HSBC co-CEO for Asia Pacific and Middle East Surendra Rosha, James Go, Sandeep Uppal, Benjamin Diokno, Roberto Figueroa
HSBC Philippines grandly wrapped up its year-long anniversary celebration with a musical showcase entitled When Dreams Unfold, a night of history and music, celebrating the bank’s 150-year legacy in the country.
Held at the Grand Ballroom at Shangri-La the Fort, the event took guests back to 1875, when HSBC Philippines started its operations in Binondo, Manila, through a timeline of milestones stories unfolding through the decades, showcasing trust, resilience, and shared aspirations.
President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. delivering his message
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.
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
Martin Nievera
Ogie Alcasid
Zsa Zsa Padilla
The musical presentation that celebrated HSBC’s journey in the Philippines featured special performances from the country’s best artists: The Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by the Philippines’ National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) luminaries Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Bituin Escalante, and Lara Maigue. Theater royalty Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Michael Williams served as host and narrator, respectively.
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 HSBC chairman Nelson, HSBC co-CEO of Asia and Middle East Surendra Rosha, and British Ambassador to the Philippines Sarah Hulton, OBE.
During the toast, Uppal said, “Looking into the future, we wish to uphold this rich legacy of supporting the Philippines in bridging opportunities within the country and across the globe. Here’s to our long-standing relationship, and wishing growth and prosperity for the Philippines, for another century and beyond!”
Kai Zhang, Anton Huang
Kevin Tan, Wick Veloso
Fernando Zobel, Margot Torres, Bambi Mañosa Tanjutco, Wilma Huang, Sofia Zobel-Elizalde
Thelma San Juan, Mia Borromeo, Mario Katigbak
Yvette Fernandez, Cheche Moral, Thelma San Juan, Anya Cajucom, Mario Katigbak, Mia Borromeo
The gala is the culminating activity of HSBC Philippines’ broader 150th anniversary celebration, which pays tribute to the bank’s heritage while embracing a future of inclusive, innovative, and globally connected banking.
