CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA and Melissa De Leon

Once again, the Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF) Cavite is mounting another fund-raising concert on Sept. 5 for the construction of the church featuring one of today’s hottest balladeers Christian Bautista.

Christian, who will be joined in the concert by Ms. Melissa de Leon, will be performing on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. in CCF Cavite, located at the second floor of Sun City Plaza, Anabu 1 in Imus, Cavite. The Crossover Band will also be joining the concert for a cause.

Last year, CCF Cavite also mounted a successful production featuring ABS-CBN talent Ms. Toni Gonzaga at the same venue. Proceeds from the show helped defray the costs of the initial phase of the building project. This concert will help build classrooms for the Sunday school kids, as well as expand the worship hall to accommodate more church-goers in the area.

Christian, regularly seen on ABS-CBN’s “ASAP” and who remains to be one of the most sought-after singers in the country today, will be singing songs that are close to his heart like “You Raise Me Up,” “Magsimula Ka,” “The Prayer,” “The Way You Look at Me,” “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever,” “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” “I Have Fallen in Love with the Same Woman Thrice,” among others.

Melissa, who breaks her semi-retirement from showbiz just for this show, will be singing “Call Me,” “Bridges,” “Promises,” “Time and Tide,” and “Power of Your Love.” Melissa is a full-time wife to Ronnie Joseph and their four beautiful children. She says, “I just can’t say no to the request of our good friends Nett and Bang Gochuico from CCF Cavite. And this one will be worth it because it will be an honor to serve God this way.”

The concert is being sponsored by Drugmakers’ Laboratories Inc. and Broader Reach Operation, Inc. 

John Lloyd is newest Joel Cruz endorser

John Lloyd Cruz is the newest addition to the endorsers of Joel Cruz Signature perfumes. He was launched in a grand fashion last week at the full-packed Skydome of SM North Edsa.

John Lloyd was the finale of the elaborate program, which was also a fashion show of sorts. John Lloyd is the flag-bearer of two scents, for male, Like Him and for female, Likes Her.

Joel Cruz, one of the contestants in the soon-to-be-launched third season of “Celebrity Duets” on GMA-7, was very excited during the launch. He revealed that he has been clinching this deal with John Lloyd since earlier this year. “Nasa Betty La Fea pa lang, kinakausap ko na si John Lloyd para dito. Buti naman at finally natuloy na ang aming launch,” he said.

John Lloyd for his part, says he is happy to be part of Joel Cruz’s stable of endorsers. “Matagal-tagal na talaga kaming nag-usap ni Joel tungkol dito. Nasa ‘Betty La Fea’ pa lang. And now, we’re here already. Watch out for the His and Hers perfume that I carry for them,” he said.

The other endorsers under the Joel Cruz Signatures are Alfred Vargas, Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna, Ronnie Liang, and Ejay Falcon.

The Madz at the CCP this weekend

Catch the Philippine Madrigal Singers’ two-night concert performance billed “Madz About Love… Madz About Peace” this weekend, Aug. 28-29, 8 p.m. at the CCP Main Theater.

The performances come in the wake of the group’s earlier designation as UNESCO’s Artist for Peace given recently “in recognition of their efforts to promote dialogue and understanding among people in Southeast Asia, their contribution to extend UNESCO’s message of peace and tolerance, and their dedication to the ideals and aims of the organization.”

The Madz will perform songs that made them bring honor to the country, as well as singles from their upcoming album “Love Continues” under Sony Music: “How Did You Know,” “Love of My Life,” “Now That I Have You,” “A Very Special Love,” “When You Say Nothing At All,” “Whenever, Wherever, Whatever,” and “Your Love.”

The concert is presented by Sony Music, in cooperation with Unilever Phils., PLDT MyDSL, Sony Phils., CCP, The Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, 96.3 Easy Rock, Magic 89.9, and 103.5 Max FM. Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets, CCP box-office, where students can avail of 50% discount upon presentation of school ID, and Sony Music, where discount can be arranged for block buyers.