The country’s 112th
Independence Day was marked with a grand celebration as Jollibee, the country’s
number one fast-food chain, welcomes Independence Day with more than five hours
of fun-filled entertainment at the Metrotent Convention
Center in Pasig.
The #PinoyAndProud 2016 Grand
Independence Day Celebration and Countdown was attended by thousands of Jollibee customers. Performances by
top Pinoy talents led by Sarah Geronimo, JK Labajo, Elmo Magalona, Spongecola,
and Itchyworms livened up the crowd. Jollibee
ambassadors Jodi Sta. Maria and the Legaspi family Zoren, Carmina, Mavy, and
Cassy also turned up during the celebration.
During
the celebration, the Jollibee’s latest anthem was released for the first time
to the public. Titled “Sarap at
Saya”, this inspirational song is written for the country’s
118th Independence Day, to remind everyone how joyful it is to be Filipino
and to highlight the many qualities that make every Pinoy proud of our
beautiful country and unique culture, in short an anthem that is sure to make
Filipinos #PinoyAndProud.
Through the years, Jollibee has
consistently introduced generation-defining jingles through its TV commercials.
Top hits include the iconic “Beeda ang Saya” and “I Love You Sabado,”
which captured the hearts of Pinoys of all ages. The brand’s latest
anthem—especially composed for Independence Day—is slated to become another
classic.
“Sarap at Saya” redefines Pinoy pride by
igniting interest in commemorating the one truly Filipino holiday of the year,
and in celebrating Independence Day as one resilient, jolly, and hopeful
nation.
Rachelle Ann Go, the country's emerging international musical titan and star of the London West End productions of Miss
Saigon and Les Miserables, and The Voice Kids
Philippines Season 1 runner-up and teen singing sensation Darren
Espanto brought the anthem to life with their emotional rendition.
It was also during the countdown that the song was performed live for
the first time by Darren joined by The X Factor Philippines season
1 champ KZ Tandingan at the Jollibee#PinoyAndProud: 2016 Independence Day
Celebration and Countdown.
The music video version, starring
Rachelle Ann and Darren, premiered on local TV and online through the
Jollibee Facebook page and on the official Jollibee YouTube channel last June
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