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MANILA – Singer Christian Bautista has recorded a special song dedicated to former president Corazon “Cory” Aquino, who has been battling with colon cancer for the past year.

Bautista, a pop and ballad crooner, said he just recorded his version of the song “I Have Fallen In Love With The Same Woman Three Times” – the title of a love poem written by Aquino’s late husband Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr.

The poem became a song in 1989 when Pinoy music legend Jose Mari Chan created a melody for it and included it in his hit album “Constant Change.” Bautista recorded his own version, he said, as a “song of love” for Aquino.

“This is actually Jose Marie Chan’s. Pinagawan lang ako ng bagong version siguro for this generation. And for that to happen, napakalaking honor talaga. Parang I’m just an instrument ng past great songs na nagawa,” Bautista said.

Bautista shared that he already met Chan and talked about recording another version of the song.

“Ang sabi niya it’s one way of perpetuating his songs, or this song, for this generation. And I’m just glad na napili ako,” he said.

Also known as “the romantic balladeer”, Bautista shared his hope and prayers for the recovery of the former president.

“Tita Cory, I really hope that you will get [well] soon. Me and my family are praying for you. And to the [Aquino] family din. We are praying for you. We pray for God’s healing and God’s will and the whole natoin is behind you, the whole world is behind you, and we are with you,” Bautista said.

Philippine Star
July 15, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – It was one of the most heartwarming musical shows hosted by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur.

Christian Bautista, known for his hits The Way You Look At Me, Invincible and She Could Be, conquered the hearts of Maranao fans during the 50th Araw ng Lanao at Lanao del Sur.

Just like his recent album, Captured, Christian captured once again the jive and the soulful spirit of the Maranao people.

According to Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Alonto Adiong Jr. and First Lady Raifa Adiong, bringing artists such as Christian to the Mindanao would not only help tourism industry but preserve the safety of Lanao del Sur. It is now considered a safe haven for tourists.

The show was one of the major activities sponsored by the provincial government ‘I’m happy to be invited here in Lanao del Sur. I’m amazed to see the beautiful and the vibrancy of Maranao culture,’ says Christian.

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Bong Godinez
Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP)

Singer Christian Bautista waited two years to redeem himself.

Last Saturday, June 27, at the opening ceremony of the 85th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, the 27-year-old balladeer finally achieved redemption as he delivered the Philippine National Anthem flawlessly in front of a sellout crowd composed of students, varsity players, prominent personalities and representatives coming from various colleges and universities.

It will be recalled that Christian drew flak from critics after he accidentally skipped a few lines of the “Lupang Hinirang” in an exhibition boxing duel between Gerry Peñalosa and Concepcion Bernabe held on September 16, 2007 in Alabang.

“I apologize to the Filipino people for the lapse of memory that occurred yesterday during my rendition of the National Anthem. I was recovering from a cold and the adrenalin and excitement of the moment got me through it. Unfortunately, it was at the cost of a momentarily lapse on my part. I promise that my next rendition of our National Anthem will be faultless,” said Christian in a statement released immediately after the event.

SECOND CHANCE. The blunder undoubtedly hounded Christian for a few months as the incident became a national issue with some politicians jumping on it to gain considerable media mileage.

“Right now I want to encourage other people na kahit nagkaroon ka ng big mistake, you must not stay there, rise up and still be a good example. In the case of our National Anthem, if they ask me to sing, I will sing it with all of my heart. I won’t be terrified,” Christian boldly told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in a file interview dated September 25, 2007 conducted at the Hard Rock Café in Makati City.

That second chance came last week and Christian made good on his promise, fastidiously preparing and practicing for days before the NCAA curtain-raising event.

Christian proudly announced his feat onstage last night, July 4, in the middle of the Western Union-sponsored concert billed as Gintong Galing ng Pinoy at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City. The concert featured Pinoy Dream Academy winner Yeng Constantino along with Christian as special guests to headliner, actor-singer Jericho Rosales.

STAGES, the managing company behind Christian’s career, sent a text message yesterday evening to PEP through public relations point man, Oliver Oliveros, and it reads:

“When ask what his [Christian] thoughts were while singing last Saturday, he had this to say: ‘I was nervous and hesitant at first but I thought it’s about time to face this challenge again. I practiced singing the anthem everyday even until the last moment.

“‘I told God, this is it, I’ve done my part now I leave the rest to You. I sang it proudly and succeeded. I hope this part of my life will serve as an encouragement to others not to be afraid to face past failures. To be brave to try again until they succeed.”