Big names in music scene perform at Noynoy inauguration
MANILA, Philippines - The inauguration of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III on Wednesday turned into a musical show as the biggest names in the music industry performed at Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
The national anthem was performed by no other than international singing sensation and "Glee" season 2 cast Charice.
The Philippine Madrigal Singers, accompanied by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, sang “Bayan Ko,” while "Minamahal Kong Bayan" was performed by APO Hiking Society.
Balladeer Christian Bautista performed Josh Groban's hit "You Raise Me Up."
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The group who performed the inaugural song "Bagong Pilipinas" were composer Ogie Alcasid, Noel Cabangon, Jed Madela, Mae Paner, also known as Juana Change, Jim Paredes, Gary Valenciano and Regine Velasquez.
Velasquez also sang Aquino’s campaign song "Di Ka Nag-Iisa."
Cabangon, the composer-singer, also performed his hits "Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino" at "Kanlungan."
Before the administration of oath to Aquino and Vice President Jejomar Binay, the Philharmonic Orchestra played a medley of folk songs.
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Noel Cabangon is really one
Noel Cabangon is really one of the country's best composer and performer. He even made Pnoy and all other high ranking officials swear!
Concert
I was just glad the inauguration didn't turn out to be Mr. Cabangon's own mini-concert. While I admit to liking some of his songs, it IS out of place in our new president's inauguration. He sang long-winded songs and even successfully managed to have the whole audience to a pledge to something.
He could have done his thing at the QC Memorial street party.
But I guess the organizers know better. Tsk, tsk, tsk.