IN PHOTOS: Stars at Duterte’s thanksgiving party

MANILA, Philippines – Many stars performed for the crowd at the party Davaeños threw for their former mayor, president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, and his children, incoming Davao City mayor Sara Duterte Carpio and reelected Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte.

The thanksgiving bash was called “DU31: One Love, One Nation Thanksgiving Party” and was held on June 4 in Crocodile Park in Davao City.

Though the party started at 1 pm, celebrities like Arron Villaflor and Sarah Lahbati took the stage later at night after Duterte gave his speech. Annabelle Rama was also at the party, but didn’t go up onstage. 

Vice Ganda was present too, and was set to perform, but according to reports, he had to cancel because the strong rains that night led to busted powerlines.

You can watch what happened at the party, including Duterte’s speech, in the video below. Sarah Lahbati kicks off the performances after Duterte’s speech at around the 2:51:08 mark. 

 

The event was hosted by Arnell Ignacio and Kat De Castro.

Here are some photos of the stars who showed up to support the president-elect.

Before she performed, Sarah Lahbati said she’s looking forward to the change that is coming.

Carlos Agassi took selfies with the crowd and brought audience members up onstage to dance with him.

It started to rain as Bernardo Bernardo serenaded the crowd.

Beverly Salviejo

Ivy Violan performed before Duterte’s speech.

Anton Diva

Arron Villaflor brought some girls onstage during his performance and took a few selfies with them. 

– Rappler.com