Movie personalities expressed hopes that the"concerted effort" of the Marcos administration in helping the film industry would continue. Film Development Council of the Philippines Chairperson and CEO Jose Javier Reyes said the film industry greatly appreciates the efforts of the President and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in spearheading the fifth installment of Konsyerto sa Palasyo dedicated for the Philippine film industry.
Actress Lorna Tolentino echoed Reyes’ sentiments, saying government support such as the concert is significant for the film industry, especially at a time when the Philippine film scene is experiencing a resurgence. “Mahalaga para industriya ng pelikula na mabuhay ulit kasi nga matagal nang walang masyadong tumatangkilik sa pelikulang Pilipino. Sana ito yung start ulit lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila Film Fest.
“Napakalaking bagay po na alam naming may suporta mula sa gobyerno, lalo na po sa ating Pangulo. Sana po talaga tuloy-tuloy na ito … doble po yung kaligayahan na malaman namin na mayroong ganitong event sa Palasyo sa pangunguna nga po ng ating Pangulo ,” Reyes said. Actor Enrique Gil also joined his fellow artists in thanking the Marcos administration for hosting the concert.