On March 25, 2026, the Grand Foyer of The Manila Resort buzzed with power as notable visitors, artists, media representatives, and content material creators assembled for the opening of HATCH 2026. This occasion marked the eighth version of Manila Bulletin’s main artwork exhibition, hosted in collaboration with The Manila Resort.
Inspirational phrases from The Manila Resort president, Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr.
Underneath the theme “Modern Visions, Timeless Setting,” HATCH 2026 connects heritage with trendy creativity. The occasion options 12 rising Filipino artists, every tasked with reinterpreting the long-lasting acrylic egg as a strong image of storytelling, identification, and creativeness.


Towards the historic setting of The Manila Resort’s Grand Foyer, the opening reception formally unveiled this yr’s featured artists to the general public: Marko Belo, Dino Blanco, Norman Blanco, Rachel Anne Lacaba, Jao Mapa, Raf Web page, Tokwa Penaflorida, JP Pining, Angelo Roxas, Alber Tabanao, Rene Tolentino, and Krishnamurti.


The occasion was attended by Mr. Basilio C. Yap, chairman of the board of The Manila Resort; Dr. Emilio C. Yap III, vice chairman of The Manila Resort and president of the Manila Bulletin; Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr., president of The Manila Resort; Marvin Kim Tan, vice chairman for gross sales and advertising and marketing of The Manila Resort; and Leslie Araujo, model and advertising and marketing supervisor of the Manila Bulletin and mission lead of HATCH 2026, together with members of the media and content material creators.



Throughout his speech, Marvin Kim Tan said, “What began as a easy platform to spotlight new concepts has advanced into a big house selling creativity and rising expertise. We’re delighted to assist this initiative and its neighborhood that has grown through the years. Our gratitude goes to Manila Bulletin for his or her ongoing partnership, and to the 12 artists featured this yr. When Ernest Hemingway visited in 1941, he mentioned, ‘It’s a great story if it’s like The Manila Resort.’ Could this yr’s exhibit in our Grand Foyer change into one other memorable story.”
HATCH Modern Visions, Timeless Setting is on show on the Grand Foyer of The Manila Resort till Could 2, 2026. Admission is free.
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