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SMEG and Mondo Cucina's sweet 16 party at the Ayala Museum

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SMEG and Mondo Cucina's sweet 16 party at the Ayala Museum

By Philip Cu Unjieng

SMEG Italy Export Director for Asia Matteo Lupi, Ayala Museum Senior Director Mariles Gustilo, Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente, Mondo Cucina Inc. (MCI) President Ton Concepcion, and Mondo Cucina Creative Director Karen Concepcion

Mondo Cucina Inc., the official Philippine distributor of the Italian kitchen appliances brand SMEG, celebrated its 16th year with a joyous party held at the Ayala Museum. The strategic choice of the venue highlights the intertwined legacy of art and excellence of this iconic kitchen brand.

Through the decades, SMEG has collaborated with noted architects, and even a fashion house, in order to level up its offerings to be a strong blend of technology, function, innovation, design, and art. As Mondo Cucina founders Ton and Karen Concepcion were ready to stress, a SMEG appliance is a living, practical work of Artâ€”and not just a fridge, oven, coffee-maker, or blender.

Ayala Land Premier President Mike Jugo, Ayala Land Premier Chief Operating Officer Paolo Viray, Mondo Cucina VP for Sales and Marketing Beth Austria, and Ayala Land Inc. Senior Advisor Bobby Dy

Guests to the SMEG/Mondo Cucina party were given the opportunity to view the repatriated masterpiece of Juan Luna, Hymen O Hymenee. And this drove home again how the two brands imaginatively connect with art and excellence. Special guests of the night were Ambassador of Italy to the Philippines, His Excellency Marco Clemente, and SMEG's Export Director Asia Matteo Lupi.

Ina Ayala, Josie and Conrad Calalang, and Mondo Cucina President Ton Concepcion

Philip Cu-Unjieng, host Issa Litton, Bobet and Ruthy Vera, and Menchu Concepcion

Manila Bulletin President Emilio Yap III, Yvette Fernandez, Jordan Tan, Gerrald Tan

Mondo Cucina President Ton Concepcion, Architect Ramon Antonio, and Mondo Cucina Creative Director Karen Concepcion

Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Richard Clarin (center) with Mrs. Clarin, and Mark Fabie

ABS-CBN President of Creative Programs Ernie Lopez and wife Michelle Lopez

BPI EVP Head John Syquia and Century Pacific Corporation President and CEO Christopher Po

Mon Gonzalez, Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez, Architect Gil Coscolluela, and Architect Victor Rufino

Family, friends, the real estate industry, media â€” they all mixed together through the night to make this celebration become an outpouring of gratitude. From the Mondo side, acknowledging the support they have received through the years. And from the guests, recognition of how Mondo Cucina brought this well-loved brand to our shores.

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