Bullet Dumas sings a riveting ALING PAG IBIG BA? Based on the poem by Andres Bonifacio. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

Bullet Dumas: Nasan na tayo ngayon? Eto umuulit na naman ang siglo at na rito na tayo muli. Isang bansang pilit na pumipili ng pagpapakasakit. Paano pa natin mamahalin ang kasarinlang na pinaglaban ng ating mga ninuno? Sa ngayon, mas madali na lamang sumabay sa agos ng kawalang bahala na lumulunod sa atin…

Aling pag-ibig pa ang hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sayo bayan ko? Sa hirap at ginhawa sa ligaya’t dalita… Ako’y kasa-kasama mo. Kung ang gintong palay ay kumakaway, katabi mo ako sa bukid bayan ko… Kung tigang ang lupa at di ka makaluha ako ang magdidilig…

Bullet Dumas sings a riveting ALING PAG IBIG BA? Based on the poem by Andres Bonifacio. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

A single bass line from his acoustic guitar set the tone even before he walked on stage. His voice was stirring, haunting, expressing the anguish of the common Filipino, of every Filipino. His voice was our voice, as we are all overwhelmed by the problems of inflation, corruption and countless others that face our country today.

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Music has the power to stir the emotions in ways, words alone cannot. In a night where, the works of many National Artists were on full display, Bullet Dumas performance may have been the most moving.

Dumas’ voice was the perfect vehicle for ALING PAG IBIG PA?, originally a soundtrack for movie SISTER STELLA L (starring Vilma Santos). The song is an adaptation by Pete Lacaba on the poem PAG-IBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA by founding father Andres Bonifacio, with music composed by Ding Achacoso.

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Mr. C and Floy

Dumas was one of many stars, celebrating our independence day, in a show entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP, MGA AWITIN SA PAGDIRIWANG NG ATING KASARINLAN at the Metropolitan Theater last June 12, 2022.

From right: Celeste Legaspi, Gian Magdangal, Volter Caber, Poppert Bernadas and Erwin Lacsa. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab has the role of musical director and features a lot of his work, composition and arrangements along with new songs for that special event. He conducted the Manila Symphony Orchestra, while the show was scripted and directed by Floy Quintos.

Metropolitan Theater Managing Director Aaron Veloso, helped conceptualize the show. Veloso considers it the pinnacle of his career working with the two greats. Based on how BAYANG PINAPANGARAP turned out, that may well be the case.

Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab’s courageous love for country was seen and heard in the PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Mr. C’s imprint was all over, showcasing his courageous love of country. He was the perfect man for the job. The night was a reverie of musicals highlighting different eras of Philippine history. It was no coincidence that Cayabyab (aka Mr. C) was part of those memorable shows through the years as composer and musical arranger: KATY, RAMA HARI, NOLI ME TANGERE, EL FILIBUSTERISMO, SPOLIARIUM, ILUSTRADO ANG BUHAY NI RIZAL (1998), AGILA film (1979) etc.

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That night, he was also able to assemble the best singers and performers for the task. Director Floy Quintos on the other hand put together a cohesive and entertaining whole, through the script as well as directing. Quintos did justice to the many works of National Artists, from the realm of fashion (Ramon Valera) to literature (Bienvenido Lumbera) to dance (Ramon Obusan) and music (Fides Cuyugan-Asencio) who were honored in one unforgettable show.

BAYAN KONG PANGARAP

BAYAN KONG PANGARAP is the title song of the evening with lead vocals by Bituin Escalante. Bito’s powerful voice gave life to the heart rending, inspiring lyrics combined with melancholic music, written and composed by Krina Cayabyab. I’m appreciative of Bito making special note of Krina’s work after I initially, (mistakenly) attributed it to Mr. C.

You can imagine Mr. C’s pride with Krina’s composition. She might have performed that night as well with her band BAIHANA, if she were here. Krina is currently pursuing a PhD in Music at the Edinburgh College of Arts in Scotland.

Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

No less riveting were new songs written and composed by Mr. C featured that night: SABIHIN MONG IKA’Y PILIPINO sung by the young trio of Esang de Torres, Noel Comia Jr. Kyle Napuli and the Ateneo Chamber Singers and O BAYAN KO as part of the group finale. All of the songs are worth listening to and learning from. Perhaps a repeat performance, for the whole show can be organized as the materials are just too good not to be seen or heard again, live.

Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: Noel Comia Jr, Kyle Napuli and Esang De Torres sang a new song from Mr. C: SABIHIN MO’Y IKAY PILIPINO. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Dazzling Array

There was a dazzling array of stars: Celeste Legaspi,  Arman Ferrer, Gab Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Camille Lopez-Molina, Esang de Torres, Noel Comia Jr., Bituin Escalante, Kyle Napuli, Poppert Bernadas, Anthony Castillo, Erwin Lacsa, Nica Tupas, Katherine Tiuseco, Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Ateneo Chamber Singers and Bullet Dumas.

From right: Katherine Tiuseco, Nica Tupas, Bullet Dumas and Arman Ferrer. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Models Marina Benipayo, Meijie Cruz, Justine Felizarta, Vivien Fabella and Jane Bautista showcased the creations of designer Rommel Serrano. The segment was an homage to the work of Ramon O. Valera, National Artist for fashion.

Center: Marina Benipayo; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (10)

RAMA HARI

The show itself had many performances that reflected salient points in history. The pre- Spanish period was represented by IISA ANG TIBOK and MAGBALIK KA NA MAHAL from the musical RAMAHARI both lyrics by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera with music composed and arranged by Cayabyab.

Poppert Bernadas and Gab Pangilinan with the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

It was accompanied by the RAMON OBUSAN FOLKLORIC GROUP. The same group also performed  SA SALIW NG BALSE, SAGAYAN AT BANONG-BANONG a piece choreographed by their founder Ramon A. Obusan, National Artist for Dance.

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Kundiman

Celeste Legaspi showed her mastery of Kundiman songs that have been long part of Filipino culture in MADALING ARAW and BITUING MARIKIT.  Describing the genre, Cayabyab said, “Ang pag ibig sa bayan at mutya ay iisa.”

Celeste Legaspi sang Kundiman classics. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

MADALING ARAW was originally recorded by soprano Salvacion Oppus-Yñiguez. Later re-recorded by Sylvia La Torre who became known as “The Queen of Kundiman”. The song is one of the many hits of composer Dr. Francisco Santiago and lyricist Jose Corazon de Jesus.

BITUING MARIKIT was composed by Nicanor Abelardo with lyrics by Servando Delos Angeles from the Tagalog Zarzuela Dakilang Punglo.

Celeste Legaspi sang Kundiman classics. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Dr. Francisco Santiago, the “Father of Filipino Musical Nationalism”, declared in 1931 that the kundiman “is the love song par excellence of the Filipinos, the plaintive song which goes deepest into their hearts, song which brings them untold emotions.” Endowed with such power, the kundiman naturally came to serve as a vehicle for veiled patriotism in times of colonial oppression, in which the undying love for a woman symbolized the love of country and desire for freedom. From Wikiwand: Kundiman

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Rizal

What independence day celebration would be complete without National hero Jose P. Rizal? Admittedly, Rizal did not personally advocate for an independent Filipino nation. His two novels, however, inspired many of those who fought for it, including Katipunan founder Andres Bonifacio. In turn, many playwrights and composers have honored Rizal through their work.

THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS from left: Volter Caber, Nica Tupas, Poppert Bernadas, Katherine Tiuseco and Erwin Lacsa. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

SUGATANG BAYAN is a song from the musical EL FILIBUSTERISMO, written by Bien Lumbera. Performed by RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS whose members include: Katherine Tiuseco, Poppert Bernadas, Nica Tupas, Erwin Lacsa, Volter Caber and Anthony Castillo.

From right: Celeste Legaspi, Gian Magdangal and Volter Caber. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

OH HOW SWEET ARE THE HOURS IN ONE’S NATIVE LAND is the first line in Song of Maria Clara which was part of the original novel NOLI ME TANGERE (with musical of same title). The song was adapted by Fides Cuyugan Asencio who received the National Artist Award, June 16, 2022. Gian Magdangal, Erwin Lacsa and Anthony Castillo gave a moving rendition of the song.

Arman Ferrer performed Rizal’s MI ULTIMO ADIOS set to music composed by Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (16)

MI ULTIMO ADIOS, final farewell of Jose Rizal is set directly to music and is sung by Arman Ferrer and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. The song was composed by Mr. C for ILUSTRADO ANG BUHAY NI RIZAL that premiered in CCP, 1998. Arman Ferrer had a heart stopping operatic rendition of MI ULTIMO that was very much applauded.

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Poppert Bernadas and Katherine Tiuseco of THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

KATY!

KATY! THE MUSICAL was something near and dear to Mr. C’s heart. Historically, it represented the American influence especially the 1920’s Jazz era. KATY! is based on the life of Bodabil singer Katy Dela Cruz, whom Mr. C admired and adored. Hers was a life dedicated to the love of music and of the stage.

