BASIL VALDEZ CONCERT IN THE SHRINE

Basil Valdez had his 27th SALMO Inspirational Benefit Concert at St. Arnold Janssen Shrine in Cainta, Rizal last January 24, 2009. SALMO stands for "Sundin ang Loob Mo." According to Miss Joy Delarmente, the concert started in 1994. At present, it was already heard in several Churches in Metro Manila, Cabanatuan City , Cavite , Laguna, Cebu and Iloilo and even abroad! The concert producer organizes the concert to raise funds for charitable projects, and at the same time to share the good music of the performer whose talent and generosity help serves the purpose of the producer.

The concert at the Shrine was staged for the completion of the Shrine construction.


Benedict, our seasoned Shrine Lector was the emcee of the evening and he did his assigment so well.

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Fr. George Britos, SVD also did his rendition of "The Call" of Fr. Raul Caga, SVD

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Mayor Mon Ilagan introduced his friend Basil Valdez to the audience.

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Basil Valdez on Stage!!!

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In between songs, Basil shared his sacred story in life. He was discovered pala by a priest...

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Basil looked at me...

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The Altar of the Shrine

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The parish priest, Fr. Manuel Bongayan, SVD had a chit-chat with Bayani Fernando and Mon Ilagan.

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Signing of the Souvenir program: Look at that, the "firsts" who lined up for the signing are the following: "SVD's Miracle Girl" Pamela Avellanosa, SVD Regent Joey Ruega, SVD Vice-Provincial Jerome Marquez....and...

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and...yes, SVD Provincial Nielo Cantilado. We hope that they will have a duet next time...

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Basil was surrounded by SVDs.

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After the concert, Basil shared that the one staged in the Arnold Janssen Shrine was one of the Best SALMO concerts ever...