special was filmed to coincide at twilight. GMA Network partnered with Velasquez to premiere the program. It was produced by Aria Productions, with Perry Lansigan serving as executive producer. Louie Ignacio directed it, while Darling de Jesus was the supervising producer. Rannel David served as the line producer, and Archie Riola was in charge of floor production. Juel Balbon was co-executive producer and Wilma V. Galvante was in charge of the executive production. Raul Mitra was chosen as the music director. Guest performers included Ogie Alcasid, Jay R, and Kyla. The Best of Me was aired on April 27, 2008, in the Philippines on GMA. Synopsis The show began with Velasquez, perched at the balcony of her three storey residence wearing a silk dress and jeans, singing the first few verses of David Foster's "The Best of Me". She then headed down the stairs towards the plexiglass stage set up on the infinity pool. At the stage, she begins performing Kenny Loggins's "Conviction of the Heart", accompanied by musicians, background vocalists. and a string section. She followed this with a rendition of Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly", before transitioning to a medley of songs popularized by singer-songwriter Clair Marlo. The next segment saw Velasquez changing outfits into a red gown, and beginning a performance of the Eagles's "Hotel California". She later moved into the edge of the pool to perform Josh Groban's Italian single "Per te". At this point, she briefly spoke about the animated film Urduja (2008) before she began singing its theme "Babae". Jay R and Kyla then joined her for a performance of Loggins's "This Is It". After the number, she sang her 1990 single "Hindi Na, Ayoko Na" and was then joined by her parents for a surprise performance of Al Martino's "You'll Never Know (Just How Much I Love You)". The third segment started with Velasquez introducing each member of her band and vocalists, and continued with Loggins's "Footloose". Shortly after, Ogie Alcasid made his way to the stage for a duet number of "Falling Slowly". For the final act, Velasquez donned a green dress and began with the Motown hit "Got to Be There". She then goes straight into a full performance of the opening song, "The Best of Me", with brief a fireworks display. Velasquez closed the special with a performance of U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)", as she dove into the pool