A Melody for the Mountains: Orange & Lemons and Valerie West Release “Heart of Ifugao”

 

Orange & Lemons returns to the music scene, this time lending their signature sound to emerging artist and Miss World Philippines – Ifugao 2026 candidate, Valerie Pawid West. Their collaboration brings to life “Heart of Ifugao,” a heartfelt tribute to the breathtaking wonders of the Cordilleran mountains.

Though raised in the United States, the 23-year-old Valerie has maintained a deep connection to her heritage. Through this song, she honors her Ifugao roots—celebrating the culture, landscapes, and identity that continue to shape who she is.

Members of the media were invited to the single’s launch on November 28 at 70’s Bistro in Quezon City, where Valerie took the stage to jam with Orange & Lemons. The event also featured an exclusive preview of the music video, which was filmed entirely in Ifugao.

Band frontman Clem Castro shared that shooting the music video was a unique and challenging experience. The team trekked through the mountains to capture the stunning vistas of Kiangan, Ifugao—Valerie’s home province. He also recalled that a passing typhoon added another layer of difficulty to the shoot, making the final product even more meaningful.

Orange & Lemons are no strangers to collaborating with beauty queens; in 2024, they teamed up with Chelsea Manalo for the song “La Bulaqueña.”

With this new release, “Heart of Ifugao” stands as both a musical homage and a personal testament to the power of embracing one’s origins, no matter the distance.

Meanwhile, Valerie Pawid West is set to represent the province of Ifugao in the upcoming Miss World Philippines 2026 pageant, which is scheduled to begin in just a few weeks.

“Heart of Ifugao” is now available for streaming on all major music platforms.

Listen to "Heart of Ifugao" here: 

Krishnah Gravidez Finds Her ‘Rainbow’ After Miss World

 Embarking on a new beginning. 

After finishing her Miss World journey, Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Marie Gravidez is now set to embark on a new chapter. From pageantry to music, Krishnah is making a bold shift a move she admits a huge change, but singing has always been a lofelong passion and a form of expression for this 24-year-old lass from the north. 

Now signed under Universal Records, Krishnah recently released her debut single, her own rendition of the hit South Border song "Rainbow". Her version is leans into the R&B Genre, which she feels best suits her vocal style. 

Why "Rainbow? The song was released in time for the Miss World coronation, and just like how a rainbow appears after the rain, Krishnah sees the song as a symbol of hope and a fitting conclusion to her pageant journey. 

While many still believe that Krishnah could still join another pageant, arguing she's young and capable of representing the Philippines once again, Krishnah is choosing to explore other paths. She expressed gratitude to Arnold L. Vegafria for opening doors for more opportunities beyond pageantry, she also added that she wants to show case that Beauty Queens aren't just all beauty and glam, they also can do other stuff such as acting and singing. For now, Krishnah said she would love to mentor pageant girls as well, share the knowledge she gained throughout her pageant journey. 

For now Krishnah is beyond happy and grateful for all the opportunities she's having and she will try to explore this new industry she's venturing on. 

By the way, the song 'Rainbow' is out now on different streaming platforms under Universal Records, Krishnah is also set to release an original song for her second single in the coming weeks and also they are planning to release a music video for the song 'Rainbow' as well.

Maris Racal releases new song "Perpektong Tao"

Just a few weeks after she got into was involved in a scandal, Maris Racal is back and she's launching a new song this January 17, entitled "Perpektong Tao". The Incognito star took to her official Facebook account the launching her newest song and she even added that writing the song healed her in ways she never thought possible

"Writing this song healed me in ways I never thought possible. It was born from a journey through pain, regret, and the courage to seek forgiveness, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light," she said on her Facebook post.

Aside from this new song, the 27-year-old actress is also set to star in the upcoming action series from Star Creatives and will premiere on Netflix starting this January 17 as well.  

Listen to the song below: 

Anton Paras Dedicates New Single “Binabalewala” To Hopeless Romantics.

One of AltG’s rising artist, Anton Paras is all set to release his newest single entitled “Binabalewala” that he dedicates to his fellow hopeless romantics. 

