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Press release.- Charity and contemporary culture clashed at the Conrad Hotel in Manila on Friday night, as the SiGMA Asia 2026<\/strong> auction brought together igaming industry leaders and philanthropists for an evening of competitive bidding in support of charitable initiatives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hosted by Rick Goddard alongside the SiGMA Asia 2026 awards, the auction featured a curated selection of artworks and memorabilia that highlighted both emerging Filipino talent and globally recognised icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 1: Sold for \u20ac2,500 to Z-Gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The evening opened with a high-profile collectable: an authenticated, signed photograph of Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong> lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy following Real Madrid\u2019s 2016 triumph in Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Donated by The Power Plugin, the piece drew immediate interest from sports collectors and fans, ultimately selling for \u20ac2,500 to Growtier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 2: Sold for \u20ac2,500 to malta-media.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bidding continued with Disorder of Time by award-winning Filipino artist Emil Guiang<\/strong>. The surrealist work depicts a clock-headed figure surrounded by distressed animals and fading flora, serving as a stark commentary on humanity\u2019s detachment from nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The piece was sold for \u20ac2,500 to malta-media.com following a competitive exchange among bidders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 3: Sold for \u20ac2,000 to NLA Liberia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bell Sison\u2019s Hello Kitten<\/strong>, a metallic pink sculpture crafted from upcycled materials, brought a playful yet technically refined presence to the auction floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The contemporary piece, reflecting Sison\u2019s signature fusion of engineering precision and artistic storytelling, fetched \u20ac2,000, acquired by NLA Liberia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 4: Sold for \u20ac3,000 to NLA Liberia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Next under the hammer was Lucky Knot by multidisciplinary artist Ian Inoy<\/strong>. Featuring his recurring figure Fu Bear intertwined with the Endless Knot motif, the work symbolises eternity, resilience, and enduring connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The painting was secured for \u20ac3,000 by to NLA Liberia, continuing a strong showing for symbolic contemporary works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 5: Sold for \u20ac2,500 to OneHazel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Arvin R. Rabot\u2019s Twin Dragons of Wealth<\/strong> was next, commanding the crowd\u2019s attention with its depiction of two golden arowanas emerging from darkness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The striking composition sold for \u20ac2,500 to OneHazel, reinforcing Rabot\u2019s growing profile in the regional art scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auction 6: Sold for \u20ac4,500 to Finera <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Closing the auction was Establish the Harmony by Jono Duran Pisano<\/strong>, a work balancing movement and stillness through everyday scenes of a duck prepared for market and a fisherman awaiting his catch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The piece achieved a final bid of \u20ac4,500, purchased by Finera.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact in numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Organisers said the auction once again demonstrated the power of collective giving across the SiGMA community<\/strong>, with proceeds supporting a range of charitable initiatives spanning education, healthcare, and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SiGMA Foundation raised over \u20ac400,000 in 2025<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone as its charitable auctions continued to grow both in scale and influence. Funds have supported projects in healthcare, education, and community. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The event brought together igaming industry leaders and philanthropists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":218,"featured_media":777043052,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":true,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"The SiGMA Asia 2026 charity auction in Manila successfully convened iGaming industry leaders and philanthropists, generating significant proceeds for various charitable initiatives. This event, held concurrently with the SiGMA Asia awards, underscored the sector's commitment to corporate social responsibility and collective giving. 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