The Victor (statue)

The Victor is a colossal statue at the Pasig portion of Bridgetowne in Metro Manila, Philippines.^[1]

The Victor

The Victor in 2024
Location	Bridgetowne, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Coordinates	14°35′36.3″N 121°04′59.8″E
Designer	Jefrë
Material	Perforated steel
Height	Statue: 55 meters (180 ft) Including podium: 60 meters (200 ft)
Opening date	August 2023 (2023-08)
Dedicated to	John Gokongwei and the "Global Filipino"

Installation

Robinsons Land announced in 2019 that it would be installing a colossal statue at Bridgetowne, its own township spanning Pasig and Quezon City. Named The Victor, the statue was projected to be the "tallest lighting projection" in the world.^[2] The Victor was unveiled in August 2023.^[3][4]

Statue

The Victor was designed by Filipino-American artist Jefrë. It is mainly made from marine-grade perforated steel art from China.^[2] It stands 55 meters (180 ft) on a 5 m (16 ft) podium. It weighs 299.37 tonnes (660,000 lb).^[5]

It has a translucent surface that can be lit up with various colors at night through projection mapping.^[6]

The Victor is a tribute to Filipino businessman John Gokongwei^[6] (1926–2019). The statue depicts a man with one arm raised as if it is celebrating a victory. Jefrë also dedicates the statue to the "global Filipino".^[7]