After the artists that sang previously exited the stage, Martin Nievera appeared. He stood with a serious look on his face. He took a deep breath. It was almost like he didn't know what to say. He looked at the audience. Even he was full of emotions. "I never thought I would ever stand on stage paying tribute to one of the most iconic figures in the Philippine industry...because she's missing," he stated. Then he took a deep breath. "These are the times when I can't help but question God, 'God why Sarah of all people?' I think we can all agree that Sarah's like an angel. I know there's no such thing as perfect, but Sarah, she came close to one. When I heard the news, I thought, 'Oh God, no. How are we all going to take this? How will the nation react to this? How will we ever push through?' It's true. That's what I really thought. Then I had to kind of really sit down and process it, you know? I think we heard the words 'surreal' and 'unreal' more than ten times already throughout the night, because it is. For us, her fellow artists, it doesn't feel real. I bet, to you as an audience, as a fan, as a family member, it doesn't feel real either. We're so used to having her here. We're so used to her presence. It doesn't feel like she's missing. It's true what they said earlier. It feels like she's just in some part of the world bringing entertainment and inspiration. Up until this very second, I feel like she's out there changing lives for the better. That's how I know of Sarah. Her soul, it's one of a kind. She touches the heart and soul of everyone she meets. She has a magnet with people. You don't even have to be standing right next to her to be magnetized to her charm, her charisma, and her heart. She just has a way with people. She might not know it, she might not be aware of it, but we are all drawn to her. We know we can't resist her. None of us are immune to what power she has on us. I think that's why it's so hard to process everything. It's so hard to understand. You just want to see her again. You just want her to be well. You want to see her right in front of you, giggling and singing and dancing and doing all things a popstar royalty does. I don't know what else to say but I miss you. I really do, Sarah. Right now, all we can do is sit and wait and pray. But thank God, our God is bigger than all of us. He sits in His throne and with a snap of a finger, Sarah and all of the missing passengers could be right here next to all of us, wondering what in the heck are we all doing here tonight. So Sarah, this is for you and all of you on that plane. I love you, girl. You know that. I know we'll see each other again soon. I know we'll see them all again soon," Martin said. Then he took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Then the band started playing and Martin sang, Kahit Isang Saglit.
A slideshow of Sarah's pictures were shown behind him. He turned his body to face the screen and sang the song for her.
Sana'y ika'y muling makita ko. Damhin ang tibok ng puso mo. Sana'y yakapin mo akong muli kahit sandali, kahit isang saglit, mayakap ka.
He wiped his sweat across his face. Then, he swallowed as he waited for the next song to play. Then he started singing, Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin.
Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa. Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan. Magkulang man sa'tin itong sandali, alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli. Hangga't may umaga pa na haharapin, ikaw lang ang mamahalin.
Matteo looked down. He swallowed as he wiped the tears in his eyes. He sat up straight. His family looked at him worriedly. Then Martin went down to him. He grabbed Matteo and held onto his shoulders to try and bring him comfort. Then he made him face the audience and made him sing along with him what Martin thought was an important lyrics of the song.
Matteo: Puso'y lumaban man, walang magagawa. Saan ka, kailan ka muling mahahagkan. Magkulang man sa'tin itong sandali, alam ko na tayo'y magkikitang muli. (Martin: That's right. Sing it to her, man.) Hangga't may umaga pa na haharapin, ikaw lang ang mamahalin.
The crowd cheered in support for Matteo. Martin gave him a tight hug. Though it made Matteo turn into a big heap of mess, he appreciated Martin's gesture. "Stay strong, my boy. She is out there, and I know she is coming back to you," Martin said. Matteo pulled the microphone towards him a little then he spoke, "Yes, and I will marry her then, tito Martin," he said and the crowd cheered even more. Martin gave him another hug, then he did the same to Matteo's family. Afterwards, he went over to Sarah's family and to the families of the missing passengers to show his love before he left the stage.
