Celebrating the Filipino spirit

The Belo Medical Group, led by CEO and founder Dr. Vicki Belo, who is a true patron of Philippine culture, cuisine, music, art and history, recently co-presented Ang Pagdiriwang, an annual celebration of the best of the Filipino spirit.

(From left) Tanya dela Paz, Belo Medical Group managing director Cristalle Pitt, Martin Nievera, Nicole Ortega and Tippi Tambunting.

The event venue, held at co-presenter  Manila House, under the leadership of chairman Lorenzo Roxas, was transformed into an immersive installation art space. The country’s most celebrated musicians, artists and fashion designers were present at the event that showcased cuisine, art, culture, music and hospitality that Filipinos are renowned for.

During the event, there was an area where a screening of iconic moments in Philippine cinema was held. Also featured were studios for marquetry and craftsmanship.

Guests, fittingly garbed in elegant Filipino attire, enjoyed native dance numbers and jazz performances.

(From left) Jojie Dingcong, Doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho, Quark Henares and Moira Lang.

Another highlight of the evening was the Manila House Honors, which pays tribute to great achievements by Filipinos. This year, it celebrated the incomparable talent of the Filipino composer. Noted and iconic singers Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gary Valenciano sang their songs in an unforgettable musical number.

Congratulations to Belo Medical Group and Manila House for the success of Ang Pagdiriwang!