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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray described music as a good way to connect to fellow Filipinos at a time when people are looking for ways to come together even though they can't be in the same place physically. She then followed her heartfelt message to the frontliners with her rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine". This was followed by a moving performance of "Rescue" by Rachelle Ann Go and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by KC Concepcion. Also featured in the online concert were song numbers from Jason Dy, Kyla, Jaya, Erik Santos, Moira Dela Torre, Jason Marvin, Angeline Quinto, KZ Tandingan and Yeng Constantino.
Between these performances, other Cornerstone Entertainment talents have expressed their gratitude to the healthcare workers amidst the recent worldwide health crisis. These include Sam Milby, Empoy Marquez, Arron Villaflor, Jessa Zaragosa, Pooh and John Prats among others. Former volleyball star and television personality Gretchen Ho ended the one-and-a-half-hour-long stream by urging the viewers to draw strength from their faith during this time of anxiety and uncertainties. She then announced that Cornerstone will launch its Kantahanan concert series where its artists will provide live concert performances in their respective Facebook pages to raise funds for charities assisting those affected by the ongoing crisis.
Cornerstone Entertainment's "Kantahanan" online Easter concert and the Kantahanan online concert series are just some of the initiatives staged by the local entertainment scene that benefit millions of Filipinos affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can binge-watch Cornerstone's "Kantahanan" Easter concert on its official Facebook and YouTube channels.