Tracing its humble beginnings in the year 1984, the annual Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) was conceived by late Metrobank Group founder and chairman George, at a time when the nation was at the throes of economic crisis and socio-political unrest.

The Filipino people were in search for meaning and hope beyond the uncertainties at that time. While many took their struggles to the streets, Ty discovered much promise and potential in Philippine visual arts as an alternate creative bullhorn for people to be heard.

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