KZ, TJ showcase superb musicality in Vivo V9 mall tour

Singer KZ Tandingan earned new fans with her powerful performances during her stint on China’s high-rating TV show, Singer 2018. Although she did not make it to the finals, KZ made a mark with the Chinese audience, cementing her title as Asia’s Soul Supreme. 

Now back in the Philippines, KZ performed for her fans at the SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, to support the launch of Vivo’s newest flagship smartphone, the V9 with a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera and more. It was her first public performance in the Philippines following her appearance on Singer 2018. 

As the crowd roared in welcome, KZ belted out her signature hits like her cover of Lorde’s “Royals,” which she performed on Singer 2018, and Air Supply’s “Two Less Lonely People in the World.” She also sang her original songs, “Labo” and “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako.” 


Game face on! KZ always ready to give her all as she wowed fans with her topnotch performance at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, for the Vivo V9 mall tour. 

Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim, meanwhile, expressed the global smartphone company’s continuous support for KZ. 

“Like the rest of the Filipinos, we are very proud of KZ and her achievements on Singer 2018. She embodies the brand’s personality—young, trendy, and techie. We are very happy that someone as talented as her is part of the Vivo family,” she said. 

“We can’t wait to see what she’s going to do next,” Lim added. 


TJ thrilled fans at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, with his melodious, captivating hits. 


The event was even made more special since acoustic balladeer TJ Monterde, KZ’s equally talented boyfriend and fellow Vivo endorser, performed for the event. He sang his own compositions, “Tulad Mo,” “Kahit Kunwari,” and “Ikaw at Ako.” 

TJ also had nothing but praises for her girlfriend as she introduced her on stage and encouraged the mallgoers to cheer KZ on.

“KZ deserves a loud crowd,” he said. 



Love birds do make great harmony.  

After the pair answered questions from the press and gave away a brand new Vivo V9, they sang their hit duet, “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin,” which made their fans overjoyed with kilig. 

KZ and TJ then went around the Perfect Shot, Perfect View Vivo V9 mall tour experience booths and greeted Vivo V9 buyers and their fans after the program. The two also surprised mallgoers when they dropped by the Vivo kiosk at the SM Cyberzone.

KZ has been a proud Vivo endorser since September 2017. She has also been active in joining Vivo in its mall tours and activities since then. TJ, on the other hand, became a Vivo endorser since May 2017. 

Check out Vivo’s official YouTube page for more information: https://youtu.be/d22rnb24L8A. 




About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts. 





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Vivo celebrity endorsers KZ Tandigan and TJ Monterde wow fans in CDO

TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan, in a rare occasion, held a concert together for their fans in CDO. 

Vivo local endorsers, singers, and real-life lovers KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde on Saturday, February 17, charmed their fans at a post-Valentine’s Day show at Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City. 

The concert, which also featured The X Factor alumni Jeric Medina, Chandreena, and Shameena Moorjani as well as CDO-based Visayan pop singer Winset Jacot, was made possible through the support of global smartphone brand Vivo. 

The Limketkai Atrium was jam-packed with fans of all ages, from all walks of life to witness the talented singers perform their hits. In between the songs, fans screamed to show their love and appreciation for the pair. Unsurprisingly, Monterde and Tandingan did not disappoint. They hit the right notes and delivered a show for the books. They even performed a medley of Visayan songs, especially for their Kagay-anon fans.  

Monterde sang his original compositions such as “Sa Tuwina,”  “Imahinasyon,” and “Mahika.” Tandingan, meanwhile, delighted fans with her rendition of “Tadhana,” “Two Less Lonely People in the World,” and her winning performance of “Rolling in the Deep” on the Chinese television series “Singer 2018.” 


The acoustic singer-songwriter seranded Kagay-anon fans with his original hits like “Dating Tayo,” “Tulad Mo,” and “Ikaw at Ako.” 



The acoustic singer-songwriter seranded Kagay-anon fans with his original hits like “Dating Tayo,” “Tulad Mo,” and “Ikaw at Ako.” 


Tandingan and Monterde joined Vivo’s family in September 2017 during the launch of the V7+, the brand’s flagship smartphone that boasts of a 24-megapixel front camera and 5.99-inch all-screen display.

Since then, the singers have performed at Vivo’s mall shows in and out of Metro Manila in helping spread the word about what sets Vivo smartphones apart from the pack.  Tandingan and Monterde both expressed their gratitude to Vivo for helping them mount the show. 