Then Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla appeared next. She smiled at the crowd, though her smile couldn't hide the sadness in her face. She looked around the venue. "Hello," she greeted the audience. The audience cheered as she made her way in front of the stage. "Ang daming tao," she pointed out. "If only Sarah could see this," she said. Then she took a deep breath. "You know, I've known Sarah because I've worked with her a few times. And I can safely say na kung ano sya when I first worked with her, nothing has changed except maybe napuno na yung bahay nya ng countless awards na she got over the years, nag-karon sya ng maraming maraming fans and followers, she achieved so much in movies and concerts, lahat lahat. She gained in fame and popularity, but I can tell you guys, the Sarah we all know now remained the Sarah I've met years and years ago. Alam nyo, ang hirap. It's hard to be famous. It's hard to be a public figure. She knows it, but she doesn't show it. Alam ko yung struggles to keep up with the image that you've established sa public. Especially with her, she set the bars up really high. It's hard to try and be the perfect role model for the world, kasi you're only human. You make mistakes. Pero it's so hard making mistakes on public because of the criticisms. I think we can all agree when I say na sa sobrang walang flaws na makita yung public kay Sarah, they still managed to find flaws somewhere else like in her family, in her relationships, yet Sarah maintained a good and humble heart. She had values. She continued to fight for her family, for the love of her life, her passion sa career nya, lahat lahat yun pinaglaban nya despite people trying to bring her down. And it's really hard. And it really is kudos to her kasi she did all that she can to be a good person hindi lang in front of the camera but also behind the scenes. Masasabi ko sa inyo, I never had a problem working with her. Even when bagohan pa lang sya sa industria, she was a professional. She had so much respect for her co-artists. She knows her place, and she stays there. Sobrang bait. Wala talaga akong masabi sa kabaitan nya. You know, when I heard about the plane that was missing, I never in a million years thought na a week later, I would get the news na Sarah was on that missing plane and that she too was missing. Hindi ko talaga maisip how that could happen to someone as great as her. I admit, I am fearful. I am fearful of the unknown. I am fearful that we might not ever get to see her or any of them again. Ang hirap hirap isipin. That's why it blew up when the whole nation found out na kasama sya sa missing passengers kasi it's like the industry doesn't even know how to deal with a loss that great. This is Sarah we're talking about. Backstage, she has her own little world, she's timid, she's shy, pero ilabas mo yan sa buong mundo, and the people go crazy. I don't blame them. It's hard. Mahirap. Sarah, sweetheart, I know this is hard, but stay strong kasi kita mo ang dami daming nagmamahal sayo and I am proud to say that I am one of them. I love you, Sarah. I want you to be well. I want you to be alive, kung nasaan ka man. I pray for all of you. I pray that we find all of you soon," Zsa Zsa said. Then she prepared to sing. She stared at the horizon and began to sing, Saan Ka Man Naroroon.
Saan ka man naroroon sinta, pag-ibig kong wagas ang iyong madarama. Kailan pa man sa iyo'y di lilimot. Pusong uhaw sa iyong pag-irog.
Saan ka man naroroon sinta, pangarap ko'y ikaw, pagka't mahal kita. Asahan mong sa habang panahon alaala kita, saan ka man naroroon.
Asahan mong sa habang panahon alaala kita, saan ka man naroroon. Asahan mong sa habang panahon alaala kita, saan ka man naroroon.
Then she stepped closer to the front of the stage as she prepared to sing her next song, Nasaan Ka Man, she once performed with the popstar royalty from their show, Bituing Walang Ningning.
Kung nasaan ka man, hanap ka pa ng puso. Nasanay nang sa'yoy sumasamo. Kahit saang lupalop hanap-hanap kita. Maging ang bayad at sukli ay buhay pa.
Kung nasaan ka man, ako ay umaasa na darating pa ang gabi ikaw ang nasa'king tabi. Hanap kita kung nasaan ka man.
Kahit saang lupalop hanap-hanap kita. Maging ang bayad at sukli ay buhay pa. Kung nasaan ka man ako ay umaasa na darating pa ang araw ang katabi ko ay ikaw. Asahan mo kung nasaan ka man, hanap kita kung nasaan ka man.
Zsa Zsa went down the stage, again, to show her love and support towards Sarah's loved ones as well as the victim's families. She hugged mommy Divine the longest. She said her well wishes. She told her to continue to be strong and to continue to seek God's guidance in this time of need. Then she nodded and exited the stage.
Then the band started playing another song. Klarisse de Guzman appeared on stage again. Pictures of Sarah with her and their other co-artists as well as her family and friends played on the big screen behind her. Then she began to sing, Through The Years.
