
event unique is the role of the parents who filled their
children with encouragement and love and taught them
how to just have fun! And the most beautiful part is, at
a young age and
in
taking
an
opportunity where
there is a risk
of
experiencing
defeat,
their
parents hold them
even closer than
before and teach
them to become
stronger and to
never lose that
youthful
smile.
Because in life,
it’s
not
about
whether the sun
rises or the sun
sets, its how you
find a way to enjoy
it either way.
Congratulations, Enzel Khee (Hope Christian High
School) and Charlize Chua (CKSC) for becoming the
first ever Little Mr. and Ms. Chinatown 2015! I would
also like to extend my congratulatory remarks to the
first runners up Hagios Hwan (Makati Hope Christian
School) and Hanelle Chua (CKSC), second runners up
Keveen Sy Suan (CKSC) and Rebecca Dionisio (CKSC),
third runners up Andrei Chan (St. Stephen High School)
and Phoebe See (CKSC), and fourth runners up Eric Ding
(Hope Christian High School) and Evanah Yu (SSHS).
And finally, congratulations to all the contestants
because you were the bravest little kiddies in the world
on that stage and I will never forget the image of you
kids running around and dancing together backstage
where you not only became fast friends, but the best of
friends. I hope you treasure this memory forever.
Little Mr. and Ms. Chinatown Winners
Winner: Charlize Chua (蔡綿綿)
1st Runner Up: Hannelle Chua (蔡欣潔)
2nd Runner Up: Rebecca Dionisio (林靜菲)
Winner: Enzel Hansburg Khee (許冠智)
1st Runner Up: Hagios Huan (范修聖)
2nd Runner Up: Keveen Sy Suan (施耀威)
Best in Talent (girl): Hannelle Chua (蔡欣潔)
Best in Talent (boy): Keveen Sy Suan (施耀威)
Best in Cultural Costume (girl): Rebecca Dionisio (林靜菲)
Best in Cultural Costume (boy): Enzel Hansburg Khee (許冠智)
People’s Choice Award: Phoebe See (施美美)
Nicole Cordoves is the reigning
Miss Chinatown 2014
CHInoy TV inks five-year partnership with Habitat for
Humanity Philippines
F
ilipino-Chinese lifestyle magazine show, CHInoy
TV, signed a five-year media partnership with
Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP), a nongovernment organization focused on regular housing for
lower-income families and disaster response.
This strategic partnership strengthens the organization’s
ongoing “We Build” Campaign towards their Vision 2020—
to provide homes for 15 million people across Asia Pacific
and to further engage 10 million volunteers, advocates,
and supporters to get involved in the initiative. It also aims
to strengthen relations and engage the Filipino-Chinese
community in the Philippines in Habitat’s advocacy.
The move came as CHInoy TV President and Chief
Executive Officer Alvin Kingson Tan decided to expand
their show to include Filipinos and Chinese culture
enthusiasts in the Philippines.
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Photo shows (from left) HFHP CEO Leonilo Escalada, CHInoy TV Account
Executive Mishelle Alberto, CHInoy TV President and CEO Alvin Kingson Tan,
HFHP COO and Managing Director Charlie Ayco, and HFHP Chief Marketing
Officer Yvonne Lih.
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of writing, Hokkien-based Chinese language teaching in the
Philippines, code-switching in FB status updates, etc.
CKSC President Dr. Dory Poa and her husband Dr. Randy LaPolla,
both accomplished linguists, were mainly responsible for putting
together the high level conference, with the assistance of Prof.
Fan Qihua and Dr. Zhang Shifang of Fujian Normal University.
Other members of the organizing committee were CKSC officers
and staff Wilson Cordova, Rosario Esperanza Brown, Li-ling Ma,
Rolance Chua, Lester Hao, Luz Rafanan, Alice Chang Chi, and
Jill Sandiko.
Allen Roxas, chairman of the CKSC board of trustees, hosted
dinner for the participants at the Century Seafood Reataurant
on the second day of the conference.
11th International Conference on
Bilingual Studies held in Manila
T
he 11th International Conference on Bilingual
Studies was successfully held February 12 to
15 at the Ching Ban Lee Memorial Hall at
the Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC). Jointly
organized by the International Association for
Bilingual Studies (IABS), Chiang Kai Shek College
and the Association of Chinese-Filipino Schools,
the conference attracted more than 300 foreign
and local participants, mostly educators, language
experts, and enthusiasts.
Plenary session speakers included big names in
bilingual studies such as IABS President Prof.
(Photos, left to right, first row: Dai Qingxia, Lu Jianming, Dory Poa, Randy LaPolla.
Second row: Sheldon Shaeffer, Ronnel King, Ma Zen, Ricardo Nolasco, Fan Qihua.
Third row: Allan Rey Villaverde, Zhang Shifang, Glendora Tiu, Alice Chang Chi.)
Dai Qingxia, Prof. Randy LaPolla of Nanyang
Technological University, Prof. Liu Jiangming and
Prof. Ma Zhen of Peking University, Prof. Ricardo
Nolasco of the University of the Philippines, Dr.
Ronnel King of the Hongkong Institute of Education,
and Dr. Sheldon Shaeffer of UNESCO. Dr. LaPolla
wowed the participants when he synthesized the
talks in English and very fluent Mandarin.
Other local and foreign language experts spoke in
the parallel sessions which tackled wide-ranging
issues such as the attainment of proficiency in two
or more languages, language policies, issues in
bilingual teaching, using mother tongue as medium
of instruction in the early years, psycholinguistics
(Photos in this page: Allen Roxas, chairman of the CKSC board of trustees, delivers a
message at the dinner he hosted for participants. Turning over of association flag to host of
next conference. Dinner guests. Organizers, speakers and participants pose for posterity.)
utilizing art practices were implemented by past MADE
winners and visual artists Buddy Ching and Clarence
Eduarte.
