Yes, Lea Salonga will have her New York cabaret debut at the famous Cafe Carlyle in an exclusive three-week engagement for The Journey So Far, from March 9 to 27.

This was confirmed by Funfare�??s Big Apple correspondent Edmund Silvestre who said that Cafe Carlyle is where some of the world�??s top artists have been performing over the years.

�??Having won the Tony Awards and all the top theater honors when she played Kim in the smash hit Miss Saigon,�?� reported Edmund, �??Lea has earned the distinction of being a Broadway royalty.�?�

According to its website, Caf?? Carlyle is known for headlining incredible talents, including Ute Lemper and Woody Allen who regularly appears to jam with the Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band. For the past three decades, Caf?? Carlyle has been synonymous with the legendary Bobby Short who thrilled sell-out crowds for 36 years. Caf?? Carlyle, the New York City bastion of classic cabaret entertainment, continues to draw socialites, politicians and magnates into its distinguished and glamorous setting. It remains an exquisitely well-dressed place where guests experience and engage in the lost language of elegance and sophistication.

Erich Steinbock, Cafe Carlyle managing director, is pleased to welcome Lea.

MANILA, Philippines - REtroSPECT composed of J. Martin Castro, Goldie Castro and Ogie Ramos headlines a grand post Valentine Street party concert tonight at 8 at 20th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City.

The 2009 Aliw Awards�?? Best Group Performer in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars will dish out OPM love song classics and party music.

Doing the front act and acting as the group�??s back-up is girl group Sani Pilif composed of Lulou Yaranon, Laurice Trasma??o, Czarina Rosales, Kristine Casa??ada and Rieyadh Velasquez.

REtroSPECT also performs on Feb. 27, 9 p.m. for the eighth anniversary of Ratsky Tomas Morato in Quezon City.

MANILA, Philippines - For His Kingdom�??s Cause is set on Feb. 28, 8 p.m. at the Concert Ground of Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park in Cavite.

The concert will offer a variety of musical and inspirational acts with proceeds benefiting the children�??s ministry and outreach center of New Life Christian Center-Tanza, Cavite.

Headlining the show is Christian Bautista, Isabella, Sam Concepcion, Carlo Orosa, newcomer Mimie Hernandez and Unshackled Dancers (whose members are volunteer teachers of the Sunday school of the children�??s ministry).

Produced by Vindorlance Productions headed by Noreen Espejon and Adora Mendoza, the show also aims to improve the study center of the kids of New Life Christian Center. �??We came up with this benefit concert not only to raise funds but also to educate our friends and the audience on being a good Christian. We want to impart different Christian values which can definitely help each one of us to lead a better life,�?� says Noreen.

MANILA, Philippines - 20 Plus, Inc. managing director Pelita Peralta-Uy didn?t have second thoughts when ?rst approached to co-produce a concert headlining the APO Hiking Society composed of Danny Javier, Jim Paredes and Boboy Garovillo Carmela Endriga-Honrado, Star Express president, has always been an avid fan of the trio and their countless hits. The opportunity to work with a former classmate, long-time neighbor and friend, was a big plus. They also realized that they have supportive husbands.

Having both their hardworking marketing teams behind them, the project was in full-swing before Christmas last year.

Now, everything is set for APO?s last Valentine?s concert, where the trio will perform their timeless and meaningful hits, injected with their sense of humor, along with K Brosas as guest.

As Carmela said, ?Working with the APO Hiking Society has been the ful?llment of a long time dream, being legends in their own right.?

LAST Valentines nAPO nila is set on Feb.13, 8 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center.