February is Arts Month in the Philippines, a time when the country’s creative pulse comes into sharper focus. In Manila’s art calendar, few moments carry that responsibility as consistently as León Gallery’s annual benefit auction with the Asian Cultural Council (ACC). Now in its 11th year, the ACC x León Gallery Auction signals more than a new collecting season—it reaffirms the place of Philippine art on the world stage, bringing together museum-grade works, personal histories, and shared ideals under one roof. This year, the auction is staged on Valentine’s Day, which is said to be an intentional choice, according to ACC Philippines Chairman Ernest L. Escaler. “This year’s benefit art auction is held on Valentine’s Day as an ode to love in its most enduring form: love for the arts, love for generosity, and love for helping others realize their creative potential,” he shares. That spirit of partnership is echoed..
