P-Noy inducts OPM's new set of officers
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Updated: 08/15/2010
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It's a new dawn for the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM), which will "advocate policies for the growth of the music industry."

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President Noynoy Aquino (fifth from left) swears in the new president of OPM, Ogie Alcasid (on P-Noy's left).
The other officers are (from left) Jose Mari Chan, Christian Bautista, Gary Valenciano, outgoing president-incoming chairperson Mitch Valdez, Noel Cabangon, Celeste Legaspi, Dingdong Avanzado, and Jim Paredes.
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The oath-taking took place last August 13 at the Rizal Ballroom of Malacañang Palace.
Here, Kundirana alumni Ogie Alcasid (right), Gary Valenciano (second from right), and Dingdong Avanzado posed with the youngest officer of the organization, Christian Bautista.
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The music scene's prime movers (from left) —Jose Mari Chan, Gary V and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, Raymond Sajor, Celeste Legaspi, Christian Bautista, Ogie and Regine, Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado.
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Before taking his oath, the new OPM president shared a light moment with his future "first lady."
Wedding bells will ring for Ogie and Regine this coming December.
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Kapamilya singer Christian Bautista and Jose Mari Chan seem to be saying, "Welcome to the new age of Original Pilipino Music!"
Christian revived the popular composer's songs in his Constant Change album.
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P-Noy and Jim Paredes are all ears for Mr. Pure Energy's animated storytelling.
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P-Noy chats with OPM's veteran leaders Mitch Valdez and Celeste Legaspi at the Rizal ballroom, where the oath-taking was held.
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"Ako, si Ogie Alcasid na hinirang sa katungkulan bilang Presidente ng OPM, simula ngayong ika-13 ng Agosto 2010, ay taimtim na nanunumpa na tutuparin ko nang buong husay at katapatan, sa abot ng aking kakayahan, ang mga tungkulin ng aking kasulukuyang katungkulan at itataguyod ang organisasyon at mga layunin nito sa lahat ng oras ar pagkakataon.
"Nanunumpa rin akong magiging huwarang mamamayang Filipino na magtataguyod sa saligang batas at iba pang alituntunin at mga sagisag ng bansa at mga mamamayan nito.
"At kusa kong babalikatin ang pananagutang itampok at ipagmalaki ang Musika, Kultura at lahing Pilipino nang walang anumang pasubali o hangaring umiwas.
"Kasihan nawa ako ng Diyos."
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In P-Noy's speech, he
reiterated the importance of music in our society, and mentioned the government agencies that can assist OPM in achieving its
goals.
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The two became good friends after Ogie wrote P-Noy's campaign jingles for the last elections.
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A formal shot of the group.
Each one of them is a certified hitmaker. The President made his public debut as a Videoke King during his victory party, held last June 30 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.
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The officers, including Raymond and Regine, thanked the President by singing the "Kaya Natin 'To."
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Photo op with P-Noy after the short program, which began at 4:00 p.m.
The President with Ogie and Regine...
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...with Jessa Zaragosa and Dingdong Avanzado.
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Gary V and Angeli posed with the President who's also known as the brother of Kris Aquino.
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With Christian, who performed a solo number unexpectedly during P-Noy's inauguration last June 30.
He sang "You raise Me Up" a capella and pulled it off well.
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With Noel Cabangon, whose nationalistic pieces have gained nationwide popularity after performing them during the Inauguration.
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With music scene's living legend Jomari Chan.
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Jim is an avid supporter of the late President Corazon Aquino, the mom of P-Noy.
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Two of the country's best composers, who both play the piano and sing.
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Asia's Songbird joins the frame.
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Singing couple Ayen Munji and Franco Laurel pose with the OPM president.
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