Matteo stared at the floor thinking about the love of his life. Mama Glenna held his hand. Matteo glanced over her and gave her a forced smile. The he sat up straight and took a deep breath. It had been an emotional night for all of them. It was definitely extra hard for him and Sarah's family.
Though it was hard for her to sing with the continuous lump in her throat, Klarisse sang with all her heart. When she was done, she left the stage. Then Jona Soquite appeared as the band played the next song.
She chose the song I Believe I Can Fly to offer to her coach. She remembers how emotional Sarah was as she watched her sing this song for the Grand Finale of The Voice Teen Philippines where she had won. She offered the song to her to encourage and inspire her coach to fight whatever odds she's facing through this terrible tragedy.
While Jona was singing, the slideshow on the screen showed pictures and videos of Sarah's phenomenal performances all over the world throughout her years in the industry, giving the impression to the audience that Sarah believed she could, and so she did.
Jona gave the same powerful performance that made her coach cry the night she was crowned as the grand champion of The Voice Teen Philippines. The audience cheered as they felt the chills. When she was done singing, she bowed as she took a deep breath before she exited the stage.
Next, Darren Espanto and Kyle Echarri appeared on stage together as the band played the next song. This time, the two of them sang Pray by Justin Bieber while the whole venue got dark. The audience were encouraged to show respect by lighting up the crowd with the light from their mobile phones.
Kyle: I just can't sleep tonight. Knowing that things ain't right. It's in the papers, it's on the T.V., it's everywhere that I go...but I know there's sunshine behind that rain. I know there's good times behind that pain. Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?
Kyle went down the stage, he shook Matteo's hands and gave him a quick hug to show him some love. Then we went over to Sarah's family and each gave them a hug as he sang the next part.
I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray. I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray.
Darren: I lose my appetite...Am I sinner 'cause half my dinner is still on my plate. Ooo, I got a vision to make a difference and it's starting today. 'Cause I know there's sunshine behind that rain. I know there's good times behind that pain. Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?
Darren also came down and showed his love and support towards Matteo, his family and Sarah's family as he continued to sing.
I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray. I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray.
Kyle and Darren remained down the stage then they faced the audience especially the families of the missing passengers that were also invited that night.
Kyle: I pray for the broken-hearted
Darren: I pray for the life not started
Kyle: I pray for all the lungs not breathing
Darren: I pray for all the souls that need a break.
Kyle and Darren: Can you give 'em one today?
I just can't sleep tonight. Can someone tell me how to make a change?
I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray. I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and I pray. Ohh, I pray. I pray. I close my eyes and pray.
The two young men bowed down, and waved at the audience as they exited the stage.
Jason Dy appeared next. Continuous slideshow of Sarah with her friends, family and co-artists appeared on the screen behind him as he sang, I'll Be There For You by Martin Nievera.
Sarah's mom, mommy Divine's eyes were almost closed shut from crying. There were no dry eyes at the venue. The audience cried as they watched the screen for Sarah's pictures while they listened to Jason Dy sang. Halfway through the song, Jason went down and held mommy Divine's hand as he sang. Mommy Divine cried even more. Matteo looked down. His mom offered him some tissues to wipe his eyes. Again, he glanced over his mom, took a deep breath, and gave her a forced smile.
After Jason Dy sang, he too gave each of Sarah's loved ones a hug before he left the stage.
Then Kyla Alvarez appeared on stage, she greeted the audience. "I just want to extend my prayers to all of you, not only for the popstar royalty Sarah G, but also to everyone she was on the plane with as well as their family and friends. I can't imagine what all of you are feeling now. This is a very difficult time for all of us to process, but I know God is with all of us. He will light our way. He will bring your family members home, safe and sound. Nothing is impossible with Him so pray lang po tayo ng pray sa Kanya. He will guide us through everything. This is for all the passengers of the missing Philippine Airlines flight PR113 and their friends and family," she said. Then she bowed her head as the band started playing, Dreaming of You by Selena.
As Kyla sang, the venue grew dark. Again, the audience used their phones to light the crowd. Then pictures of the victims of the plane crash were shown on the big screen. On the side, their ages were written. Matteo stared at each one of them. It gave him the chills. Everyone felt it, too. The passengers' age range were from 0 to 94. Mommy Divine bowed her head when a picture of Sarah showed up next.
