PBA 25: The Silver Anniversary Special (found TV special of the league's 25th-anniversary celebration; 2000)

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Title card of the event.

Status: Found

Date found: 9 Apr 2024

Found by: Dann Garcia


PBA 25:The Silver Anniversary Special is the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Philippine Basketball Association held at the Araneta Coliseum in Araneta Center, Quezon City on April 9th, 2000. [1] It first aired live on television on the same day over Viva TV on IBC 13.

The Event

The show began with a dance number from Beatnix, VIP Dancers and members from Milo's B.E.S.T. set to the song "Reach", then a musical performance from Jaya and Lani Misalucha singing a medley of songs including "I Believe I Can Fly", and "On the Wings of Love".

The succeeding segments were joined by several people who were on the event. A segment sponsored by Jollibee highlighting the "Jollibee-PBA Silver Memories" exhibit at Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall is featured with appearances from the Jollibee mascot, Alan Cadic and Alvin Patrimono. A special award to the founding members of the league were awarded, and the 25 Greatest Players in Philippine Basketball Association History were also announced during the event.

The special event ended with a Thanksgiving prayer led by Bro. Padeem Israel, and Regine Velazquez performing the theme song "Todo Bigay".[2]

Cast

Present hosts

  • Kris Aquino
  • Noli Eala

Celebrity performers

  • Ogie Alcasid
  • Hadji Alejandro
  • Sunshine Cruz
  • Anne Curtis
  • Dingdong Dantes
  • Angelu De Leon
  • Chubi Del Rosario
  • Kim De Los Santos
  • Sunshine Dizon
  • Pops Fernandez
  • Dino Guevara
  • Jaya
  • Milo's B.E.S.T.
  • Beatmix
  • Lani Misalucha
  • Leah Navarro
  • Ruffa Mae Quninto
  • Antoninette Taus
  • Three of a Kind
  • Gary Valenciano
  • Regine Velazquez
  • V.I.P. Dancers

VTR apperances

  • Leandro Baldermar
  • Anton Bernaldo
  • Christopher De Leon
  • Maureen Larazabal
  • Allan Paulie
  • Polo Ravales
  • Jamie Rivera
  • Rodel Velaya
  • Renz Verano


Availability

It was aired on television on April 9, 2000 due to the actual event lasting four hours.

Parts of the special are available on the Internet. Some parts were uploaded by Daan Garcia in April 2024[2] and later by UndustFixation in July 2024.[3]

The full main event, was finally uploaded by Daan Garcia, a TV recording from its actual date.[4]

Daan Garcia's TV recording

Daan Garcia's recording

Videos

Regine Velazquez's finale number

Noli Eala and Kris Aquino's hosting excerpt.

References

  1. ↑ Philippine Daily Inquirer article related to the event Retrieved 6 Jul '24
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Regine Velaquez performing Todo Bigay for the PBA 25 Event Retrieved 6 Jul '24
  3. ↑ Excerpts of Noli & Kris in the special Retrieved 6 Jul '24
  4. ↑ Full Special Retrieved 6 Jul '24
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