Friends in Music

I don't know how long Jungee Marcelo has been my friend. Definitely more than a decade.  We've competed against each other in songwriting contests and helped each other through them; we've played the role of judges in singing and songwriting contests, too; I sought his advice when it was my turn to represent the country in the Asia Song Festival a year after he did; I've seen him dance and he's seen me try (LOL!)...and I've told him - as I'm sure many others have - that someone like him who's made my belly ache from laughter countless times could be a great TV show host.

I'm so happy to see his dream has come true. This Is My Story, This Is My Song is a 30 minute show that airs on Light TV 33 every Wednesday evening at 8pm.  It's a show about songwriters, hosted by a songwriter.  What a wonderful concept!  Needless to say, it's something all of us songwriters are excited about.  When he told me about plans for the show and for me to appear, of course I said yes!

I hope a lot of people get to watch this show week after week.  I think even for non-songwriters, it provides an interesting look into what goes into songwriting and stories behind songs we already know.  Do watch whenever you can.  (This Is My Story, This Is My Song has its own Facebook page, search for it and clilck on 'like'.)

Jungee, my friend, I wish you all the best for the show.  Sana tumuloy-tuloy.  Alam mong andito lang ako sa tabi-tabi (literally) for you.  Congratulations!