Day 1 focused on the self and identity building with the
use of their own names. The participants were asked to
visualize and render through drawing their personal
identity as an individual. The activity encourages the
participants to break free from the stigma of their past
mistakes and gives them the opportunity to rebuild their
identities. Day 2 followed with a mask making activity.
Anchoring the individual as part of the society, the
participants were asked to design a mask based on the
local festivities of their place of origin. This places the
individual as part of a community and a society capable
of contributing to nation building. MADE-N.O.W.’s
Project HeART served various communities including
children in conflict with the law, children with autism,
and survivors of disasters.
Exhibit Opening (L-R) Gallery Orange Manager Charlie Co, Tanya Lopez of Negros Museum, Jose Luis San
Agustin of Metrobank, Yvette Macayan of Metrobank Foundation, PG Zoluaga of NCCA, and Buddy Ching of
MADE-N.O.W.
Metrobank
Art & Design
Excellence Goes
to Bacolod
I
LOUISE LANE A. CALICDAN
n celebration of the Philippine National Arts
Month, Metrobank Art & Design Excellence’s
(MADE) travelling exhibition and lecture series,
dubbed as Art MADE Public, made a stop at one
of the largest art hubs in the Visayas region, Bacolod
City, Negros Occidental, on February 2-5. Art MADE
Public is a travelling exhibition of past MADE winners
partnered with a free lecture series back to back with
MADE-Network Of Winners’ Project HeART.
Art MADE Public: Exhibition and Lecture Series
Art MADE Public is a nationwide travelling exhibition
and lecture series of MADE to spread awareness and
invite young Filipino artists and designers to join
its competitions. A total of 20 past MADE winners’
artworks were exhibited in SM Bacolod. The exhibit
opening was supported by the local artist community
in Bacolod. Guests of honor were Charlie Co of Gallery
Orange and Tanya Lopez of the Negros Museum. The
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event also featured a free lecture series open to the
public featuring MADE artist Clarence Eduarte and
visual artist and musician PG Zoluaga.
Paying it Forward: MADE-N.O.W.’s Project HeART
Simultaneous to Art MADE Public, MADE-N.O.W.
conducted an art workshop under their banner program
“Project HeART for Self-Transformation” in Bahay PagAsa, a halfway house for Children in Conflict with the
law. Bahay Pag-Asa houses 20 children from Negros
and other provinces for rehabilitation.
Kindred Spirits: Bacolod Artist Community
Bacolod has become one of the biggest and most active art
hubs in the country as they hosted the largest regional
art festival/biennale in the whole Visayas region in
2014 – the VIVA EXCON. The exhibit was supported by
Metrobank Foundation.
A visit and an art information campaign in Bacolod
will not be complete without a stop at one of the most
prominent contemporary art galleries and artist hubs in
Bacolod city, the Gallery Orange, run by artist Charlie
Co. Aside from being part of the Art MADE Public
exhibit opening, Co welcomed MADE in his gallery and
The author with Gallery Orange owner Charlie Co
in his residence both with blank walls adorned with
meaningful works of art with the artist’s soul in every
space. A kindred spirit with an advocacy of promoting
arts and culture, Co imparted a message to both MADE
and MADE-N.O.W., “It is our duty to strengthen the
arts. It is the soul of our nation.”
About Metrobank Art and Design Excellence Competitions
Painting competition is open to all Filipino artists ages 18-35 years who have not held a
solo exhibition while the sculpture competition is open to Filipino sculptors who have held
a solo exhibition in sculpture. Young architects are invited to form a group of 2-3 licensed
filipino architects who are members of the United Architects of the Philippines to join the
architecture competition. Aspiring young interior designers who are bonafide members of
the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers are called to another year of design challenge
for the interior design competition. Grand prize winners will receive a total of P400,000
worth of prizes.
Project HeART is an art psycho-social intervention
targeted to
specific stakeholders. MADE-N.O.W.
conducted a two-day session for the children in conflict
with the law at Bahay Pag-Asa. Activities focusing on
identity, transformation, and personal rehabilitation
MADE-N.O.W. artists Buddy Ching and Clarence Eduarte with
the children of Bahay Pag Asa
Art MADE Public Exhibit at SM Bacolod
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CITIC chair Chi Jian Li, consul
Chen Mei Luan and Dr. Alfonso Siy.
CITIC supports Chinese language education
C
hi Jian Li, chairman of CITIC
Foundation Inc., distributed cash
gifts to Chinese-Filipino school
administrators and teachers in an
appreciation party he hosted February 19,
Chinese New Year day.
The first batch of 70 beneficiaries received
cash gifts ranging from ten to thirty thousand
pesos, and have obtained degrees in education
or Chinese language instruction.
Li, in his short message at the party, said that
it is his company’s way of giving back to society.
Supporting Chinese language education
is in effect helping train multilingual and
multicultural citizens, hence sharpening the
country’s global competitiveness, he said.
Special guests at the appreciation party
were Chen Mei Luan, consul of the Chinese
Embassy; Dr. Lucio Tan, chairman emeritus of
the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers
of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) and
Dr. Alfonso Siy, president of FFCCCII.
CITIC Foundation also gives scholarships to
students of the most financially-challenged
Chinese-Filipino schools. It is the corporate
foundation of CITIC Group of Companies,
which is engaged in construction and real
estate development in the Philippines and
other countries.
Nationwide Search is on for 2015 Metrobank
Foundation Journalists of the Year
The Metrobank Foundation (MBFI) and the Probe Media Foundation (PMFI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on February 6, 2015 for its
2015 Metrobank Foundation Search for Journalists of the Year (JOY). The ceremonial signing was led by MBFI President Aniceto Sobrepeña
(center) and PMFI President Cheche Lazaro (3rd from left). They were joined by (from left): PMFI Executive Director Yasmin Mapua-Tang and
trustee Twink Macaraig, MBFI Executive Vice President Elvira Ong-Chan, Executive Director Nicanor Torres Jr., and Assistant Executive Director
Irene Labitad.
