When Mel Sorillano won in the Grand Battle of Singing Soldiers Champions in 2012, we judged him on the basis of one song. It was only recently, when he launched his debut album “Dinggin Mo Bayan” at RJ Bistro at Dusit Thani Hotel Makati, that we found out his awesome range of musicality.
He, together with guests Haydee Manosca, Gem Mascarinas, Sheila Reyes and Ann Diglasan, the singing policewoman, all award-winning singers, sang English songs (proving he is worthy of the title given him by RJ Jacinto as the Nat King Cole of the Philippines). And then Mel performed the Tagalog songs in his album, three of them he wrote: “Kawal Ng Bayan,” “Dinggin Mo Bayan” and “Ang Bayani Ay Ikaw,” which he dedicates to the gallant men in uniform. His special guests were Dulce and Token Lizares.
Mel has gone a long way since leaving his hometown of Nabua, Camarines Sur after high school. Endowed with a rich singing voice, Mel used his talent to help his impoverished family by joining amateur singing contests. Almost always, he would win and bring home the bacon, so to speak. But his big dream then was to sing on a bigger stage in televised events in Manila.
Mel fulfilled this dream when he won in “Eat Bulaga!”’s AFP Singing Soldiers Amateur Contest in 1986. Acknowledged as the AFP Singing Ambassador, he has performed before Malacanang foreign guests during the administrations of former Presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Cory Aquino and Gloria Arroyo.
• • •
Winners of LRTArt
A nationwide painting competition was held to mark the 37th anniversary celebration of the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA). Dubbed “LRTArt 2017” with the theme “LRT – Sasakyan Ko Sa Magandang Kinabukasan” (LRT – My Ride To A Better Future), the announcement of the winners was held recently at the LRTA Social Hall in Pasig.
According to LRTA Administrator Gen. Reynaldo I. Berroya, LRTArt aims to recognize Filipino artistry and to inform people that its train systems not only bring its passengers to their destinations but more importantly, into their journey towards their dreams and aspirations.
In the Main Competition, Robert Tiano and Juan Aguasito Jr. won the 2nd and 3rd prize and received P100,000 and R200,000 respectively. In the Junior Division, Jheco Lorica, Bianca Dominique Verano and Brahm Daniel Verano, clenched the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize, and received P150,000, P100,000, and P50,000 respectively.
Ralph Allen Semilla, the grand winner, received P300,000 and a trophy. His painting will be displayed inside the LRTA Depot.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greeting today, Dec. 16, go to Ms. Gloria Romero, Kerima Tuvera, Mila Limgenco, Catherine Santos, Tessie & Iris Benito, Annie Vergara, Dr. Randy Dellosa, Jay Gonzales and Frankie Pangilinan…Dec. 17: Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Mel Valic, Dr. Vivian Sarabia-Ong, Ernani Cuenco Jr., Elmie Roldan, Henrietta Mendez, Leon Miguel, Winnie Mariano, Aiko Melendez and Michael V.…Happy 4th wedding anniversary to Regina Mae Parungao and Daryll James Juan…Dec. 18: Frank Evaristo, Cesar Buenaventura, Jojo dela Cruz, Luna Viernesto, Anita Carlo, Roberto Tabor, Vivian Cajucom, Atty. Cirilo Tolosa and Gen. Narciso Cabrera…
He, together with guests Haydee Manosca, Gem Mascarinas, Sheila Reyes and Ann Diglasan, the singing policewoman, all award-winning singers, sang English songs (proving he is worthy of the title given him by RJ Jacinto as the Nat King Cole of the Philippines). And then Mel performed the Tagalog songs in his album, three of them he wrote: “Kawal Ng Bayan,” “Dinggin Mo Bayan” and “Ang Bayani Ay Ikaw,” which he dedicates to the gallant men in uniform. His special guests were Dulce and Token Lizares.
Mel has gone a long way since leaving his hometown of Nabua, Camarines Sur after high school. Endowed with a rich singing voice, Mel used his talent to help his impoverished family by joining amateur singing contests. Almost always, he would win and bring home the bacon, so to speak. But his big dream then was to sing on a bigger stage in televised events in Manila.
Mel fulfilled this dream when he won in “Eat Bulaga!”’s AFP Singing Soldiers Amateur Contest in 1986. Acknowledged as the AFP Singing Ambassador, he has performed before Malacanang foreign guests during the administrations of former Presidents Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, Cory Aquino and Gloria Arroyo.
• • •
Winners of LRTArt
A nationwide painting competition was held to mark the 37th anniversary celebration of the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA). Dubbed “LRTArt 2017” with the theme “LRT – Sasakyan Ko Sa Magandang Kinabukasan” (LRT – My Ride To A Better Future), the announcement of the winners was held recently at the LRTA Social Hall in Pasig.
According to LRTA Administrator Gen. Reynaldo I. Berroya, LRTArt aims to recognize Filipino artistry and to inform people that its train systems not only bring its passengers to their destinations but more importantly, into their journey towards their dreams and aspirations.
In the Main Competition, Robert Tiano and Juan Aguasito Jr. won the 2nd and 3rd prize and received P100,000 and R200,000 respectively. In the Junior Division, Jheco Lorica, Bianca Dominique Verano and Brahm Daniel Verano, clenched the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize, and received P150,000, P100,000, and P50,000 respectively.
Ralph Allen Semilla, the grand winner, received P300,000 and a trophy. His painting will be displayed inside the LRTA Depot.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greeting today, Dec. 16, go to Ms. Gloria Romero, Kerima Tuvera, Mila Limgenco, Catherine Santos, Tessie & Iris Benito, Annie Vergara, Dr. Randy Dellosa, Jay Gonzales and Frankie Pangilinan…Dec. 17: Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Mel Valic, Dr. Vivian Sarabia-Ong, Ernani Cuenco Jr., Elmie Roldan, Henrietta Mendez, Leon Miguel, Winnie Mariano, Aiko Melendez and Michael V.…Happy 4th wedding anniversary to Regina Mae Parungao and Daryll James Juan…Dec. 18: Frank Evaristo, Cesar Buenaventura, Jojo dela Cruz, Luna Viernesto, Anita Carlo, Roberto Tabor, Vivian Cajucom, Atty. Cirilo Tolosa and Gen. Narciso Cabrera…
No comments:
Post a Comment