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Famous songwriters in concert 0 SHARES Share it! By: Crispina Martinez-Belen Updated November 25, 2016, 5:51 PM

Three of the country’s greatest songwriters – Rey Valera, Louie Ocampo and Ogie Alcasid – will be featured in the Viva Live! Presentation “Kanta Ko, Panahon Niyo” on Dec. 2 at the KIA Theater in Araneta Center.

The trio and their special guests will perform their timeless, original works. The concert is directed by GB Sampedro with Ocampo as musical director.

Among Ogie’s popular compositions are “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka,” “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang,” “Kailangan Kita,” “Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap,” and “Magpakailanman.” Louie has “Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin,” “Kahit Isang Saglit,” “You Are My Song,” “Ewan,” “Maghihintay Ako Sa Yo,” and so many others. As for Rey, he is loved for his tunes “Mr. DJ,” “Malayo Pa Ang Umaga,” “Maging Sino Ka Man,” “ Pangako Sa Yo,” “Sorry Pwede Ba,” etc.

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Ready to rock

All is set for the 29th Aliw Awards on Nov. 30 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, according to AAFI Founding and current President Alice H. Reyes.

Established 39 years ago, the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. will be honoring nominees and winners of 48 categories at a dinner show presented in cooperation with Blurock Production, Inc.

The top Aliw honor is the “Entertainer of the Year” award currently held by Gerphil Flores.

The AAFI Board recently announced the lifting of the limit to the number of times the Entertainer of the Year Award can be won by a performer.

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RIBBON-CUTTING: PBA Governor’s Cup Finals MVP LA Tenorio (second from left), and PBA courtside reporter Apple David (third from left) lead the ribbon cutting ceremonies of Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar’s 79th branch at the Mandala Park along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City. The homegrown Filipino restaurant, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on February next year has been a staunch supporter of Filipino athletes from professional and amateur ball clubs in the country. Others in photo are Emily Madrid, Gerry’s regional head (left), Chai Mendoza, Gerry’s branch manager (second to the right) and PBA players Jervy Cruz of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (third to the right) and JC Intal (right) of Phoenix Fuel Masters

Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 26, go to Tonyboy Cojuangco, Evelyn Alvaran Cruz, Timmy Cruz, Monette de Villa, Randy Santiago, Frederick Peralta, David Siytangco, Edmundo Bayota, Gabriel Munson., Jr., Mitos Araneta, Atty. Emma Rosqueta, Jeryc Garcia, Jet Nuesca Martin, Raquel Hizon, Joross Gamboa, and Sheryn Regis… Nov. 27: Consul Mellie Ablaza, Ronaldo Valdez, Millie Reyes, Millie Dizon, Barge Ramos, Dra. Grace Valledor, Dr. Primitivo Chua, Eleanor M. Gerilla, Mila Llorin, Hemelyn E. Tamayo, and former Sen. Freddie Webb… Nov. 28: Tessie Macasaet, Teresa Tunay, Elizabeth Sanvictores, Jaycee Dacuycuy, Vina Trinidad, Bea Bermundo, Mila Lim, Alfonso Singson, Bryan Homocello,  and Ritz Azul…