“Vivo has always been supportive of our projects. We’re very thankful to them for helping us sing together for our fans in Cagayan de Oro,” the pair said. 

To make the event more exciting, Vivo gave away V7 smartphones to two lucky fans who posted online a photo of the concert using the hashtag #VivoxTVxKZ. 


TJ and KZ personally hand out two Vivo V7 smartphones to their audience during their concert. 




Two lucky fans got a Vivo V7 smartphone from their idols themselves. 


 Dubbed as Soul Supreme, Tandingan hails from Digos City, Davao del Sur who won the first season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012. The acoustic balladeer, meanwhile, left his career as a radio personality and a host of ABS-CBN’s regional show MagTV in CDO to pursue his passion for music.  

In 2017, they released the official lyric video of their duet “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin” after it went viral. It was also part of Monterde’s self-titled album. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and
Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.



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Looking forward to "Bryan XXV Termulo" Birthday Concert

Bryan Termulo during his birthday concert bloggers' party 

Bryan Termulo, the "Prince of Teleserye Theme Songs" is out to celebrate his 25th birthday with loved ones, friends, fans and supporters via his birthday concert at the Music Museum to be held on March 09, 2013, Saturday at 8 PM, entitled "Bryan XXV Termulo." 

Owing to the colossal turn out of his career, Bryan Termulo and his BWB Records and Music Production, Inc. family had collaborated to render special treat to all of you. We'd be expecting more of Bryan's popular songs like his "Dadalhin" version for the phenomenal ABS-CBN teleserye,  "Walang Hanggan;" "Kailan," originally done by 90's group Smokey Mountain, soundtrack of on-going tv series "Ina Kapatid Anak;" and "Sa Isang Sulyap Mo," for another on-going Kapamilya action/comedy/fantaserye, "Juan Dela Cruz" starring Coco Martin and Erich Gonzales. 

As I've said, we'd be expecting more, meaning, we get to see performances by Bryan like he has never done before. It's going to be a big surprise for all of you! Do you wanna see how he strut his body and move his feet on the dance floor? Well, better be there! This birthday concert wouldn't be more fun and exciting without Bryan's guests like Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia, funny girl Melai Cantiveros and X Factor grand winner and my forever bet, KZ Tandingan!



Aside from singing, Bryan is also very thankful for his blooming acting career, and he's now busy taping for the upcoming ABS-CBN teleserye entitled "Against all Odds," starring Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, KC Concepcion, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales and Jessy Mendiola (love her!). 

During Bryan's birthday bloggers' party, I asked him about his birthday wish and hopes, the "close-up" smile and flawless singer/ actor replied: "Sa career, sana marami pang teleserye theme songs kasi nag-start po ako na kumakanta ng mga theme songs sa teleserye theme songs sa ABS-CBN, so sana ma-maintain po iyon para marami pa po akong ma-impart bilang singer, of course sa aking network na marami pa po akong ma-contribute sa kanila na maganda, maayos at well-appreciated ng mga tao. So more songs to come, kasama na rin po ang acting. Sa studies naman, medyo mahirap dahil working student, nag-aaral, loaded talaga 'yung isip ko dahil sa birthday concert, hopefully next sem sana walang kong bagsak hehe, para next year talagang 4th year na ko, graduating student na' ko para maging Communication Arts graduate na ko in the future. Sa lovelife naman, huwag po nating pigilan kung may dumating sa 2013, pinag-pe-pray din naman po natin 'yun."

Bryan singing "Kailan" during the bloggers' party held at Insomnia Centris, Quezon City

So c'mon guys, let's celebrate with Bryan and check out his fantastic concert!
 I'm so looking forward to this!

Ticket prices 2,000, 1,500 and 800. For Ticket inquiries please call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Music Museum: 721-0635 and Teatrino 721-6726. Php 2,000 VIP Tickets buyers will get Bryan Termulo's limited mini-magazine plus a Meet and Greet after the concert.

"Bryan XXV Termulo" birthday concert is also supported by Cetaphil, Erase Placenta, Lifeline, Skechers, SOLO, Star Magic and Tambayan 101.9. 

Special thanks to Richard Paglicawan of http://lionheartv.net and Pinoy Magazine for the invites! 