T
he Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) and the
Probe Media Foundation Inc. (PMFI) announce the
opening of nominations for the 2015 Metrobank
Foundation Search for Journalists of the Year
(JOY). Journalists qualified for this search must be
Filipino citizens currently residing in the Philippines.
They must have been working in the media industry for
at least 10 years covering the period from January 1,
2004 to December 31, 2014. They must be practicing any
medium of journalism (print, radio, television, or online)
in the country on a regular basis and as a primary source
of income.
The JOY Search is an open-nomination process.
Nominators must be of legal age and should not be
related to the nominee by blood. Nominating individuals
and organizations should secure the signature of the
nominated journalist. Self-nominations are also allowed
among interested journalists with endorsement by his/
her immediate supervisor.
Nominees/nominators shall also submit five of his/her
best stories for review and evaluation of the Screening
Committee. The stories for review must have been
published or broadcast within the period of January
1, 2004 to December 31, 2014 by a bona fide media
organization or news outlet. Two of the five works must
have been done within the last two years. It can be of any
medium, format, length, language, and theme.
The deadline for submission of nominations forms and
materials is on April 30, 2015.
The Search will recognize three journalists as paragons
of their profession and the media industry. Each of them
will receive a P300,000 cash prize and a specially designed
medallion. The awardees will also become part of the
Metrobank Foundation Fellowship in Journalism and
will be conferred the title Metrobank Foundation Fellows
in Journalism, where they will share their expertise and
experience through professional lectures for students,
academic professionals, and media practitioners in
different parts of the country. The program will highlight
the journalists’ contributions to both the industry and to
society, and give the public a chance to learn from these
noteworthy individuals.
Now on its 2nd year, the JOY Search recognizes excellence
in Philippine journalism. It celebrates and honors Filipino
journalists whose excellent stories have contributed to
the development of the nation and have influenced and
inspired their colleagues and the broader media industry
over the years. The first journalists recognized by MBFI
in 2001, and then known as the Search for Outstanding
Journalists (SOJ), were Sheila Coronel, Jessica Soho, and
the late Armando Malay. In 2013, it was re-launched to
become the Search for JOY with Malou Mangahas, Jarius
Bondoc, and Jiggy Manicad as the awardees.
For further information, please contact the Probe Media Foundation, Inc. (PMF) at tel.
no. (02)433-0456 or e-mail: metrobankfoundation.joy@gmail.com or visit the following
links to access downloadable forms: http://bit.ly/2015JOY, www.mbfoundation.org.ph, or
www.probefound.com.
Metrobank Group wins
13 awards in the
2014 Philippine Quill
T
he Metrobank Group emerged as one of the
most awarded organizations in 2014 Philippine
Quill Awards with a total of 13 awards received
during the awarding ceremonies held on March
9 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila.
The Metrobank Foundation Inc (MBFI) received 10
awards, including the Top Division Awardee for Communication Management category for the Metrobank
Group’s Helping Hands Relief and Rehabilitation Response for Yolanda Survivors, while Manila Doctors
Hospital (MDH) received two awards, and GT-Metro
Foundation (GTMF) received one.
MBFI bagged 4 Awards of Excellence and 5 Awards of
Merit. The projects hailed as excellent communication
projects are the Metrobank Group Helping Hands Relief and Rehabilitation Response for Yolanda Survivors,
Strengthening Leadership and Teaching Excellence
Skills, 2014 Metrobank Foundation Search for the Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) Audio Visual Presentation, and Dr. George S.K. Ty: Grand Exemplar. The
projects which received the merit awards are Operation
MATHew, MetroGold Financial Literacy & Microfinance
Programs for Migrant Workers, Metrobank Foundation
From left: MDH Treasurer Anjanette Dybuncio, President Aniceto
Sobrepeña, Chairman Dr. Antonio Abacan Jr., and Adviser to the
Board Elvira Ong Chan hold the two Quill awards of MDH for its
Chinese Marketing Program and Brigada Eskwela 2014.
35th Anniversary Collaterals, “Art Made Public” Exhibit
and Lecture Series, and the Acceptance Speech of Dr.
George S.K. Ty for the Honoris Causa Conferment at the
University of Santo Tomas.
MDH received Awards of Merit for its Chinese Marketing Program and Brigada Eskwela 2014 projects. GTMF,
meanwhile, received an Award of Merit for its Salamin
sa Maliwanag na Bukas project.
The Philippine Quill is given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
and is the country’s most prestigious awards in the field
of business communication. The award recognizes the
commendable projects that emphasize the excellent use
of communication to achieve business goals and to make
a difference in society.
Dr. George S.K. Ty
receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the
2014 World Chinese Economic Forum
M
etrobank Group Chairman
Dr. George S.K. Ty was
honored with the Lifetime
Achievement Award for
Financial Services and Corporate,
the only Filipino awardee, at the
2014 World Chinese Economic
Forum (WCEF) held in December
in Chongqing, China. The WCEF is
a leading Annual Forum promoting
closer linkages between China and
Southeast Asia and China and the
West as well as the Global Chinese
Diaspora.
The WCEF Lifetime Achievement
Award was established in 2011 to
honor individuals who have made
significant contributions in their
respective field of work. The recipient
must have demonstrated a lifetime
commitment to make a difference
and have provided outstanding
contributions over sustained period
of years to the regional and global
community. Awardees should be
eminent personalities who have
distinguished themselves in their
industry or profession and they are
being honored by WCEF for their
dedication, selfless service, and
innovative leadership.
