Jose Mari Chan is releasing his new Christmas album after his iconic album Christmas In Our Hearts has been released in 1990. It has been over 22 years yet Christmas in Our Hearts is still the biggest selling album of all times in the Philippines.

Going Home To Christmas has 22 tracks, putting his whole heart into it to produce and prepare every note and every word that went into its production. It’s a labor of love and inspiration. It’s a gift to all the music lovers that has embraced his songs for the past 45 years as a recording artist. He conveyed these message from this awe-inspiring album as he always put love for family as the heart and spirit of Christmas.
Going Home To Christmas is a collaboration album with Jose Mari Chan’s friends like Freddie Santos, Trina Belamide, Joel Trinidad, Pinky Valdes, Father Johnny Go, S.J., Jimmy Santiago, Loren Steele and Ogie Alcasid. In this album he performed with his children Liza Chan-Parpan, Jojo Chan, Michael Chan, Franco Chan, granddaughter Ramona Isabel Buñag Chan, Moy Ortiz, the CompanY, Shiela Valderrama, Teenee Chan, Cris Villongco, Hanna Flores, Noelle Cassandra, Psalmo 47, the Hail Mary The Queen Children’s Choir, Trina Belamide, Ayie Oppus-Remonte, Lindie Achacoso, Kitchy Molina, Deo Fortunato Cruz, Eugene Cailao, members of the Ateneo Glee Club, Cristina de Leon and Jerome Ventinilla.
He worked with the country’s finest musical arrangers like Gerard Salonga, Louie Ocampo, Jun Latonio, Homer Flores, Rudy Lozano, Marvin Querido, Noel Mendez, Ferdie Borja, Robert Delgado, Antonio Go, Kahlil Refuerzo, Jude & Theresa Roldan, Yaron Gershovsky.
Full Article HERE.
Going Home To Christmas is now available for Digital Downloading at cdbaby.com.
Full Tracks:
1. Ring in the New (feat. Eugene Cailao, Ayie Oppus-Remonte, Lindie Achacoso, Trina Belamide & Deo Fortunato Cruz)
2. The Bells At Christmas
3. Let Love Be the Gift (feat. Liza Chan-Parpan)
4. Christmas Air (Instrumental)
5. Christmas Moments (feat. Michael Philip Chan, Jose Antonio Chan, Liza Chan-Parpan & Franco Chan)
6. Song of the Firefly (feat. Ramona Isabel Buñag Chan)
7. Going Home to Christmas
8. Come Let Us Adore Him (feat. Psalmo 47)
9. December 25 (feat. Cris Villonco)
10. The Christmas Story (feat. Teenee Chan)
11. Pagdating Ng Pasko
12. Starlight (feat. Noelle Cassandra)
13. It’s Christmas!
14. Christmas Anyway (feat. Hanna Flores)
15. With the Eyes of a Child
16. Christmas Air
17. A Child Again At Christmas
18. That Time of Year (feat. Shiela Valderrama)
19. December 25 (Instrumental)
20. Christmas Mem’ries
21. A Christmas Song for You
22. Pinoy Na Krismas (feat. The Company)
Support Jose Mari Chan in his upcoming album launch/tour on 25 Nov 2012 in the Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, 7pm. Photo below by Eastwood City.
Ramon “RJ” Jacinto is tagged as the Philippines’ King of Rock and Roll and his music has influenced generations. Legendary guitarist/singer/composer/music icon Ramon “RJ” Jacinto celebrates his 50 fantastic years in music with another milestone, an album entitled “RJ Duets.”

“RJ Duets” is an album of collaborations featuring top Filipino artist like Jose Mari Chan, Rene Garcia of Hotdog, Ely Buendia (Pupil and formerly of the Eraserheads), Raimund Marasigan (Sandwich, Eraserheads), Noel Cabangon, Nyoy Volante, Richard Poon and Sitti Navarro as well as international artists John Ford Coley of England Dan & John Ford Coley; John Gummoe of The Cascades, The Ventures, Marty Grebb and Dennis Tufano (formerly of The Buckinghams) and Bobby Kimball of Toto.
This 2 CD collections contains 24 tracks which are as follows: CD 1- “Nights Are Forever” with John Ford Coley, “Dreamin’” with John Gummoe of the Cascades, “Trip To Manila/ Manila”- a medley of RJ’s 1962 hit “Take A Trip To Manila” and The Hotdog’s “Manila” which is a duet with lead singer-composer of Hotdog Rene Garcia, the Jackie Wilson R&B hit “Lonely Teardrops” with Nyoy Volante, “Georgy Porgy” with Bobby Kimball, “Don’t Let Go” with Sitti, “Don’t you Care” with Dennis Tufano and Marty grebb (formerly of The Buckinghams), “Constantly” with Jose Mari Chan, “Rosanna” with Bobby Kimball, “One and Only” with Richard Poon, “My First Day Alone” with John Gummoe of The Cascades and “Sad To Belong” with John Ford Coley.
