VXON Does P-POP: Beyond the Stage This November

We just got to experience P-POP: Beyond the Stage of VXON this afternoon at the Gateway 2 Mall in Quezon City. It's an event produced by L-Squared Productions Inc. where you can watch, feel and connect with your favorite Monsters of PPOP, especially if you are part of Vixies. 

They'll be doing it on November 14, at 1PM, 4PM and 7PM. You get to watch VXON and their exclusive content, live performances, behind the scene videos and hi-bye sessions with the good looking guys through these documentaries made for Vixies and the public.

It's a new way to experience things live. VXON (Sam, Patrick, Franz, C13 and Vince) told us how they're excited to see the small details leading to their performance on stage. They hope people would appreciate their journey especially their old photos, videos, and the lore of being in the group for the first time. 

During the press preview, they talked about initially only having one song, and rushed to do covers because they didn't have anything to perform especially when they started doing gigs here and outside the country. They also performed in the Middle East, and laughed a bit when they saw photos when they were still experimenting with their looks. Some of them also struggled because they didn't know how to dance, but now they do! 

They also changed their hair color, and style, all for the love of boy group VXON. They also talked about their experience in the US when they went there with other Cornerstone artists like KZ, Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Kyla, Zephanie, Kyle Echarri, Ynigo Pascual, Yeng Constantino, Catriona Gray, and John Pratts. The stories were very personal, especially those when they were in trainee days and haven't gotten official word that they'd be VXON later on. 

So if you are a legitimate Vixie or starting to be one, go head on to Gateway Mall 2 Cinema 11 to share moments with them, do live performances and talk to them (some not all). This event is special for them because, they're quite thankful that they could share things that have not been public yet. 5 years of VXON didn't happen overnight and they want you to be there. Remember, the documentary caters to people that have dreams, and they hope their story would also inspire other budding artists that also plan to become idols in the future.

They'll be participating in Ticket Selling (of 1,5K each) which will be shared on their social channels, make sure you follow them there. They also shared the Japanese version of their hit single KNT (Kimi No Tokubetsu) to come out very soon, so they'll be starting their Japan careers too. This is produced by L Squared Productions PH, go experience it if you're a fan! 

Set to Change Lives of Filipino Kids: MUSIKWELA

Learned that a new show is being launched, it's called MUSIKWELA. This is an early childhood education and entertainment show where they utilize music, performance, puppetry, animation, and do lots of research so it could be easily understood by its target audience, the Filipino kid.

This all stemmed from experiencing it first hand. Ms. Ellen Estrada was fetching her daughter from school and noticed how her classmates weren't that optimistic in using "Po and Opo" in their conversations. This was something alarming because even if she taught her daughter GMRC, her classmates didn't have access to that too. Having a theater and music background, she was inspired to create the "Po and Opo" and "Ang Bagong Alpabetong Filipino" songs. Unknowingly, it was watched millions of times (3.4 and 4.7 Million) mostly by Filipinos. It became a norm for parents and teachers to use it as a medium for education. They realized how music made the experience of learning more enjoyable and uber fun!

They also joined a government initiated child documentary competition in 2023 (via the DokyuBata Festival of the National Council for Children's Television, an attached agency of the Department of Education). They did a documentary called "Ang Bayani at ang Kanyang Sandok" which teaches nationalism and love for one's country. This started the ball rolling for MUSIKWELA.

Image from their website musikwela.com

 

She harnessed the talent of her daughter Yumi Sansano to lead the show including a throng of folks called MUSIKSCOUTS (Ate Yumi, Potpot, Biboy, and Lala who were a pretty bunch!). She's no ordinary kid because she won awards in WCOPA as champ for Opera in the Juniors Division. She also did Artsy Craftsy in PTV4 a couple years back and have gotten audiences left and right, including the President of the Philippines.

We watched them perform during this event and I could liken them to Sesame Street, Sineskwela, Batibot among others. Knowing there's a huge educational crisis in the Philippines, I felt so happy that kids would have a place to learn how to respect the elderly, how to protect nature, hone their talents, what to do in case of emergencies, and care for Mother Nature in their first few episodes. Ms. Ellen also shared how they are planning to do more in the coming months, plus delve into other subjects (like reading, writing or math). I personally know some kids finish school without learning how to, and I'm hopeful this could address that (even if it doesn't entirely solve it!). Check out the event on video here:

You cannot discount the fact that it has done remarkably well for the 90's kids on why we're street and a little smart, we learned from shows like these albeit unconsciously. This is something that I'd like to happen in this generation too, and perhaps the next ones included. I wept for the shows that went off the air in the past because it has disenfranchised a lot of kids who could have learned from it. They need our help and hopefully, they get the resources to continue this. Currently, thanks to the people who are helping them and sponsors (Victoria Sports Cinema, Ceelin Gummies, Ceelin Immunped, Appebon, Allerkid, White Rabbit Philippines, Wildfire Inc., Shop N Play, Kontrata.PH) that they get to do this with passion. Imagine how many kids would learn from what they do, if millions more would consume their content on FB, their website and YouTube (so go and sub!). We'd have educated kids going out of our homes and schools, wouldn't that be a sight to behold?! 

The first episode will come out on November 11 6PM GMT and will talk about GRANDPARENT's DAY. They will release future episodes on a bi monthly period, so sub to make sure your kids could watch it! I'd like to take this bit and congratulate Ms. Ellen on her efforts, and hope you won't get tired of your passions. Here's hoping a lot of people could help you even more with your future projects!

MASCULADOS Outs New Single "SAGING"

Your favorite muscled men of Filipino novelty music MASCULADOS just got a new single out called "SAGING" under Universal Records.

Known for their hit songs Jumbo Hotdog, Macho Papa, Lagot Ka and more, they're adding this new single for a newer, fresher take as they continue their careers this 2026.

They never really left the scene but concentrated in provincial tours so they get to cater their audience, the masses who have been supporting them all these years. Eric Mofar, Nico Cordova, David Karell, Robin Robell, Richard Yumul and Orlando Sol were all smiles when they went up stage and performed for us their hits. They also did the LIVE version of SAGING which we found very catchy and amusing. The naughty lines were always there and in the coming holidays, this will surely be something that would land in everybody's playlist especially those dance numbers for new employees during Christmas parties, for sure! 

The men also shared how they're in the works of doing concerts not just locally, but internationally. Universal Records has plans to do a few locations in Australia in the coming months, imagine how much fun it would be to see them with our kababayans in different states too. They are going to perform in other countries, so make sure to follow their social channels as they'll post updates about it there.

As for their music, SAGING is going to be one of a few tracks that they plan to release this year til the next. Even if we already fancy this one, they're hinting even better ones to be unleashed soon. There's no stopping these guys from doing it! Here's the rest of the press conference on video:

The event was sponsored by Shinagawa, The Cart Collective, Chasing Bananas Cafe and Bakery, Orich, Secret Fresh, Pacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee, Healthy Tropics, Grafiq Advertising and Noctos Music Bar.

They are currently managed by GLXY Talent Management. This is just the start. Go check out their music video at the Universal Records YouTube channel and download their tracks on Spotify. You'll love their SAGING!