Arts & Culture
Tribute
concert
for Ms.
Bing
Pimentel
at CCP
Main
Lobby
Credits : culturalcenter.gov.ph
L
ast September 12 at the Cultural Center of the Philip-
pines (CCP) Main Lobby, songwriter Bing Pimentel was
given a timely tribute through a one-night-only con-
cert Buhay, Pag-ibig, Dalangin: Mga Awiting Likha ni
Bing Ll. Pimentel.
The concert was a retrospective of the Pimentel's
amazing body of works, as performed by the country's
finest singers and performers including Isay Alvarez,
Bo Cerrudo, Pow Chavez, Tex Ordoñez-de Leon, Martin
Pimentel, and Dulce.
Known as one of the country's most prolific songwriters, Bing Pi-
mentel composed approximately 100 songs, mostly religious hymns,
inspirational ballads, and love songs which she often wrote with her
husband, former Senator Nene Pimentel, in mind. Pag-ibig Sa Bayan,
which was popularized by singer Freddie Aguilar is one of her most
remembered signature tunes. She composed the song, which was
included in Aguilar's full-length album Kamusta Ka, when her husband
was imprisoned during the Martial Law.
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Her song Hinahanap-hanap Kita, which was recorded by singer
Dulce, spoke about her longing for her husband while they were apart.
Forty years ago, back when they had yet to get married, Bing worked
and lived in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, while her would-be husband Nene
was in Manila reviewing for the bar exams.
Her other songs include Only A Moment which was also recorded
by Dulce, Bakit Kaya which she composed for Superstar Nora Aunor,
Loving You, a song she composed when her husband got into a car
accident on his way to a speaking engagement, Binibiro ng Panahon,
Whisper To Me Once More, and Why I Must Go On Living.
Dedicated to the achievements of all senior citizens, the concert also
promoted PasaLord, Ms. Pimentel's latest project that aims to advocate
the power of prayer to unite the country behind one goal - to pass all
the happiness, worries, sorrows, joys, failures and victories to the Lord
in order to glorify Him.
Dennis Marasigan directed this tribute, with Maestro Herminigildo
Ranera as musical director.
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