Matteo stared at Sarah's picture. "I love you, lovey. I miss you," he said softly.
When Kyla finished the song, the pictures of all of the 228 passengers on board the missing Philippine Airlines flight were shown. Kyla, along with the band and the audience, remained quiet as they gave a moment of silence for Sarah, and the rest of the passengers.
After Kyla exited the stage, Lea Salonga appeared. She took a deep breath and waved at the crowd. When she stood in the middle, she looked around and then she took another deep breath. "When they told me it felt a bit, hindi naman weird, I guess I forgot what word they used, but maybe eerie? To be here on stage performing for all of you at a time like this, it really does feel different. I get nervous performing sometimes, but usually when I get up on stage, it feels comfortable. Ngayon parang hindi nawawala yung kaba, parang it almost feels like it doesn't feel right. Does that make sense? Hay, I practiced what I wanted to say in front of you all, not just to Matt and Sarah's loved ones but to the families here of everyone involved by this tragedy, but I guess you can't really put to words what you really wanted to say. I guess I wanted to say sorry. Sorry because this is happening to all of you, sorry because we, as performers, probably have no idea what you guys are going through right now, we can only imagine. Sorry because it's probably hard to sit there and listen to heartfelt songs while your loved ones are missing, kasi that was even hard for me. But we're here today not just to remember but also to celebrate their lives. We are united. We are one. We're together. And that togetherness, hopefully, will bring us closer together as you go through this difficult time. I pray for all of you. I pray that every single one of your loved ones will someday be back home, safe and healthy and alive. Until then, this one is for all of them. Sarah, I miss you so much. I pray that you are alive and well somewhere. God will take care of you. God will take care of all of you. I love you," Lea said. Then she took a deep breath as the band started the song for her. Then she sang her song, The Journey.
The slideshow on the screen behind her continued to show pictures of the 228 missing passengers. Lea closed her eyes as she sang. Next, she sang Fields of Gold by Eva Cassidy.
Like Kyla, after singing, Lea bowed her head down for a moment of silence. It gave her chills to have the venue so quiet, they could literally hear a pin drop. When she looked up, the audience cheered as she waved and exited the stage.
Jaya entered the stage next. She too waved at the crowd. "Hello everyone," she greeted. "First of all, I'd like to extend my thoughts, my prayers, and my love, and my support to everyone who were affected by this tragedy. I was never good at knowing what to say in times like this. It really is difficult not just for me, but for everyone else. The industry is very much affected with Sarah being involved in this and being one of the passengers that had been deemed missing. I also know the same goes for each of the family and friends of the missing passengers. We're all affected by this. Who wouldn't be? I just want to offer you myself and anything that I can do for anyone that is needing any assistance, I'm here. I'm sure the other artists are more than willing to help, too. But most of all, I offer you my prayers in this time of need because He's the only One that could bring us out of all of this. He's the only One that can bring your family members back home, safe and alive. It is Thy will, we trust, oh Lord," Jaya said. Then she closed her eyes for another moment of silence before the band played Habang May Buhay for her to sing.