For CD 2- “Muli” with Sitti, “Bongga Ka Day” with Rene Garcia, “Sabi-Sabi” with former Eraserheads member and Sandwich vocalist Raimund Marasigan, “Nosi Ba Lasi” with Imago’s Aia de Leon, “Afterglow” with Jose Mari Chan, “Sugat ng Puso” with Noel Cabangon, “Ligtas” with Raimund Marasigan, “Hele-hele with Nyoy Volante, the carrier single “Presyo” with former Eraserheads and now Pupil vocalist Ely Buendia, “Missing You” with Richard Poon, “Hey Baby” with Dennis Tufano and Marty Grebb (formerly of The Buckinghams) and the live version of “Bulldog and Yellow Jacket” with The Ventures.
“Music is my gift and blessing from above. It has enriched my life and has gifted me with countless friends. The guitar continues to be my best friend and companion as I journey through life. I don’t know how how I can thank those who have helped me in my 50 year musical career and those who continue to troop to my Bistro RJ weekly for the past 26 years,” RJ said.
Truly this is one album that any music fan shouldn’t miss with its assembly of great songs and artists.
“RJ Duets” is now out in CDs at leading record stores and RJ Guitar Stores nationwide under MCA Music and is presented in cooperation with Businessworld and Herword.com. It is also available online via www.mymusicstore.com.ph - http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/album/1015566/RJ-Duets.html.www.mymusicstore.com.ph - http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/album/1015566/RJ-Duets.html. To download Ramon “RJ” Jacinto’s music on your mobile phones, text RJ to 3456.
RJ 100.3 FM’s The Greatest and Latest Faceoff (Listener’s Day for RJ Radio Fans) 21 July 2012 | Eastwood Open Park
A FREE CONCERT featuring the performances of:
Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM
16 June 2012 | SM MOA Arena | 8pm
Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM is a grand concert to celebrate the greatness and ingenuity of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) from the world-class OPM concert icons and artists.
Performances by:
Hosted by Jim Paredes and Pops Fernandez. With special participation of Pokwang, Jose Manalo, and Wally Bayola. Directed by Johnny Manahan. Musical Direction by Ryan Cayabyab. Presented by ABS-CBN’s Star Events.
For ticket details, please check info:
For ticket inquiries, call 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com. For more information, visit Star Record’s official fan page at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.
Best pick, Best pic!
(VJP’s Year-end Review)
2011 was a productive year of concerts and events for VerJube Photographics, posting our best chosen pictures to show how grateful were able to see such great artists and be able to listen and get to know their music as well, special thanks to Ms. Malu Lanto (MMGI) for the opportunity.
Jericho Rosales’ “And I Love Her”, an intimate Valentine show, serenaded his audience with an impressive repertoire of beautiful and romantic love songs. More photos from And I Love Her concert HERE.
12 Feb. 2011 | Teatrino, Promande, Greenhills
Urbandub’s ‘Sending A Message’, a jam-packed concert celebration oon their 11 years of music! Urbandub is composed of Gabby Alipe (vocals), Lalay Lim (bassist), John Mendoza (drummer) and John Dinopol (lead guitarist). More photos HERE. 08 Apr 2011 | Music Museum
Mr. Pure Energy Gary V. at BaliKaBayani (Pagpupugay sa mga Bagong Bayani ng Pilipinas), a star-studded benefit concert for the OFWs. Our first time to cover in Araneta Coliseum.
Performers include: Lea Salonga, Ogie Alcasid, Aegis, Dingdong Avanzado, Mark Bautista, Christina Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Yeng Constantino, Faith Cuneta, Donita Rose, Boboy Garovillo, Gloc 9, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, La Diva, Kris Lawrence, Mae Paner, Candy Pangilinan, Jim Paredes, Duncan Ramos, Jamie Rivera, The Company, Sponge Cola, Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Salamin, Julie Anne San Jose, 6Cyclemind, Gab Valenciano, Jessa Zaragosa, Gary Valenciano and Lea Salonga. Araneta Coliseum | 14 Apr 2011
The Singer-songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid, Solenn Heussaff’s special guest in her album launch concert ‘Solenn Onstage’. Solenn Onstage | 19 Aug 2011 | Teatrino
Music Icon Jim Paredes, honored as one of the 15 pillars of the local music industry at the 3rd PMPC Star Awards for Music, member of The Apo Hiking Society. Irwin Theater of the ADMU | 16 Oct 2011
“A Tribute to Icons,” a gallery of the 15 Icons of the music industry, displayed in Irwin Theater Lobby, ADMU. Jim’s picture taken in Balikabayani concert in Araneta Coliseum, courtesy of VerJube Photographics.
Aisaku Yokogawa will be launching his album soon. Photo taken in Aisaku’s album recording last 14 Oct 2011. Lovin’ his perseverance, love for Pinoy audience and natural talent. More photos HERE. Pink Noise, QC | 14 Oct 2011
Hijo, former members of Bamboo the band consisting of Nathan Azarcon [winning the Most Liked Bassist (Independent category)] on vocals and bass, Ira Cruz on guitars, Vic Mercado on drums, with new members Junji Lerma on guitars and Jay-O Orduña on keyboards and back up vocals. STAGG Music Awards 2011 | Music Museum | 10 Nov 2011
They’ve got soothing performance appeal, very promising and a band to watch out for in the coming days to come.
