‘Maluwalhating Pilipinas’ Christmas Benefit Concert Set for Nov. 14 at The Manila Hotel
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Maluwalhating Pilipinas, a Christmas benefit dinner concert, will be held at the Fiesta Pavilion of The Manila Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition and its partners announced the event at a press conference on Oct. 15. The concert features sopranos Rachelle Gerodias and Gerphil Flores, along with Isay Alvarez and Lara Maigue. Proceeds will support nutrition programs for mothers and babies, as well as socialized housing in Muntinlupa. The title comes from a song about love of country.
Maluwalhating Pilipinas Concert Details
- Event: Maluwalhating Pilipinas Christmas benefit dinner concert
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Venue: Fiesta Pavilion, The Manila Hotel
- Organizers: Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition and partners, with The Manila Hotel
- Director: Joel Macanaya
Who Is Performing
- Rachelle Gerodias, soprano and Aliw Awards Hall of Famer
- Gerphil Flores, classical crossover soprano and “Asia’s Got Talent” finalist
- Isay Alvarez, Aliw Award-winning singer and theatre actress
- Lara Maigue, Aliw Best Classical Performer and singer-songwriter
- Rotarians Raffy Garcia, Reggie Nolido, Ador Tolentino, Bobby Alvarez, Egay Rubiano and former Senator Joey Lina
Where the Proceeds Go
The coalition runs nutrition programs for mothers and babies during the first 1,000 days, from pregnancy until a child’s second birthday. The program now runs in 19 areas and has served about 1,500 beneficiaries. In addition, the concert will help fund at least eight socialized houses for families in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, through the Rotary Homes Foundation.
About the Title Song
Former Senator Joey Lina wrote the poem behind “Maluwalhating Pilipinas,” and his nephew set it to music. Gerodias also noted that all four women performers are mothers, which fits a concert devoted to mothers and children.
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