Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 13) — Malacañang announced on Thursday that it will hold a concert series featuring Filipino artists from different fields of performing arts.
It said the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo” was initiated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to “highlight the nation’s rich culture and world class talent.”
“He also firmly believes that the creative industry should not be left out as the nation takes leaps of progress towards economic recovery,” Malacañang said in a statement.
The concert series will kick off inside the palace on the evening of April 22, with the first event intended to recognize the service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Malacañang said it will release the roster of performers in the coming days and will livestream the concert.
Expected to go on stage are singers, instrumentalists, dancers and movement artists, rappers, spoken word artists, rock vocalists, theater performers, and beatboxers, among others.
They will be coming from Cebu, Ilocos Norte, Quezon, Cavite, Iloilo, Metro Manila and Davao, the government said.
“The upcoming ‘Konsyerto sa Palasyo: Awit ng Magiting’ on 22 April 2023 recognizes the Armed Forces for its sacrifices in maintaining the nation’ s sovereignty, peace and security,” read the statement.
