Looking Back: Songs for Heroes 1

Relive the memorable moments of the first Songs for Heroes concert held on March 19, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Members of the PNP and AFP chorales rehearse for their production numbers for the Songs for Heroes.Members of the PNP and AFP chorales rehearse for their production numbers for the Songs for Heroes.
The policemen and soldiers of the country lend their time to perform for their fellow uniformed men.The policemen and soldiers of the country lend their time to perform for their fellow uniformed men.
Bembe and Triposa Erese, UNTV’S home-grown talents, set the mood for the commemorative evening with a soothing performance of classical pieces.Bembe and Triposa Erese, UNTV’S home-grown talents, set the mood for the commemorative evening with a soothing performance of classical pieces.
Youtube stars Bueno sisters lighten up the mood with their acoustic rendition of the chart-topping song, “Dynamite.”Youtube stars Bueno sisters lighten up the mood with their acoustic rendition of the chart-topping song, “Dynamite.”
Fresh OPM talent The Voysing serves as one of the front acts with their cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”Fresh OPM talent The Voysing serves as one of the front acts with their cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”
The Ang Dating Daan chorale leads the crowd in a solemn doxology.The Ang Dating Daan chorale leads the crowd in a solemn doxology.
A still shot of the audio-visual presentation showing the tweet that Bro. Eli Soriano posted about the benefit/tribute concert for the SAF 44.A still shot of the audio-visual presentation showing the tweet that Bro. Eli Soriano posted about the benefit/tribute concert for the SAF 44.
The PNP and the AFP Chorale share the stage with OPM artists Jason Fernandez, Miro Valera, Jek Manuel and Mcoy Fundales for a powerful production number.The PNP and the AFP Chorale share the stage with OPM artists Jason Fernandez, Miro Valera, Jek Manuel and Mcoy Fundales for a powerful production number.
Former and current frontmen of big OPM bands – Jek Manuel (iAxe), Jason Fernandez (Rivermaya), Miro Valera (Stonefree) and Mcoy Fundales (Orange and Lemons, Kenyo) – performed a medley of The Dawn’s greatest hits, “Iisang Bangka” and “Salamat.”Former and current frontmen of big OPM bands – Jek Manuel (iAxe), Jason Fernandez (Rivermaya), Miro Valera (Stonefree) and Mcoy Fundales (Orange and Lemons, Kenyo) – performed a medley of The Dawn’s greatest hits, “Iisang Bangka” and “Salamat.”
The OPM vocal group 5th Gen, composed of Marielle Mamaclay, Angela Aguilar, RJ Buena, Raymond Sajor and Rhap Salazar, renders a heartwarming performance of the Mariah Carrey/Boyz II Men hit, “One Sweet Day.”The OPM vocal group 5th Gen, composed of Marielle Mamaclay, Angela Aguilar, RJ Buena, Raymond Sajor and Rhap Salazar, renders a heartwarming performance of the Mariah Carrey/Boyz II Men hit, “One Sweet Day.”
Faith Cuneta and Bo Cerrudo, two of the finest Filipino singers, give a thrilling medley of the nationalistic songs, “Dakilang Lahi” and “Isang Lahi.”Faith Cuneta and Bo Cerrudo, two of the finest Filipino singers, give a thrilling medley of the nationalistic songs, “Dakilang Lahi” and “Isang Lahi.”
Memories reminisced. PNP’s Major Allan Cabanlong, together with the PNP combo, remembers their colleagues through the nostalgic Beatles song, “In My Life.”Memories reminisced. PNP’s Major Allan Cabanlong, together with the PNP combo, remembers their colleagues through the nostalgic Beatles song, “In My Life.”
A song for fellow soldiers. Petty Officer Third Class Lorly Diatras, accompanied by the AFP Combo, showcases his vocal prowess with his rendition of “Go the Distance.”A song for fellow soldiers. Petty Officer Third Class Lorly Diatras, accompanied by the AFP Combo, showcases his vocal prowess with his rendition of “Go the Distance.”
Noel Cabangon delivers one memorable performance of his emotion-stirring hit “Kanlungan” as he asked the crowd to light up the dimmed venue using their mobile phones.Noel Cabangon delivers one memorable performance of his emotion-stirring hit “Kanlungan” as he asked the crowd to light up the dimmed venue using their mobile phones.
