InLife launches campaign to support the arts, inspire Filipinos to dream big

THE country’s first and largest Filipino-owned life insurer, Insular Life (InLife, www.insularlife.com.ph) is embarking on a new campaign to support Filipino arts.

InLife chief marketing officer Gae

L. Martinez said InLife’s new campaign is rooted in the understanding that people have an inherent love for dreaming and expressing themselves.

“The arts provide a platform to showcase the ideal and the impossible. From a single dream, we can create infinite possibilities. There are those who dream bigger dreams such as the artists we look up to. InLife believes in the Filipino artists’ dreams and their capacity to create the good in life,” Martinez said.

As part of this campaign, InLife recently organized an exclusive concert, titled Harmonies in Life, for members of its Amorsolo Circle. The concert featured Sharon Cuneta and renowned composer Louie Ocampo.

InLife has also partnered with Ayala Foundation to support a sixmonth exhibition at the Ayala Museum of a long-lost painting by National Hero Juan Luna.

Titled Splendor—Juan Luna: Painter as Hero, the exhibition sheds light on Luna’s artistic genius and the cultural significance of his work.

“By nurturing Filipino talent and celebrating artistic expression, InLife aims to create a thriving environment where the arts can flourish and contribute to the cultural fabric of our nation. InLife recognizes that the arts serve as a platform to inspire Filipinos to dream big, cultivate their creativity, and aspire for a lifetime for good,” Martinez said.

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LeADING broadcast company GMA Network continues to reap honors from various award-giving bodies here and abroad. the network’s GMA Integrated News website, GMA News online, further cements its strong presence in online journalism, representing the country at the SoPA 2023 Awards for editorial excellence and earning honors at the 10th Paragala central Luzon Media Awards.

At the recent Society of Publishers in Asia (SoPA) Awards for editorial excellence 2023, GMA News online took home the excellence in Infographics (regional/Local) for its graphics for Eleksyon 2022 the Eleksyon 2022 website was developed by GMA New Media specifically for the Philippine national elections last year. It featured three separate apps with visually captivating graphics that enhanced the user experience and made election-related information easier to understand.

GMA News online’s graphics for the Eleksyon 2022 web site stood out among the other finalists, including two entries from chinese magazine Sixth Tone.

GMA News online likewise took home three awards at the SILAK: the 10th Paragala central Luzon Media Awards held on June 9.

In the Digital News Website category, GMA News online won the voice of Society Award, highlighting the platform’s contribution to diversifying news content and information in the mainstream media and enacting positive change in society. Also in the Digital News Website category, GMA News online received the crisis coverage Award for its continuous service as a reliable source of accurate and relevant information. GMA News online also won the eye of the Nation Award for its commitment to providing Filipinos with accurate and pertinent information about daily events. Award-winning broadcast journalists Howie Severino and Kara David likewise added their many laurels. Severino was conferred with the Paragala Panlipunan Award in the News and current Affairs category. this recognition is a testament to Severino’s exceptional journalistic craft, which embodies conscience, competence, and compassion. Severino, who was recently engaged as the GMA Integrated News’ editor at large for GMA News online, is one of the hosts of the long-running documentary program I-Witness and the popular podcast The Howie Severino Podcast

Meanwhile, David was honored with the Paragala Panghuwaran Award in the outstanding Media educator category. David, who hosts award-winning GMA Public Affairs shows I-Witness, Brigada, and Pinas Sarap, was recognized for using her media platforms to raise awareness and educate different generations about various issues in the country.

Last but not the least, GMA Integrated News reporter Bernadette reyes received the crisis coverage Award in the Journalist category for her consistent efforts in gathering and disseminating information through various media channels during times of crisis.