UPMAF holds benefit concert

MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Fund, Inc. (UPMAF) is holding a concert called Ang SOAP Opera ng Buhay Ko (The Concert: Voices of Healing) on Aug. 26 at the new Marriott Grand Ballroom to raise funds towards the creation of the new UP College of Medicine Academic Center,  a seven-storey multi-million peso undertaking.

The dinner concert will feature several of the biggest names in the international and local concert scenes, including the 50-piece ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of maestro Gerard Salonga. The special night will bring together Lea Salonga, Ryan Cayabyab, Jed Madela, Vice Ganda, Mark Bautista, Cris Villonco, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Bituin Escalante, Pinky Marquez, Franco Laurel, The Tux, Caisa Borromeo, Baihana and Catherine Fisher. A 70-strong chorus composed of The Mass Appeal, Ateneo Chamber Singers and UP Medicine Choir will also fill the grandiose ballroom.

For ticket and sponsorship inquiries, call Dr. Melfred Hernandez at 0917-8152029), overall chair; Dr. Karin Estepa (0922-8253146), chair, Business Committee; or Kareen Tapia (0923-8568043) of UPMAF (02) 526-4255 or e-mail [email protected].