The 20 year old singer-composer said he wanted to write a relatable song specially for those who are taken for granted, Anton shared that among all the songs that he had composed, “Binabalewala” was his favorite. 

“Gusto ko po makagawa ng song na marami po talagang makaka-relate kahit anong age po sila.Then ‘Binabalewala po’ ‘yung title kasi parang ‘yung story po nung song is may guy na tinatry po niyang ipakita ‘yung efforts niya sa girl pero hindi po siya pinapansin kahit anong gawin niya po. Tapos doon po papasok ‘yung title po na Binabalewala. Kahit ano pong gawin nung guy, dedma lang po sa girl.” Anton shared. 

Lastly, Anton shared that the message of his song is to accept failure and learn not to dwell from it as there will always someone or something better that is coming. 

“Binabalewala” is set to premiere in various streaming platform starting March 31, from AltG Records a sub-label of GMA Music. 

BECOMING ICE: The 35th Anniversary Concert Goes to Cebu

 

  

 

 

After a sold-out run in The Theatre at Solaire Resort in October, Becoming Ice: The 35th Anniversary Concert will do an encore for music fans to be held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino in Cebu City on February 18, 2023. 

Fire and Ice Media and Productions announced the versatile performer’s milestone concert repeat fresh from the heels of its wins and nominations at this year’s Aliw Awards, where the concert bagged the “Best Stage Direction For a Concert” plum for Ice Seguerra and “Best Musical Direction” for Ivan Lee Espinosa. The event marked the multi-platinum artist’s return after a ten-year hiatus from doing major solo concerts. Its success has inspired its repeat in other venues across the country, beginning with the Queen City of the South, Cebu City. Other venues are to be announced soon.

Becoming Ice sings the songs of Seguerra’s stellar career from child actor to singer-composer, to director — the soundtrack of his journey, which also became a part of the soundtrack of many Filipinos’ lives, including the phenomenal hits “Pagdating ng Panahon” and “Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa.” His thirty-five-year career in the movies and music, and now also in media production, has cemented his name as a pop culture reference and icon transcending age groups.   

Seguerra shares, “I’m very excited to go to Cebu because the last time I did a major concert was in 2014 pa. It was back-to-back with Jake Zyrus. I love the Cebuanos kasi sobrang appreciative sila for good music. Pero discerning sila kaya medyo nakakakaba din. ‘Becoming Ice’ is very personal to me because it’s really like a documentary of my years in the business but with live concert elements…kakaiba talaga.”

“For the concert in Cebu, may mga mababago ng konti sa show. It’s gonna be a different experience from the one I did in Manila. Mas localized sya. I will be performing with Cebuano musicians and artists.” 

Fire and Ice Media and Productions, led together by actress and film advocate Liza Dino-Seguerra and Ice Seguerra, will be producing the concert and promises to take the audience to an immersive experience of music and memories, and an intimate peek at Seguerra’s life from his beginnings as a child star playing in more than 60 films and television shows, his new path in music, embracing his identity and finding love. 

Becoming Ice concert series is brought to you by Fire and Ice Media and Production in cooperation with Nathan Studios and in partnership with Katinko. The event is also sponsored by Waterfront Cebu, Unilab, and Globe and supported by Sunstar Cebu, 93.9 iFM, 97.9 Love Radio, and magic 92.3 Cebu as media partners.

Ticket-selling for Becoming Ice: The 35th Anniversary Concert Live in Cebu is already open. Tickets are available at SM Tickets Online. Log on to https://smtickets.com/ and at the Waterfront Hotel ticket counter. Contact (023) 232 6888 / 09155353873.

 Ticket price starts at ₱1000 for General Admission, with ₱2000 for Silver. Reserved seating starts at ₱3000 for Gold, ₱3500 for VIP, ₱4000 for SVIP, and ₱4500 for SSVIP seats which includes Meet and Greet. 

