BPI partners with Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) for a donation drive to promote arts and culture in the country

“We invite our generous BPI Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cardholders to participate in this effort while deepening their knowledge of the local art scene. This is as the Bank continues to aspire to be at the forefront in championing Philippine art through various initiatives for better arts awareness and appreciation.” ~Jenelyn Z. Lacerna, SVP and Unsecured Lending and Cards, Products and Sales Head, BPI

(L-R):  Ayala Foundation Senior Director of Arts & Culture Ma. Elizabeth “Mariles” L. Gustilo; Bank of the Philippine Islands SVP and Unsecured Lending and Cards, Products and Sales Head Jenelyn Z. Lacerna; and Ayala Foundation Chief Finance Officer Rosallie “Challie” Abela - Dimaano.

As one of the leading private museums in the country, the Ayala Museum makes Philippine history, art, and culture accessible to the public through engaging exhibitions and exciting cultural programs. The Ayala Museum uses both traditional and non-traditional platforms to present our country’s rich heritage in fresh, engaging, and innovative ways. 

The two institutions signed their partnership for this donation campaign in a ceremonial signing held on July 20 at the Ayala Museum. 

Promo rewards also await BPI Cardholders participating in the donor drive. Starting July 27, 2022, BPI Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cardholders can participate by donating to Ayala Foundation’s Education Program. Every P1,000 or greater donation using a BPI Credit, Debit or Prepaid Card will contribute to funding children’s education. As a token of gratitude, every donation comes with a free ticket to the Ayala Museum.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) partners with Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI), the social responsibility arm of the Ayala Group of Companies, for a donation drive that aims to encourage BPI cardholders to donate to Ayala Foundation to promote arts and culture in the country.

“Our collection has delighted the arts and culture enthusiasts among the BPI Cardholders. We welcome those who have not joined in this effort yet as we invite them for a very enriching experience at Ayala Museum, as part of our mission to build and nurture partnerships to achieve impact, scale, and sustainability for everyone involved.” ~Ma. Elizabeth “Mariles” L. Gustilo, Senior Director of Arts & Culture, Ayala Foundation

As one of the leading private museums in the country, the Ayala Museum makes Philippine history, art, and culture accessible to the public through engaging exhibitions and exciting cultural programs. 

The Ayala Museum uses both traditional and non-traditional platforms to present our country’s rich heritage in fresh, engaging, and innovative ways.

Ayala Foundation’s ‘Project #BuyAni’ to provide assistance for 10,000 families

BuyAni CDO

As part of its continuing efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ayala Foundation recently kicked off Project #BuyAni, a food assistance initiative for 10,000 families in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Funded by a grant from the Macquarie Group Foundation of Australia.

This food assistance initiative seeks to support 10,000 families in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, likewise providing a source of income to local farmers and community partners as essential goods/products will be directly sourced from them. Project #BuyAni seeks not just to provide food for affected communities, but also to source these food items and other essential goods from local farmers and community partners. This way, local farmers and enterprises continue to have a source of income during the pandemic. 

To date, Project BuyAni has served 1,426 families in Luzon, 300 families in the Visayas, and 1,262 families in Mindanao, and is scheduled to conduct other food distribution activities until August. The project has reached the following communities:

• Datu Piang
• Maguindanao
• Cagayan de Oro City
• General Santos City
• Calauan
• Laguna
• El Nido
• Palawan
• Naic, Cavite
• Iloilo City
• Bago City

BuyAni Cavite

The most recent distribution was in Barangay Ma-ao, Bago City, focusing on 100 families of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and motorcycle drivers. The community partner for the activity was the Bago City Government Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative. The city government, the barangay council, and the Ayala Busi-ness Club Bacolod also actively supported the initiative.

In Iloilo City, the distribution was held on July 24 in Barangay San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, with 200 beneficiaries. The relief packs contained vegetables and fruits from the KASAMA Multi-Purpose Cooperative, with bags/bayongs woven by Tagbak Mat Weavers from Concepcion, Iloilo. The Ayala Business Club also provided valuable support in terms of logistics and local coordination.

BuyAni Iloilo

In Calauan, Laguna, 800 food packs were distributed to members of the Inang Kalikasan Agriculture Cooperative, on-site security and Makati Development Corporation personnel, and other families living in the Southville 7 relocation community. Each bag contained locally sourced vegetables, dressed chicken, rice, and eggs, using up-cycled flour bags made by the parents of students from CENTEX, Ayala Foundation’s education program. 

In General Santos City, 400 families coming from the farthest barangays and the indigenous B’laan community received food aid. 

BuyAni GenSan

 In Cagayan de Oro City, food distribution focused on 400 families from the following vulnerable sectors—the Badjao, PWDs, children in conflict with the law, the homeless, and rebel returnees.

In Datu Piang, Maguindanao, food assistance was provided to 60 families living barangay Montay, a weaving community known for beautiful inaul textiles.

BuyAni Maguindanao

In El Nido, Palawan, woven bags sourced from the artisan women weavers were put together by local volunteers, with produce sourced from local farmers.

Project #BuyAni is scheduled to conduct other food distribution activities until August. 

For more information, visit www.ayalafoundation.org.

