Singing soldier Mel Sorillano will launch his album, “Dinggin Mo Bayan,” on Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Dusit Thani Hotel Makati. Featured performer is Dulce, one of the country’s most-awarded divas. Other guest performers are Charity Diva Token Lizares, Haydee Manosca, Gem Mascarinas, Sheila Reyes and SPO1 Ann Dinglasan, the “Singing Policewoman.”
ENS/2nd Lt. Mel Sorillano was the grand prize winner of the 2012 AFP-BJMP-DND Battle of Champions. As such, he has been performing for military and government events. He was also one of the performers in the recent “Awit Sa Marawi,” a fundraising concert at the AFP Theater.
Among the songs in the album are “Dinggin,” composed by US-based Pastor Mar Polonia, “Bayani” by mother-son Evelyn and Pipo Cipra, and “Puso Ko’y Iyong-Iyo,” by Vehnee Saturno.
A father of five, Mel is dubbed the “Nat King Cole of the Philippines.” He hails from Nabua, Camarines Sur.
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Musical matriarch marks milestone
Lita Alejar Faustino celebrated recently a major milestone. A few select friends, family and relatives helped her celebrate at the Pacaya Room of the Palma Country Club.
The opening prayer by Lita’s eldest Emy set the mood for one of the evening’s highlights, which was a video montage of special greetings from some celebrity friends (such as Sharon Cuneta, Lani Misalucha, Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho, Gary V., Butch and Tricia Jimenez, and Piolo Pascual) and from family (Lito, Emi, and Krystle Faustino, who all live in Toronto).
It segued to a Lettermen Medley by three of Lita’s eight children (Ding, Tek and Mon, all musical luminaries). Then premiere belter Ivy Violan serenaded Lita’s guests with a nostalgic song. Lita wore outfits that were gifts from her sister Evelyn Alejar-Tuazon, who lives in the US.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 25, go to Amb. Baby Puyat-Reyes, Rev. Alex Orbito, Jose Lacaba, Rosario Ablaza-Syquia, Perla So-an, Marcia Rodriguez, Tess Cosculluela, Ruth Vergara, Reli German, Virgie Balatico, Dr. Rosendo Roque, Lina Meléndez, Boy Carlos, Mabel Carag, Gen. Jose Almonte, VG DV Savellano, Lulu Africa, Max Edralin, Harvey Gerapusco, Vince Hizon, Aimee Torres and Martin del Rosario…Nov. 26: Evelyn Alvaran-Cruz, Timmy Cruz, Randy Santiago, Monette de Villa, Frederick Peralta, Jun Banaria, Aimee Singson, Edmundo Bayota, Jeryk GarcÃa, Mitos Araneta, Jet Martin, Raquel Hizon, Jackie Aquino, Jonas Valdecañas, Gabriel Munson, Jr., David Siytangco, Norvina Flores, Atty. Emma Rosqueta, Joross Gamboa, Sheryn Regis and Tonyboy Cojuangco…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…Condolences to the family of Patro Subido-Caddarao passed away at 8:42 a.m., Wednesday, November 22 due to cancer of the bile duct which directly affected her liver and pancreas and spread throughout her other organs such as brain which caused her to have a stroke. The Subido and Caddarao families request prayer for the eternal reposed of her soul in the kingdom of our creator, the Lord Almighty. Viewing of her remains will start tomorrow, Thursday, November 23, 2017 until the night of Saturday, November 25, 2017 at our residence at Block 27 Lot 20, Villanova Avenue, Villanova Subdivision, Brgy. Nagkaisang-Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City. Interment will follow on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Forest Park cemetery in Brgy. Bagumbong, Caloocan City.
