Saturday, November 26, 2016

Famous songwriters in concert 0 SHARES Share it! By: Crispina Martinez-Belen Updated November 25, 2016, 5:51 PM

Three of the country’s greatest songwriters – Rey Valera, Louie Ocampo and Ogie Alcasid – will be featured in the Viva Live! Presentation “Kanta Ko, Panahon Niyo” on Dec. 2 at the KIA Theater in Araneta Center.
The trio and their special guests will perform their timeless, original works. The concert is directed by GB Sampedro with Ocampo as musical director.
Among Ogie’s popular compositions are “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka,” “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,” “Kailangan Kita,” “Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap,” and “Magpakailanman.” Louie has “Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin,” “Kahit Isang Saglit,” “You Are My Song,” “Ewan,” “Maghihintay Ako Sa Yo,” and so many others. As for Rey, he is loved for his tunes “Mr. DJ,” “Malayo Pa Ang Umaga,” “Maging Sino Ka Man,” “ Pangako Sa Yo,” “Sorry Pwede Ba,” etc.
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Ready to rock
All is set for the 29th Aliw Awards on Nov. 30 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, according to AAFI Founding and current President Alice H. Reyes.
Established 39 years ago, the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. will be honoring nominees and winners of 48 categories at a dinner show presented in cooperation with Blurock Production, Inc.
The top Aliw honor is the “Entertainer of the Year” award currently held by Gerphil Flores.
The AAFI Board recently announced the lifting of the limit to the number of times the Entertainer of the Year Award can be won by a performer.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 26, go to Tonyboy Cojuangco, Evelyn Alvaran-Cruz, Edmundo M. Reyes, Monette de Villa, Randy Santiago, Frederick Peralta, Timmy Cruz, Atty. Emma M. Rosqueta, Aimee Singson, Jacqui M. Aquino, Jun Banaria, Gabriel Munson Jr., David Siytangco, Edmundo Bayota, Nena del Rosario, Wilfredo Jose, Babidi Rubio, Gail Goodrich P. Garcia, Jose L. Pangan of PCSO, Aristeo “Aldrin” Nuevo, Medina V. Mace, Alcuaz Rapada of CCP, Marlon Andaya, Ricky Nunez, Patti Escobal, Mitos Araneta, Anthony Vijungco, Jet Nuesca Martin, Raquel Hizon, Jonas ValdecaƱas, Camille Silayan, Nita Tolentino, Norvina Flores of Tagum City, Joross Gamboa and Sheryn Regis of Star Magic… Nov. 27: former Sen. Freddie Webb, Ronaldo Valdez, Consul Mellie Romero-Ablaza, Dr. Primitivo Chua, Barge Ramos, SM exec Millie Dizon, Millie Reyes, Ofelia S. Angeles, Jean Torresyap, Virgilio Bonifacio, Dr. Grace F. Valledor, Emma Cavit, Jojo M. Carabeo, Larry Tan, Bojie Caldino, Jonas Espina Ejercito, Rene Casibang, JC Cornel, Aeron R. Gabriel, Mila Llorin, Eleanor ‘Nene’ Gerilla of Marilao, Bulacan, and Gem Ramos of Star Magic… Happy wedding anniversary to Ronald Andrew and Michelle Hipolito…Nov. 28: Senate President pro tempore Franklin Drilon, Tessie Araneta Macasaet, Vina Trinidad, Elizabeth Lovely Sanvictores, Teresa Tunay, Milarose Cojuangco, Jaycee Dacuycuy, Bea Bermundo, Becky Florendo, Joji Pascual, Mila N. Lim, Marisol Lathrop Abad of UNID-ME Services, Alfonso Singson, Bryan Homocello,  and Ritz Azul…