SA ngalan ng pagkakaisa at pagtulong sa mga kababayan nating patuloy na naghihirap dahil sa pandemya, nagsanib-pwersa muli ang mga sikat na singer at performer sa bansa.
Sa pamamagitan ng Caritas Filipinas Foundation, magsasama-sama ang malalaking pangalan sa music industry para sa isang free virtual concert titled, “Isang Tinig, Isang Lahi (One Voice, One People).
Kabilang sa star-studded benefit concert na ito sina Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Apl.de.ap, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan at Ogie Alcasid.
Makakasama rin dito sina Bamboo, Maymay Entrata, Ian Veneracion, Pilita Corrales, Moira dela Torre, American singer David Pomeranz, at Sen. Manny Pacquiao. Serving as the overall head of production is OPM head Ogie Alcasid.
Present sa ginanap na “Isang Tinig, Isang Lahi” virtual mediacon kahapon ang Pambasang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao at nabanggit nga niya ang kahalagahan ng nasabing concert ngayong patuloy pa rin ang health crisis sa bansa.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a traumatic loss of human life. Most of the casualties are either our loved ones, friends, and people we know. We saw in our very own eyes the unprecedented challenges.
“This pandemic affected each and every one of us. The economic and social destruction brought by the pandemic is devastating. Millions of people fell into extreme poverty, joblessness, and hopelessness,” aniya.
“Since March last year or 15 months ago, I went to places to extend whatever help we can. The Manny Pacquiao foundation in partnership with the Jack Ma foundation and some friends were able to raise around one billion pesos.
“These funds were used to buy PPEs, medical equipment, donated to private and public hospitals, relief and financial assistance were distributed to around 100,000 families affected by the pandemic and calamities.
“I personally saw the impact of the pandemic and series of disasters int he lives of our countrymen in different places. What really inspired me is the indomitable and bayanihan spirit of the Filipinos. Rich and poor, giving whatever they have to help,” pahayag pa ng senador.
Siniguro rin ni Pacquiao na magpe-perform din siya sa concert at kabilang sa mga kakantahin niya ay ang kanyang hit songs na “Lalaban Ako” at “Para Sa ‘Yo.”
“Ang participation ko rito is isa lang ako sa magbibigay ng inspirasyon sa ating mga kababyan at ang intention natin is para makatulong tayo.
“Hindi naman lahat matulungan pero at least malaking tulong itong online concert na ito at part of the proceeds or income ay itutulong din sa mga affected by the pandemic na nangangailangan,” aniya pa.
ABS-CBN as the official media partner will present the concert live via KTX simulcast on iWant TFC with delayed telecast on Kapamilya Online.
Presented by the CBCP Caritas Filipinas Foundation, Inc., ang “Isang Tinig Isang Lahi”concert ay libre sa lahat ng gustong manood. It will have a simultaneous donation-drive for the benefit of Caritas Philippines projects for the impoverished communities, the Caring Hearts Foundation, Inc. in the US, PGH Medical Foundation, Inc., Tuloy Foundation, Inc., ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc., Philippine Relief and Development Services, Inc. and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC).
The availability of Isang Tinig, Isang Lahi Broadcast is made possible through the 60-million reach of ABS-CBN’s digital platforms, iWant TFC, Kapamilya Online and IPTV. Mapapanood ito sa Ktx.ph sa June 26 at June 27; sa TFC Linear / TFC IPTV sa June 27; at sa Kapamilya Channel / Kapamilya Online Live / iWanTTFC Philippines sa June 27, 9:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m..