01/08/2025
💜 FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS, MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT PO! 💜
We are floored and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and positive feedback from the recently concluded Sweetnotes Music: Live in Ibaan.
Tonight, we take this moment to express our deepest gratitude to the people and groups whose hands, hearts, and hard work made this concert a resounding success.
🙏 First and foremost, to our Almighty God — for wrapping us in His loving protection from the very first day of planning until the final moments of pack-up. Because of His grace, the crowd was safe, there was no pushing or shoving, and every detail fell perfectly into place.
🙏 To our beloved Poong Santiago — for faithfully guiding our every step and blessing us with clear skies on concert day, even after a week of unpredictable rain. Truly, You reminded us that with faith, the sun will shine.
💜 Rev. Fr. Eduardo Carandang, OSJ (Shrine Rector & Parish Priest) — for your spiritual guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support in making this event not just a concert, but a celebration of faith and community.
💜 Rev. Fr. Jose Dumrique, OSJ (Parochial Vicar & Economo) and Rev. Fr. Robert Larracas, OSJ (Resident Priest) — for your steadfast assistance and presence throughout the preparation and event.
💜 The Organizers: Tita Dea Dae, Tito Fred Edok, Len Lopez Canillo, Gaye Tecson and Family, and Jean Avila, Jun & Rhea Avila — for pouring your time, talents, and hearts into this project.
💜 Parish Pastoral Council — headed by Bro. Manny Paña Claveria, PPC Coordinator, for your leadership and unending dedication to our parish’s mission.
💜 Finance Committee and its dedicated members — for your unwavering support.
💜 Shrine Ministry, led by Sir Arrghelle Pherhesz, and all its members — for your steadfast assistance.
💜 Knights of Columbus — for your service and steadfast presence in ensuring order and support.
💜 Appointed Committee Heads and the volunteers of Joseph Marello Youth Ibaan — for showing that the spirit of bayanihan is alive in our youth.
💜 All the volunteers — for tirelessly assisting in chair setup, ticket sales, and countless unseen tasks that kept the event running smoothly.
🤝 To our partners in safety and order — LGU Ibaan:
🏛 Hon. Mayor Jane Casas & Hon. Vice Mayor Edralyn Joy Salvame — for your unending support to the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. James the Greater Ibaan.
🛡 Sir Joseph Alipio (PPC-LGU Coordinator) — for staying with us the entire event to ensure crowd safety and security.
🚓🚒🦺 To the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Health Office, Traffic Management, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Barangay Tanods from Poblacion, Matala, Pangao, Coliat, Palindan, Talaibon, Sandalan, and Bungahan — your dedication kept the event secure and organized.
🎶 To our suppliers and sponsors:
⚡ Generator — Mr. Fred Lopez of AML Industrial Services
⛺ Tents — Mr. Fred Lopez & AML Industrial Services Staff, Mr. Jimmy Lopez, Mr. John Paul Bathan, and Mr. Manny Claveria
🎁 Gold/VIP Souvenirs — CaminoMano Craftworks
🎨 Ticket & Official Poster Design — APL Design Solutions
🔊 Lights & Sounds — Drei tech lights and sounds
🛡 Security — AlphaOne/ RFJ Crowd Control Services
📸 Photography & Videography — ARTZ Studios by Alvin Ferraro
💺 Chairs — Silya Rentals Ph, Balanga First Catering and Rental Services, LJ Event Catering Services
🍽 Catering — Lysa Catering
🍲 Food Sponsors — Mr. Dionisio Toreja & Maricel Hernandez Cuarto
🏨 Accommodation — The GreenHive Hotel
💐 Flowers — Autumn And Bloom Flower Shop
🎼 Local Performers
Dr. Juan A. Pastor Integrated National High School (DJAPINHS)
Mabalor Catandala Integrated School
Ibaan Saint James Academy, Inc. Choir
Two Tones
Teatrong Kalasag
🍔 Our Vendors
OblaTea Ibaan
CaminoMano Craftworks
Ate Rica’s Bacsilog Parkway Square Lipa City
Captured Essence Photobooth
B9 Drinks & Food
Chowking Rosario
ComEats Food Hub
Ku Chi Tea Ibaan
To each and every one of you — your contributions, whether seen or unseen, on stage or behind the scenes, shaped this into more than just a concert. It became a testament to unity, generosity, and faith.
From the team who poured their hearts into this night… MARAMING, MARAMING, MARAMING SALAMAT PO! 💜
