TV5 President and CEO Emmanuel C. Lorenzana and Quezon City Mayor Herbert M. Bautista signed a memorandum of understanding sealing both parties' commitment in bringing the biggest, grandest and most spectacular Philippine New Year Countdown on December 31 at the historic Quezon Memorial Circle.

In the City’s flag-raising ceremony, Bautista announced the QC Government’s partnership with TV5 in bringing what is expected to be the grandest of all new year celebrations in the country. Entitled “Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown”, the event came from the vision of TV5 Chairman and industry leader Manny V. Pangilinan to have a Philippine counterpart of world-famous New Year celebrations in Times Square, New York; The Eye in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, The Opera House in Sydney, and all other popular New Year events all over the world.

Festivities begin at 10AM, in Quezon Memorial Circle where TV5 will hold an artista search for the next big Kapatid talent. Live band shows, street performances, and an LGBT Parade will be held simultaneously. In the evening, a star-studded New Year Special Concert will be hosted by Ogie Alcasid, Alice Dixson, and Derek Ramsay, featuring live performances from the hottest and most popular Kapatid talents and other special guests. This will conclude with the country’s longest and brightest New Year pyromusical display and 3D lights show in the very heart of Quezon City — the iconic Pylon at the center of the Quezon Memorial Circle.

“‘Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown’ is our gift to the Filipino people. As we bring light and feel-good programs to our audiences this 2015, we have committed to start the year right with happiness, positivity and optimism. It’s really going to be a happy 2015 with the Happy Network,” said Lorenzana.

The TV5 President and CEO also thanked the Quezon City Government for partnering with the network in bringing the most spectacular New Year event to the Filipino people.

Meanwhile, the honorable Mayor lauded TV5 for partnering with “the City of Stars”, saying that the event goes with his government’s advocacy of minimizing New Year-related accidents and emergencies.

“We are glad to have partnered with TV5 in this endeavor. We encourage every Filipino, especially our very own citizens to join us at the Quezon Memorial Circle to celebrate and welcome the new year as a community,” said Bautista.

The signing of the memorandum of understanding was witnessed by TV5 Executives: Media5 Head and First Vice President Jane J. Basas, Head of Network Marketing Melvin C. Nubla, Chief Finance Officer Anna V. Bengzon, and Chief Entertainment Content Officer Wilma V. Galvante; and by Quezon City Third District Councilor Eufemio C. Lagumbay and City Administrator Aldrin Cuña, MNSA.