Concert Arena: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's 25th Anniversary

Lastnight's concert was full of surprises, Asia's Songbird has shown her professionalism that despite her illness the show must go on ...
And I am sharing with you what had happened that unforgettable night for all of us with our own pride - Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.

Early that night, fans and concert fanatics gather in MoA grounds to witness another history in the music industry including Kris Aquino, Mikee Coajuangco, Jennylyn Mercado, Eugene Domingo, John Lapuz, Christalle Henares, Aga Mulach, Zhazha Padilla, Vice Ganda, Mang Gerry and many other familiar faces I can't recognize (sorry).

Overture of Silver was a great start with "Narito Ako, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigan Ka, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, On The Wings of Love and Pangako" by the Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Raul Mitra on the piano.

Scream and shout of excitement echoed thru the wall of MoA Arena that night and was tripled when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid stood on stage in silver clothing singing the hippy song "Where have You Been All My Life" as the intro and was mixed with "Shine". And the crowd was outrageous begging for more.

Moreover, when she started to speak, there everyone noticed that her voice was harsh and she asked for an apology to everyone around. But even though she said "...dumugo man ang ilong ko, dumugo man ang lalamunan ko itutuloy ko ang pagdiriwang natin ng 25th years ko sa music industry..."

Her 1st three songs were "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang", "Araw Gabi" & "Tuwing Umuulan" followed by "Dadalhin" (where she started to cry).

First guest to appear on stage was her husband, the Songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid with "Hanggang Ngayon" (my favorite among her duets) then Janno Gibbs with "Magkasuyo Boung Gabi". Michael V came in with his very surprising and entertaining sing&dance number of "Gangnam Style" where we all laugh. Then the OJ production number of Ogie&Janno about Regine's life with their "Promdi" rendition. Then she sang heartily "In Your Eyes".

Regine felt she can't sing anymore, that's why she called Anton Diva who was in the crowd to sing with her the song "On The Wings Of Love" while she was being lifted up with a harness on her body. What a sight! Elegantly done. Anton who wasn't prepared that night was out of timing but still the voice was 99% similar of Regine. Anton Diva wowed the audience.

Lanie Misalucha, Asia's Nightingale sang a medley with her, "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka", "Ikaw", "Pangako", "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" and again coda of "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka".
And Lanie who was oozing with her new beauty touched the hearts of everyone with her rendition of "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin".

Regine came back with teary eyes and sincerely announced that she had throat infection and she wished to continue, here she said to have a free concert next month for everyone who had joined here that night. 

"I expect you guys to "Boo" on me since I can't sing 

and suffering from viral infection but I thank you for upbringing my spirit 

to make the show go on and what's most important is you guys 

being here for my 25th anniversary concert! 

KEEP YOUR TICKETS! 'CAUSE I WILL SHOW YOU AGAIN GUYS HOW THIS SHOW SHOULD BE!'

She called her son  NATE onstage and rendered another full of emotion rendition of "God Gave Me You" followed by "Leader Of The Band" with Mang Gerry on her right side.

An impromtu happened when she called Vice Ganda and John Lapuz on stage to cracked the sadness of everyone and she bid goodbye and said thank you.

The finale was "Shake your Groove Thing" and "Hot Stuff" with KC Montero rapping.

What a night. Though it was somehow sad still it was fulfilling and I felt joy as I witnessed a genuine performer who inspite of the odds still continued to please her spectators. I am proud I was there.

Thank you Regine, you're truly an inspiration to all !!!.

Praying for your fast recovery.