Seasoned broadcaster Daniel Razon, who is celebrating his 31st year in service to God and humanity on November 28, served his platter of public service works through a dinner concert on November 25 this year at the Manila Hotel.

Kuya Daniel Razon and Bro. Eli Soriano of Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path) perform standards during the “Double” concert at the Manila Hotel Pavilion last November 25, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

“Double,” an intimate entertainment and charity concert event, featured Kuya Daniel and Bro. Eli Soriano of Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path) group.

While Bro. Eli is Presiding Minister, he is the Vice-Presiding Minister of Members Church of God International (MCGI). The veteran broadcaster also known for his moniker Mr. Public Service is incidentally the nephew of Bro. Eli Soriano.

Proceeds of the special concert would benefit thousands of indigents receiving free education, daily health care assistance, free lodging on transient homes, and other charity projects of Kuya Daniel through UNTV.

Double: A Dinner Concert for a Cause

More than a thousand attended the private event at the Manila Hotel Pavilion. The night’s special guests include OPM artist Joey Albert and impersonator Willie Nepomuceno.

Mimicking Philippine President Noynoy Aquino, Willie Nepomuceno draws laughs from the audience during the “Double” concert at the Manila Hotel Pavilion last November 25, 2014. He also impersonates Comedy King Dolphy and Manila City Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

Nepomuceno tickled laughs from the audience with his humorous acts portraying Comedy King Dolphy and President Noynoy Aquino.

Kuya Daniel Razon sings the classics of Frank Sinatra including the famous “My Way”. The charity concert is part of Kuya Daniel’s celebration of his 31 years of service to God and humanity. (Photo courtesy of Photoville International)

Filling the night with classics of Frank Sinatra, Kuya Daniel belted out “My Way” and “Strangers in the Night,” among others. Bro. Eli, who has been out of the country for almost a decade because of evangelization works, told how he misses Philippines through Hotdog’s Manila.

Child wonder Bedel Dimalanta, a 12-year old granddaughter of Bro. Eli, also showcased her budding vocal talent with Beyonce’s Halo and Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You.

A Celebration of Thanksgiving

For the fruitful 31 years after receiving baptism on November 28 at MCGI, he will be offering thanksgiving to God on Saturday (November 29) this year.

As what he iterates over and over, Kuya Daniel is indepted to God to each success of his projects and every opportunity he receives to help others. One wish he said recently for his 31st, Kuya Daniel prayed “that the One up there will never forsake me. [Because] when you have God in your life, you already have everything.”

Written by Hazel Chavez-David