Charlie tuned in to Philippine society and politics by allegorically comparing it to a TV teledrama. Actors Joel Torre and Ronnie Lazaro, also natives of Bacolod, joined in, as did friends Peewee Roldan and Toto Tarosa, fellow artists Pandy Aviado, National Artist Billy Abueva, Ramon Orlina, Robert Robles.
Eldest daughter Emy started the evening with an invocation and song, self-accompanied on the guitar. Lilian Pickard rendered two songs; son Mon, famous musical arranger, sang "Eres Tu", while grandchildren Giana, Arielle and Joshua triod "Pagdating ng Panahon", with two-year-old Joshua quite the scene-and mike-stealer, dahlings. Granddaughters Cissy Faustino and Karla and Denese also dedicated songs to the celebrator.
Rhapsody ladies Dolly Bohol and Viring Ongkeko gave touching speeches, while Techie Cristobal, Sonya Valencia (Litas voice mentor), Norma Francia, Evelyn Martin (who did "Unforgettable" with Mon F.), Nene de Guzman and Dorie Gomez delighted the audience.
Highlight of the evening, palanggas, had Lita singing "Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin" dedicated to her loving husband Jorge. Fine weather, a sumptuous dinner, enjoyable music and the company of loved ones and special friends made Litas 71st birthday a most delightful reality.