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Ylona Garcia reflects on career growth, fan connection: 'Through the fall, I will fight. For you. For us'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Singer and songwriter Ylona Garcia recently took to social media to share her reflections on career growth and the deep bond she has cultivated with her fans over the past decade.</p><p> In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ylona opened up about the weight of the journey she’s taken on throughout her life and career.</p><p> “The Fall and the Fight.</p><p>It is both a privilege to be an older sister and a younger sister.</p><p>A teacher and a student.</p><p>A guide and someone still finding their way.</p><p>A leader and a follower.</p><p>A protector and the one in need of protection.</p><p>A mirror and a witness.</p><p>An investor and the one being invested into,” Ylona said.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKgnH45s9XJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A55718.3%2C%22ls%22%3A55152.399999999994%2C%22le%22%3A55597.8%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>“I don’t take this responsibility lightly. And maybe that’s exactly why I ask myself—every single day—if I’m the right person for this position,” she added.</p><p> Ylona admitted that she often struggles with determining what topics she should speak on publicly.</p><p> “As someone that’s more reserved and observant, I struggle to think about what subjects require my voice and what subjects will only feed other people&#x27;s narratives that don’t reflect the truth,” she expressed.</p><p> Focusing on her personal growth, she revealed a new perspective on how she wants to connect with others.</p><p> “In this particular entry, I’m more focused on the concept of learning how to help people. Not just in spirit, but in presence. Not just with intention, but with action. Not just directly, but indirectly,” she continued.</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKTn6ArpRhb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A80695.2%2C%22ls%22%3A55152.399999999994%2C%22le%22%3A55597.8%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Ylona expressed gratitude for the past decade, emphasizing how much she’s learned from her supporters and how eager she is to reconnect with them.</p><p>“It’s been a humbling experience to be with you all and to learn from you all the past 10 years,”s he wrote. “In all honesty, I want to do more than just fly across the world to be in the Philippines with all of you but I hope this is a good enough start.”</p><p>She ended her message with a powerful promise, saying, “Through thick and thin. Through jet lag and food poisoning. Through the fall, I will fight. For you. For us.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DI0elaQRLY8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A103201.8%2C%22ls%22%3A55152.399999999994%2C%22le%22%3A55597.8%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Fans flooded the comments section with messages of love and encouragement for the Pinoy Big Brother alumna.</p><p>“Your words mean so much because of your humility and sincerity. These statements alone already push your intentions forward. These are even more meaningful because we know they come from the heart that seeks more for others than for the self. You are such an inspiration, Ylo! ❤️❤️❤️,” a fan said.</p><p>Another one expressed, “Thank you so much Ylo! 🥹❤️.”</p><p>Ylona recently performed at AndFriends Festival Day 2, sharing the stage with fellow artists such as Kiyo, Alys, Barq, Amiel Sol, and Gabby Sim.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/4/22/ylona-garcia-shares-reflections-on-attending-festivals-and-events-as-a-growing-artist-2149"><strong>READ: Ylona Garcia shares reflections on attending festivals and events as a growing artist</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>Last March, she celebrated her 10th year in the entertainment industry with another emotional message on social media.</p><p>&quot;10 Years. 10 years of figuring out how to use the gifts God gave me. 10 years of survival, loss, discovery and growth. 10 years in the entertainment industry. 10 years to get to this point,&quot; she said.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/6/ylona-garcia-reflects-on-journey-as-she-celebrates-10th-year-in-showbiz-1642"><strong>READ: Ylona Garcia reflects on journey as she celebrates 10th year in showbiz</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/3/16/ylona-garcia-shares-story-behind-her-song-exposed-vulnerable-but-strong-impactful-1344"><strong>READ: Ylona Garcia shares story behind her song: ‘Exposed, vulnerable. But strong, impactful’</strong></a></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>She also released a new single titled “Sick of It,” a deeply personal track inspired by her experiences in the industry.</p><p>“The song is a culmination of my experiences in the Entertainment Industry from Australia to the Philippines to the United States and from the POV of a girl who had just entered teenhood to now becoming her own woman,” she expressed.</p>