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More than 100,000 Pinoys Join Aga, Derek and Sharon in PH Independence Day Parade in New York

The Big Apple became the appropriate setting for one of the biggest gatherings of Filipinos held in the U.S. in recent years. On June 2, 2013, over a hundred-thousand Filipinos from the East Coast and surrounding states flocked to Madison Avenue to witness the grandest-ever Independence Day Parade mounted in New York City.

Aga Sharon

It was a momentous event made even more remarkable by the first ever participation of the Philippines’ fastest growing network – TV5. Excitement was palpable when three of the Kapatid Network’s brightest stars – Derek Ramsay, Sharon Cuneta, and Aga Muhlach – took to the streets riding a huge, red and white TV5 float while greeting the ecstatic Filipino crowd. But that was all but a prelude to the jam-packed, star-studded affair.

After the parade, Derek Ramsay kicked off the program with a special song number,wherein he also distributed roses to audience members. As if his serenade didn’t make the crowd swoon enough, the Kapatid hunk also facilitated a game which required the participation of four lucky girls from the audience. Die-hard fans of Sharon Cuneta also had a field day when the Megastar appeared on stage to belt out her signature classics “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”, “Maging Sino Ka Man”, and “Sana’y Wala nang Wakas”. The audience became even more delighted when she was joined by matinee idol Aga Muhlach in performing a duet of the classic ballad “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?”

TV5 also reached the pinnacle of innovation by setting up an augmented reality booth, the first by any Filipino network. This new technology placed U.S.-based Pinoys in a virtual, augmented environment where they were able to interact with a bevy of Kapatid stars ranging from screen legends Nora Aunor and Edu Manzano and fast-rising young stars like Eula Caballero and Ritz Azul. It allowed users of the booth to get up close and personal with their favorite TV5 stars without being actually with them.

From left to right: Claro Ramirez (PGNL President), Derek Ramsay, Mrs. Eleanor De Leon, Consul General Mario de Leon, Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, and Fe Martinez (PIDCI President) at the New York City Independence Day Parade

From left to right: Claro Ramirez (PGNL President), Derek Ramsay, Mrs. Eleanor De Leon, Consul General Mario de Leon, Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, and Fe Martinez (PIDCI President) at the New York City Independence Day Parade

It was truly a grand way to usher in TV5’s participation in the momentous parade and judging from the elation of Filipinos living in the area, it was indeed a warm welcome. “We are happy that TV5 is here, and for making this year’s celebration the biggest ever. They said they will bring Aga, Derek, and Sharon, and now it’s a reality” shares Consul General Mario L. De Leon Jr. It was also a surreal experience for the people behind the scenes as Pilipinas Global Network (PGN)/TV5 International President Claro Ramirez also shared, “We are delighted to see our Kapatids here in New York, and for bringing our biggest stars closer to them. We hope to be able to do this every year.”

Filipinos in the United States can enjoy their favorite TV5 programs on Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International available via Dish Network.

7 Comments on More than 100,000 Pinoys Join Aga, Derek and Sharon in PH Independence Day Parade in New York

  1. i love my megastar sharon cuneta miss na miss ko na sya sana tuloy na tuloy na ang pagbabalik ni mega sa telivision plus bonus nalang kung makakagawa si mega ng movie.

  2. Sa mindanao gustuhin man nilang manood ng tv5 mahina ang signal . kaya what more na kung kasing lakas na ang signal nila sa dalawang istasyon na ito di lalaban na talaga ng sabayan .

  3. palibhasa kasi wala kayo doon naghahanap ka pa ng morethan 100,000 people sana pomunta ka ng personal doon para ikaw na ang makawitness kung ayaw mong maniwala.Bat kasi di matanggap na humahabol na rin ang tv 5 sa ibang network lalo na ngayon na nandoon na si mega kaya sorry na lang kayo.

  4. ang daming tao ah,lol maka-gma din etong tv5..

  5. ABS the Best // June 28, 2013 at 1:53 am //

    Infairness to TV5, marami na silang commercials ngayon compare dati kaya sinasabing Fastest Growing…. Kung naging observant lang kayo napapansin niyo yun… or di niyo lang napanuod kasi wala kayong cable? naka antenna lang ata kayo eh… hahahhha……

    If they’ll continue to grow…malamang GMA taob na yan sa TV5…. remember, mas marami ng nanuod sa ibang panig ng Mundo sa TV5 keysa sa GMA……. Kung magagawa lang nilang palakasin ang signal ng TV5…. sigurado akong dadami pa ang audience nila…..

  6. Philippines’ fastest growing network – TV5. —> Wow big word! Yet walang proof??? Baka naman FASTEST Bankrupt station in the philippines lol home of the has been at LAOS stars in the philippines! Lol magclaclaim na more than 100k eh asan ang pic??? Yung 2 LAOS AT HAS BEEN yan eh! Lol

  7. Asan yung pictures ng 100,000 k na tao??? May attendance list ba at bilang na bilang ang number ng attendies???

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