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HSBC Philippines marks 150 years with grand musical celebration

Published Dec 2, 2025 10:48 am
HSBC Philippines grandly wrapped up its year-long anniversary celebration with a musical showcase titled “When Dreams Unfold,” a night of history and music celebrating the bank’s 150-year legacy in the country.
HSBC Group chairman Brendan Nelson, ROP Acting Finance Secretary Frederick Go, HSBC Philippines CEO Sandeep Uppal
HSBC Group chairman Brendan Nelson, ROP Acting Finance Secretary Frederick Go, HSBC Philippines CEO Sandeep Uppal
Held at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort, guests were taken back to 1875, when HSBC Philippines started its operations in Binondo, Manila, through a timeline of milestones—stories unfolding through the decades and showcasing trust, resilience, and shared aspiration.
President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Finance Acting Secretary Frederick Go, were special guests among 600 other dignitaries, Philippine business leaders, customers, partners, and media who attended the grand gala.
President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. delivering his message
President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. delivering his message
The event was graced by HSBC Group Chairman Brendan Nelson, who welcomed guests, saying, “Throughout our 150-year history in the Philippines, we have always sought to build and maintain long-term relationships with our stakeholders, which has allowed us to move forward together. Our confidence in, and commitment to, the Philippines and to our valued partners here remain as strong as ever.”
Gary Valenciano
Gary Valenciano
Menchu Lauchengco
Menchu Lauchengco
Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and the Manila Symphony Orchestra
Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and the Manila Symphony Orchestra
Ogie Alcasid
Ogie Alcasid
Michael Williams
Michael Williams
Zsa Zsa Padilla
Zsa Zsa Padilla
The musical presentation featured special performances from the country’s best artists: the Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by the Philippines’ National Artist for Music, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab; Gary Valenciano; Martin Nievera; Ogie Alcasid; Zsa Zsa Padilla; Bituin Escalante; and Lara Maigue, among others. Theatre royalties Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Michael Williams served as host and narrator, respectively.
The Manila Bulletin president Emilio C. Yap III
The Manila Bulletin president Emilio C. Yap III
As the evening was a commemoration and reaffirmation of HSBC’s vision—to open up a world of opportunity for its clients—HSBC Philippines President and CEO Sandeep Uppal led the toast together with Brendan, HSBC Co-CEO of Asia and Middle East Surendra Rosha, and British Ambassador to the Philippines Sarah Hulton, OBE.
“Looking into the future, we wish to uphold this rich legacy of supporting the Philippines in bridging you with opportunities within the country and across the globe,” Sandeep said. “Here’s to our long-standing relationship and wishing growth and prosperity for the Philippines for another century and beyond!”

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