Then Regine Velasquez appeared to sing the song with her. Jaya immediately offered her hand to her as they sang the duet together. When the first song was done, the band immediately played the next song: When You Believe by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
Then the two of them put some space between them as they turned their bodies toward the screen which continued to show pictures of all of the passengers. When they were done singing, the two of them hugged each other tightly as the crowd cheered. "Ang hirap," Regine admitted out loud. Her eyes were filled with tears. "Ang hirap nga eh," Jaya answered as they let go of the hug. "Pano ba yan ikaw na lang mag-isa dito sa stage," Jaya joked to make everything feel lighter. "Oo nga eh," Regine said sadly. "Gusto mo samahan kita?" Jaya asked. "Talaga?" Regine asked with a smile. "Hindi, hindi na, kaya mo na yan," Jaya said then she hugged her again. "Awww," Regine replied. "Jaya, everyone," she said with a certain sadness in her tone. The crowd cheered as Jaya waved to the crowd while she exited the stage. "Awww, ako na lang mag-isa," Regine said when Jaya disappeared backstage. "Hay," she said then she took a deep breath. "Pano nga ba natin lahat sisimulan?" Regine asked. "You know, I was one of the people that wanted to do this for Sarah and the rest of the passengers of the missing flight. I thought it was a good idea to do a tribute for them, so sinuggest ko kay Gary, Gary V, na maybe we should do this concert, and he thought it was a good idea, too. As days go by, nag-rehearse kami ng nag-rehearse, it was hard. I thought it would get easier as the day of the concert approached, pero it got even harder. It got even harder because as each day passed, another day is added na wala dito si Sarah, na wala sila dito ng mga kasama nya sa plane. Umabot sa point where it was really emotionally taking a toll on me kasi it's hard to accept eh. It's hard to accept kasi alam nyo naman anak-anakan ko yan e. Mahal na mahal ko yung batang yun eh, and I'm sure ganun din sa mga kasama ni Sarah sa plane, marami ring nag-mamahal sa kanila. Saying 'mahirap' is an understatement. I think it's been more than two weeks since they were missing. I don't know exactly how that feels for Matt and Sarah's family and for the rest of the families of the missing passengers, pero my sympathy is with all of you. It hurts me a lot to have Sarah missing, what more kayo na kapamilya nyo yung nawawala. I am here for all of you. Wherever they may be, I pray that they are well. Sarah, sweetheart, I miss you so much, come back to us soon ng alive and well, please. I miss seeing your smiling face. I miss your tight hugs. Come back soon. I can't wait to be with you again. This is one is for you, sweetheart, and for everyone on that flight with you," Regine said. She stepped to the side as the band started to play Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.
Regine closed her eyes. Tears immediately fell on her face as she sang. She looked at the screen as she watched each of the faces of the missing passengers. When Sarah's face came up, she put the microphone down to her side and started sobbing, then she tried her best to finish the song. When she was done, the crowd cheered while she wiped her face. She shook her head and looked up, trying not to cry even harder. Then the band played the next song. This time she sang, Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne.
After the song, she went down and gave Matteo a hug. Matt was crying by then. "Sshh," she said as she rubbed his back. "Don't give up on her," she whispered in his ear. He nodded as mama Glenna and his whole family held on to him. Regine gave him a kiss on the cheek before she moved on towards Sarah's family. Then, she also showed her love and support towards the families of the other missing passengers before she finally exited.
Then Erik Santos appeared while the pianist played a mellow song on the piano. "Hello, hello po," he greeted the audience as he stood awkwardly on stage. Then he shook his body a little bit. "Ang hirap po pala ng ganito ano? First time ko po atang maka-experience ng ganito, at sana ito na rin yung huli," he said honestly to the audience. "Una po sa lahat, ineextend ko po yung pagmamahal at suporta ko unang una sa lahat para sa pamilya ni Sarah. Kanina mommy Divine at tito Delfin at sa mga kapatid nya. Pati kanila Matteo at sa pamilya nila. Para ko na hong kapatid si Sarah. Para ko na ring naging pamilya yung pamilya nya as we go on tours together. Parang kelan lang kakulitan ko sya back stage sa ASAP, and I guess yun po yung nagpapa-buckle ng knees ko as I stand here dahil for the nth time, you probably heard it ng ilang beses na tonight, hindi rin po ako makapaniwala. Napa-tanong din po ako how all of this can happen. Yung andyan lang sya one day and the next, wala na. I guess isa din po yun sa mga mahirap tanggapin. Yung it can happen to anyone pero sa kanya nangyari. I think we can all agree kung gano kabait ang isang Sarah G. You wouldn't want this to happen to anyone pero lalong lalo na kay Sarah. It just breaks your heart to even stand here. I'm sure ganun din nararamdamdaman ng mga pamilya at kaibigan din ng mga kasama ni Sarah sa plane. But I hope it brings you hope to see everyone here not only for the popstar royalty but also for the victims na kasama nya dun sa plane and all of their loved ones. In behalf of everyone that's performing here today, I would like to say, we're all here for you. We're in this together. Pamilya po tayong lahat ngayon dito. And kahit ano pong mangyari, we offer our love and support to all of you. God bless us all," Erik said. Then he bowed his head as the band started playing, Say You'll Never Go.
