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Jojo Mendrez, popularly known as the Revival King, continues to leave his mark in the OPM scene through the songs he has passionately reinterpreted. Among his most notable revivals are Magkabilang Mundo (by Jireh Lim), Somewhere in My Past (Julie Vega), Tuyo ng Damdamin (Apo Hiking Society), Sana, and Handog by Florante. His soulful renditions of these classics earned him the Revival Song of the Year award at the 2018 PMPC Star Awards for Music.

Beyond his revival hits, Jojo has also ventured into creating original tracks under Star Music, including Basta Ikaw, Diwa ng Pasko, and Nandito Lang Ako. Adding to his growing discography is his newest holiday offering that captures the spirit of the season.

No Filipino Christmas is ever complete without timeless ballads such as Ariel Rivera’s Sana Ngayong Pasko and Gary Valenciano’s Pasko Na Sinta Ko. These enduring OPM favorites continue to evoke heartfelt emotions and nostalgia, becoming an essential part of every Filipino holiday celebration.

Joining the ranks of these classics is Jojo Mendrez’s newest single, Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin — a fresh release from Star Music written by award-winning composer Jonathan Manalo. The song encapsulates themes of love and longing, brought to life through Jojo’s heartfelt and emotional performance.

According to those who have already heard it, Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin stirs memories of lost love and the warmth of Christmas, making it a potential new staple in OPM holiday playlists. The single also holds special meaning for Jojo, as it was composed specifically for him by Manalo.

Jojo shared, “I’m honored because the songs of Gary V and Ariel are timeless… they stay in people’s hearts and are played every Christmas. So for me, this is truly one of the biggest honors of my career.”

(He expressed how grateful he is to be compared to the timeless holiday songs of Gary Valenciano and Ariel Rivera, calling it one of the greatest honors of his music career.)

Set for release this October, Ngayong Pasko’y Ikaw Pa Rin promises to bring warmth, nostalgia, and heartfelt emotion to the upcoming Christmas season.