Dr. Ty was particularly cited for
his pioneering efforts in founding
one of the Philippines’ premier
universal banks and among the
foremost financial conglomerates—
the Metropolitan Bank & Trust
Company (Metrobank). By way of
giving back, Dr. Ty founded the
Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI)
in 1979, guided by his philosophy
that
leadership
in
business
implied leadership in community
service as well. Celebrating its
35th anniversary this year, MBFI
continues to contribute to national
development through its recognition
programs for key sectors of society—
teachers, police officers, soldiers,
artists, journalists, and the judiciary.
MBFI also provides support to
disadvantaged sectors of Philippine
society through its grants program
and remains equally responsive to
emergency and relief operations in
times of natural calamities.
establishment of the Metropolitan
Bank (China) Ltd. (MBCL), a whollyowned subsidiary of Metrobank
established in the People’s Republic
of China with the approval of China
Banking Regulatory Commission.
MBCL started its operations in
2010 and its headquarters is located
in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It
is the first wholly-foreign-owned
bank incorporated in Jiangsu. At
present, MBCL has six branches in
Nanjing, Shanghai, Changzhou, and
Quanzhou. Prior to this, Metrobank
first opened its international branch
in Taipei, Taiwan in 1970 and later
on opened its first branch in the PRC
in Shanghai in 1993.
MBFI President Aniceto Sobrepeña
received the award on behalf of Dr.
Ty.
It also implements social services
such as subsidies for in-house
patients, outreach programs, and
health-related
interventions
in
adopted communities through its
healthcare affiliate, Manila Doctors
Hospital.
In 2009, Dr. Ty also established GTMetro Foundation Inc. (GTMF), a
non-profit organization that serves
as the Ty family foundation. GTMF
commits to serve the community
through its programs on health,
environment, and education. GTMF
also implements legacy projects and
extends financial assistance to sociocivic organizations through its grants
program.
He was likewise cited for going back
to his Chinese roots through the
About the World Chinese Economic Forum
The World Chinese Economic Forum is a leading
Annual Forum promoting closer linkages between
China and Southeast Asia and China and the West as
well as the Global Chinese Diaspora.
The World Chinese Economic Forum is supported
by government, business and academic/think tank
leaders in China, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Hong
Kong, Britain, Germany, Switzerland and USA. It
provides a timely opportunity for sharing of ideas and
experiences and strengthening business networking.
under the 4Ps and the Archdiocese of
Manila received food packs from Dr.
Ty and his wife Mary Vy Ty.
Seven hundred families were given
food packs worth P1,000 each in
the project’s kick-off activity at the
Universidad De Manila, led by Dr.
Ty and his wife Mary, while 300
more packs were distributed at the
Canonigo covered court.
The beneficiaries received rice,
cooking oil, canned goods, condensed
milk, coffee, noodles, and toothpaste
among other basic commodities.
Among the other members of the
Mrs. Mary V. Ty and Federal Land president Alfred Ty.
Ty family who were present in the
distribution were Metrobank Chairman Arthur Ty and Federal Land President Alfred Ty. Other BOB distributions
were held in Pasay, Makati, Quezon City, Taguig, and Marikina.
Manila 3rd district Rep. Zenaida Angping, as well as DSWD Usec. Parisya Taradji and DSWD-NCR Regional Director
Alicia Bonoan likewise graced the distribution.
“We are very pleased to have organized this activity for the past few years, as we are glad to know that we have been
responding to the basic needs of our challenged brothers and sisters even before the Pope came,” said MBFI President
and GTMF Executive Director Aniceto Sobrepeña.
Metrobank Group chairman Dr. George S. K. Ty
leads family members in distributing gift bags.
Metrobank Group, GT Holdings share
‘Bags of Blessing’
“GT-Metro Foundation and GT
Capital Holdings, together with the
Metrobank Group and the Metrobank
Foundation, are all hoping that we
indeed send out a message of love
and giving back to the community
through this activity, as we lend
them a helping hand on their road to
recovery,” Sobrepeña continued.
T
he Metrobank Group and GT Capital Holdings, through GTMetro Foundation (GTMF) and Metrobank Foundation, Inc.
(MBFI), kicked off the 2015 Bags of Blessing (BOB) project to
usher in the Year of the Goat on February 19.
Initiated by Metrobank founder and Group Chairman Dr. George
S.K. Ty in 2011, the BOB seeks to share prosperity at the start of the
Chinese New Year by providing food packs worth P10 million to 10,000
indigent families in 20 sites nationwide. The beneficiaries belong to
the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
This year’s BOB served as Dr. Ty’s response to Pope Francis’ call for
mercy and compassion for our less fortunate countrymen following his
pastoral visit to the Philippines last January. In Manila, 1,000 families
The BOB, which ran until February
28, was also held in 13 sites in the
provinces. Recipients of the food packs
included survivors of super typhoon
Yolanda in Leyte, northern Cebu,
and Iloilo; typhoon Ruby in Eastern
Samar; typhoon Pablo in Compostela
Valley; and the Zamboanga siege.
The 2015 Bags of Blessing was carried
out with the support of DSWD, Armed
Forces of the Philippines, Philippine
National Police, Archdiocese of
Manila, Diocese of Cubao, Archdiocese
of Palo, Diocese of Borongan,
Archdiocese of Zamboanga, Diocese
of Butuan, and Air21.
Metrobank Group vice chairman Dr. Antonio S.
Abacan Jr. distributes gift bags.
(Metrobank Foundation news release)
Other photos (clockwise), MBFI President Chito Sobrepeña, MBFI Executive Vice President
Elvira Ong Chan, Metrobank President Fabian Dee, MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua
distribute gift bags.
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Charter Ping An officers together with the Binibinis (from left): Charter Ping An Senior Executive Vice President Emmanuel Que, President
Melecio Mallillin, Executive Vice President Nicasio Rollan, and Vice Chairman Robert Yu.
