Aside from religious songs, the priests also sang a number of original Filipino songs, such as “Ikaw Rin ang Mahal†by Leopoldo Silos; “Babayeng Sugbuanon†by Paquito Balbona; and “Barkada.â€
Other choirs also assisted the priests in the concert.
The Mandaue Children’s Choir, led by conductor Dennis Sugarol, did its version of Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heavenâ€, “Together We can Change the World†and “Light of a Million Mornings.â€
The choirs of the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu and the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral also performed.
Fr. Jonas Mejares, rector of the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino de Cebu, also accompanied the two choirs with his rendition of “This is the Moment.â€
Students of the San Carlos Seminary College also sang in the concert.
There were also individual performers, like Elvis Somosot, Jessica Mcyorker, Girlie Laspiñas and Jay-Arr Librando.
The concert lasted for three hours.
After the concert, Palma said he was happy with the turnout.
He told reporters the concert was not just to help raise funds for the 51st IEC but also to gauge the Eucharistic Pavilion’s facilities such as the sound system, lights and air-conditioning.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on November 28, 2015.
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