Bryan with the bloggers and Pinoy Magazine awesome sisters :)) doing a whacky pose! haha

Watch Bryan sing "Kailan" LIVE:


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Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs Final Night Live at SM Mall of Asia Arena



I've always been fascinated with contests, searches or competitions that cater Pinoy's genuine talents. It primarily promotes best Filipino savvy thereby rendering great honor and prestige for our country. This time, in celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN and Star Records had set the stage once again for brilliant Filipino composers globally. It was relaunched as "Himig Handog" with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kuwento ng Pusong Pilipino."

Presently on its 5th year, they had received a total of 2,500 original compositions from Pinoy songwriters worldwide. And out of those thousands of entries, 12 songs emerged and were chosen as "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" finalists. 

HIMIG HANDOG TOP 12 FINALISTS

1. Alaala
Composers: Ma. Fe Mechenette G. Tianga, Melvin Huervana, Joel O. Jabat Jr.
All from Iloilo, Ma. Fe is a band memeber of Filterscrew band
Interpreted by: Yeng Constantino

2. Ano'ng Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa
Composer: Jovinor Tan from malabon, Director of Indie Films
Interpreted by: Aiza Seguerra

3. Hanggang Wakas
Composer: Soc Villanueva
From Perth Western Australia. composer of hit songs like "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" by Bituin Escalante, "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" by Erik Santos, "Ka Bayani" by Gary Granada. Previous Himig Handog grand prize winner for Kung Ako Na Lang Sana and Ka Bayani.
Interpreted by: Juris

4. If You Ever Change your Mind
Composer: Marlon Aunor
From makati City, Ateneo student. Niece of Superstar Nora Aunor and Lala Aunor's daughter
Interpreted by: Marion Aunor

5. Kahit Na
Composer: Julius James De Belen aka Bojam/Jumbo
From Pasig City, Head Producer at Flip Music. Has produced tracks for Young JV, Thyro and Yumi among others.
Interpreted by: Toni Gonzaga

6. Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat 
Composer: Jungee Marcelo
From Pasig City. Composer of hit songs like "Sayaweh," and "Ako Na Lang" by Zia Quizon, "Opposites Attract" by Juris among others
Interpreted by: Daniel Padilla

7. One Day
Composer: Agatha Morallos
Musician and band member from Baguio City
Interpreted by: Angeline Quinto

8. Pwede Bang Ako na Lang Ulit
Composer: Jeffrey Cifra from Bacoor, Cavite
Interpreted by: Bugoy Drilon

9. Sana'y Magbalik
Composer: Arman Alferez
Band member and composer from Caloocan
Interpreted by: Jovit Baldivino

10. Scared To Death
Composer: Domingo Rosco Jr. from Bohol
Interpreted by: KZ Tandingan

11. Tamang Panahon
Composer: Wynn Andrada
Student and part-time model from Manila
Interpreted by: Wynn Andrada

12. This Song is For You
Composer: Jude Gitamondoc
From Cebu City; Composer of "One More Chance" sung by Piolo Pascual from the movie of same title
Interpreted by: Erik Santos

During the "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" presscon held at 9501 Restaurant in ELJ bldg. at ABS-CBN compound, I got to talk to Marion Aunor, one of my bets in this competition. She told us that her inclination towards music writing come from her grandmother who's into writing Christian songs. She can play some musical instruments like drums, guitar and piano. according to her, the genre she digs are mostly ballad, blues and pop songs and more comfortable with anything on the piano. Marlon has a very distinct and unique voice, having a great resemblance with Zia Quizon, whom we (me and Marion) both love. 
Marion Aquino holding a copy of "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" cd

Her expectations from this competition? "Well I guess to be known as a singer/songwriter, especially since not a lot of artists write their own songs right now, so you know, I guess that would be kinda like an edge." Now you hear that from a young artist who's got a lot of potential. Best of luck, Marion! 

Well, that was just me in the middle hehe, flanked by Ms. Lala Aunor, (L) Marlon's mom and with Marion herself (R).

