BPI Foundation takes BPI Art Collection Online

BPI Foundation, the social development arm of BPI, in partnership with the Ayala Museum, launched its first-ever virtual exhibit titled BPI: Banking on the Arts as part of the Bank’s 170th-anniversary celebration this August.

 

The “BPI: Banking on the Arts” virtual exhibit features over 50 artworks from the BPI Art Collection.

“This museum-like virtual reality experience aims to create better arts awareness and appreciation, reinvent the way people see local art, and more importantly – help boost the Philippine art scene,” said BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo. “With the recent surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases and the reimposition of stricter lockdowns, allow us to bring this unique museum experience to you all, while you remain in the safety and comfort of your homes.”

 

 

 

NCCA Chairman Arsenio Lizaso shows his support for the virtual exhibit.

 

 

 

With the help of Ayala Museum’s Curatorial Team led by Senior Curator and Head of Conservation Kenneth Esguerra, BPI: Banking on the Arts was conceptualized to depict BPI as a banking institution through six key virtues: celebration, tradition, relevance, resiliency, creativity and innovation, and growth. It features over 50 pieces from the BPI Art Collection including works of Juan Luna, Justiniano Asuncion, Oscar Zalameda, Justin Nuyda, and Arturo Luz, among others.

 

“As we aspire to be at the forefront in championing Philippine art, rest assured that we at BPI group will continue to push for more meaningful activities like this to promote our cultural wealth and history as we continue our journey to banking excellence anchored on trust and the best digital offers,” said BPI President and CEO TG Limcaoco.

 

Recognizing the vulnerability of our cultural sphere amid these challenging times, National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Chairman Arsenio Lizaso said, “This virtual exhibit is an excellent opportunity to showcase our cultural heritage to the world. May these works of art and the access they provide to our cultural heritage continue to be a unifying force for the society as we move towards a stronger and more resilient future.”

 

The virtual exhibit is part of Yugto ng Sining, or Stages of Art program, which aims to preserve Filipino culture and heritage through awareness and appreciation of the arts. Under the program, BPI Foundation also organized an art-making contest for BPI employees to recognize and amplify their artistic abilities, and launched #KulturaSerye, a social media campaign that features the life and works of various Filipino visual artists in the BPI Art Collection.

 

BPI: Banking on the Arts is available for public viewing online until September 24, 2021, via: www.bpifoundation.org/page/banking-on-the-arts.

 

Modessa Island: My Pre-Birthday Getaway

Life begins at 40 as they say. But for me, I am already living the life I wanted! Not so perfect but just fine. Been through a lot as a solo parent. But thanks be to God for the great support system I've got, a very loving and supportive set of parents and wonderful sets of friends.

This year, I as turned 40, there are still a lot of things to be thankful for. I am alive, I have a decent regular work, I have my girls with me, both parents still alive, a supportive and loving partner and a lot more!

A few weeks back, my best friend and I planned of celebrating our 40th on an island getaway. SO, saved up a few bucks to bring the whole family at the Modessa Island to spend the weekend there. 

It was one great experience for my kids and parents! As you all know, my girls loves the sea, the beach and they sure had fun along with my parents.

It was one great experience for my kids and parents! As you all know, my girls loves the sea, the beach and they sure had fun along with my parents. 

 

We left Puerto Princesa at around 7am arrived Roxas proper passed 9am. Our boat to the island will be available by 11am so we headed to have our late breakfast. Had some Lomi and Burgers. Good thing was we consumed almost 2 hours by having our meals. hahaha

Shortly after arriving at the island, my kids indulged in an outright swimming at the shore. Good thing the cottages we had are just fronting the swimming area. 

 

We all enjoyed the swim, but the weather was gloomy a few hours after arrival.  

Sunsets are one of the best thing here in the island, too bad it was too cloudy that only a few hues of orange and yellows to be seen.. 

 

The next day was the best part, tides were high and I get to dip in the water too with the kids! I so loved the sea water.. 

 

We also enjoyed the great food they served us during our stay at the island. It was like a feast all the time! Oh by the way, the package rate includes the full board meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch). Kids love the sea foods that was served (Adobong pusit, Fried Fish and LATO)

It was indeed one great experience for the family to get to enjoy the serenity of nature and the beauty of the island. Planning of going back again after a few months..