Stars align for ‘Manong’ Chavit
While he cut short his bid for a senate seat, his service to the Filipino people continues, Singson said.
Filipino music took centerstage at the launch of VBank, the “Bangko ng Masa,” by businessman and politician Chavit Singson.
The nationwide caravan, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on 12 January, kicked off with the game Hep Hep Hooray facilitated by host Eric Nicolas.
Buganda Drum Beaters and Mandeuvresignite soon took the stage followed by P-pop girl group Calista.
Actor and R&B singer Billy Crawford performed the global smash hit APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars.
TV host and singer Billy Crawford rallied the audience to sing along to the global smash APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars.
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P-pop group Calista kept the party going with their performances.
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Rep. Richelle Singson, daughter of Chavit Singson, shared more details on VBank. She said, “Kung tatanungin niyo ‘ligtas ba ang pera ko?’ Oo. Ligtas na ligtas. Hindi ito para sa mayaman, para ito sa mga mamamayang Pilipino. Ito ay bangko para sa masa.”
Ai-ai delas Alas, VBank ambassador, sang a medley of OPM classics such as VST & Co’s Rock Baby Rock and Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko.
Hosts Billy Crawford and Tuesday Vargas amped up the crowd’s excitement as they announce 58 winners of P1,000, 58 winners of P5,800 and two lucky winners P580,000.
The man of the hour, Chavit Singson, finally appeared onstage to thank everybody and share his withdrawal from the 2025 senatorial race.
“Hindi ko na po kailangan intayin o manalo sa eleksyon para maramdaman ang tagumpay,” he said.
While he cut short his bid for a senate seat, his service to the Filipino people continues, Singson added.
