PBA 25: The Silver Anniversary Special (found TV special of the league's 25th-anniversary celebration; 2000)
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
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Availability
It was aired on television on April 9, 2000 due to the actual event lasting four hours.
The full main event, was finally uploaded by Daan Garcia, a TV recording from its actual date.[3]
Daan Garcia's TV recording
References
- ↑ Philippine Daily Inquirer article related to the event Retrieved 6 Jul '24
- ↑ Regine Velaquez performing Todo Bigay for the PBA 25 Event Retrieved 6 Jul '24
- ↑ Full Special Retrieved 6 Jul '24