Lea Salonga, Arnel Pineda, Bamboo to grace Save the Children Philippines fundraising e-concert

Save the Children Philippines is holding a virtual concert this December, and a number of OPM greats are set to perform.

Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Arnel Pineda, Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid unite for a cause in the fundraising concert titled "Awit para sa mga Bata."

The exclusive e-concert also features Bamboo, Gian Magdangal, Sam Shoaf, Kayla Rivera, and a classical music performance by Save the Children Philippines’ Changemaker Lara Maigue.

Save the Children Ambassadors Katarina Rodriguez, Ria Atayde, and Xia Vigor will also join.

Also performing in the e-concert are the “Quarentados” of Philippine Science High School Batch ’82 Choir and the kids from Annie the Musical.

"Awit para sa mga Bata" aims to raise funds for children’s continued learning, protection, and survival.

"Children who live in poverty face the compounding impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent powerful typhoons. This Christmas, let us give them a lasting gift by making sure they continue to learn, stay healthy, and be protected from all forms of violence," said Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines.

The concert is also part of Save the Children Philippines’ ongoing "eSave Natin ang Pasko" Christmas fundraising campaign that also promotes the importance of a nurturing home through the "Mapagkalingang Tahanan" advocacy which supports both children and their parents, guardians, and caregivers in facilitating a sound learning environment.

Attendees are expected to pay at least 800 for the tickets, which can be availed through Ticket2Me.net. This donation provides a household with a Family Learning Kit to aid children’s learning in a nurturing home during the pandemic.

"Awit para sa mga Bata" will be held on December 18. —JCB, GMA News