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.
Jose Marie Chan
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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