About Ayala Foundation

As the social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation envisions communities where people are creative, productive, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Ayala Foundation is committed to community development, working closely with communities in identifying compelling developmental needs and providing suitable solutions with measurable outcomes. Its main program areas are Education, Community Leadership, Suitable and Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture. 

Istorya ng Pag-asa film fest continues to inspire in 2020

“We can change the conversation and build our nation with hope that transcends gender, social status, political party, religion or region, or business affiliation. It is our hope that through Istorya ng Pag-asa—lalo na iyong Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival—Filipinos will be united around the common values of hope, of perseverance, deep faith, and the goodness of humanity. Kasi iyon iyong talagang underlying theme ng bawat kuwento.” ~Vice President Leni Robredo

Now in its third year, inspiring stories of different people all over our country will get another chance to participate and win cash prizes plus a chance for their short films to be screened at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide.

INPFF is a nationwide film competition for original short documentaries featuring extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos. Its aim is to give a platform for Filipino filmmakers showcasing true and inspiring stories of hope.

The 2020 edition of the nationwide, all-digital film competition is being launched this Nov. 27. It aims to attract a broader number of participants and entries which bring to the screen everyday tales of ordinary Filipinos achieving extraordinary victories through perseverance, determination, and unquenchable hope.

The Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF) returns in 2020 is open to all Filipinos, both professional and non-professional filmmakers, local and overseas-based Filipinos to bring stories of hope and inspiration to the nation. Short film entries length is limited to three to five minutes only.

A joint initiative of the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo and the Ayala Foundation, Inc., the INPFF will mark its third run in 2020, fully intending to surpass the success of its first two years.

Next year's INPFF will feature bigger cash prizes. Php 100,000.00 will be awarded to the year’s Best Film. The first and second runners-up will receive Php 50,000.00 and Php 30,000.00, respectively.

The deadline for submission of entries is on March 27, 2020. For full contest mechanics, interested participants may go to www.istoryangpagasa.ovp.gov.ph.

OFFICIAL CALL FOR ENTRIES TO THE ISTORYA NG PAG-ASA FILM FESTIVAL 2020

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APPLICATION FORM

CONSENT FORM - FOR FILM MAKER

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Hope is a powerful thing. It lives very intimately with many other homegrown values of the ordinary Filipino. Courage. Grit and determination. Pride in hard and honest work. Pride in a life lived simply. Keep your eyes open to find stories of hope around you. You may be surprised by what you will see. Let’s turn this into a movement that will change our nation.

Ayala Foundation Launches New National Anthem Video on National Heroes Day

Lupang Hinirang

(The Philippine National Anthem)

Bayang magiliw

Perlas ng Silanganan,

Alab ng puso,

Sa dibdib mo'y buhay.

Lupang Hinirang,

Duyan ka ng magiting,

Sa manlulupig,

Di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok,

Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,

May dilag ang tula

At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y

Tagumpay na nagniningning,

Ang bituin at araw niya

Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati't pagsinta,

Buhay ay langit sa piling mo.

Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi

Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.

Manila Vice-Mayor Honey Lacuna at the Wreath Laying Ceremonies in front of the Bonifacio Monument together with NHCP, Ayala Foundation and Ayala Group officials, and Pulis Magiting Awardees.

The Philippine National Anthem (Lupang Hinirang) was composed by Julian Felipe as instructed by General Emilio Aguinaldo. It was first played publicly on June 12, 1898, by the town band of San Francisco de Malabon on the occasion of the proclamation of Philippine Independence and the unfurling of the Philippine Flag in Kawit, Cavite.

Ayala Foundation Launches New National Anthem Video on National Heroes Day.

(L-R): Charmaine Bauzon, AVP, Ayala Malls Operations Head - Luzon; Celerina Amores, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Ayala Foundation; John Philip Orbeta, Chief Human Resources Officer, Managing Director & Head - Corporate Resources Group, Ayala Corporation; Dr. Rene Escalante, Chairman, National Historical Commission of the Philippines; and Melo Acuña, veteran journalist.

In celebration of National Heroes Day, Ayala Foundation launched its new National Anthem video before members of the press at the historic Tutuban Center in Manila. It honors the daily work of ordinary Filipinos in building the nation—parents, workers, civil servants, and others who work with honesty and dignity for their families, their communities, and the country. 

“Ayala Foundation remains strongly committed to nation-building. This new National Anthem video is our way of honoring the people and communities whom we continue to serve in both modest and big ways. We are all under one flag—united as one Filipino country, one Filipino people who desire a better future for our children and better lives for all.” ~Ruel Maranan, president of Ayala Foundation

“As Ayala celebrates its 185th anniversary, we would like to highlight the spirit of collaboration, partnership, and volunteerism that is embedded in Ayala’s corporate culture. This new National Anthem video is just one way for us to show how Ayala’s 45,000-strong workforce is committed to serving the nation.” ~John Philip Orbeta, group head for corporate resources at Ayala Corporation

Every Nation has its own Distinctive Identity, a National Anthem is one of the main aspects of every Nation which signifies the Nation’s Status on Which People of That Nation can be proud of.