Erik turned his body as he looked at the continuous slideshow of pictures and videos. He went around the stage and gave a heartfelt performance. Then he went down and sang to the families of the victims as well as to Sarah's loved ones. Before the song came to an end, he went back up the stage. When the song ended, Erik bowed his head down and closed his eyes. Then he smiled at the crowd and exited.
Then the band played the next song. This time, Gary appeared on stage. The crowd cheered. He was overwhelmed with all the emotions that came at him all at once. Then he closed his eyes and sang, Warrior Is A Child.
Gary also acknowledged the pictures shown on the screen and sang the song to the victims of the plane crash. Then he faced the crowd as he finished the song.
Afterwards, he invited Matteo with him on stage. He gave him a hug for comfort and support before he left the stage. Matteo stared straight ahead. He took a deep breath then he closed his eyes. The band started playing. Matteo faced the screen as pictures of Sarah were shown on it. He sang as if she was present, as if he was singing the song for her. The band played Ikaw Ang Pangarap, the audience couldn't help but feel sorry for him even more as he sang.
Mula ng makilala ka buhay ko'y biglang nag-iba. Kay saya ng bawat sandali. Kailanma'y hindi ipagpapalit.
Ikaw ang aking hiniling. Sa habang buhay ay makapiling. Ngunit mahal, ikaw ay nasaan. Aking minimithi ay ikaw lamang.
Ikaw ang aking pangarap, ikaw ang sagot sa'king dasal. Puso ko ay iaalay pagka't minamahal kitang tunay. Ikaw ang aking pag-ibig ang nagbibigay kulay sa'king daigdig. Wala ng nanaisin pa. Kung magpakailanman ay kasama ka.
Ngunit mahal ikaw ay nasaan, aking minimithi ay ikaw lamang. Ikaw lamang. Ikaw ang aking pangarap. Ikaw ang sagot sa'king dasal. Puso ko ay iaalay pagka't minamahal kitang tunay. Ikaw ang aking pag-ibig, ang nagbibigay kulay sa'king daigdig. Wala nang nanaisipin pa kung magpakailanman ay kasama ka. Ikaw ang pangarap. Ikaw ang aking pangarap.
The audience were in tears. Mama Glenna felt for her son. She was hurting for him. Everyone could feel his pain. Then the band played the next song. Matteo stared at the ceiling, he tried to shake it off. He tried his hardest not to cry, but he couldn't help but get teary eyed. Then he sang Ikaw Lamang by Gary Valenciano.
Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong iniisip, ang lagi kong panaginip. Tayong dalawa ay laging nagmamahalan. Pangarap ko na kailan ma'y di mag-laho ang pag-ibig kong ito pagka't hinding hindi ko makakayang mawalay sayo.
Ikaw lamang ang buhay ko. Sana nama'y pakinggan mo ang puso ko na mayroong sinasabing. Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong minamahal, ang lagi kong dinarasal sana'y habang buhay tayong magkasama.
Ang puso ko'y ibibigay lamang sayo. Ito ang aking pangako mula ngayon hanggang magpakailan pa man. Ikaw lamang.
Ikaw lamang ang buhay ko, sana giliw pakinggan mo ang puso ko na mayroong sinasabing ikaw lamang ang tangi kong minamahal, ang lagi kong dinarasal. Sana'y habang buhay tayong magkasama.
Puso ko'y ibibigay lamang sayo. Ito ang aking pangako mula ngayon hanggang magpakailan pa man. Ikaw lamang. Ikaw lamang.
Matteo stared straight ahead again. He bowed his head, praying so hard for them to find Sarah soon. He took a deep breath as the band played the next song. This time, he sang Hanggang Kailan by Orange and Lemons.
Labis na naiinip, nayayamot sa bawat saglit. Kapag naalala ka, wala naman akong magawa.
Umuwi ka na lovey, 'di na ako sanay ng wala ka, mahirap ang mag-isa. At sa gabi'y hinahanap hanap kita.
Hanggang kailan ako maghihintay na makasama kang muli sa buhay kong puno ng paghihirap. At tanging ikaw lang ang pumapawi sa mga luha at naglalagay ng ngiti sa mga labi.
Di mapigilang mag-isip na baka sa tagal mahulog ang loob mo sa iba. Nakakabalisa, knock on wood, 'wag naman sana.
