Jose Mari Chan singing for “Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Christmas Fundraising Concert”
Manila, Philippines – Jose Mari Chan, the singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, has
recently confirmed that he will join the star-studded ensemble of artists who
will perform at the upcoming “Celebrate with Songs of Hope: A Christmas
Fundraising Concert” as part of the Breast Cancer Awareness activities for this
year.
Chan,
who received a Double Diamond Record Award for his album “Christmas in Our
Hearts”, will join local artists like Franco and Ayen Laurel, Anna Feleo, Noel
Azcona, Randy Gilongo, Sherwin Sozon, John Glenn Gaerlan and Anica Ordan in an
evening of music and song for a great cause. The Philippine Foundation for
Breast Care Inc. (PFBCI), Resorts World Manila, Megaworld Foundation Inc. and
the Lyric Opera of the Philippines have teamed up to present a special
Christmas-themed concert which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts
Theater of Resorts World Manila on December 16, 2015. The audience will be
treated to a night of great music, and they will be enlightened about the
symptoms of Breast Cancer, and what they can do to survive it.
“Celebrate
with Songs of Hope: A Christmas Fundraising Concert” will start at 7:30pm as
part of an ongoing campaign to educate people about the impact of Breast
Cancer, an ailment that has claimed thousands of lives for decades. The
proceeds from ticket sales will fund the chemotherapy that will be administered
to poverty-stricken patients in the Philippines.
Chino
Toledo and the Grupo 20/21 Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
Other artists who will perform at the concert are Jane Wee, Andrea Melisa
Camba, Stephanie Aguilar, Dave de Jesus, David Cicero Pado, Raymond Muyot,
Nomher Nival, Mary Patrice Pacis, Naomi Sison and Marie Antonette Pascual.
Concert
tickets are available at the Ticketworld, Box Office, the Philippine Foundation
for Breast Care office and www.kasuso.org.
About
Jose Mari Chan
Jose
Mari Chan is a multi-awarded singer-songwriter. He has been singing since 1969,
and is most recognized for chart-topping ballads such as “Please Be Careful
With My Heart”, “Tell Me your Name”, “Beautiful Girl”, Afterglow”, and the
classic Christmas theme, “Christmas in our Hearts”. He has performed in venues
such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Show Boat Casino in Atlantic City,
and the Bellagio at Las Vegas. Apart from being the CEO and chairman of A.Chan
Sugar Corporation and BISCOM, Inc., Jose Mari Chan is the recipient of numerous
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
About
PFBCI
PFBCI is
the first center for breast care in the Philippines. Founded by Dr. Florentino
Doble, it is the only organization that has a Breast Cancer accreditation by
the Philippine Council for NFO Certification for their commitment to assisting
impoverished patients with emotional support and sourcing of financial
assistance. For more information, please visit www.kasuso.org
About
Resorts World Manila
Resorts World Manila (RWM) is a leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines
that showcases thrilling lifestyle choices, unique events, first-rate
performances and recreational thrills. Strategically located near the Ninoy
Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, it is a direct portal to the
world-class hospitality of the Philippines. RWM is home to top-rate brands such
as the Marriott Grand Ballroom, the Remington Hotel, the Marriott Hotel Manila,
and Maxims Hotel. For more information, please visit www.rwmanila.com.
About
Lyric Opera of the Philippines
The
goal of Lyric Opera of the Philippines is to offer opera productions of
exceptional quality, and to develop an appreciation of the performing arts,
music and opera through outreach and educational activities. The institution
wants to emulate and recognize the efforts of legends such as Aurelio
Estanislao, Manny Gregorio, Gamaliel Viray, Mamerto Villaba, Fides
Cuyugan-Asencio, Sylia La Torre, Mercedes Matias Santiago, Salvacion Yniguez,
Armida Siguon-Reyna, Gloria Coronel, Conching Rosal and Irma Potenciano. For
more information, please visit lyropera.wordpress.com.
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