President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday night hosted a concert for the personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and their families.

Konsyerto sa Palasyo: Awit ng Magiting aims to acknowledge the sacrifices of the members of the AFP to maintain the nation’s sovereignty, peace and security.

The concert featured the Samiweng Singers from Ilocos Norte province; Musical Director Jeddi Cris Celeste from Iloilo City; and Harpists Benedicto Costaños Sr. and Benedicto Costaños Jr. from Cebu.

The AFP personnel were also treated to performances by Poppert Bernadas from Davao; Princess Vire from Quezon City; Limuel Llanes from Quezon Province; Rappers Marco Paolo Revidiso from Parañaque City; A.K. Fella, Glnn, and MC Julyo from Cavite; and Spoken Word Artist Kenli Marc Sibayan from Ilocos Norte.

Accompanying the chief executive were First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte, and former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Among those present were Cabinet secretaries and Senators Cynthia Villar, Jinggoy Estrada and Francis Tolentino. #