Charter Ping An officers together with the Grand Prize Winner (from
left): Charter Ping An Senior Executive Vice President Emmanuel
R. Que, President Melecio Mallillin, Grand Prize Winner James
Ho, Charter Ping An Greater Metro Manila Region Head Gina
Purugganan, Executive Vice President Nicasio Rollan III, Manila
Branch Head Cesar Morelos, and First Vice President Gerardo Salta
Charter Ping An awards brand-new Toyota
Vios to a lucky producing agent
O
n
February
25,
Charter
Ping An Insurance (CPAI)
Corporation raffled off various
prizes, including a brand
new Toyota Vios. The said activity was
part of the 2014 Agents’ Sales Promo
entitled “Amazing Deals.” A total of 134
top producing CPAI agents nationwide
qualified for the raffle draw, and among
them, James Ho, an agent from Charter
Ping An Manila Office, won the brand
new car. Aside from the grand prize,
travel packages and gadgets were also
drawn during the event.
Together with the Company’s officers
and personnel, led by its Chairman
Atty.
Bienvenido
Laguesma
and
Vice Chairman Robert Yu, President
Melecio Mallillin, Senior Executive Vice
President Emmanuel Que, and Executive
Vice President Nicasio Rollan III,
various agents from CPAI Metro Manila
branches witnessed the drawing of
prizes. They all gathered at China Place
Restaurant in Malate, Manila, where
everyone enjoyed a sumptuous Chinese
lunch one week after the celebration of
the Chinese New Year.
C
harter Ping An Insurance Corporation (CPAI) has been a constant
partner of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) in staging
the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country for the past six
years. Almost like a tradition, CPAI provided Personal Accident
Insurance worth Php500,000 with Medical Reimbursement up to Php50,000
to this year’s 34 Binibining Pilipinas candidates which was awarded
during their official visit at CPAI’s Head Office in Makati City on March 3.
Present during the visit were CPAI Vice Chairman Robert Yu and President
Melecio Mallillin, together with the Company’s Senior Executive Vice
President Emmanuel Que and Executive Vice President Nicasio Rollan III.
The pageant concluded with its much-awaited Coronation Night on March
15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Together with other prizes, CPAI
awarded the titleholders of Miss Philippines-Universe, Bb. PilipinasInternational, Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism,
and Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational with Personal Accident Insurance
worth Php2,000,000 each, Comprehensive Global Travel Insurance, and
coverage for Loss of Personal Effects, as they compete in their respective
international beauty contests. The First and Second Runners-up both
received Personal Accident Insurance worth Php1,000,000.
Charter Ping An President
Melecio Mallillin
Charter Ping An officers with some raffle prize winners
Charter Ping An
continues its
partnership
with Binibining
Pilipinas
The Binibining Pilipinas Candidates
Tytana at 39
Student Activities
Opening festivities included a Holy Mass attended by Tytana community
and members of the Board of Trustees and Advisers (BOTA), followed
by an inter-college street dance competition and fun games. Aside from
fun games, there were Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) booths,
food booths, Mechanical Bull, and Zorb.
Sikat Tytana, the college’s talent search designed to encourage skills
and showcases talent, was also held. It was participated in by Tytana
students, employees and outsiders. In the afternoon of February 10, Piano
Sunset Collage, a piano concert was held at the Tytana Atrium featuring
Atty. Nick Nañgit,
faculty of the College
of Accountancy and
Management.
The Tytana Student
Council also launched
activities for students
from
its
partner
high schools, such
as the Battle of
the
Bands
(band
performances
by
students from Tytana
and
its
partner
high schools) with
featured guest bands,
Silent
Sanctuary,
M a y o n n a i s e ,
Paraluman
and
Southern Lights, and
MYX VJ Joyce Pring
as the host.
From left: Director for Administration Dr. Ronaldo Tan, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Lino Reynoso, President Dr. Sergio Cao, VP
for Finance and Administration Milna Madlangbayan, and Director for Student Affairs Ruel Dela Rosa with the winners of the
Tytana 3rd Founder’s Run.
T
Recognition of Outstanding Achievements
his year marks an important milestone for Manila Tytana Colleges (Tytana) as it
commemorates 39 years of excellence as an educational institution committed to
provide quality education. With the theme, “Expanding Borders,” Tytana celebrated
with a series of special events and activities to engage the Tytana community.
Founder’s Run
The celebration began on February 7 at 5:30 a.m. with
the 3rd Founder’s Run, an annual race that is open to
the Tytana community and general public to reconnect
with the College’s origin. Since its inception in 2013,
the activity has been dedicated to promote a cause. This
year, the run aims to support the college’s Athletics
Scholarship Program.
Jane Abacan, member of the Tytana board of advisers,
graced the kick-off event.
The event was sponsored by Globe, Pocari Sweat,
Abot Kaya Pilipino, Inc., and the Metrobank Card
Corporation. Apart from giving prizes, the Metrobank
Group also supported by sending participants. Runners
from the Metrobank Group were from Charter Ping
An, Federal Land, Metrobank Card Corporation, PS
Bank, Orix Metro Leasing, First Metro Investment
Corporation, and Metrobank Foundation Inc.
Tytana at 39
Chairman of Tytana Board and Metrobank Group Vice
Chairman Dr. Antonio Abacan Jr. and his wife Mary
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The commemoration culminated on February 11, Wednesday, with the Parangal, the annual recognition of
employees and students with outstanding achievements and the Search for Mr. and Ms. Tytana 2015.
Tytana at 39
The Search for Mr. and Ms. Tytana 2015
The Search for Mr. and Ms. Tytana 2015 is an annual
competition for students to showcase their personality,
intelligence, talent, and values as part of the Tytana
community. Panel of judges included fashion designer
Renee Salud, actress-model Wilma Doesnt, Mister
Philippines Global 2014 Joseph Doruelo, El Victorio
Modeling Agency’s Jojo Victorio, Far Eastern
University’s basketball varsity player Ajhay Khatri,
Miss Filipinas Heritage 2014 Odessa Tadaya, and
Tytana VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Lino Reynoso.