Umuwi ka na, lovey, 'di na ako sanay ng wala ka, mahirap ang mag-isa. At sa gabi'y hinahanap hanap kita.
Hanggang kailan ako maghihintay na makasama kang muli sa buhay kong puno ng paghihirap. At tanging ikaw lang ang pumapawi sa mga luha at naglalagay ng ngiti sa mga labi.
Umuwi ka na lovey, umuwi ka na lovey, umuwi ka na lovey. Umuwi ka na lovey, Umuwi ka na lovey, Umuwi ka na lovey.
The audience wiped their eyes. It was as if they could feel his pain and anguish. Then the band moved on to the next song. This time Matteo sang You Are The Reason by Calum Scott
There goes my heart beating 'cause you are the reason I'm losing my sleep. Please come back now. And there goes my mind racing, and you are the reason that I'm still breathing. I'm hopeless now.
I'd climb every mountain and swim every ocean just to be with you and fix what I've broken. Oh, 'cause I need you to see that you are the reason.
There goes my hands shaking and you are the reason my heart keeps bleeding. I need you now. If I could turn back the clock I'd make sure the light defeated the dark. I'd spend every hour of everyday keeping you safe.
I'd climb every mountain and swim every ocean just to be with you and fix what I've broken. Oh, 'cause I need you to see that you are reason.
I don't want to fight no more. I don't want to hide no more. I don't want to cry no more. Come back I need you to hold me a little closer now. Just a little closer now. Come a little closer now. I need you to hold me tonight.
I'd climb every mountain and swim every ocean just to be with you and fix what I've broken 'cause I need you to see that you are reason.
Matteo couldn't hold it any longer. He started sobbing right in front of the audience. The people looked at him worriedly. Mama Glenna got up from her seat, got up on stage, and held her son. Mommy Divine also got up. She went up the stage with them. Mama Glenna watched as mommy Divine made her way towards them. Then she went to the other side of him. The two mothers tried to comfort him, but it made him cry even more. He wiped his eyes. Then he nodded at mommy Divine to let her know that he appreciated her gesture. He took a deep breath. Then he nodded at the band. The band started playing the next song. Mommy Glenna hugged mommy Divine and rubbed her back for comfort as Matteo moved towards the front of the stage. Then he sang, Makita Kang Muli by Sugarfree.
Woooh, wooooh. Bawat sandali ng aking buhay pagmamahal mo ang aking taglay. San man mapadpad ng hanging hindi magbabago aking pagtingin. Pangako natin sa May Kapal na tayo lamang sa habang buhay, maghintay.
Ipaglalaban ko ang ating pag-ibig. Mag-hintay ka lamang ako'y darating. Pagka't sa isang taong mahal mo ng buong puso lahat ay gagawin. Makita kang muli. Makita kang muli.
Puso'y nagdurusa, nagngungulila. Iniisip ka pag nag-iisa. Inaalala mga sandali nang tayo ay magka-piling. Ikaw ang gabay sa akin tuwina, ang aking ilaw sa gabing mapanglaw, tanging ikaw.
Ipaglalaban ko ang ating pag-ibig. Mag-hintay ka lamang ako'y darating. Pagka't sa isang taong mahal mo ng buong puso lahat ay gagawin. Makita kang muli. Makita kang muli. Makita kang muli.
Mommy Glenna and mommy Divine went towards him and gave him a hug. Then he swallowed before he started speaking. "Salamat po. Salamat sa lahat ng nag-punta dito ngayon to join us, mine and Sarah's family. Salamat. Maraming salamat. To everyone who put this show together for Sarah and the passengers of the missing flight, salamat. You guys are the best. You guys pulled through with a great concert even with just a week to plan. Salamat. Sarah, her family, me, and my family and all of us, we are all grateful to all of you. I appreciate all of you. We appreciate all of you. And to all of us who are going through this, we're in this together. You guys are not alone. I'm here. I'll do what I can to help with the rescue efforts. We'll find them. Lovey, I'll find you. I'll find you. Wait for me. I'll bring you home," he said then the crowd cheered for him. Then they all stood up to show him and the families of the passengers their love and support.
