From left are SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno; Zonta International Foundation for Women District 17 Ambassador Armita Rufino; Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) past president Maritess Pineda; Zonta International past president Olivia Ferry; ZCME Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada; BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez; BDO Private Bank Executive Vice President and head of Wealth Management Group Stella Cabalatungan; ZCME President Rosario Abaya; SM Supermalls President Steven Tan; BDO Unibank Senior Vice President and head of Cash Management Services, Transaction Banking Group Carlo Nazareno; and BDO Unibank First Vice President and Officer in Charge for Marketing Communications Group Hannah Lopez. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
From left are SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing Grace Magno; Zonta International Foundation for Women District 17 Ambassador Armita Rufino; Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) past president Maritess Pineda; Zonta International past president Olivia Ferry; ZCME Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada; BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez; BDO Private Bank Executive Vice President and head of Wealth Management Group Stella Cabalatungan; ZCME President Rosario Abaya; SM Supermalls President Steven Tan; BDO Unibank Senior Vice President and head of Cash Management Services, Transaction Banking Group Carlo Nazareno; and BDO Unibank First Vice President and Officer in Charge for Marketing Communications Group Hannah Lopez. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

IN a celebration of art, women empowerment and the boundless creativity of Filipina artists, BDO Unibank Inc. and SM Supermalls — in collaboration with the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs — proudly announce the launch of the first all-female national art competition in the Philippines, Sining Filipina.

Entries for Sining Filipina — the pioneering, all-female national art competition in the Philippines — are being accepted until Jan. 31, 2024. Scan the quick response or QR code to learn more. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Entries for Sining Filipina — the pioneering, all-female national art competition in the Philippines — are being accepted until Jan. 31, 2024. Scan the quick response or QR code to learn more. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan (rightmost) with BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez (2nd from right), Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada (2nd from left), and host Ces Drilon (leftmost) during the panel discussion at the recent Sining Filipina National art competition media Launch at the SM Aura Samsung Hall Lobby. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan (rightmost) with BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez (2nd from right), Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada (2nd from left), and host Ces Drilon (leftmost) during the panel discussion at the recent Sining Filipina National art competition media Launch at the SM Aura Samsung Hall Lobby. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

This groundbreaking competition aims to provide a platform for Filipino women to express their artistic talents, promoting them as originators of art and empowering them in the creative realm. With both figurative and nonfigurative categories, Sining Filipina invites participants to showcase their unique perspectives on the contemporary woman.

Contestants should submit original artwork, entirely conceptualized and executed by themselves, until the deadline on Jan. 31, 2024. The competition offers a generous cash prize of up to P250,000 for the first-place winner, providing not only recognition, but also a significant boost to their artistic journey.

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
BDO Unibank Vice President and head of Sustainability Office Marla Alvarez CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Vice President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

For a detailed understanding of the mechanics, application process and guidelines, interested participants can visit https://zontaclubme.com/sining-filipina/. Additionally, inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

This initiative reflects the commitment of BDO Unibank Inc., SM Supermalls and the Zonta Club of Makati as well as Environs to champion the flourishing talents of Filipino women. As a testament to the organizations' support, the competition seeks to amplify the voices and visions of women in the realm of art.

Join in celebrating the richness of Filipino women's creativity. Sining Filipina awaits your masterpiece.

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