The new National Anthem video adheres to the Ayala Foundation’s ongoing Maging Magiting campaign, which promotes the love of country and recognizing the extraordinary virtues of ordinary Filipinos. It was developed and produced by Ayala Foundation, with the support of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and will be shown in all Ayala Cinemas starting September 2019.

The new video features everyday Filipino heroes, those who work hard for themselves, their families, and the country day-to-day while, at the same time, showcasing the country’s accelerated growth and prosperity.

Volunteers from Ayala companies likewise appeared in the video, showcasing their kagitingan and demonstrating Ayala’s commitment to building the nation. They were joined by volunteers from Ayala’s partner communities and institutions.

The video is coming soon to all Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide.

For more information, visit www.ayalafoundation.org.

Maging magiting—sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.

About Ayala Foundation

As the social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation envisions communities where people are creative, productive, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Ayala Foundation's main program areas are Education, Community Leadership, Suitable and Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture.

Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF) calls for Film Entries that uplift the human spirit

“We thought that it was going to be a one-time thing. What happened was beyond our expectations. I left the venue very inspired.” ~Leni Robredo, Vice President of the Philippines

Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF)

Now on its second year, Istorya ng Pag-asa Festival (INPFF) is a nationwide competition for original short documentaries and or a short films featuring extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos. The objective is to give a platform for short films showcasing true and inspiring stories of hope. A project of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in partnership with the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Encourages Filipino filmmakers to showcase true and inspiring stories of hope.

Hope is a powerful thing. It lives very intimately with many other homegrown values of the ordinary Filipino. Courage. Grit and determination. Pride in hard and honest work. Pride in a life lived simply.

Vice President Leni Robredo, who presides the panel discussion during the launch, said that they were encouraged to stage the second run of the film fest after receiving so many inspiring entries last year. Istorya ng Pag-Asa initially started as a roving photo gallery. It was only last year that the film festival was launched to celebrate the project’s first anniversary. 

Out of the 73 entries that the film fest received in its initial run, top 15 films were chosen. The Vice President said that they received so many moving entries that they decided to include more prizes this year, such as the People’s Choice Award.

The Vice President shared that the idea behind Istorya ng Pag-Asa started after she attended the “Araw ng Pagbasa, Araw ng Pag-Asa" event held in 2016. She was inspired by the stories of weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz and Nanay Lorna Tambawan, a turon vendor, who successfully sent her children to good schools.

The film festival will give a chance to the top three winning entries to be screened in Ayala cinemas nationwide as part of the winners’ prizes.

Those who are interested in joining this year’s competition can submit:
Three (3) to five (5) - minute video that features an individual or group whose story is a source of inspiration to their community.

The following top films will receive respective awards and prizes:

• Best Film - Php 80,000.00 + Trophy
• 1st Runner-up - Php 50,000.00 + Trophy
• 2nd Runner-up Php 30,000.00 + Trophy
• Best Director - Cash Prize + Trophy
• Best Cinematography - Cash Prize + Trophy
• Best Script - Cash Prize + Trophy
• People's Choice Award - Cash Prize + Trophy
• Special Award c/o AFI - Cash Prize + Trophy

Judging Criteria

• 40% Concept & Story
• 20% Presentation of the Theme (Hope)
• 20% Quality of Production
• 10% Reach & Impact
• 10% Overall Experience

Deadline for the submission of entries is on March 25, 2019. The top 10 films will be announced on April 30, 2019, and they will be screened during the INPFF Gala Night and awarding ceremony on June 8, 2019.

Istorya ng Pag-Asa initially started as a roving photo gallery. It was only last year that the film festival was launched to celebrate the project’s first anniversary. Out of the 73 entries that the film fest received in its initial run, top 15 films were chosen. The Vice President said that they received so many moving entries that they decided to include more prizes this year, such as the People’s Choice Award.

( L-R) : Florence Rosini, INPFF 2018 grand winner; Vice President Leni Robredo; and Meg Serranilla, INPFF 2018 third prize winner

( L-R) : Florence Rosini, INPFF 2018 grand winner; Vice President Leni Robredo; and Meg Serranilla, INPFF 2018 third prize winner

They both pointed out that one doesn’t need to use sophisticated gadgetry to create a good film. Rosini, a film student from UP, made use of the equipment that her classmates already had, while Serranilla utilized a DLSR camera and some lights.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the OVP and the FDCP for the second year of the INPFF. The success of the first INPFF in 2018 showed that there is great interest in stories that offer hope and inspiration for people from all walks of life. For the second year of the festival, we are excited to see young filmmakers share more uplifting stories that will truly make us proud to be Filipinos.” ~Ruel Maranan, Ayala Foundation President

Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival (INPFF)

Keep your eyes open to find stories of hope around you. You may be surprised by what you will see. Let’s turn this into a movement that will change our nation. Join us and let us change the conversation!

Application forms can be found at

istoryapagasa.ovp.gov.ph

About the INPFF
The Istorya ng Pag-asa Film Festival is a nationwide film competition that aims to give a platform to inspiring, unique, and extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos. It is a project of the Office of the Vice President in partnership with the Ayala Foundation, Inc. and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.