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Regine Velasquez reunites with Jaya at All Hits concert: 'Ikaw pa rin talaga ang nag-iisa'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Two of OPM’s most powerful voices came together once again as Regine Velasquez-Alcasid joined Jaya on stage during the Jaya: All Hits concert held last Sunday, September 14, at the New Frontier Theater.</p><p>Fans were in for a big surprise as Regine appeared despite her busy schedule.</p><p>“Originally talaga I was part of the show kaso mayroon akong <em>Idol Kids Philippines</em> pero maaga pala ako matatapos doon today,” Regine shared.</p><p>The Asia’s Songbird and the Philippines’ Queen of Soul then brought the house down with an emotional duet of Wency Cornejo’s “Habang May Buhay,” drawing loud cheers from the audience.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1298186351843375%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><strong></strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>After their performance, Regine expressed how proud she was to celebrate Jaya’s comeback.</p><p>“You know how proud I am of you. Welcome back! Hindi ka pa rin nagbabago. Pareho pa rin ang boses, pareho pa rin ang fez (face). Thank you, Jaya! You are always wonderful. I’ve always been amazed by your beautiful voice,” Regine said. </p><p>Regine also reminisced about the first time she heard Jaya perform, saying: “Noong una kong nakita si Jaya sabi ko ‘Ay sino ito? Ang galing and ang gara na parang si Anita Baker na pinaghalong Beyonce.’ Pero siya lang yung friend ko na napakababa ng voice pero kumakanta ng ‘Through The Fire.’ Ang galing mo. Ang galing-galing mo pa rin. Ikaw pa rin talaga ang nag-iisa.”</p><p>Jaya, in turn, expressed her gratitude to Regine, whom she considers not only a colleague but also a dear friend.</p><p>“Mare, ikaw na ata ang pinaka-generous na icon na you will always go when somebody calls you up and says kung pwede ka maimbitahan. Napakapalad ko kasi bukod sa iniidolo ko lang siya noon tapos naging kaibigan ko pa tapos pinagluluto niya pa ako. She will go above and beyond for me,” Jaya expressed.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlcCXhgTRz/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%3A227705%2C%22ls%22%3A227050.09999999998%2C%22le%22%3A227488.3%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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>She went on: “I will always fight for you. I will always defend you and I will always be here as your friend. I know, dream lang ng iba na mahawakan ka pero ako you go beyond, and God has gifted me with a friend of you, and this is one of my biggest blessings. Forever na ito.”</p><p>Aside from Regine, the concert also featured guest performances from Jason Dy, Erik Santos, and Ogie Alcasid, who each shared memorable collaborations with Jaya.</p><p>Jason performed Tamia’s “Officially Missing You” with Jaya and sang his own rendition of South Border’s “Kahit Kailan.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlT3e4AfRC/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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A227725.3%2C%22ls%22%3A227050.09999999998%2C%22le%22%3A227488.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Erik followed with “Ikaw Lamang,” originally by Jaya and Janno Gibbs, and his hit “Kung Akin ang Mundo,” while expressing how happy he was to finally share the Philippine stage again with Jaya after she moved to the US and how she contributed in local music scene.</p><p>“We want to thank you and tonight we wanna honor you kasi isa ka sa pinaka-importanteng artists we had in Original Pilipino Music who paved the way for us para sa mga generation namin dahil hindi po kami makakacreate ng mga sarili naming awitin dahil sa mga icon na katulad mo,” Erik said.</p><p>“Mahal na mahal kita, Ate Jaya at talagang punong puno, hindi lang kaluluwa kung hindi pati puso at inspiration. Mula noon hanggang ngayon, after three decades, hindi nagbabago yung boses, ibang klase. Hit after hit after at iilan lang iyan sa mga nakakagawa sa OPM kaya naman we salute you!” he added.</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlX9wJgTOT/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%3A227740.89999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A227050.09999999998%2C%22le%22%3A227488.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, OPM icon Ogie Alcasid lit up the stage with his song “Hanggang Ngayon” performed with Jaya as well as entertained the crowd with his trademark humor.</p><p>“Nakakamiss yung boses niya na umaalolong. Namiss ka namin. Hindi pwedeng wala ako sa gabing ito,” Ogie said to Jaya. “Really welcome back! We are so so happy to hear you again. Sana magtagal ka pa here.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqc_bUgR7e/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%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A230401.3%2C%22ls%22%3A227050.09999999998%2C%22le%22%3A227488.3%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The concert was also graced by celebrity attendees, including Sofronio Vasquez, Kyla with husband Rich Alvarez and their son, Darren Espanto, Jackie Lou Blanco, Kiray Celis, Donita Rose, Roderick Paulate, Hev Abi, and Jackie “Ate Girl” Gonzaga, all showing their support for Jaya’s much-awaited return.</p>

<p><b>Jaya surprises fans with OPM icons joining her at her All Hits concert.</b></p>