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Veteran composer Jungee Marcelo and singer-songwriter Jeremy G have teamed in composing the infectious pop-jazz track “Mapadama,” their entry in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).

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"Mapadama": A pop-jazz fusion about the courage to speak one's heart

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<p style="text-align:justify">Veteran composer Jungee Marcelo and singer-songwriter Jeremy G have teamed in composing the infectious pop-jazz track “Mapadama,” their entry in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BvSYsQAAUhU?si=c0aREfVgXieihIzN" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">Sweet yet powerful and brimming with musical flair, “Mapadama” captures the thrill and hesitation of finally wanting to confess one&#x27;s feelings to that special someone.</p><p style="text-align:justify">&quot;It&#x27;s actually a song about expressing one&#x27;s feelings for somebody. Basically, kung di pa niya alam, basahin mo na lang sa aking ginagawa,&quot; said Jungee.</p><p style="text-align:justify">&quot;One thing I can describe it is power, astig, pero may konting lambing dahil sa lyrics,&quot; described Jeremy.</p><p style="text-align:justify">The song was performed by “Tawag ng Tanghalan Duets” season 1 winners JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano.</p><p style="text-align:justify">&quot;We&#x27;re so grateful na yung trust and confidence na ibibigay sa amin ng Star Music, ng ABS-CBN, at ng management namin. Andun yung tiwala nila na kahit saan man kami ilagay, kakayanin namin,&quot; Marielle shared.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“Mapadama” is one of the 10 tracks included in the “Pili, Pinas!: Philippine Selection Night” compilation, now available on various music streaming platforms. Stream all entries and pick your bet to represent the Philippines at the inaugural &quot;Eurovision Song Contest Asia,&quot; happening in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Watch “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night” on Sunday (August 30), 9:45PM on iWant, ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live. Also available all over the world via TFC with a delayed telecast on MYX.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div>

<p>Veteran composer Jungee Marcelo and singer-songwriter Jeremy G have teamed in composing the infectious pop-jazz track “Mapadama,” their entry in “Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” happening this Sunday (Aug. 30).</p>