Sat, 27 June 2009 at 2:57 pm

Filipino Prisoners Pay Michael Jackson Tribute

The Filipino prisoners, most famous for their YouTube video of “Thriller”, paid tribute to their idol, Michael Jackson, on Saturday.

The 1,500 dancing inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) practiced for nine consecutive hours Friday night/Saturday morning and only took breaks only to eat or when it rained. What dedication!!!

Check out the MJ tribute vid below!

Filipino Prison Pay Michael Jackson Tribute

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# 51

Peace Love Miley @ 06/28/2009 at 2:22 am

I must be really proud about this…cuz I am Filipino…

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Shyen @ 06/28/2009 at 2:38 am

They played his song, “Man In The Mirror” yesterday and I started crying in the car while going to work. I also believe people do things to get money from Michael Jackson. #19, right on!!

I believe he wasn’t a pedophile but loved kids since he didn’t have a normal childhood.

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# 53

ana @ 06/28/2009 at 3:17 am

So touching!I’ve cried watching.RIP,MJ

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lakida @ 06/28/2009 at 5:37 am

He chose his early death. I do appreciate his music when he was still African-American. After he changed his appearance, i looked at him differently. All of us are given the privilige to choose which way we should lead our lives. Siya kasi gusto niyang maging puti na babae na ewan.. ayun tuloy it got so complicated …leading to a disturbed life.

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# 55

Janey @ 06/28/2009 at 6:59 am

wow what an awesome video!!
those prisoners are hella amazing!!! this is a nice post justjared!!!

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# 56

lol @ 06/28/2009 at 8:52 am

what if one of those inmates didn’t want to participate in these dances?

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justin @ 06/28/2009 at 10:58 am

This MJ tribute is so touching! Great way to remember Michael Jackson. People should really remember Michael Jackson as one of the greatest singer, musician, dancer, entertainer - PACKAGE ALL IN ONE! Respect is the word for Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson deserves it. May he rest in peace!

Thank you Michael Jackson for you beautiful, touching, greatest music of all times. You will be forever remember as a Music Legend!

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# 58

trekkier @ 06/28/2009 at 2:11 pm

as much as i came to loathe that became michael jackson, these guys are amazing. mayge they should start tap dancing groups in american prisons.

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# 59

layla @ 06/28/2009 at 2:49 pm

This is the first time I’ve cried since his death. I am a fan of his music but this touching tribute was wonderful.

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# 60

Ella wagemakers @ 06/28/2009 at 3:31 pm

@AH:

To AH, who made the following comment:
AH @ 06/27/2009 at 3:32 pm you people are crying over a the death of a pedophile. nice

And just who are you to make such a sweeping judgement? It has often been proved that those who accuse others of heinous crimes are themselves potential, if not actual child abusers. Stop covering up for yourself. Come out and present clear evidence. And stop calling yourself AH. His name will never be forgotten. Yours will be. Get help from a shrink. Find out what is behind all your anger. Above all, stop f**king up the commentary box by filling it with false accusations.

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# 61

lily @ 06/28/2009 at 4:50 pm

Seeing this just made me realize how many lives MJ has touched all around the world.

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# 62

feebz @ 06/28/2009 at 5:02 pm

these max-prison top guy is a huge MJ fan…and his hardcore rehab is with the help of MJ’s music! what a tribute!

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# 63

Lyds @ 06/28/2009 at 9:50 pm

@AH:

your rude. pls show respect to Michael.

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darlene(: @ 06/28/2009 at 10:06 pm

hey ! i’m filipino & i probably watched the filipino thriller video soooo many times. & it’s a shame that michael died sooo early :(
he will be truly missed <3
RIP .

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# 65

Honey @ 06/30/2009 at 2:09 pm

Wow this is remarkable

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Donato Schimizzi @ 06/30/2009 at 6:05 pm

WHAT’S SURPRISING about this inspiring FILIPINO spectacle & homage to super star MICHAEL JACKSON is that the media has so far failed to note the WHITE-ROBED NUNS in this scene & what role they really played in all of this. There’s more to this story for loving fanZ then meets THE EYE.