This year’s search, which served as the finale in the series
of activities to celebrate Tytana’s 39th anniversary,
had all the colorful and exciting elements of a pageant.
And as the results were announced, Mr. and Ms Tytana
2014 Luis Bernabe (BS Nursing) and Bianca Romano
(BS HNCA) relinquished the crowns to the new Mr.
and Ms. Tytana: Gerard Salas (BS Psychology) and
Najat Najim (BS Business Administration).
38 MDH doctors complete
medical training
Top photo shows (from left) MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua, President Aniceto Sobrepeña; Chairman of the Board Dr. Antonio Abacan
Jr; MDH Hospital Chief Residents Drs. James Crisfil Montesa, Ronald Ian Cadiz, and Ariel Paredes; Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs
Dr. Dante Morales; Medical Director Dr. Mario Joselito Juco; and Committee on Medical Education and Training Chair Dr. Roberto Ruiz.
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) conferred to the
graduating resident physicians and fellows their
certificates of completion of their residency and
fellowship training during the Resident Physicians
and Fellows Commencement Exercises held on January 13 at the
Hospital’s Metrobank Foundation Hall.
Thirty-one resident physicians completed their residency
training and specialization in the fields of Emergency Medicine,
Family and Community Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics
and
Gynecology,
Ophthalmology,
Otorhinolaryngology,
Pediatrics, Radiology, and Surgery. Seven fellows in Cardiology,
Gastroenterology, and Pulmonology also completed their
respective trainings.
These are part of the Hospital’s continuous drive to provide world
class-quality care to its stakeholders through the education
and training of young doctors in their respective fields by the
Hospital’s roster of competent and high caliber doctors.
MDH consultant and former chair of the Department of Internal
Medicine Dr. Antonio Villalon (right photo) delivered the keynote
speech. Dr. Villalon is one of the pioneers of medical oncology in
the country.
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MDH programs win in
2014 Philippine Quill Awards
T
he Chinese Marketing Program of Manila Doctors Hospital’s Business
Development Division received a nod in the 2014 Philippine Quill
Awards. The program won a Merit Award under the Marketing
Communications category. The awarding ceremonies were held on
March 9 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila in Quezon City.
award in the Asian Hospital Management Awards in 2014.
The Chinese Marketing program is one of the key business initiatives of the
Hospital that aims at increasing revenues by tapping a specific target market.
The program was executed through a wide array of marketing and public
relations initiatives that included partnerships with various Chinese-Filipino
businesses, institutions, and organizations, press releases and advertisements
in the local Chinese language dailies, collaterals, magazine for the ChineseFilipino community, and cultural events that promote the Chinese culture.
Nin Hao magazine is one of the major components of the Chinese Marketing
Program.
The Brigada Eskwela (BE) 2014 saw a significant increase in the number of
volunteers. MDH has been participating in the BE since 2009 to help clean up,
repair, and improve public school facilities in its adopted school. MDH doctors,
officers, and employees have been consistently engaging in BE for six years with
an increase in volunteer participation each year. This is part of the Hospital’s
commitment to its School Health Advancement as a Response to Education
Development (SHARED) program.
This is the third award that the Chinese Marketing Program has received since
it started in 2009. It also won the Anvil Award of Merit in 2011and an excellence
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(From left) Corporate Communications Officer
Jesser Eullo, Chinese Marketing and Relations
Officer Veronica Koh, Business Development
Division Officer-in-Charge Bingle Chuidian, MDH
President Aniceto Sobrepeña, CSR Program
Officer Levi Grace Ambon, Medical Social Worker
Salve Cortez, and CSR Social Worker Eunice Tan.
TOP PHOTO: (from left) Account Management Officer Noel Jonathan See, Corporate
Communications Officer Jesser Eullo, Business Development Division Officer-in-Charge
Bingle Chuidian, and Chinese Marketing and Relations Officer Veronica Koh
Another winning project from MDH in the 2014 Philippine Quill is the Brigada
Eskwela 2014 of the Corporate Social Responsibility Office. It also received a
Merit Award under the Employee Engagement Category.
The Philippine Quill Awards is given by the International Association of
Business Communicators, Philippines. The awards recognize the efforts of MDH
to communicate to the public its continuing drive to provide world-class quality
healthcare service to each and every Filipino.
TOP PHOTO: (from left) CSR Social Worker Eunice Tan, Medical Social
Worker Salve Cortez, and CSR Program Officer Levi Grace Ambon
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MDH celebrates
Chinese New Year
Special guest Dr. Ulysses Yu from St. Stephen’s High School
demonstrated how to make colorful balls using simple plastic
straps, which can be assembled to form Chinese lanterns. A
huge lantern in the shape of 春, the Chinese character for
‘spring’, which Dr. Yu himself made adorned one side of the
stage during the celebration, and was the attendees’ favorite
spot for picture taking.
M
anila Doctors Hospital ( MDH ) welcomed
the Year of the Goat with a Chinese
New Year celebration held on February
24 as part of its Chinese Marketing
program. The event showcased Chinoy TV talents
Abigail Garza and Stephanie Obiles who sang
favorite Chinese songs, including the Chinese
version of the very popular “Let It Go”. CHInoy TV,
headed by Loraine Tan and Alvin Kingson Tan,
has established a partnership with Nin Hao, the
magazine published by MDH since last year.
The celebration, hosted by MDH Customer Relations
Service Department Head Jilliane Jacela, started
with the opening remarks of Joaquin Sy, consultant
of the Chinese Marketing Program of the Business
Development Division (BDD), the team responsible
for preparing and coordinating the Chinese New
Year celebration.
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Sy also gave a short talk about the Year of the
Goat, and shared respected religious leader and
intellectual Master Xing Yun’s views on what good
luck and good feng shui are all about.
