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 OPM16 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:
Lea Salonga
Gary Valenciano
Martin Nievera
Jose Mari Chan
ZsaZsa Padilla
Ogie Alcasid
Regine Velasquez
Basil Valdez
Freddie Aguilar
Christian Bautista
Erik Santos
Juris
Jed Madela
Piolo Pascual
Bamboo
Arnel Pineda
The Company

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:
PATRON VIP – Php 4,670 (Reserved Seats)
PATRON – Php 4,160 (Reserved Seats)
LOWER BOX – Php 2,640 (Reserved Seats)
UPPER BOX – Php 1,630 (Reserved Seats)
GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 610 (Free Seating) 

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.

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:

    • Lea Salonga
    • Gary Valenciano
    • Martin Nievera
    • Jose Mari Chan
    • ZsaZsa Padilla
    • Ogie Alcasid
    • Regine Velasquez
    • Basil Valdez
    • Freddie Aguilar
    • Christian Bautista
    • Erik Santos
    • Juris
    • Jed Madela
    • Piolo Pascual
    • Bamboo
    • Arnel Pineda
    • The Company


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:

    • PATRON VIP – Php 4,670 (Reserved Seats)
    • PATRON – Php 4,160 (Reserved Seats)
    • LOWER BOX – Php 2,640 (Reserved Seats)
    • UPPER BOX – Php 1,630 (Reserved Seats)
    • GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 610 (Free Seating)

       


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

Ebe Dancel’s launched his debut album “Dalawang Mukha ng Pag-ibig” 2-CD Limited Edition Album as a solo artist, features the single “ under Warner Music Ph, out now in your favorite record stores. More scenes from his album launch HERE. 29 Sept | 2011 | Teatrino
Noel Cabangon is the voice behind the popular song Kanlungan or Pana-Panahon, one of the Philippines’ most respected singer-songwriter and performer, is back in the concert scene, Simpleng Musikero, with his special guest Nina and Ebe Dancel. Simpleng Musikero photos HERE. Music Museum | 02 Dec 2011
The Company with Ms. Lea Salonga in a benefit concert for Sir Jay Marquez’s mom, an evening of beautiful music and awesome vocal display of artists including Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Aiza Seguerra, Jon Santos, Bituin Escalante and Eugene Villaluz. For The Love Of.. (A fundraiser) photos HERE. Music Museum | 25 Feb 2011


The legendary icon of Philippine Music Industry, Jose Mari Chan, and Asia’s premiere vocal harmony group, The CompanY, celebrated Filipino music in a grand event which brought romance of Valentines in July. Photos from this event HERE. SMX Convention Center | 23 July 2011 

 
Witnessed the fulfillment of the Asia’s Singing Champion Dulce’s dream concert, a major musical history and a milestone in her career, La Dulce Diva held in Music Museum last 27 Aug 2011. So nice to meet her in person. More photos HERE.
Love Jazztified, a rare musical event featuring Asia’s Acoustic Sensation Aiza Seguerra and Color It Red vocalist Cooky Chua, gave awesome musicality and perfect collaborations with the finest musicians onstage. Love Jazztified photos HERE. 07 Oct 2011 | Music Museum
Zia Quizon showcased her talent as one of OPM’s young singer/songwriter, offers a blend of pop, soul, jazz and retro R&B, launched her self-titled mini-CD album featuring her first single “Simple Girl” under Polyeast Records. She has the voice of Norah Jones with a hint of Zsa-Zsa Padilla, amazing talent. Simple Girl album launch photos HERE.
Sarah Geronimo, great voice, amazing performet, One Heart. It’s Sarah’s latest album, already out in your favorite record stores under VIVA Records. More photos HERE.
This is the Rockoustic Princess Yeng Constantino’s behind the scenes of her live recording for the album Live Versions which is also out now, featuring the best cover songs and hit songs. More photos from her recording HERE. Teatrino | 17 June 2011  
Click the photo to link to General Luna’s photo set of their performance in STAGG Music Awards 2011, Bea Lao won the Most Liked Drummer (Mainstream). They ROCK and they’re HOT! Music Museum | 10 Nov 2011
 
General Luna is an all girl Filipino rock band consists of Nicole Asensio on vocals, Caren Mangaran on lead guitar, Audry Dionisio on rhythm guitar, Alex Montemayor on bass guitar, and Bea Lao on drums. 
Anne Curtis’ Anne-Bisyosa album was a dream solo album, reached a certification of Gold in 2 weeks and Platinum in 2months, a realization Anne’s long-time aspirations. Got this photo from Solenn’s album launch in Teatrino. 
 
Her first major solo concert is No Other Concert: Anne-Bisyosa Live! World Tour will kick-off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on 28 Jan 2012.
 
Philippine’s Bossanova Queen Sitti launched her self-titled album, a perfect blend of bossa nova and easy-listening music, featuring her single ‘Wag Mo Na Munang Sabihin’ which was composed by Ebe Dancel. Photo from the album launch HERE. Glorietta Activity Center | 11 June 2011
 
She also celebrated her 10th year anniversary this year. Photos HERE. She recently held a benefit show for typhoon Sendong victims, also a year-ender concert with Whiplash Dancers, Duncan Ramos and The Concert King Martin Nievera, performing all Sitti’s best and most requested songs.