Joey Reyes wrote the libretto while Phil. Daily Inquirer columnist Nestor U. Torre directed the 1988 and 2013 productions. Torre passed away from COVID complications in April 2021.

THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS from right: Volter Caber, Nica Tupas, Erwin Lacsa, Anthony Castillo and Katherine Tiuseco. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

One of the characters in the musical, is familiar to Pinoy audiences. The role of Dolphy initially belonged to Robert Seña, later on was given to son Epy Quizon.

Gab Pangilinan and the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (20)

The love of music and performing was reflected in the songs. Gian Magdangal (who played Peping in the rerun) sang a lively ANG ENTABLADO AY MUNDO. Gab Pangilinan gave a husky, skat performance in PAHIRAM NG KANTA reminiscent of Jazz greats Shirley Bassey, Annie Brazil. Katy herself would be proud of the whole RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS’ moxie with their version of ABA, BA, BA, BOOGIE.

Celeste Legaspi sang Kundiman classics. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Celeste Legaspi was in the role of Olivia which was reprised by Dulce in 2013. Celeste sang a heartwarming MINSAN ANG MINAHAL AY AKO, which speaks of both the love and loneliness experienced from fame. The song is a favorite of the late President Noynoy Aquino.

Balut – Katy de la Cruz from Ryan Ryan Musikahan (ABS CBN 1989)

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Unquestionable National Artists

George Canseco’s SALAMIN NG BUHAY lyrics speak of the dichotomy of disparate lives, which can pertain to lovers, or any two people who have different destinies. In the context of the show it was meant to describe the crevasse between rich and the poor.

Marina Benipayo (left); Arman Ferrer sings George Canseco’s SALAMIN NG BUHAY. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

After the fashion segment, Marina Benipayo in a resplendent terno remained on stage. Arman Ferrer along with dancers clad in the humble attire of farmers enter. Turning to her, Ferrer sings SALAMIN NG BUHAY with the characteristic cello in the background. A visual and musical representation of the ever widening gap of the haves and have nots.

Arman Ferrer with The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Mr. C’s inclusion of Canseco’s song was a way  to honor a composer who came before him. And arguably, even had more hits. Canseco has a striking similarity with names like, Sylvia La Torre, Katy Dela Cruz, Dr. Francisco Santiago, Pitoy Moreno even Dolphy and Vilma Santos. They are all artists whose body of works are unquestionably worthy of the National Artist award, yet have not been given the honor.

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Overhauling the Process

Whang Od is the oldest tattoo artist in the Kalinga tradition and is set to receive the National Living Treasures Award. But even the NCCA concedes that she would benefit from the financial prize the National Artist award can give. They blame the process for the National artist which takes so long to finish, even years. Problem is she is already 105 years old and may not benefit from the prize directly, if it is given at all.

Ateneo Chamber Singers; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Clearly the ‘process’ is not able to sufficiently serve artists, especially the ones the Filipino people hold dear to their hearts. So maybe, it’s time we questioned it. Maybe its time to overhaul the process so it can benefit more artists and remind our people the shining examples of their bodies of work.

Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (27)

Contemporary History

Contemporary history refers to significant events usually within the lifetime of the historian. Definition from sciencedirect.com

That’s why, it may be the portion that moved audiences the most as they are events that we lived through, especially in the case of Mr. C. Whether it’s the First Quarter Storm, EDSA Revolution to the most recent COVID pandemic. These are events that we have recollections of and experienced.

Gian Magdangal and Celeste Legaspi; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

The popular hit HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO was written by Jim Paredes. It became an anthem for the PEOPLE POWER Revolution and was revived during the Leni-Kiko Campaign.

Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab conducts the Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

For most of us, Philippine Independence isn’t necessarily top of mind, either the historical event or as a concept. Hence, BAYANG PINAPANGARAP reminds us of the nation we aspire to become. TRUTH is the artist’s most powerful message. It can reflect what our people feel but cannot express. OR artists can point out the truth in society we refuse to accept. In that utopia, truth reigns.

Their ultimate message is, the fate of our country is in our hands. We have the power to make the change we need for true independence, freedom for our people.

Camille Lopez-Molina sings LUHA SA KINALIMUTANG LUPA from KATY! The Musical. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Camille Lopez Molina:

Ngayon gabi sa pamamagitan ng awit at musika ay muli na sulyapan ang ating Bayang Pinapangarap.

Gab Pangilinan:

Sa bayang ito katotohanan ang naghahari. Katotohanan na nagbibigay sa atin

ng sapat na lakas  upang lumaban at manindigan.

