A dinner concert for a cause
THE Children’s First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC), in partnership with The Manila Hotel, will present a dinner concert to raise funds for the nutrition efforts of non-government organizations helping government address malnutrition of Filipino infants during the crucial period from conception to their second birthday.
The pre-Valentine concert called “The Greatest Love of All” will be held on February 9, 6 pm, at the Tent City of The Manila Hotel.
Main performers include former press secretary Mike Toledo, former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea, and The Manila Hotel president and former Senator Joey Lina.
Other performers include Beverly Salviejo, Nina Campos, Jenny Sugay, Rachelle Rule, Rachel Verns, Pam Esquivel, Bobby Alvarez, Egay Rubiano, Jeffrey Panado, Egay Banaag, and the Adeodatus Children’s Choir (Baseco) with Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. Rodel Colmenar leads the music direction, with George Sison-Tagle and Paul Dizon supervising the overall direction of the concert.
CFDC member organizations include Rotary International, Lions Club International, Kiwanis International, Junior Chamber International, The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, The Fraternal Order of Eagles - Philippine Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Knights of Rizal, Save the Children Philippines, World Vision Philippines, Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals, Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives, Crusade Against Violence, and others.
In tandem with government, the CFDC was formed to confront a serious problem troubling the Philippines: malnutrition during a child’s First One Thousand Days of Life – a very critical period when the impact of poor nutrition can be profound, long-lasting, even irreversible.
The Greatest Love of All is not merely an entertainment spectacle but a collaborative initiative to generate funds for the nutrition program of NGOs in the villages.
For details, contact John Gacutan at 09620668526 or +632 85270011 extension 1006.