 
In Side Ko Lang…, Joey G. features his life and his music, he jammed with Aiza Seguerra and Duncan Ramos. One of his biggest hits includes Hold On and Forevermore, played as the lead vocalist/guitarist of his band, Side A, one of the Philippine’s multi-awarded band. More photos HERE. Music Museum | 16 June 2011
 
Juris’ Platinum album Now Playing won an award, Album of the Year from the 24th Awit Awards, a celebration of her success as a solo artist. Photos from Juris Celebrates HERE. Music Museum | 19 Mar 2011
 
Forevermore is her sophomore studio album still under Star Records, consists of 13 tracks including ten original OPM compositions and two Korean cover songs, out now! Forevermore also includes an original composition of Juris called “Bliss” and four OPM cover songs including Side A original song “Forevermore”
 
The Philippines’ R&B Princess Kyla dedicated her Despedida del Soltera concert for her fans, sang her R&B prowess with her special guest Gian Magdangal. Private Affair is her eighth studio album under PolyEast Records, her first single in the album “Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pasin)” won the Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist and Best Vocal Arrangement (Vocal Arranger: Francis Louis Salazar) for Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) in the 24th Awit Awards. Kyla (A Despedida De Soltera Concert) | Teatrino | 11.11.11

It’s a whole year musical celebration, let’s continue to support and love our own, 2011 proved that OPM is still at its best.
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 | TeatrinoMore photos HERE. 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 | TeatrinoMore photos HERE. 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 | TeatrinoMore photos HERE.

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:

  • Best Male Teen Performer – Elmo Magalona
  • Best Female Teen Performer – Julie Ann San Jose
  • Best Collaboration for a Major Concert – Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera – What Love Is Concert
  • Best Collaboration in a Concert – Jose Mari Chan and The Company – It’sComplicated (SMX Convention Center)
  • Best Major Concert (Male) – Jed Madela – Christmas at the Newport Performing Arts Theater
  • Best Major Concert (Female) – Charice Pempengco – David Foster & Friends / Charice: Home for Valentine
  • Best Performance by a Female in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars – Jonalyn Viray – Bagaberde
  • Best Performance by a Male in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars – Bo Cerrudo – Teatrino
  • Best Performance by a Group in Hotels, Music Lounges and Bars – Bloomfields – Rockville Bar
  • Best Male Performance in a Concert – Gerald Santos (Music Museum)
  • Best Female Performance in a Concert – Dulce – La Dulce Vita (Music Museum)
  • Best New Artist (Group) – Opera Belles, Voyz Avenue
  • Best New Artist – Angeline Quinto
  • Best Dance Company – Philippine Ballet Theater
  • Best Choral Group – UP Singing Ambassadors
  • Best Cultural Group – St. Dominic Savio Cultural Group
  • Best Instrumentalist – Joseph Esmilla (Violin)
  • Best Male Classical Performer – Dondi Ong
  • Best Female Classical Performer – Camille Lopez Molina
  • Best Female Stand-up Comedienne – Pokwang – Endangered Species (Aliw Theater)
  • Best Male Stand-up Comedian – Rex Navarette (Resorts World)
  • Best Male Emcee – Raymond Gutierrez
  • Best Female Emcee – Issa Litton
  • Discovery Of the Year – Solenn Heussaff
  • Entertainer of the Year – Charice Pempengco

2011 Aliw Awards Winners for Theater:

  • Best Non-musical Production – Rajah Indarapata – Mindanao State University
  • Best Musical Production – Cory ng Edsa The Musical – Philippines Stagers Foundation
  • Best Actor (Non-musical) – Joel Lamangan – Fake (UP Playwrights Theater)
  • Best Actor (Musical) – Vince Tanada – Cory ng Edsa The Musical (Philippine Stagers Foundation)
  • Best Actress (Non-musical) – Frances Makil Ignacio – Joy Luck Club (Repertory Philippines)
  • Best Actress (Musical) – Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo – Next to Normal (Atlantis Productions)
  • Best Actor in a Featured Role – Joel Trinidad – Kaos (Resorts World Manila)
  • Best Actress in a Featured Role – Jay Valencia Glorioso – In the Heights / A Little Night of Music (Atlantis Productions)
  • Best Special Concept Production – Kaos (Resorts World Manila)
  • Best Male Performer in Special Concept Production – Gian Magdangal – Kaos (Resorts World Manila)
  • Best Female Performer in Special Concept Production – Sylvia La Torre – Laro (CCP)
  • Best Stage Director (Non-musical) – Tony Mabesa – Fake (UP Playwrights Theater)
  • Best Stage Director (Musical) – Audie Gemora – Noli Me Tangere (Tanghalang Pilipino)
  • Best Concept Stage Director – Louie Ignacio – Charice Home for Valentine
  • Best Musical Director (Concert) – Louie Ocampo – What Love Is

Musikahan Dulaang Rizal Award

  • Noli Me Tangere – Tanghalang Filipino
  • Rizal X – Dulaang UP
  • Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal – Gantimpala Theater Foundation
  • Pagsaulog ni Rizal sa Dapitan – Local Gov’t of Dapitan City, Zamboanga Del Norte

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 CroonerJose Mari Chan & Richard Poon
with special guests:
Pokwang & Noelle Cassandra
02 Dec 2011 | PICC Plenary Hall | 8pmDirected 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)

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.


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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.

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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.comPhoto by Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Inc. 

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.