Wednesday, November 2, 2022
LIPAD PAF: A soaring success
by Manila Bulletin Entertainment
The star-studded benefit concert of the Philippine Air Force held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport World Resorts on Oct. 21, was a soaring success as it drew a diverse crowd.
Music-lovers from different generations filled the concert hall for the stellar performances of Philippine’s OPM Icon Hajji Alejandro, Diamond Soul Siren Nina, together with The Philippine Madrigal Singers, and the Power PAF Singers and instrumentalists.
The Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, LtGen. Connor Anthony D. Canlas Sr., PAF initiated the concert with his acknowledgment of all the organizations and personalities who made the event possible – gracious sponsors, guests, artists, as well as the production team, which was led by the Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Civil Military Operations, OA7.
This fund-raising concert for the PAF Welfare Fund had the following highlights: The Philippine Madrigal Singers’ highly acclaimed Circle of Life chorale rendition; Nina’s sultry songs with high notes that moved the audience’s hearts in mysterious ways; the Philippine Air Force’s very own Power PAF singers’ breath-taking mash-up of songs from popular musicals; and Hajji Alejandro’s vibrant energy as he sang hits that brought the audience back in time.
The concert hall was filled with shouts and applause as the featured artists ended their performances with a lively medley. As they left the concert hall, it was apparent in the audiences’ faces that they enjoyed the two-hour show.
The Philippine Air Force would like to thank all who made this 75th founding anniversary concert a spectacular night of success.
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