The fundraising initiative for the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) Medical Center through the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) concert reached ₱1,335,696.00 in gross ticket sales, marking another milestone in the University community’s collective effort to support the construction and development of the medical center.
The fundraising concert brought together members of the AUP community, sponsors, and supporters who contributed to the initiative through sponsorship and ticket sales.
Beyond the amount raised, the initiative reflected a shared commitment to a facility envisioned to strengthen AUP’s healthcare education and service. Each sponsorship and ticket purchased became part of the collective effort toward the AUP Medical Center vision.
The University extends its appreciation to the following sponsors for their support:
Executive Producer
Smart MD Philippines (Center for Non-Surgical Pain Intervention, Established in 2017)
Jeimylo de Castro, Kyna de Castro, Rafael Bennett de Castro, & Zarah Francine de Castro
Platinum Sponsors
Adventist Medical Center Manila
Banasing, Joshua & Fel
Ceballos, Poncevic & Leila
Cebrian, Julie
Cebrian, Portia
Cudiamat, Ponch & Elma
Cocos, Ed & Percida
Daquila, Shondalyn
Diaz, Desmond & Glory
Dizon, Manny & Vivian
Lucrida, Fiel & Hazel
Philippine Publishing House
SSD Education Department
Sumagaysay, Willy & Nimfa
Ty, Randel & Cristina
Villanueva, Dennis & Minda
Silver Sponsors
Kijai, Jimmy & Lucia
Mangoba, Bienvenido & Esther
Roque, Abner
Bronze Sponsors
Alcoriza, Elvin & Jenny Belle
Carriedo, Cesar
Felipe, Jerry & Elizabeth
Fugoso, Raymund & Gizelle
KJC Advent Travel Agency
Medrano, Don Mar & Eunice Yancy
Reyes, Narciso, Jr. & Julchen
Rivera, Offie & Zif
Rosario, Nimrod & Arceli
Sumagaysay, Silvino, Jr. & Debbie
Veloso, Bill & Doris
Yonarto, Raymon & Khristine Jinkee
Premium VIP Sponsors
Baloyo, Rudy & Virgie
Calbayan, Jonathan & Cherry
Chand, David & Susan
Deblois, Allan & Sarah Jane
Edward, Nathan & Shanti
Gaikwad, Sam & Prema
Guirguis, Youssry & Joan
Lumowa, David & Marina
Magnaye, Irma & Elgin
Rodrigo, Sherwin & Lyn
Sarmiento, Ardelma
Sioson, Rio Alyssa
Velloso, Bill & Doris
Weller, Jim & Ginger
As the AUP Medical Center moves toward its realization, the MSO fundraising concert stands as a testimony to the collective contribution of individuals and organizations who have chosen to participate in the vision. Their support has become part of the continuing story of faith, stewardship, and service at and for AUP.
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The sold-out concert turned an evening of symphonic and choral music into a collective effort to support the University’s vision for the AUP Medical Center. AUP sold more than one thousand tickets, drawing members of the AUP community, alumni, friends, donors, and guests who gathered not only for the performance but also to contribute to a health-care project intended to serve the University community and its surrounding communities.
At the center of the evening was the Manila Symphony Orchestra, founded by Alexander Lippay in 1926. MSO is one of Asia’s oldest orchestras and the longest-surviving artistic institutions in the Philippines. Throughout its history, the orchestra has performed with internationally recognized artists and Filipino National Artists, contributing to the country’s cultural life.
Under the baton of Jeffrey Solares, MSO presented a repertoire spanning classical works, film scores, and Filipino music. The second part of the program included music from The Mission, The Prince of Egypt, Spirited Away, and James Bond, followed by choral collaborations.
The AUP chorale community joined the orchestra through performances featuring the Advent Euphonic Chorale, AUP Academy Choir, Celestial Echoes, Unceasing Cantica, Music Majors Chorale, Sola Gratia Chorale, Chimes, and The Philippine Meistersingers.
One of the concert’s highlights was the encore, with the AUP choirs and MSO performing “Shine On, Dear AUP!” under Solares, bringing the University’s musical identity into the fundraising initiative for the Medical Center. Ace Daniel, an AUP Music Department alumnus, arranged the orchestration for the University Song.
From the orchestra’s century-long musical heritage to the voices of AUP’s choirs and the generosity of its supporters, Symphonic Soundscapes demonstrated how the university’s values of Academic Excellence, Christlike Character, and Exemplary Service can converge in one evening of music, partnership, and giving.


