'A Lasting Vision': Megaworld celebrates 35 years with grand gala event

The celebration also included a ceremony recognizing 35 key office and retail partners from Megaworld's various townships


GEL03499.jpeg

Megaworld commemorated its 35th year in the industry with a gala event, "A Lasting Vision: A Megaworld 35 Years Partners' Night," held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City on June 26, 2024.

GEL03452.jpeg
Rustan’s Commercial Corporation’s Michael and Kathy Huang, Alliance Global Group President Kevin Tan, Michelle Tan, and Manila Bulletin President Dr. Emilio Yap III.

Alliance Global group president Kevin L. Tan led the celebration, alongside distinguished guests. These included First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, Megaworld Corp. founder and chairman Dr. Andrew Tan, Megaworld Corp. president Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, and Megaworld Corp. director Katherine L. Tan.

0125_MEG35.jpeg
Megaworld founder and Chairman Dr. Andrew L. Tan, Katherine L. Tan, and Megaworld President Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso

“2024 is a milestone year for us in Megaworld as we celebrate 35 years in the Philippine real estate industry. Through the past three and a half decades, we have gone through a lot as a company, grown in our success, and even conquered many challenges,” said Kevin Tan during his welcome speech. 

“To the men and women of Megaworld, thank you for all your contributions—for your hard work and dedication in bringing our company to where it is,” Tan continued. “You, together with all our partners who are with us here tonight, are part of the continuing fulfillment of our lasting vision—to uplift lives, impact society, and help shape the nation.”

GEL04423.jpeg
Vice Chairperson of SM Investments Corporation Teresita Sy-Coson 

The anniversary dinner featured an art deco-themed ballroom setting. Over 400 guests, including industry leaders and prominent figures, attended the event. A five-course meal prepared by chefs from six Alliance Global Group hotels and restaurants capped the celebratory dining experience. These restaurants included Sheraton Manila, Hilton Manila, Casa Buenas at Newport World Resorts, Hotel Okura Manila, Marriott Hotel Manila, and Megaworld Hotels & Resorts.

0012_MEG35 (1).jpeg
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle Editor AA Patawaran, Kevin Tan, Megaworld VP and Head for Public Relations and Media Affairs Harold Geronimo, and Jojie Dingcong

The celebration also included a ceremony recognizing 35 key office and retail partners from Megaworld's various townships. These awardees, designated as anchor and pioneer partners, received custom-designed sculptural trophies by artist Jinggoy Buensuceso during the inaugural Lasting Vision Partners' Awards.

0034_MEG35.jpeg
Manila Bulletin Creative Head Rey Ilagan, Dr. Emilio Yap III, and Philip Cu Unjieng

The evening concluded with a performance by Philippine music icon Gary Valenciano.

0102_MEG35.jpeg
Gary Valenciano