An emotional performance by Franco Reyes, he supports the Puerto Princesa Underground River’s bid to the 7 New Wonders of Nature, one of the many artists who joined the campaign. Franco is a rock band made up of Franco Reyes (Inyo) on vocals and guitars, Gabby Alipe (Urbandub) and Paolo 8 Toleran (Queso) on guitars, Buwi Meneses (Parokya ni Edgar) on bass and JanJan Mendoza (Urbandub) on drums. Tunog Wunderground’s Music Festival photos HERE. Metrowalk | 09 Nov 2011


It’s a dream come true for us to be able to watch The Mon David live onstage, jazzy-mazing spectacular experience! He performed with the prolific composer and arranger of mainstream jazz music to pop songs Maritess Salientes and Quintessence (a jazz quintet led by Tess Salientes, Jorge San Jose, Simon Tan, Michael Guevarra and Uly Avante) in Tess My Joyful Jazz! concert in Teatrino happened last night (12 Dec 2011) and with the brother-sister pop jazz couple Nicole & Carlo (his son & daughter). Great musicians + world class performers = good times! You can’t ask for more.
Tess My Joyful Jazz! concert has a lovely and lively audience, Sen. Bong-Bong Marcos, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Jose Mari Chan, Noel Cabangon, Margie Moran and Jim Paredes were among the prominent personalities in the audience.
Tess My Joyful Jazz!
12 Dec 2011 | Teatrino
More photos HERE.
We’re so happy being part and having witnessed this extravagant musical milestone onstage. The Company with Jose Mari Chan.. No more questions asked! Congratulations!
It’s Complicated (A Valentine Concert in July)
Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY
SMX Convention Center | 23 July 2011
Here is the list of winners in the recently concluded 24th Aliw Awards, held at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World, Pasay City: (BUZZOVERLOADDOTCOM)
2011 Aliw Awards Winners for Live Entertainment:
2011 Aliw Awards Winners for Theater:
Musikahan Dulaang Rizal Award
Special Awards
Roxanne Lapus
IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts Guild)
UP Pep Squad
Joseph Valerio
Ivy Violan
Cris Vertido – Theater
Mitch Valdez
Amb. Alfonso Yuchengco
Hall of Fame
Roxanne Lapus
Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan
Boy Abunda
Halili Dance Company
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tony Mabesa (Theater)
Johnny Litton (Hosting)
Fides Cuyugan Asencio (Opera)
Maniya Barredo (Ballet)
Joey Pepe Smith (Rock Music)
Ms. Nora Aunor (Singer / Actress)
Record Breaker Events Mgt.
and
J & F Productions
in cooperation with
Zest Air
present
The Songwriter and The Crooner
Jose Mari Chan & Richard Poon
with special guests:
Pokwang & Noelle Cassandra
02 Dec 2011 | PICC Plenary Hall | 8pm
Directed by GB Sampedro
For tickets, you can contact Cornerstone (351-4252) and Look for Ruby or just call ticketworld (891-9999) and sm tickets (470-2222)
It’s Complicated (A Valentine Concert in July)
Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY
SMX Convention Center | 23 July 2011
VJP’s It’s Complicated (A Valentine Concert in July) set now posted at our MULTIPLY SITE. This event brings us tender memories onstage, good laugh and best music! Hope you guys enjoy it as we did enjoy documenting it.
It’s Complicated
A Valentine Concert in July
Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY
SMX Convention Center | 23 July 2011
A VJP Teaser
VJP’s dream concert collaboration. Special thanks to Mike Beniabon of Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc., congrats to the whole production team. We love JMC and The Company.
Experience Valentines this July!
It’s Complicated: A Valentine Concert in July
with Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY
July 23, 2011 | 8pm | SMX Convention Center
Tickets are available at SM Tickets (470.22.22), Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc.(753.1609), and Star Express (545.2435).
Liked The Company on Facebook. http://thecompanysingers.com
Photo by Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc.
Experience Valentines this July! Watch IT’S COMPLICATED with JOSE MARI CHAN and The CompanY on July 23, 2011, 8pm at the SMX Convention Center. Tickets are available at SM TICKETS (470.22.22), 20 PLUS (753.1609), and Star Express (545.2485)
Video by Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc.
Support The CompanY with Jose Mari Chan
It’s Complicated
A Valentine Concert in July
SMX Convention Center
23 July 2011 | 8 pm
Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc. and Star Express
presents
The CompanY and Mr. Jose Mari Chan in a Valentine Concert in July!
It’s Complicated! | 23 July 2011 | 8pm | SMX Convention Center!
Get your tickets now at SM Tickets 470-22-22 or call 753-1609 for limited VIP seats!
Poster courtesy of Delbert C. Santos II.