CONCERT DETAILS:

Becoming Ice: Ice Seguerra’s 35th Anniversary Concert Live in Cebu

Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Hotel, and Casino, Cebu City

February 18, 2023, Saturday, 8:00 pm

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Waterfront - (023) 232 6888 / 09155353873

 

Tera: Giving Higher Dose of Music

Last October 25, Merlion Events Production Inc. and Tyronne Escalante teamed up once more to bring a new artist up in the entertainment scene by the name of "Tera". 

Tera, which in Latin means Earth, is all set to shake the ground as she brings in her music as she launches her first ever single. "Higher Dosage". The song is written by Tera herself, her genre is more of an alternative pop that touches into a bit of darker themed music and how people deal with their troubles. 

The song "Higher Dosage" was composed by Tera way back in 2019. This 2022, tera is finally launching the music video of the song that is directed by Elena Virata, choreography was spearheaded by Douglas Nierras, Chrisy Sawada, and Froi Dabalus, she also had piano trainings under the Yupangco Music Academy, Voice Masterclass with Monet Silverstre, and just recently with the Madz Studio coached by Alfred Samonte.  

Aside from Higher Dosage, Tera also performed two other singles, "Façade" and "Sa Dilim" at her Grand Launch in a hotel in Quezon City. 

“This is a dream come true for me. I grew up watching live concert CDs of Michael Jackson and Beyoncé who both shaped me as a performer. Even as a child, I would perform for people and ever since then, I just never got tired of sharing my craft. Ultimately, I hope that people would relate to my songs and be blown away by my performances,” Tera ends.

 You can follow Tera on her social media pages, @MusicallyTera on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter, Musically Tera on Facebook. 

HWANG IN YOUP IS COMING BACK TO MANILA! 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila

 

South Korea’s rising star Hwang In Youp is set to come back in Manila for his 1^st official fan meeting 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila on September 24, 6PM at the New Frontier Theater.

HWANG IN YOUP is a South Korean Actor who debuted in 2017 as a runway model before launching his acting career in 2018 with a lead role in Playlist Studio’s web drama <Why>. He has been steadily growing his acting career since then and his name rose rapidly after his performance as the beloved second lead, Han Seo Jun, in the drama adaptation of the highly popular webtoon, <True Beauty>, which started airing in late 2020. HWANG IN YOUP recently strengthened his position as a trending young actor by leading Netflix’s series, <The Sound of Magic>, and <Why Her>, which finished its run last 23 July after 16 episodes. 

 

Apart from the confidence that Hwang In Youp radiates with his icy yet warm charms, fans can expect a memorable night as the actor will have exclusive up-close interaction with them, will sing songs and lucky winners will even have the chance to get hold of his autograph during the fan meeting.

 

Proudly presented by KEYEAST, APPLEWOOD and OVATION PRODUCTIONS, Tickets to 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Manila are on sale starting from August 22, 10am onwards at all ticketnet outlets and ticketnet.com.ph.

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Fiji Blue Coming To Manila on November 17 at the Samsung Hall

 

Fiji Blue will be bringing their Asia Tour ‘22 to Manila on November 17, 2022 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier. The self-described “sad boy chill house” duo are behind the well-loved hits ‘It Takes Two’, ‘Butterflies’, ‘Waves’, ‘Affection’, ‘Outside’ and more.

 

Through the combination of sad yet hopeful lyrics, Fiji Blue strives to guide the listener through their most vulnerable moments. Singer/songwriter Trevor Dering carries a unique writing style that touches on the inner conflicts between waves of sadness and ecstasy. The sound originated when Dering met producer Valentin Fritz at Berklee College of Music in 2017 where they developed the sonics that eventually blossomed into Fiji Blue’s first release in 2019. 

 

Trevor was born & raised in Phoenix, Arizona where he found his love in songwriting & guitar. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn & John Mayer, Trevor creatively finds solitude in the mixture of guitar heavy storytelling.

 

Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to Fiji Blue’s concert in Manila go on-sale on Friday, August 19 at 10AM via SMTickets.com and all SM Ticket outlets nationwide.

 

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