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ACER brand ambassadors, Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (DonBelle), international superstar Sandara Park, and a powerhouse cast of artists that included Sunkissed Lola, December Avenue, Zach Tabudlo, Sponge Cola, Mayonnaise, Ben&Ben, and Ely Buendia, showcased their best performances during the epic “Acer Day 2023: #AceYourWorld” concert held at SM Mall of Asia (MoA) Arena on August 6.
This glittering lineup made the concert — which had the theme #AceYourWorld — a dream concert. The artists performed their biggest hits, turning the show into one big party with fans dancing the night away.
Predator Gaming brand ambassadors also joined in on the fun, and Acer treated concertgoers to many activities where they got to take home Acer products as prizes.
Princess Laosantos, senior marketing manager at Acer, said, “We chose a lineup that Filipinos of different generations will enjoy so everyone can watch the concert and have a great time.”
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Sarah G. performed two songs — “Cuore” and “Alam” — to open the concert in the biggest way possible.
For her part, Sandara Park, together with the GForce Dancers, sang “Festival,” the lead single from her self-titled solo debut mini-album. It was her first time performing the song live before a Philippine audience. She also performed “T Map,” “In or Out,” and “I Am the Best.”
The country's favorite young love team, DonBelle, brought kilig to the concert with a duet of the song “Byahe” by John Roa.
Although currently on their world tour, the kings of P-pop, SB19, prepared a video greeting for their Acer family.
Sunkissed Lola kept the ball rolling with “Pasilyo,” “Pakisabi,” “Damag” and “Makalimutan Ka.”
The pop-alternative rock group December Avenue followed up with their hit songs “Kahit 'Di Mo Alam,” “Bulong,” “Dahan,” “Eroplanong Papel,” “Ilang Beses Kita Mamahalin?,” “Wala Nang Iba,” “Huling Sandali,” “Kung 'Di Rin Lang Ikaw,” “Saksi Ang Langit” and “Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-Ibig.”
Next up was the rock band Mayonnaise, who delighted the audience with “Bakit Pt. 2,” “Synesthesia,” “Kapag Lasing Malambing,” “Tayo Na Lang Dalawa” and “Jopay.”
Filipino singer-songwriter Zach Tabudlo brought the house down with three of his hits — “Give me your forever,” “Pano” and “Binibini.”
Finally, Sponge Cola took the stage with “Pasubali,” “Tuliro,” “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay,” “Kunwari,” “Bitiw” and a special rendition of “Jeepney” and “Puso.”
Gen Z favorite Ben&Ben gave the crowd eight songs, including “Ride Home,” “Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay,” “Leaves,” “Kathang Isip,” “Pagtingin,” “Araw-araw,” “Maybe the Night,” and “Paninindigan Kita.”
To end the evening on a high note, Ely Buendia took the stage with iconic Eraserheads songs: “Alapaap,” “Toyang,” “Pare Ko,” “Spolarium,” “Ligaya,” “Magasin,” “Superproxy,” “With a Smile” and “Huling El Bimbo.”
It was a full house at the SM MoA Arena and on Facebook, with an estimated 15,000 attendees watching in person and online.
Sue Ong-Lim, the general manager at Acer, said, “This concert is not just an anniversary celebration but also a way for Acer to give back to the community by staging a memorable event that brings all the hottest musical acts to town.
Fans got tickets to the concert through social media contests held on Facebook and Twitter or when they purchased from Acer's Back-to-School promo. Every promo purchase entitled the customer to a concert ticket and a P500 pledge to the GreenEarth Heritage Foundation.
For more details, follow Acer Philippines on its social media platforms: @AcerPH on Facebook, @acerph on Instagram, @acerphils on Twitter, or visit www.acer.com.
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