The Story of OUR LADY OF CAYSASAY
Birhen ng Caysasay finally comes home to Taal, Batangas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted date: September 27, 2008
MANILA, Philippines—When noted sculptor Ramon Orlina decided to produce a musical on the miraculous Virgin of Caysasay three years ago, he chose only the best theater artists for the significant religious production: Scriptwriter-director Nestor Torre, composer Ryan Cayabyab, and top singers, Ogie Alcasid and Cocoy Laurel.
Purely Personal
'Caysasay' musical to open Oct. 25 in Taal
By Josephine Darang
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:04:00 10/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—After two years of delay, the musical play “Mapaghimalang Birhen ng Caysasay ” is set to open Oct. 25, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the newly renovated Taal gym covered court that can accommodate 4,000 people, according to Ramon Orlina, executive producer. It’s like a coming home for the play as the miracle of the Virgin Mary took place in barrio Labag, Taal, in 1603. Singer Ogie Alcasid is going to play Haybing, who was beheaded by the Spaniards, but lived again with the help of Our Lady of Caysasay.more>>
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More ‘pogi points’ for Ogie
By Nestor Torre
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:42:00 09/30/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Twenty years ago, then newbie singer Ogie Alcasid threw his hat into the show biz ring by way of initial gigs in small watering holes, along with a number of then unheralded talents. If memory serves, we caught one of Ogie’s fledgling sets in a showcase bar. We thought he was a frisky and funky young performer; otherwise, however, his performance gave little indication of the big multimedia star he is today. more>>
