A week shy of Songs for Heroes 2, performers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) commended the list of songs included in the benefit concert.

“The song ‘Mangarap Ka (Dream)’ is a very [good choice], it has a beautiful lyrics,” remarked PO1 Norman Wileman III.

“Hopefully, we could render it well. We wish that the audience could feel the message of the song,” he added.

For S/Sgt. Federico Andagan, the said song is “very emotional.” “We have many fellow policemen and soldiers who died during encounters…We dedicate this to them,” he further stated.

Participants from the two organizations have been thoroughly preparing for weeks now for the upcoming concert, which serves as a tribute to the country’s gallant defenders.

“I am happy because AFP and PNP joined forces [for this project] – this is rarely done. We are doing this concert for our comrades,” PO1 Arlene Arriola shared.

According to AFP performer Sgt. Alger Supil, “[Songs for Heroes 2] is a good opportunity” for uniformed men like them, especially that it will be held at a big venue, which is at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Meanwhile, PNP Police Community Relations Group Director PC/Supt. Nestor Quinsay also expressed his excitement for the event.

“I can see that [the upcoming concert] is bigger and better than Songs for Heroes 1. The event will feature selected singers from the AFP and PNP,” he enthused.

Songs for Heroes 2 will be staged on June 30 and will feature stellar performances from Kuh Ledesma, Jed Madela, Wency Cornejo and Gerphil Flores.