Then Gary Valenciano appeared on stage with Matteo. He gave him a hug before he started to speak. "That was beautiful, Matt," he said as he shook his head. Matt nodded as Gary gave him a hug. Matteo stayed on the stage with him. So did the two mothers. "What a bittersweet night isn't it?" Gary said. He held the microphone with both hands as if he was praying. "There are only a few moments where I am really left speechless, and this is one of those times. I guess everything can happen to anyone, we're just in denial of it. We're so used to their presence, we think they'll be here all the time. Then all of a sudden, anything can happen. The uncertainty is what's making this all hard for all of us. Not knowing if they are alright, if they are still alive. We deal with our fears and our worries and our doubts that we forget that there is Someone far greater that have already conquered this world, and that is our Lord God, Almighty. He's the One who can see everything. He knows where they are. He knows what happened to all of them. He knows where to find them, if they are still alive, if they are well, and all we have to do is to trust Him with His will, and with His plans. At this point, it is really up to Him, and the most we could do is to surrender everything to Him. I, myself, am shocked with the news that a plane carrying 228 passengers coming home to the Philippines was missing. Imagine the shock we all felt when we found out that Sarah was one of those passengers. I've come to know and love Sarah like a daughter. That's why ever since we found out about her missing, we prayed, and we prayed, and we prayed. Until now, we keep praying. And I encourage you to keep praying. Join me in singing this prayer to Him. We offer this song to you, our Lord God. You alone can bring our loved ones to safety. Bring them all home, Lord, alive and well," Gary said. Then he closed his eyes. The performers that night filled up the stage. Each of them were wearing white. They held in one hand a white rose, on the other, they held a lit-up candle. Erik and Jed stood on either side of Gary as they prepared to sing. Then the band started playing Take Me Out Of The Dark.
Just what is it in me, sometimes I just don't know what keeps me in Your love, why You never let me go. And though You're in me now. I fall and hurt You still. My Lord, please show me how to know just how You feel.
You have forgiven me too many times it seems. I feel I'm not what You might call a worthy Christian after all. And though I love You so temptation finds its way to me.
Teach me to trust in You with all of my heart, to lean not on my own understanding. I just forget You won't give me what I can't bear. Take me out of the dark, my Lord, I don't want be there.
You've never left my side. You gave Your hand to me to hold You, Oh Jesus, I'm no longer in the cold. And yet I leave You there when I feel satisfied. I'd like to thank You everyday not only when I feel that way.
I've never known a man who'd give his life for sinners like me, and yet because He loves us so. He's promised us eternity. And we can have that promise and be His if we just have faith and just believe.
Teach us to trust in You with all of our heart, to lean not on our own understanding. 'cause we just forget You won't give us what we can't bear. Take us out of the dark, our Lord, 'cause we don't want to be alone. Take us out of the dark, our Lord, we don't want to be there.
Trust in You with all of my heart, lean not on my own understanding 'cause I just forget You won't give me what I can't bear. Take me out of the dark, my Lord, 'cause we don't want to be alone. Take me out of the dark, my Lord, I don't want be there.
Then Jason Dy stepped out from the crowd of artists on stage. He took a deep breath as the band played the final song: See You Again by Charlie Puth.
It's been a long day without you, my friend, and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. We've come along way from where we began. Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again, when I see you again.
Why'd you have to leave so soon?. Why'd you have to go? Why'd you have to leave me when I needed you the most? 'Cause I don't really know how to tell you without feeling much worse. I know you're in a better place, but it's always gonna hurt.
Carry on, give me all the strength I need to carry on.
It's been a long day without you, my friend, and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. We've come along way from where we began. Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again, when I see you again.
Ooooooooh...
How do I breathe without you? I'm feeling so cold. I'll be waiting right here for you 'til the day you're home.
Carry on, give me all the strength I need to carry on.
So let the light guide your way, hold every memory as you go, and every road you take will always lead you home. Ooh.
It's been a long day without you, my friend, and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. We've come along way from where we began. Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again, when I see you again.
Oooooooooh
When I see you again, see you again. Yea, when I see you again.
As Jason sang, a video of the memorial they did for the victims a few days ago played on the screen. The same performers and many more artists/celebrities as well as the families of the victims attended the event where they lighted lanterns onto the night sky and floated water lilies with little candles out onto the ocean, one for every missing passenger.
That night, no one left the venue with dry eyes, but they left with a glimmer of hope that someday all of them will be reunited with their loved ones again.