Songs for Heroes

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Songs For Heroes
Location Philippines
Start date19 March 2015
End date31 October 2017
Legs3
No. of shows3 total
concert chronology
  • Songs For Heroes 3
    (2017–10)
  • Songs For Heroes
    (2015–03)
  • Songs For Heroes 4
    (still unofficial)

The Songs for Heroes is a benefit concert dedicated for the immediate families of soldiers and policemen in the Philippines. It is initiated by the television channel, UNTV, and the Members Church of God International with its leaders Bro. Eli Soriano, Bro. Daniel Razon with special participation of Philippine National Police, Tagaligtas and Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is directed by Floy Quintos with Mon del Rosario as its musical director and Alex Cortez serve as creative director.

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Songs For Heroes 1

It is the first benefit concert dedicated to the families of SAF 44 who were casualties at the Mamasapano clash held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay on 19 March 2015. The March concert raised six million pesos. [1]

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Songs For Heroes 2

With its theme: Ang Mamatay Nang Dahil Sa Iyo (To Die For You), Songs For Heroes 2 was held on 30 June 2015 also at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ticket proceeds of the said concert were given to the AFP and PNP for the fallen and wounded soldiers in line for duty. Several government officials including DOJ Sec. Leila de Lima, Court Administrator Midas Marquez, AFP Chief of Staff Pio Catapang and PNP Chief of Staff Leonardo Espina went there in the concert. PBC President Atom Henares and PBC Chairman Emeritus Larry Henares personally joined the crowd. [2]

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Songs For Heroes 3

Recognizing the sacrifices of soldiers and police personnel in Marawi City and to give charity benefits of their immediate families, UNTV hosted Songs For Heroes 3, with the theme Bayani ng Marawi (Heroes of Marawi). [3] A benefit concert aimed to support families of those killed in action (KIA) during the 154-day siege. The concert was held at SM Mall of Asia Area on 31 October 2017. [4] The concert gave financial assistance of 6 million pesos to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and two million pesos to the Philippine National Police (PNP).[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Songs for Heroes raises P6M". The Philippine Star. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Stories of Bravery and Heroism as Focus of Songs for Heroes 2 Concert". Daniel Razon. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Families of Marawi City Heroes to Benefit from Songs for Heroes 3". www.afp.mil.ph. Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Songs for Heroes 3 concert celebrates gallantry of Marawi heroes" . Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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