Kuya Daniel celebrated his 32nd year of service to God and humanity with the children taking the center stage in the charity concert held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum last November 23, 2015.

Mr. Public Service Kuya Daniel Razon sings with children on his birthday charity concert held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

“In the Eyes of a Child” concert was conceptualized by Kuya Daniel, in hopes of paying tribute to the important role young children play in the world today. The concert was also aimed at raising awareness about the plight of many children with special needs while inspiring those with capabilities to help to do something.

Members Church of God International (MCGI) Overall Servant Bro. Eliseo Soriano appreciates the efforts of Kuya Daniel Razon on serving the children, as it is biblical. He cites verses in the Bible proving that children are the heirs of salvation. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

Song and Dance Performances with a Heart

Besides the performances of Kuya Daniel’s children – Aaron and Joshua, with his nephews and nieces – other musical routines were presented during the concert. One such number was presented by the Kawan ng Cordero (KNC) chorale, which delivered a theatrical concert experience, together with social media sensation Myka Cloma.

Myka Cloma, whose video imitating 16 different Disney characters’ voices hits the web, performs live on stage together with the other teens in Kuya Daniel’s charity concert.  (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

Other invited guests include The Voice Kids grand finalist Darren Espanto, Asia’s Got Talent finalist Gwyneth Dorado, and young act Cha-Cha “Bulilit” Cañete.

Part of the proceeds raised during Kuya Daniel’s birthday concert went to ten advocacy organizations that help provide different charitable assistance to children.

Present to receive the cash donation amounting to P100,000 were Kanlungan sa Er-Ma Ministry Inc. (KSEM), Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. (CWFI), Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation, Inc., Persons with Disabilities Federation of San Mateo, Rizal, and Handicapped Center Lourdes, Inc. 
The other remaining recipients of P100,000 each were Rizal High School (RHS), the Manila Boystown Complex, Norphil Foundation, and Families and  Children for Empowerment and Development (FCED) Foundation, Inc., and Children of Prisoners.
The parents of Sybyl Shynn Mabulay received P100,000 for the baby’s liver transplant operation and medication.

Handicapped Center Lourdes Inc, one of the 10 recipients of the “In the Eyes of a Child” concert, receives one hundred thousand pesos as financial aid. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

Hopes for the Youth

Being a Filipino himself, Kuya Daniel saw how many children in the country live below the poverty line, whose conditions are aggravated by lack of food, shelter, health and proper education.

These realities are what moved him to carry out his other public service efforts.

Over the past years, Kuya Daniel has already helped established projects that directly benefit children, such as the Infant Care Center for Abandoned Babies, Home for Male and Female Minors, Feeding Program for School Children, and Free Education projects.

(Written by Carmi Tongol-Anecito)