In 2025, Sunico was also conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities (honoris causa) by the Far Eastern University.
The serenade last 4 July featured three sets of music, onuding some of the best and legendary Filipino folk songs, namely, “Pamulinawen,” “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Dahil Sa ‘Yo” (a favorite of Madame Imelda Marcos), “Saranggola ni Pepe” and “Pandangguhan,” apart from international hits such as “Summertime,” “Night and Day,” “Overture to My Fair Lady,” Take Five,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Spain, “Never Let Her Slip Away” (one of many favorites of FL Liza) and “Rhapsody in Blue.”
With the melodies came nostalgia, vigor and inspiration, and for one evening, at least, people set aside their worries, enjoyed the good company of music aficionados and feel inner peace.
If there is one thing that Goldenberg The Concert Series can proudly claim, it is the reminder to pause, to feel once more the genteel sensibilities rapidly lost to a world in constant flux.