Prince of Ballad Gerald Santos sends the crowd to tears as he sang the Luther Vandross classic, “Dance with my Father.”Prince of Ballad Gerald Santos sends the crowd to tears as he sang the Luther Vandross classic, “Dance with my Father.”
A video presentation reliving the memories of the Gallant 44 with their families is shown during Gerald Santos’ performance.A video presentation reliving the memories of the Gallant 44 with their families is shown during Gerald Santos’ performance.
Rising OPM singer Shanne Velasco shared a compelling duet with fellow up and coming artist Beverly Caimen of the song “When You Believe.”Rising OPM singer Shanne Velasco shared a compelling duet with fellow up and coming artist Beverly Caimen of the song “When You Believe.”
Neocolours vocalist Ito Rapadas conveys his message of hope for the bereaved families of the SAF 44 through his band’s most popular hits, “Tuloy Pa Rin” and “Hold On.”Neocolours vocalist Ito Rapadas conveys his message of hope for the bereaved families of the SAF 44 through his band’s most popular hits, “Tuloy Pa Rin” and “Hold On.”
“There’s a rainbow always after the rain,” sings Southborder vocalist Jay Durias during one of the most intimate moments of the concert.“There’s a rainbow always after the rain,” sings Southborder vocalist Jay Durias during one of the most intimate moments of the concert.
Pop diva Jonalyn Viray dedicates the grand finale song “Tagumpay Nating Lahat” for the families of the SAF 44.Pop diva Jonalyn Viray dedicates the grand finale song “Tagumpay Nating Lahat” for the families of the SAF 44.
Singing sensation Jonalyn Viray reminds the grieving loved ones of the SAF 44 of the hero that lies within each and every one of them with the song, “Hero.”Singing sensation Jonalyn Viray reminds the grieving loved ones of the SAF 44 of the hero that lies within each and every one of them with the song, “Hero.”
The artists who joined the Songs for Heroes concert give an uplifting atmosphere to the venue as they render melodies of hope, nationalism and unity before the huge crowd.The artists who joined the Songs for Heroes concert give an uplifting atmosphere to the venue as they render melodies of hope, nationalism and unity before the huge crowd.
Singing sensation Jonalyn Viray reminds the grieving loved ones of the SAF 44 of the hero that lies within each and every one of them with the song, “Hero.”Singing sensation Jonalyn Viray reminds the grieving loved ones of the SAF 44 of the hero that lies within each and every one of them with the song, “Hero.”
One of the members of the SAF 44 families cries her heart out as they listened to the songs performed in honor of their loved ones.One of the members of the SAF 44 families cries her heart out as they listened to the songs performed in honor of their loved ones.
P/C Supt. Nestor Quinsay, Director of the Police Community Relations Group, expresses his deepest gratitude to the organizers and supporters of the Songs for Heroes for making the benefit concert possible.P/C Supt. Nestor Quinsay, Director of the Police Community Relations Group, expresses his deepest gratitude to the organizers and supporters of the Songs for Heroes for making the benefit concert possible.
“Thank you UNTV for your thoughtfulness and generosity,” remarks AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Catapang.“Thank you UNTV for your thoughtfulness and generosity,” remarks AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Catapang.
Bro. Eli Soriano, the Over-all Servant of the Members Church of God International (MCGI) and Dr. Daniel Razon, Chairman and CEO of BMPI, are the men behind the launching of the Songs for Heroes concert.Bro. Eli Soriano, the Over-all Servant of the Members Church of God International (MCGI) and Dr. Daniel Razon, Chairman and CEO of BMPI, are the men behind the launching of the Songs for Heroes concert.
Mr. Gerry Panghulan, UNTV’s Vice President for Administration, formally hands out the one-million-peso donation for the AFP to Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang.Mr. Gerry Panghulan, UNTV’s Vice President for Administration, formally hands out the one-million-peso donation for the AFP to Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang.
Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina receives the six-million-peso assistance for the SAF 44 families from UNTV’s VP for Administration, Mr. Gerry Panghulan.Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina receives the six-million-peso assistance for the SAF 44 families from UNTV’s VP for Administration, Mr. Gerry Panghulan.
Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang, the incumbent Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, receives the Php 1 million-peso cheque from BMPI Chairman and CEO, Dr. Daniel Razon and Progressive Broadcasting Coporation President, Mr. Atom Henares.Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang, the incumbent Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, receives the Php 1 million-peso cheque from BMPI Chairman and CEO, Dr. Daniel Razon and Progressive Broadcasting Coporation President, Mr. Atom Henares.

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