#BangonSugBohol: The Call to Rise Continues

The call to rise after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit provinces Cebu and Bohol, doesn’t simply stop in the part one of #BangonSugBohol fund-raising concert a week ago, as it threw another round of entertainment at SM Northwing Atrium, SM City Cebu last October 26.

A line-up of Cebuano artists and musicians came together and wowed the crowd with their stunning performances of different themes.

The first batch of performers from the Cerj and Fidelis Choir, University of Cebu Dance Troupe (UCDC), University of Cebu (UC) Symphonic Orchestra and Dance Company, Circle of 6 Band, UC Chorus and 10 G Troupers graced the stage with a mix of modern and traditional songs and dances.

Upbeat and spirited numbers were also showcased by the Genes Tapales, Junior Trobadours, On The Cover Band, UC HRM Crew, Infrared Band, Facebooked the Musical, Los Cantates, UC Cheerdance Team and Fire Attraction.

Dancesport Team Cebu City kids (Photo by Caryll J. Arcayan)

Chancellor Candice Gotianuy of UC, who spearheaded the campaign together with UC Director of Communications, Marylou Neri, shared that the concert was simply their way of helping out the earthquake victims of Cebu and Bohol.

“This all started when I offered the resources of UC to the government officials. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) accepted and made us a center for relief operations. We mobilized students and staff – all whom were very enthusiastic to help,” shared Gotianuy.

Mall goers, guests, families and friends of participating organizations gave their all-out support to the fund-raising event by submitting their pledges and donations especially in Bohol where help is utmost needed.

Dozens of sacks of rice, boxes of noodles, canned goods, and bottled water were among the relief items received by volunteers at the onsite donation booths located beside the stage.

Private organizations such as the Uptown JC’s and the Maribago Bluewater Resort collaborated with UC in the distribution of relief goods in Bohol.

The university-wide campaign also garnered the support of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). Melanie Ng of Ng Khai Development Corporation and Marissa Fernan, vice-president of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. were also actively involved in organizing and promoting the concert-for-a-cause.

A week prior, October 20, the first part of the #BangonSugBohol concert was done in The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu. It was able to raise up more than P1 million, while the sequel came up with a resounding P1.7 million.

Some members of the Fidelis Choir (Photo by Caryll J. Arcayan)

Other  performers last Saturday were from the Mandaue Children and Youth Chorus, Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra and the Creative Thespians Club. They serenaded the audience with their classy rhythms and inspirational musical numbers in the evening.

Representing Cebu’s original pop music were the Sugbuwanon Band, Voice of Cebu Chorale, Cebu Technological University (CTU) Voice Theater, Dancesport Team Cebu City and Vispop artists.

Cebuana models meanwhile turned the stage into a runway featuring the designs of top Cebuano fashion designers from the Clothes for Life.

The concert topped off with a grand finale and curtain call of all the performers, directors and crew who shared their efforts in making the cause-driven endeavor possible. The concert started at 1 p.m. and ended at 9 p.m.