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January 3, 2026

MADE 2009 Sneak Peek: Celebrating future art masters

Take a look at the masterpieces of young Filipino artists. Feel their sentiments. Learn how the environment can inspire human beings, and how humanity can protect the environment through their creations.

Experience Filipino creativity as the Metrobank Foundation showcases to the public the 2009 Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (MADE) semi-finalists in the painting and sculpture competitions, as well as the entries for the architecture and interior design competitions. The public viewing is scheduled on June 5 and 6 (Friday and Saturday), 9 am until 6 pm, at 6F Manila Doctors College, Diosdado Macapagal Blvd., Metropolitan Park, Pasay City.

Now on its 25th year, MADE is a pioneering art competition which supports Philippine arts through recognizing budding artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture and interior design. With the advocacy “Your environment shapes you”, MADE also seeks to contribute in preserving the environment through sustainable designs.

It lists the names of now established up-and-coming masters such as Bobby Feleo, Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani, Duddley Diaz, Dan Raralio, Noёll El Farrol, Alfredo Esquillo, Jr., Ronald Ventura and Gabby Barredo in its roster of winners.

For details and confirmation of attendance, please call Ms. Jericah Regado at 898.8855 or Mr. Pipo Fernando at 898.8856.

 

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