MALL OF ASIA ARENA MAKES HISTORY IN ITS GRAND
LAUNCH
The Mall
of Asia Arena, world-class venue for the world-class Filipino talents finally
holds its Grand Launch in a music event entitled “ICONS at the MALL OF ASIA
ARENA.”
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| The Company |
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| Christian Bautista |
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| Jose Mari Chan |
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| Jose Mari Chan, Christian Bautista & The Company |
Gracing
the red carpet at this once-in-a-lifetime concert are some of the biggest names
in the Philippine music industry from various generations including Lea
Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Ogie Alcasid, Regine
Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos,
Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, and the singing group,
The Company.
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| Rachel Alejandro |
Host Jim
Paredes and Pops Fernandez as well as comic TV personalities Pokwang, Jose
Manalo, and Wally Bayola were also present at the grand launch.
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| Pops Fernandez & Jim Paredes |
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| Pokwang, Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola |
The Mall of Asia Arena is a celebration of the
achievements and glory of the “World Class Filipino”, who never gives up in his
dreams and the achievement of excellence. With its 20,000 full seating capacity, Corporate
Suites, VIP-level services and amenities, and a vast offering of food and
merchandise, the MoA Arena is posed to become the country’s premier
entertainment venue.
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| Mr. Hans T. Sy, President SM Prime Holding |
“We are very happy to be here at this landmark
occasion as the MoA arena is a testament to the Filipino people and its spirit
– resilient and persevering in the pursuit of excellence. Through the MoA
Arena, we hope to give Filipinos a taste of world class entertainment in a
truly innovative and luxurious setting,” said Mr. Hans T. Sy, President for SM
Prime Holdings, who was accompanied by his family at the ribbon cutting.
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| Freddie Aguilar |
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| Arnel Pineda |
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| Lea Salonga |
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| Arnel Pineda & Lea Salonga |
Also present at the ceremony were distinguished
government officials including Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Sec. Armin
Luistro, Sen. Francis Pangilinan, Former Senator Robert Jaworski, Maryo Antonio
Calixto, Congresswoman Calixto Rubiano, Gov. Imee Marcos and Gov. ER Ejercito
and big names in the entertainment industry such as Ogie Alcasid, Lea Salonga,
Gabby Lopez and Charo Santos of ABSCBN.
JUNE 16. 2012 "GRAND LAUNCH"
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| Juris |
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| Jed Madela |
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| Piolo Pascual |
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| Ogie Alcasid |
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| Regine Velasquez |
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| Bamboo |
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| Eric Santos |
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| Martin Nievera |
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| Basil Valdez |
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| Wally Bayola |
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| Jose Manalo |
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| Pokwang |