Voice of the Philippines finalist Alisah Bonaobra
brought the house down with her powerful rendition
of some pop hits, while MDH’s very own Dr. Elmer
Angus serenaded the crowd with Matt Monro classics.
BDD Officer-in-Charge Bingle Chuidian gave the
closing remarks and thanked all who attended the
celebration. The program ended with a sumptuous
Chinese dinner prepared by the hospital’s Dietary
Department.
Since 2009, MDH in its thrust to strengthen ties with
the Chinese-Filipino community has come up with
programs like celebrations of Chinese New Year and
Mid-Autumn Festival, holding Chinese language
classes and supporting medical missions and other
activities with its partners in the community.
PEOPLE & EVENTS
Manila Doctors joins PhilHealth’s
anniversary run
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) joined PhilHealth’s anniversary
fun run, Ready TSeKaP, Go, on February 15 at the Quezon
City Memorial Circle.
More than MDH 40 doctors and staff, headed by MDH Hospital
Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua, participated in the 3k, 5k, 10k, and 20k run
in support of PhilHealth’s campaign of having a healthy lifestyle. MDH
also provided free BP monitoring and free check up to the participants
of the fun run.
They also gave away gifts to the first 150 participants who visited the
MDH booth.
The MDH medical team, who provided free BP
monitoring and consultation to runners.
PHOTO 1
Metrobank Group chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty and
vice-chairman Dr. Antonio Abacan Jr. with World
News publisher Atty. Florencio Mallare, Federation
of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce
and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) EVP Angel Ngu and
Nin Hao adviser Joaquin Sy at the Metrobank
Gathering of Friends at Le Pavillon.
The run was held simultaneously in 13 regions all over the country.
The MDH business development team with Deputy
Administrative Director Dr. Terrence Cham
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The MDH medical team gives free consultation
to the participants of the fun run
PHOTO 3
MDH runners
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Medical Records Department’s Frederick Moldes,
who joined the 20K run, gives a thumbs up.
Photos from John Albert Austria and the
Business Development Division
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2
MDH hospital director Dr. Hian Ho Kua, medical
director Dr. Mario Juco, board member Dr. Rogelio
Tangco and finance officer Larry Tenorio at the
Metrobank Gathering of Friends.
Officers of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Alumni
Associations hold up copies of Nin Hao at the briefing and
press con for Fed Run, the fun run organized by the umbrella
organization of alumni associations of Chinese-Filipino schools.
The federation has emerged as an important force in the
Chinese-Filipino community. It is a major supporter of Nin Hao.
(Photos by Evans Chiu)
PHOTO 8
PHOTO 4
MDH Department of Family
and Community Medicine
Chair Dr. Elmer Angus,
recipient of this year’s
Family Physician of the Year
award from the Philippine
Academy of Family
Physicians. (Left) With Dr.
Celerina Silverio and Dr.
Emmanuel Dagala. (Right)
With Dr. Anthony Leachon,
president of the Philippine
Academy of Physicians.
4
Sen. Serge Osmena with Federation of FilipinoChinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Inc. (FFCCCII) chairman emeritus Dr. Lucio Tan,
VP Domingo Yap and VP Michael Tan at a party
hosted by FFCCCII.
PHOTO 5
First Metro Investment Corporation, the
investment banking arm of the Metrobank
Group, signed a MOA with Manila Tytana
Colleges (Tytana) to provide scholarships
to deserving college students. In photo
during the MOA signing, left to right: First
Metro Chairman Francisco Sebastian,
First Metro President Roberto Juanchito
Dispo, scholars Kashmir Angeli Barroga,
Maicah Saballegue, Chiqui Marie Cariñosa
Casuela, Tytana President Dr. Sergio Cao
and Tytana Board of Trustees chairman Dr.
Antonio Abacan, Jr.
PHOTO 9
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Senator Grace Poe with FFCCCII president Dr. Alfonso Siy.
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PHOTO 10
Congresswoman Leni Robredo with FFCCCII honorary
presidents Dr. Robin Sy and Dr. Alfonso Uy.
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10
PHOTO 6
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Tytana Board of Advisers chair Dr.
Emerlinda Roman, with advisers Mrs.
Elvira Chan and Joaquin Sy at the
39th anniversary celebration of the
college, a subsidiary of the Metrobank
Group.
PHOTO 11
PHOTO 7
MDH medical director Dr. Mario
Juco with Tytana President Dr.
Sergio Cao and other officers of
Tytana at the Metrobank Gathering
of Friends at Le Pavillon.
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DILG secretary Mar Roxas
with FFCCCII honorary
president Tan Ching and
Dr. Alfonso Siy at peace
and order forum organized
by FFCCCII, and at lunch
hosted by the business
group.
(Photos by Wilson Ong)
PHOTO 12
Philippine Soong Ching Ling
Foundation (PSCLF) president
Henry Lim Bon Liong turns over
donation for scholarships to
Anita Sy, principal of Jin Nan
Institute. The foundation also
supports other Tsinoy schools.
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PHOTO 16
Zhu Yun, team leader of a China Central Television (CCTV)
crew, with National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario at the
Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino. The crew interviewed Almario for a
special episode on Filipino language and culture. The team also
interviewed National Artist Bien Lumbera, who recited a poem,
and writers Karina Bolasco and David Michael San Juan, who
talked about the efforts being made to promote Filipino language
and culture. CCTV is China’s biggest TV station.
PHOTO 13
Alfredo Li (in suit), president
of Tzu Chi Philippines with
guests and other officers
of Tzu Chi during the
foundation’s 25th anniversary
celebration. Tzu Chi played a
major role in the rehabilitation
of Leyte after typhoon
Yolanda.
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PHOTO 14
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PHOTO 15
FFCCCII VP Alex
Yap Cho Ty (left)
and other FFCCCII
officers pose with
raffle winners
after distributing
scholarships to
Tsinoy schools at a
party he hosted.
