SEDA Abreeza Hotel transformed into a page straight out of a modern fairy tale as BPI Davao hosted its annual Media Friendsgiving 2025 under the enchanting theme “Once Upon a Dream” on Tuesday, November 18.
More than just a year-end toast, the gathering brought together Davao’s journalists, broadcasters, and content creators to celebrate 365 days of shared stories and trusted partnerships.
“This gathering is a way for us to celebrate our efforts to achieve our dreams, even if they’ve changed over time. Through your platforms, you help us tell wonderful stories of hope, innovation, and empowerment. You help us reach people where it matters most in their daily lives. And for that, we are truly grateful,” said Elena Torrijos, BPI Head of Public Affairs and Communications.
In a video message, BPI president and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco traced the bank’s own origin story back to 1851 and showed how that first dream still beats at its core.
“We continue to dream of a nation where progress is inclusive, where technology empowers, and where sustainability secures the future for generations to come.”
BPI chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala followed with an equally stirring message, reaffirming the bank’s unwavering focus on sustainability, digitalization, financial inclusion, and nation-building. “We remain steadfast,” he said, “in creating an environment where every Filipino is empowered to do more, inspired by the same sense of possibility that all our childhood dreams once gave us.”
Of course, no fairy tale is complete without a feast—and BPI delivered not just a sumptuous dinner but also riotous games and generous giveaways led by head of external communications and media relations Joey Silvestre.
In a year that sometimes felt more like a plot twist than a dream sequence, BPI Davao’s Media Friendsgiving 2025 reminded everyone in the room of a simple truth: when storytellers and dream-makers sit at the same table, the next chapter is always worth writing. Here’s to 175 years of turning “once upon a time” into “and they lived prosperously ever after!”
