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Jose Mari Chan and Kuantie Melai pitch relatable song titles| Kuan on One

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Jose Mari Chan and Melai Cantiveros craft relatable song titles in “Pas-Kuan Album” challenge | Kuan on One

Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>The season finale of &ldquo;Kuan on One&rdquo; just got even more special as OPM hitmaker Jose Mari Chan joins Kuantie Melai for a fun and inspiring conversation!</p><p>Known for his Christmas carols that dominate our playlists every year, Jose Mari&rsquo;s timeless voice takes center stage in a different way as he shares heartfelt stories, nuggets of wisdom, and the values that have shaped him both as an artist and as a person.&nbsp;</p><p>And because no finale is complete without a playful twist, Kuantie Melai made sure to unwrap a holiday surprise&mdash;bringing Jose Mari into the &ldquo;Dakong Problema&rdquo; challenge with a festive spin!&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><iframe width="916" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LUbNePHb4UM" title="JOSE MARI CHAN: “Hinay-hinay lang ta”| KUAN ON ONE S5 EP 13" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br></div><p>In this game called &ldquo;Maligayang Pas-Kuan Album,&rdquo; Melai and Jose Mari each had their own record to fill. Before the game began, they prepared song titles inspired by the situations given to them, completing the tracklist for their respective albums.&nbsp;</p><p>For the first round, which asked them to choose a song to honor their children, Jose Mari went first with &ldquo;No Rewind, No Replay.&rdquo; He shared, &ldquo;Live each moment as though it&#39;s going to be the last,&rdquo; emphasizing the importance of making every moment count. Meanwhile, Melai answered with &ldquo;Gihigugma Na Mo,&rdquo; which translates to &ldquo;Mahal Ko Kayo.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p><p>Cueing up another track, the theme shifted to songs meant for a special someone. Melai dedicated hers to Papang Jason with the cheeky title &ldquo;See You in Bed.&rdquo; Jose Mari, on the other hand, offered &ldquo;You Will Always Be the One I Love,&rdquo; a heartwarming tribute to his wife, Mary Ann. &nbsp;</p><p>Next came the category for those manifesting their crushes, where the duo served up fresh tracks. Jose Mari&rsquo;s pick, &ldquo;Dance with Me, Hold Me in Your Arms,&rdquo; highlighted the intimacy of physical touch. &ldquo;Dapat may physical contact. The magic will happen,&rdquo; he remarked.&nbsp;</p><p>The focus then shifted to those spending Christmas without a significant other. Keeping things light, Jose Mari quipped with &ldquo;Let Love Brighten Your Life.&rdquo; Melai, true to her comedic flair, went with &ldquo;Pag-Jacket!&rdquo; or &ldquo;Mag-jacket ka,&rdquo; reminding everyone to stay warm even when celebrating alone.</p><p>The next round spotlighted those with enemies who want to reconcile but are too shy to make the first move. Jose Mari&rsquo;s track, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s Stop and Talk A While,&rdquo; carried a message of communication and reconciliation. &ldquo;Because when you talk, you express yourselves. Then you realize that small things, they don&rsquo;t matter,&rdquo; he explained.</p><p>After reconciliation came a humorous twist, with the next subject focusing on Ninongs and Ninangs hiding from their inaanak during the holidays. Jose Mari candidly answered with &ldquo;Do You Remember Me?&rdquo; while Melai, ever witty, wrote &ldquo;Merry Hide and Seek.&rdquo;</p><p>The last topic focused on close friends they haven&rsquo;t seen in a long time. Melai went first with &ldquo;Huwag na Mag-Drawing,&rdquo; aimed at those who keep making plans that never happen. Wrapping up the game, Jose Mari kept it simple with &ldquo;It&rsquo;s Been a Long While, You Look Well,&rdquo; a fitting sentiment for reconnecting with old friends.&nbsp;</p><p>Relive the funniest conversations with Kuantie Melai and catch full episodes of &ldquo;Kuan on One&quot; on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><strong>More on this story:&nbsp;</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/9/1/chan-ta-jose-mari-chan-sinalubong-ang-ber-months-sa-showtime-1403" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>Chan-ta! 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<p>Jose Mari Chan and Kuantie Melai Cantiveros craft their ultimate Christmas tracklist in the season finale episode of “Kuan On One.”</p>

Jose Mari Chan and Kuantie Melai Cantiveros craft their ultimate Christmas tracklist in the season finale episode of “Kuan On One.”