Alsons Dev Reinforces Cultural Advocacy in Davao’s National Arts Month Celebration

The National Arts Month opening ceremony in Davao was graced by (L-R) Alcantara Foundation Executive Director Ryan Vidanes, NCCA Project Officer Corrinah Olazo, Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts Division Head Oscar Casaysay, Councilor Atty. Petite Principe, Alsons Dev Vice President and General Manager Jolla A. Soriaga, NCCA Commissioner of the Sub-commission for Culture and the Arts Dr. Lordinio A. Vergara, Councilor Al Ryan S. Alejandre, Davao City Tourism Operations Officer In Charge Willenito Tormis Jr., NCCA National Head of the Committee on Visual Arts Al-Nezzar B. Ali, and NCCA National Executive Member of the Committee on Visual Arts Abraham A. Garcia Jr.

Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing culture and the arts as part of community development by serving as a strategic partner for the Davao leg of the National Arts Month, held February 20-21, 2026.

The celebration was organized in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation Inc., bringing together public and private stakeholders in support of local arts and culture.

The opening ceremony at Rizal Park featured performances by students under DepEd’s Special Program for the Arts (SPA), highlighting the region’s emerging artistic talents. In the afternoon, the Davao Choreographers Forum brought together local dance practitioners for a session of learning and exchanging ideas. The day concluded with a concert by the Kaliwat Performing Arts Collective entitled, Ang Yuta, ang Tawo ug ang Kalinaw (Ang Bayan, ang Tao, at ang Kapayapaan).

 

Students from Magallanes Elementary School’s SPA Rondalla perform during the morning opening program, while the Kaliwat Performing Arts Collective takes the stage in the evening for “Ang Yuta, ang Tawo ug ang Kalinaw” as part of the Davao leg of National Arts Month.


“As a real estate developer, we believe communities should be vibrant not only economically, but also culturally. A city that nurtures its artists nurtures its soul. When culture thrives, so does Davao,” said Alsons Dev Vice President and General Manager Jolla A. Soriaga, emphasizing the importance of sustaining Filipino creativity and cultural heritage as foundations of thriving communities.

On February 21, the celebration continued at Poblacion Market Central with the opening of Mugna: A Visual Arts Exhibit, showcasing artworks by SPA students. The exhibit, which is one of the highlights of the Davao leg of National Arts Month, will run until March 7, 2026.

Alsons Dev President and CEO Miguel Rene A. Dominguez joins partners and young artists in the exhibit opening of Mugna, symbolizing the collective effort to support emerging creatives.

Alsons Dev’s partnership with the NCCA and the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts reflects its steadfast support for initiatives that expand access to the arts and reinforce its mission to foster inclusive, vibrant communities anchored on culture, heritage, and shared identity.

“We look forward to many more years of collaboration, building a city where diversity is celebrated, the arts are cherished, and culture guides our growth,” affirmed Alsons Dev President and CEO Miguel Rene A. Dominguez.

For more information on Alsons Dev’s cultural and community initiatives, visit www.alsonsdev.com


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About Alsons Dev

Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) is a leading real estate development firm in Davao City with over six decades of experience, beginning with commercial leasing in the 1960s and expanding into real estate development in the 1990s.

The company’s real estate journey began with the launch of Aldevinco Shopping Center, Davao’s first shopping complex, which laid the foundation for its presence in the city. Over the years, Alsons Dev has become known for residential communities that offer enduring quality and growing value for homeowners and investors alike. From this foundation, the company broadened its reach with Nurtura, a sub-brand offering well-planned homes for young families and first-time homeowners.

Building on this growth, Alsons Dev further expanded its portfolio to include integrated mixed-use developments that bring together business, lifestyle, and community spaces. Projects like these reflect the company’s holistic approach, balancing livability with long-term value, while also marking its expansion beyond Davao to emerging growth areas such as Sarangani.

Alsons Dev is a member of the Alcantara Group, one of the country’s largest and most diversified Filipino-owned conglomerates with a proud history spanning 70 years.