Celeste Legaspi sang Kundiman classics. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Celeste Legaspi:

Sa bayang ating pinapangarap ang tunay na kasarinlang ay makakamit lamang kung nanggagaling sa loob ang pagbabago.  Kung tayo ay manumbalik ng buong loob sating mas payak at dalisay na mga sarili. Kung ating pipiliin ang mabuti at ang tama at tuluyang tatalikuran ang masama, bulok, at mapanupil. Masokista raw ang mga Pilipino kaya pilit na inuulit ang lahat na mga pagkakamali ng ating kasaysayan.

From left: Camille Lopez-Molina, Kyle Napuli, Celeste Legaspi and Noel Comia Jr. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (33)

May panahon na wawasakin ang siglo ng pagpapahirap. Na tayo mismo ang may gawa. Sa araw ng ating kasarinlan. Sa pamamagitan ng ating mangaawit sana’y manumbalik ang katotohanan ng ating kasaysayan. At sana’y ipilit nating isapuso ang pagbabagong tayo lamang ang makapag sisimula.

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From right: Camille Lopez-Molina, Gian Magdangal, Poppert Bernadas, Anthony Castillo and Volter Caber. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

O BAYAN KO

Music and lyrics

by Ryan Cayabyab

O bayan ko kalian ka mamumulat? Ang totoo’y nakikita na pumipikit ka pa.

Kailan pa kung kalian wala ka nang magagawa, kapag wala ka nang ibubuga?

O bayan ko kalian ka matututo? Sadyang ikaw rin ang kalaban mo, ikaw rin ang susugpo.

Ngunit kalian kung wala ka nang magagawa? Kapag wala ka nang ibubuga?

Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab conducts the Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

O bayan ko kalian ka tatayo? Kay rami ng dugong inalay sayo.

O bayan ko ang oras ay malapit na maubos, bangon na, bumangon bayan ko.

Ngunit kalian kung wala ka nang magagawa? Kapag wala ka nang ibubuga?

O bayan ko kalian ka tatayo? Kay rami ng dugong inalay sayo.

O bayan ko ang oras ay malapit na maubos, bangon na, o bangon bayan ko.

Kung mas sama sama, tinig na sabay sabay susulong ka! Sulong na!

Bullet Dumas sings a riveting ALING PAG IBIG BA? Based on the poem by Andres Bonifacio. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (36)

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Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: Noel Comia Jr, Kyle Napuli and Esang De Torres sang a new song from Mr. C: SABIHIN MO’Y IKAY PILIPINO. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: Noel Comia Jr, Kyle Napuli and Esang De Torres sang a new song from Mr. C: SABIHIN MO’Y IKAY PILIPINO. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (41)

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Katherine Tiuseco of THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

THE RYAN CAYABYAB SINGERS from left: Volter Caber, Nica Tupas, Poppert Bernadas, Katherine Tiuseco and Erwin Lacsa. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Camille Lopez-Molina sings LUHA SA KINALIMUTANG LUPA from KATY! The Musical. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab conducts the Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Seated from right: Metropolitan Theater Managing Dir. Aaron Veloso, Mano Domingo, Bituin Escalante, Bullet Dumas and Historian Xiao Chua, Standing from left: Arman Ferrer, Gab Pangilinan, Noel Comia Jr. and Kyle Napuli. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: Noel Comia Jr, Kyle Napuli and Esang De Torres sang a new song from Mr. C: SABIHIN MO’Y IKAY PILIPINO. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (53)

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From left: Gab Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Natl Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, Poppert Bernadas, Anthony Castillo and Nica Tupas. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (55)

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Arman Ferrer; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: Kyle Napuli, Celeste Legaspi, Noel Comia Jr. and Esang De Torres. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: Mano Domingo, Bullet Dumas and Bituin Escalante. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (60)

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Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bullet Dumas sings a riveting ALING PAG IBIG BA? Based on the poem by Andres Bonifacio. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bituin Escalante sings a heart rending new song BAYAN KONG PANGARAP from Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Floy Quintos. Costume by Rommel Serrano. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista (62)

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From left: Noel Comia Jr, Kyle Napuli and Esang De Torres sang a new song from Mr. C: SABIHIN MO’Y IKAY PILIPINO. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bituin Escalante; PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP featuring the works of Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Natl Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab conducts the Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Ateneo Chamber Singers. PH Independence Day Concert entitled BAYANG PINAPANGARAP at The Metropolitan Theater, June 12, 2022. Photo by Jude Bautista