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Songs for Heroes 2 opens with a majestic doxology.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Cadets from the PNP Academy and the Philippine Military Academy march for the entrance of colors.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A big crowd fills the Mall of Asia Arena to the brim to show support for the charity concert, Songs for Heroes 2.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Mother-and-son Arnee Hidalgo and Sam Shoaf deliver an emotion-stirring version of Apo Hiking Society’s “Batang Bata Ka Pa.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Arnee Hidalgo and Sam Shoaf share a sweet moment at the Songs for Heroes 2 concert stage as they share a duet for the first time before a huge crowd.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Jeffrey Hidalgo’s rendition of the Basil Valdez classic, “Nais Ko,” shows the other side of<\/span><\/a><\/div>Theater actress Jenine Desiderio takes the concert stage along with the BMPI dancers for the performance of Lea Salonga’s “Lipad.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Rising OPM singing sensation Shanne Velasco share the stage with the AFP and PNP chorale members for a performance of Gary Valenciano’s “Lipad ng Pangarap.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>OPM icon Wency Cornejo of After Image delivers a powerful performance of his band’s classic hit, “Mangarap Ka.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>After Image frontman Wency Cornejo takes the stage with his astounding performance.<\/span><\/a><\/div>The iconic Jed Madela gives an all-out performance in honor of the country’s defenders.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Before their performance, vocal group 5th Gen and Jed Madela utter a prayer in hope of conveying the message of their song, “Ikaw, Ako, Tayo’y Magkakapatid,” well.<\/span><\/a><\/div>After partaking in the first Songs for Heroes concert, 5th Gen returns to the concert stage, this time, with some of the best soloists from the AFP and PNP.<\/span><\/a><\/div>The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, one of the leading residents of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, share their theatric skills during the Songs for Heroes 2 charity concert.<\/span><\/a><\/div>The University of the Philippines (UP) Dance Company owns the stage with an emotional performance of “Sino and Baliw.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>A member of the UP Dance Company shares her talent before the MOA Arena crowd to honor the unconditional bravery of the country’s uniformed men.<\/span><\/a><\/div>BMPI dancers add emotion to the Songs for Heroes 2 performances with their graceful and full-of-emotion movements.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Dancing for fellow defenders. Selected members of the AFP and PNP join forces for a production number during the benefit concert, Songs for Heroes 2.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Performers from the AFP and PNP wow the crowd with their well-prepared production number.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Phenomenal classical singer Gerphil Flores gives a thrilling rendition of “Pilipinas Kong Mahal.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Asia’s Got Talent third placer Gerphil Flores sings a powerful performance of the nationalistic song, “Pilipinas Kong Mahal.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Asia’s Got Talent finalist Gywneth Dorado wakes the patriotism of the crowd with her rendition of “Panatang Makabayan.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Pop diva Kuh Ledesma takes the spotlight with her performance of “Ako ay Pilipino.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>Kuh Ledesma and Jed Madela lend their vocal prowess to pay tribute to the country’s defenders.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Three of today’s brightest stars in the OPM industry – Kuh Ledesma, Jed Madela and Gerphil Flores – give a world-class performance during the Songs For Heroes 2 benefit concert.<\/span><\/a><\/div>A rare moment. AFP’s Gen. Gregorio Catapang, PNP’s Gen. Leonardo Espina, Progressive Broadcasting Corportaion’s Atom Henares sing a memorable performance of “That’s What Friends Are For.”<\/span><\/a><\/div>BMPI Chairman and CEO Dr. Daniel Razon shares the stage with AFP’s Gen. Gregorio Catapang, PNP’s Gen. Leonardo Espina and PBC President Atom Henares.<\/span><\/a><\/div>PNP Officer-in-Charge Gen. Leonardo Espina receives the financial assistance worth Php 3 million from BMPI and Songs for Heroes 2 supporters.<\/span><\/a><\/div>Gen. Catapang receives the check worth Php 4 million, half of the proceeds raised by Songs for Heroes 2.<\/span><\/a><\/div>International evangelist Bro. Eli Soriano thanks the crowd for showing immense support to the Songs for Heroes 2 charity concert.<\/span><\/a><\/div>“Ang mamatay nang dahil sa’yo,” the last line of the Philippine national anthem caps off the momentous celebration of the heroism of the country’s gallant defenders.<\/span><\/a><\/div>