Another promising artist, towering young man, Wynn Andrada

with Bugoy Drilon, I also love his interpretation of "Pwede Bang ako Na lang Ulit"


"Himig Handog..." artists Jovit Baldivino, Juris and Bugoy Drilon during the presscon

"Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" grand finals will be held today, February 24, 2013 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and will be aired over ABS-CBN. Catch the big winners tonight! 












































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The very “emotional” X Factor Philippines’ Final 3 Episode


The "emotional" scene between X Factor finalist Allen Sta. Maria and Charice Pempengco 
with host KC Concepcion during last night's Final 3 episode


The whole country has been following X Factor Philippines on ABS-CBN for more than three months since its premiere on local television last June 23, 2012. One of the most critical moments aired last night, September 30, 2012. It was also considered the judges/ mentors’ “nightmare;” particularly with International Filipino artist Charice Pempengco.

Charice has been mentoring two of the four remaining finalists of the X Factor Philippines 2012, namely KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria. Other finalists include Gabriel Maturan mentored by judge Martin Nievera and Daddy’s Home mentored by judge Gary Valenciano. The first part of the show was enveloped with fear and pressure when the host, KC Concepcion announced the first two “safe” finalists.
Gab Maturan was jumping high when his name was first called, and his mentor Martin was so much elated as his mentee. After that moment, the whole crowd was cheering for the names of their respective bets, and then KC announced Daddy’s Home as the second “safe” finalist joining fellow finalist Gab Maturan.

The whole PAGCOR grand theater was filled with tension, awes and cheers. There was a mixed of emotions clouding the scenario. It was a fortuitous battle between Charice’s mentees Allen and KZ, with the latter being her first time to be in the “bottom two.” The young singer from Digos was considered to be the early favorite and a “threat” to most of her co-finalists in the show.

The tearful "bottom two," Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan with KC Concepcion on stage 


It was their mentor, Charice, who became so emotional with the adjudication prompting her to burst into tears as soon as the proclamation of the “bottom two.” Off cam, we've witnessed how she was so affected and literally, she was weeping and as if nobody could stop her. Even X Factor co-judges Pilita Corrales, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera came into rescue with so much concern. Meanwhile, both Allen and KZ were crying on and off cam, as soon as the announcement was presented.

Charice was crying almost all through out the program...


The first to defend her position was Allen. She was fervently singing the song “Perfect” by Pink. From my end, I could really feel the fierce and sensitivity of the lyrics coming out of her. She really wanted to prove her worth as a performer. On the other hand, KZ showed off her own version of the song “Ordinary People,” originally done by John Legend. So now we really have to choose between “Perfect” and “Ordinary People,” wasn't that very ironic?!

It is as ironic and very stressful in Charice’s part. It’s like being “torn between two lovers.” She could hardly introduce her two mentees when KC asked her to; as if there was a lump on her throat and there was heaviness on her voice. Opportunely, as one may have recognized it, the three judges deliberately voted out Allen, leaving or I guess “saving” Charice from the very awkward, taxing and formidable position. If it did not occur though, a “deadlock” would happen and Charice might be really in that situation she can never imagined.

Expect more striking and unpredictable moments as X Factor Philippines reaches its grand finale on October 6 (Performance night) & 7 (Results night), 2012, that's Saturday and Sunday respectively.

I will upload more pictures from the Final 3 episode soon, please keep posted. Thanks much! 
As promised, here are some of the "off-cam" and sidelight pics which I took during the X Factor Ph Final 3 Episode last Sunday, ala "paparazzi," hihihi :))) 


The four X Factor Philippines finalists, waiting for the "verdict"

Gab jumped on Martin out of joy upon hearing from KC that he's "safe!"

Daddy's Home and Gary V. knelt down when KC announced that they're safe.

The bottom two (Allen and KZ) were being comforted by co-finalists; if you would notice Charice was crying from far right 

Off cam, after the announcement: Charice embraced her two mentees KZ and Allen

Upon hearing the three judges' (Martin, Ms. Pilita and Gary) consensus that Allen has to leave the competition, Charice hurriedly went up the stage and wiped Allen's tears to comfort her.

I guess Charice's co-judges had rendered her the greatest favor that night unintentionally; not only Gab, Daddy's Home and KZ were the ones who were saved, Charice as well was extricated from a very crucial deliverance that she has to undertake had there been a deadlock.   

I'm sure by now, you all have your personal faves and bets, right? So don't waste your chance, show your support and let your vote be counted. You could either vote online by clicking here. And the other option would be via text vote; it's as simple as this:

Type XF <space>(KZ or DAD or GAB) send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk 'N Text subscribers.

Feel-free to check out more photos here.




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X Factor Philippines Final 6 now down to 5, Kedebon bid goodbye...