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(Left) Chi Jian Li
(right), chairman of
CITIC Foundation
and officers of
Tsinoy schools with
some scholars. The
foundation also
supports officers
and teachers of
Tsinoy schools.
PHOTO 17
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The CCTV team with
officers of the Tsinoy
NGO Kaisa Para sa
Kaunlaran after a
dialogue at the board
room of Kaisa.
18
PHOTO 18
Shih Shu Mei (in
black), writer and
literature professor
at UCLA and Hong
Kong University
and husband Adam
Schorr with officers
of the Society of
Contemporary Arts
and Literature during
the couples’ visit to
Manila to do research
on Chinese-Filipino
literature.
19
PHOTO 23
PHOTO 19
Christina Liu (left), Chinese
director of the Confucius
Institute at the Ateneo
de Manila University
and colleagues play the
traditional Chinese musical
instrument Guzheng during
an activity at the institute.
23
CHInoy TV talent, Chiang Kai Shek College
student Mary Grace Khu with popular Tsinoy
singers Richard Poon (left) and Jose Mari Chan
(right). Poon and Chan were guests at the
Chinese New Year celebration at the Lucky
Chinatown Mall, which Mary Grace hosted.
PHOTO 24
Reginald Yu, president of the Association
of Young Filipino-Chinese Entrepreneurs,
also known as Anvil Business Club, being
interviewed by Gani Oro and Amelyn Veloso
of CNN Philippines. Yu talked about business
and cultural practices of Chinese Filipinos.
(Photo from Reginald Yu)
PHOTO 20
Sun Xiangyang, Charge‘d
Affaires and Political
Counselor of the Embassy
of the People’s Republic of
China, with officers of the
De La Salle – College of St.
Benilde and guests during
the college’s Chinese New
Year celebration.
(Photo from The Lasallian)
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PHOTO 25
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PHOTO 21
(Left) House Speaker Feliciano
Belmonte, Charles Chen and
Joaquin Co during Chinese New
Year celebration in Quezon City.
(Right) Mayor Herbert Bautista and
Zest-O group chair Alfredo Yao.
(Photos from Joaquin Co)
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Chinese Embassy consul general
Qiu Jian with leaders of various
Chinese-Filipino organizations lead
Chinese New Year celebration in
Binondo. (Photo by Wilson Ong)
Fr. Ari Dy,
principal of
Xavier School,
with colleagues,
taking groupie
during
celebration of
Chinese New
Year. (Photo
by Jerry
Photography)
PHOTO 26
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Michael Coroza, secretary-general of the
Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas
(UMPIL), the biggest organization
of writers in the country, poses with
students after poetry reading at the
Pasinaya 2015, cultural festival of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines, which
coincided with the Chinese New Year.
PHOTO 27
Atty. Oscar Franklin Barcelona
Tan, 2014 TOYM honoree
for law, with Reginald Yu,
president of the Anvil Business
Club and other officers of the
club, during awarding rites
held in Malacañan Palace.
Tan writes a regular column
for Philippine Daily Inquirer.
(Photo from Reginald Yu)
(Right and lower photos) Chinese Embassy, Manila City
Gov’t and NCCA officials with Chinese-Filipino community
leaders at the opening of Chinese Culture Festival held in
celebration of Yuanxiaojie or Lantern Festival at the Chinese
Garden, Rizal Park, in the first week of March. Yuanxiaojie is
the last day in the celebration of Chinese New Year.
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PHOTO 28
(Left) Ivan Man Dy
of Old Manila Walks
and (Right) William
Soon of the Lingnam
Athletic Association
being interviewed
by Jay Taruc for his
very popular TV show
Motorcycle Diaries.
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PHOTO 29
MDH Business Development Division’s (left to
right) Veronica Koh, Jilliane Jacela, Jesser Eullo
and Bingle Picache-Chuidian at Chinoy TV’s
Chinese New Year activity at the Mall of Asia.
Chinoy TV has a partnership with Nin Hao, which
is published by the MDH Business Development
Division.
Left photo) Chinese Embassy
officials and guests at the calligraphy
demonstration by Suzhou based
police officer and artist Huang
Xiang at the Foguangshan Mabuhay
Temple in Manila, organized by the
Philippine Huadong Assn.
(Lower photos) Huang Xiang giving
works of calligraphy to Venerable
Miao Jing, Abbess of Mabuhay
Temple, and Chinese Embassy
political counselor Sun Xiangyang
and family.
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PHOTO 30
Nin Hao adviser Joaquin Sy gives a copy of the
magazine to Ganny Tan, EVP of Kaisa Para sa
Kaunlaran and other officers of the Tsinoy NGO.
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Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong’s
Rice Bucket Challenge at the
Kaisa-Angelo Heritage Center in
Intramuros and the Missionaries
of Charity Formation House in
Tondo in the middle of March,
sponsored by the Federation of
Filipino-Chinese Chambers of
Commerce and Industry Inc. in
cooperation with the Tsinoy NGO
Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran. The
activities benefited a total of 1300
families.
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Ambassador Zhao Jianhua with Dr. Lucio Tan,
Dr. Alfonso Siy, and other
guests at the Chinese
New Year reception of the
Chinese Embassy at the
Makati Shangrila Hotel,
March 6.
Fed Run, the fun run organized by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese
Alumni Associations at the MOA grounds end of January, attracted
close to 10,000 participants. It was graced by Senators Sonny Angara
and Bam Aquino. The activity, which set a record for number of
participants, raised funds for the federation’s various projects.
(Photos from Evans Chiu)
Highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration in the Chinese-Filipino
community was the Jilin Art Troupe’s performances at the Rizal Park
Open Theater, CCP Main Theater, Solaire Resort and Casino, and Cebu.
Brought in by the Chinese Embassy and major organizations in the community, the art troupe wowed audiences everywhere it performed.
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