Taking to heart the values espoused by and life lessons from the late Henry 'Tatang' Sy, Sr., John Christian Arcena, Jovean Faye Tria, Berna Lyn Tumagay, King Paulo Vasquez and Daryl Jayson Zaldivia, scholars backed by Belle Corporation, recently realized their life-long aspirations – finish their studies and become equipped for the future.
Taking to heart the values espoused by and life lessons from the late Henry 'Tatang' Sy, Sr., John Christian Arcena, Jovean Faye Tria, Berna Lyn Tumagay, King Paulo Vasquez and Daryl Jayson Zaldivia, scholars backed by Belle Corporation, recently realized their life-long aspirations – finish their studies and become equipped for the future.
They were among the 270 SM scholar-graduates in attendance during the 23rd Presentation of SM Scholar-Graduates held on June 26, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
During the ceremonies, the Belle-sponsored scholar-graduates took their pledge of loyalty and became members of the SM Foundation, Inc. College Scholarship Program Alumni Association.
The theme of this year’s presentation is Celebrating Tatang’s Legacy. The annual activity is part of the SM Foundation, Inc.’s college scholarship program, which started in 1993. To date, the program has produced 3,261 college graduates.
Belle Corporation remains a solid partner of the SM Foundation, Inc. in helping achieve the dreams of many more underprivileged yet deserving and promising students in the country.
About Belle Corporation
Belle Corporation is a developer of tourism and leisure destinations in the Philippines. Its principal asset is the City of Dreams Manila in PAGCOR Entertainment City by Manila Bay, which is being leased on a long-term basis to Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation (Melco). In addition to lease income, Belle is accorded a share in revenues or earnings from City of Dreams Manila’s gaming operations through the operating agreement between its 78.7%-owned subsidiary, Premium Leisure Corp. (PLC), and Melco. Belle also owns approximately one hectare of presently undeveloped land across from the City of Dreams Manila site.
South of Metro Manila, Belle owns significant real estate assets and develops premium residential resort projects around Tagaytay City. Among its exclusive destinations are the club and golf facilities and residential communities of Tagaytay Highlands and Tagaytay Midlands, as well as a further 800 hectares intended for future development.