The X Factor Philippines has tremendously earned raves via boobtubes and social media. The internationally-based talent search has gained constant followers and still acquiring a huge number of viewers as the weeks pass by. 

ABS-CBN has brought this program to the Philippines to conscientiously search for the next multi-media superstar. The program appears to be not just a battle of charisma, stage presence and unique vocal prowess but also a personal battle to overcome their lifelong struggles that might have driven them off course from realizing their dream of making it in the music industry.

The X Factor Final 6 were presented to the press just recently comprising of Jeric Medina, Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim, Allen Sta. Maria, KZ Tandingan and Daddy’s Home composed of Allan Silonga, Herbert Silonga, Eric Dacanay and Jerome Icatar.

Here’s a soft background of the six X Factor Ph’s finalists, first, (in no particular order) Jeric who’s from Parañaque had been battling weight problems since he was a kid but was driven to lose weight and he has now shed off 70 lbs. gaining more confidence and very much ready to pursue his dream of becoming a music artist. Second from the list is Gabriel or Gab of Dapitan City who profoundly confessed that he had three men he considered fathers. And as far as he is concerned, he remembers his mom visiting the house of the late “Perry Como of the Philippines,” Diomedes Maturan who had gained stardom in the late 50’s. Diomedes was believed to be Gab’s grandfather.

Jeric Medina

Gabriel Maturan


Third from the list is Allen, the youngest finalist from Nueva Ecija who had been struggling from poverty and been joining various singing contests in order to support her studies and buy stuff for herself. This young talent confesses that she never became champion in all the singing contests she’d joined. Next is the all-male group, Daddy’s Home, all daddies, all professionals and aged above 31. These pillars of the family are facing a fight against time as their shot at making in the industry tends to be shorter than the rest of the younger contenders. Between singing career and work, they’ve daringly opted to choose the former with hope of penetrating the mainstream scene.

Allen Sta. Maria

Daddy's Home


Scene-stealer KZ Tandingan hails from Digos City. She is very much determined to really get the title as the first X Factor Philippines champion. Her throat history hasn’t been a hindrance to her singing career as a band singer; instead, she has finally searched a unique singing style and has learned to enhance that; she’s willing to prove that the country’s music industry is not just for belters, smooth-skinned and pretty artists.

KZ Tandingan


And last but definitely not the least, is the gutsy Kedebon Colim of Cebu. This 19 year-old comedic, bubbly and one of a kind lad who was described by his family and friends as strong and hardworking has been struggling with poverty and been in a situation where insults and bashes are being thrown to him since he’d gained familiarity as well as popularity in the contest. But last Sunday, September 16, 2012, Kedebon and Daddy’s Home were placed in the bottom two. Due to the constraints to his number of votes and luck as we may consider, Kedebon has bid goodbye to his fellow X Factor Ph finalists, mentor/ judge Martin Nievera, other mentors and judges Gary Valenciano, Charice Pempengco and Ms. Pilita Corrales.

Kedebon Colim


Martin Nievera mentors Jeric, Gabriel and the Kedebon whom Martin has grown fond of considering him like a "son." :)); while Charice still has two aces, KZ and Allen; Gary V. mentors Daddy's Home. Fourth judge-mentor Pilita Corrales' mentees were unfortunately eliminated from the competition and didn't make it to the final 6, thus, this prompted Ms. Pilita to judge the remaining contestants much easier, according to her since she doesn't have any mentees left. 

X Factor Philippines host KC Concepcion

X Factor Philippines Final 6 is now trimmed down to 5. Who among them will become the country’s very first X Factor Philippines grand winner? Whose “X factor” will win over viewers and judge-mentors hearts?

If you really wanna save your X Factor faves from being eliminated, do VOTE after their performances every Saturday simply by texting XF<space>JERIC/GAB/ALLEN/KZ/DAD and send it to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk 'n Text subscribers. 

The much awaited finals of the X Factor Philippines is definitely fast approaching, so better not miss the country's biggest and grandest musical event of the year with KC Concepcion as host, airing every Saturday, after "MMK," and every Sunday, after "Sarah G Live!" on ABS-CBN. Please follow the show's official Twitter account @thexfactorphil and hope you'll like its official Facebook page XFactorPhOfficial

If you wanna see Kedebon's performance at their Press presentation, please do check this out! 



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