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.
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.
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!
Belo Medical Group founder and medical director Dr. Vicki Belo (fourth from left) with the splendid dancers from Ang Pagdiriwang.
(From left) Jojie Dingcong, Doctors Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho, Quark Henares and Moira Lang.
(From left) Tanya dela Paz, Belo Medical Group managing director Cristalle Pitt, Martin Nievera, Nicole Ortega and Tippi Tambunting.
(From left) Philip and Small Laude, Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Tessa and Dennis Valdes and Manila House vice chairman/director Doris Magsaysay-Ho with Jojo and Louie Ocampo.
(From left) Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Gary Valenciano with renowned composer Ryan Cayabyab in a remarkable musical number.
(From left) Zelda Kienle, Marissa Concepcion, Mabel Mañalac, Missy Ayala, Carla Arguelles and Brenda Heo.
(From left) Manila House Honors awardees Louie Ocampo, Ely Buendia, Gary Valenciano and Ryan Cayabyab with Manila House chairman Lorenzo Roxas.
Renato Enriquez and wife, Rustan Commercial Corp. board member Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez with STAR Lifestyle editor Millet Mananquil.
US Ambassador Sung Kim, Dr. Vicki Belo and Byeong In Park.
The evening’s emcee Korina Sanchez-Roxas.
Wito Quimson, Lizzie Zobel de Ayala and Charlie Rufino.
Manila House treasurer/data privacy officer Anton San Diego, Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Olivia Limpe-Aw.
Angelita Cruz and fashion designer Josie Natori.
(From left) Fashion designer Inno Sotto, Mons Romulo, Mandy de la Rama and Ian Heron.
Cristalle and Justin Pitt.
Fashion designer Albert Andrada and Ching Cruz.
Alice Eduardo and Carol Garcia.
Brazilian Ambassador Rodrigo do Amaral Souza and wife Laís.
Fritz Ynfante (seated) with Joselita Resulta and Jessie Roldan.
Pinky Tobiano and Juancho Robles.
Dr. Elton See Tan and wife Carolyn.