3 in 1 Instant Concert: DE PANO, MARCELO AT SIMON
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PAPURI USA!
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, and for the outreach and nurture ministries of St. Paul UMC-Fremont. Through music, ministry, and memory, the show celebrates the power of faith-driven creativity and the enduring spirit of Filipino excellence.
Arnel De Pano
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 Marcelo
Jungee is a multi‑awarded songwriter and music producer (industry awards: Awit & Katha, as well as songfests: Metropop, Philpop, Himig Handog, Asia Song Festival, Shanghai Music Festival, & Musika Manila International Songwriting Competition). Known for hits like “Hataw Na” & “Sa Yahweh Ang Sayaw” (Gary V), “Ako Na Lang” (Zia Quizon), “Nasayo Na Ang Lahat” ((Daniel Padilla), “Labo” (KZ Tandingan), “Diamante” (Morissette Amon), “Salbabida” (Kyla & Ben&Ben).
A pioneer in Christian music production through the ministry of Far East Broadcasting Company Ph’s Papuri. He’s also a dance director (choreographer/coach) and a broadcaster (radio/television).
Dodjie Simon
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.”
For more information about the artists and the concert, including endorsements of leading Filipino mainstream artists, visit the Official Facebook page: The Songs of De Pano, Marcelo, and Simon
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