One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the social responsibility arm of power distributor Meralco, has been into social development programs that fulfill its altruistic goal to “Spread the Light” in underserved communities.
It thus comes as no surprise that OMF is one of the major sponsors of the production of the new full-length independent feature film “Ignacio De Loyola” produced by Jesuit Communications (JesCom). The film is about the life and times of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish knight who later offered himself to the service of God. He founded the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of religious men – the Jesuits, known for their educational, missionary, and charitable works worldwide.
“Ignacio De Loyola,” the first Filipino produced movie screened at the Vatican is showing in selected Philippine theaters starting July 27, 2016
One Meralco Foundation President Jeffrey O. Tarayao said there is probably no other film more deserving of their support. “Ignacio De Loyola” was filmed in Spain starring Spanish actors and an all-Filipino core production crew led by director Paolo Dy, JesCom head Fr. Emmanuel “Nono” Alfonso, SJ, and JesCom creative director Pauline Mangilog-Saltarin.
“Being the first locally produced movie screened at the Vatican, the biopic will not only strengthen religious beliefs, but will also showcase Filipinos’ film-making acumen,” he said.
Tarayao shared that OMF values are perfectly aligned with Jesuits’ teachings: “We at OMF have always heeded the call for us to become men and women for others – a hallmark Ignatian value.
Leading by example by putting to life the tradition of service to humanity, OMF Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan is a graduate of the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University, and so are OMF Vice Chair Oscar S. Reyes and Trustee Alfredo S. Panlilio, who heads Meralco’s Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications.
“Being the first locally produced movie screened at the Vatican, the biopic will not only strengthen religious beliefs, but will also showcase Filipinos’ film-making acumen,” he said.
Tarayao shared that OMF values are perfectly aligned with Jesuits’ teachings: “We at OMF have always heeded the call for us to become men and women for others – a hallmark Ignatian value.
(L-R) One Meralco Foundation (OMF) president Jeffrey Tarayao, Jesuit Communications Foundation executive director Fr. Emmanuel Alfonso, SJ and OMF Vice Chairman Oscar Reyes.
Leading by example by putting to life the tradition of service to humanity, OMF Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan is a graduate of the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila University, and so are OMF Vice Chair Oscar S. Reyes and Trustee Alfredo S. Panlilio, who heads Meralco’s Customer Retail Services and Corporate Communications.
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