Sining Filipina 2025 celebrates winners and champions sustainability
In celebration of Women's Month, the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, in partnership with SM Supermalls and China Bank, proudly presents the 'Sining Filipina: Her Earth, Her Future — Women at the Forefront of Sustainability' awarding ceremony and exhibit at SM Aura. (From left) Chinabank Executive Vice President Ollie Palanca, ZCME President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada, Chairperson and President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Elizabeth T. Sy, Madame Endo Akiko, and Madame Roswitha Brieger.
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Jowee Anne Aguinaldo’s painting Pinagtapi-tapi won first place at this year’s edition of Sining Filipina.
The piece, made using an oil medium, depicts women working together to sew a colossal and colorful fabric.
“Sobrang thankful ako sa recognition at sa Zonta Club of Makati & Environs’ Sining Filipina for the opportunity. Thank you rin to Jumar, my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me, malaking bagay 'to sa'kin. This one’s for you, tito Jay. I know how proud you always were of me, and I hope you’re still watching. Missing you a little more today (I am very thankful for the recognition and to the Zonta Club of Makati & Environs’ Sining Filipina for the opportunity. Thank you also to Jumar, my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me. This is a big thing for me. This one's for you, uncle Jay. I know how proud you always were of me, and I hope you're still watching. Missing you a little more today),” Aguinaldo said.
Aguinaldo is taking home a cash prize of P250,000 and a custom Sining Filipina plaque.
(L-R) Madame Roswitha Brieger, Chinabank Executive Vice President Ollie Palanca, ZCME President Joanne Zapanta-Andrada, Sining Filipina First Place Winner Jowee Anne Aguinaldo, Madame Endo Akiko, and SMHCC Chairperson and President Elizabeth T. Sy.
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The following are the other 9 artists recognized:
Second place: Si Nanay sa Merkado by Gleanne Gentizon
Third place: Pinagtapi-tapi by Shara Mae Chan
Fourth place: Bayan ni Juana by Ma. Jezshelle Nicole Asares
Fifth place: Salmon ng Kahapon by Sunshine Vitto
Sixth place: Hiyas: Start Within Me by Mary Joy Go
Seventh place: You: The Sustainability Leader by Maria Gemma San Jose
Eighth place: Ang Tunay na Kulay ng Bukang Liwayway by Monaliza Domer
Ninth place: Guardians of Tomorrow by Lea Marie Dracula
Tenth place: Like the Sierra Madre by Meneline Wong
The artworks of the 52 finalists will be on display at the upper ground atrium of SM Aura from 27 March to 3 April.
Now in its second year, Sining Filipina shines a spotlight on the creativity and vision of Filipino women artists, celebrating their unique contributions to sustainability and the environment. With the theme “Her Earth, Her Future,” the platform aims to empower women in their artistic pursuits and provide them with a space to showcase their work.
This year’s Sining Filipina is presented by SM Supermalls, Zonta Club of Makati and Environs, Chinabank, Airspeed, and Brittany Hotel.