This 3-in-1 songwriter’s showcase—featuring award-winning and highly accomplished friends Arnel De Pano, Jungee Marcelo, and Dodjie Simon—brings to life the stories, faith, and artistry behind the songs that have shaped generations. Together, they are the minds behind hit songs performed by some of the biggest names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM), including Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jaya, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Morissette, and Lani Misalucha, among others. After a successful run in Manila, this intimate concert comes to California as a fundraising event for the Filipino Caucus—an initiative that champions civic engagement, cultural heritage, and community empowerment. Through music, ministry, and memory, the show celebrates the power of faith-driven creativity and the enduring spirit of Filipino excellence.
Arnel is an award‑winning composer, producer, arranger, music director, and gospel artist, celebrated for iconic worship songs “Lead Me Lord”, “Lipad ng Pangarap”, and the beloved Papuri tune “Dakilang Katapatan”. He’s also served as music director and lay leader at Kamuning First United Methodist Church and for Papuri Music Ministry, and has produced major choir recordings, including with the San Miguel Master Chorale. His collaborations span leading Filipino Christian ministries and choirs, and he’s known for integrating his deep Methodist faith into every composition.
Jungee is a multiple‑award‑winning songwriter, lyricist, composer/producer, dance director, and broadcaster, known for emotionally resonant hits like “Para Sa Inyo” (Metropop Grand Prize, 1997) and “Ako Na Lang” (Song of the Year, 2012 Awit Awards). His 2016 “Diamante” was a Himig Handog finalist and recorded by Morissette. He's produced for top Filipino artists—including Zia Quizon, whose debut single “Ako Na Lang” went Gold—and is a pioneer in Christian music production, instrumental to Far East Broadcasting/Papuri over 40 years.
A 1997 Asia Song Festival Grand Prize winner and the 1999 Metropop Grand Prize winner. Dodjie wrote OPM classics such as “Ikaw Lamang”recorded by ZsaZsa Padilla, “Can Find No Reason” sung by Louie Heredia, “Kung Alam Mo Lang” popularized by Joanne Lorenzana and revived by Jed Madela. Active in both pop and gospel songwriting, Dodjie has composed Papuri classics such as “Naroon Ako,” “Dios Na Tunay,” “Sino Ka Man,” and “Dinggin Mo.”
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Depano, Marcelo at Simon - US Tour
September 20, 2025
Fremont, CA
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