{"id":73563,"date":"2026-08-07T20:21:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=73563"},"modified":"2026-08-07T20:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:21:43","slug":"175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"175 years of nation-building: BPI, Ayala Museum showcase works of National Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"474\" data-attachment-id=\"73564\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/attachment\/image-612\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54.png\" data-orig-size=\"820,474\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54-300x173.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73564\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54.png 820w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54-300x173.png 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-54-768x444.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>In photo (L-R): BPI\u2019s Adi Hernandez, Head of Institutional Brand and Corporate Relations and BPIF Officer-in-Charge; Gina Eala, Chief Human Resources Officer; Sheila Ramos, BPIF Director; Mercedita Nolledo, BPIF Director; TG Limcaoco, President and CEO and BPIF Vice-Chairman; Gerry Ablaza, BPIF Chairman; Jorell Legaspi, Ayala Foundation Senior Director of Arts and Culture; Aprille Tijam, Ayala Museum Associate Director and Head of Exhibitions and Collections; and Kenneth Esguerra, Exhibit Curator and Ayala Museum Senior Curator and Head of Conservation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 175th Anniversary, BPI Foundation (BPIF), the Bank\u2019s social development arm, presents <em>\u201cAt the Helm, On the Forefront: Doing More for the Philippines,\u201d<\/em> an exhibit that celebrates BPI\u2019s enduring legacy of nation-building and service to Filipinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with the Ayala Museum, the exhibit highlights works by Fernando Amorsolo, the Philippines\u2019 first National Artist, alongside masterpieces by 13 other National Artists for Visual Arts from the BPI Art Collection: Victorio Edades, Vicente Manansala, Hernando Ocampo, Carlos \u201cBotong\u201d Francisco, Cesar Legaspi, Jerry Elizalde Navarro, Arturo Luz, Napoleon Abueva, Ang Kiukok, Jose Joya, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, Abdulmari Asia Imao, and Benedicto \u201cBenCab\u201d Cabrera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAt the Helm, On the Forefront: Doing More for the Philippines\u201d<\/em> is free and open to the public at the Second Floor Gallery of the Ayala Museum until August 30, 2026. The exhibit has been on view since July 7, 2026, with its opening reception held on July 23, 2026. The exhibit is among the many celebratory activities related to BPI\u2019s 175<sup>th<\/sup> year. Established in 1851, BPI is the first bank in the Philippines and the oldest in Southeast Asia. For 175 years, it has been a trusted partner in the country\u2019s progress, driving financial inclusion, supporting communities, and championing initiatives that enrich Philippine culture and the arts. The exhibit reflects this legacy, highlighting BPI\u2019s continuing commitment to helping build a better Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-55.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"450\" data-attachment-id=\"73565\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/attachment\/image-613\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-55.png\" data-orig-size=\"675,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u201cAt the Helm, On the Forefront: Doing More for the Philippines\u201d celebrates BPI\u2019s enduring commitment to nation-building and its legacy of empowering Filipinos across generations.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The exhibit is curated by Kenneth Esguerra and reflects BPIF\u2019s Arts Management Program, which manages and cares for the <em>BPI Art Collection<\/em>, the <em>BPI Museum in Cebu<\/em>, and the <em>BPI Lifestyle Museum in Zamboanga<\/em>, as part of the Foundation\u2019s work to sustain and develop the local arts scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>At the Helm, On the Forefront: Doing More for the Philippines<\/em> celebrates the enduring leadership, resilience, and commitment to meaningful service that have defined BPI throughout its 175-year history,\u201d said Esguerra. \u201cThese masterpieces not only commemorate BPI\u2019s enduring legacy but also affirm the vital role of art in reflecting the nation\u2019s aspirations, achievements, and cultural identity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-56.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"428\" data-attachment-id=\"73566\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/attachment\/image-614\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-56.png\" data-orig-size=\"642,428\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-59.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"575\" data-attachment-id=\"73569\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/attachment\/image-617\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-59.png\" data-orig-size=\"383,575\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u201cAt the Helm, On the Forefront: Doing More for the Philippines\u201d invites visitors to explore art that embodies BPI&#8217;s enduring legacy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the opening reception at the Ayala Museum, Adi Hernandez, Officer-in-Charge of BPIF, underscored how the Foundation advances BPI\u2019s long-standing commitment to nation-building by promoting both financial empowerment and cultural stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs the social development arm of BPI, BPI Foundation carries this commitment forward. Through our financial education programs, we empower Filipinos with the knowledge and confidence to build a more secure future. Through our Arts Management Program, we preserve and share the BPI Art Collection as a valuable record of Filipino creativity, history, and identity. We believe that both financial empowerment and cultural stewardship are essential to nation-building,\u201d said Hernandez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arts Management Program is one of BPIF\u2019s special projects, alongside its programs in financial education and enterprise development and livelihood. Through these programs, the Foundation works to build financial capability and sustainable livelihoods, and to preserve and share Filipino culture and history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"588\" data-attachment-id=\"73570\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/art\/175-years-of-nation-building-bpi-ayala-museum-showcase-works-of-national-artists\/attachment\/image-618\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60.png\" data-orig-size=\"586,588\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60-300x300.png\" data-large-file=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60.png\" src=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73570\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60.png 586w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-60-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bpifoundation.org\">www.bpifoundation.org<\/a> or follow BPI Foundation on Facebook (@BPIFoundation) and Instagram (@bpifoundationinc).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 175th Anniversary, BPI Foundation (BPIF), the Bank\u2019s social development arm, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":73570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12909,2730],"tags":[17926,7496],"class_list":["post-73563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-lifestyle","tag-ayala-museum","tag-bpi"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - 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