Various celebrities and personalities issued a reminder to supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan ahead of the May 9 elections.
As a guide, actress/host Jolina Magdangal said Leni-Kiko supporters must remember just four letters – L-E-N-I – to make voting easier.

“L-LISTAHAN! Gumawa na ng listahan ng mga iboboto sa May 9!” said actress Pinky Amador.

“Wag kakalimutan: 10, Robredo, para Presidente! 7, Kiko Pangilinan para Bise Presidente!” composer Nica del Rosario said.

For “E”, which stands for ENERGY, singer Jason Dy and actresses Cherry Pie Picache and Janine Gutierrez and actor Leo Martinez encouraged supporters to use the remaining days of the campaign to do house-to-house to encourage more voters for the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem.

“Ibuhos na natin lahat sa mga natitirang araw!” said Jason.

“This is the fight of our lives. Nasa kamay mo ang pagkapanalo ng bawat isa sa atin,” added Cherry Pie.

“Mag-house-to-house at ikampanya pa natin ang Team Leni! Kumatok, kumausap, at kumumbinsi tao-sa tao!” said Janine.

“Makikita mo, maraming kapareho mong nagmamahal sa bayan. Puntahan natin sila,” said Leo.

As for “N”, singer Noel Cabangon said it stands for NUMERO, where voters should know the numbers of their candidates and voting precincts.

“Gawin ang homework ahead of time ha, para hindi tayo mag-last minute cramming,” Jolina urged voters.

As for “I”, Mela Habijan, the 2020 Miss Trans Global, Jolina, Pinky, and Cherry Pie, called supporters to INVITE families, friends and acquaintances to vote on May 9.

“Kapamilya, kaibigan, kapitbahay! Don’t miss anyone! Text and call everyone! Samahan lahat ng dapat samahan!” she said.

“Make sure na ikaw din, may kasamang bumoto sa May 9.” Pinky said.

“Yan ang assignment natin sa mga natitirang araw,” said Cherry Pie.

“Dahil ang laban na ito ay laban para sa gobyernong tapat para sa lahat!” added actor Sandino Martin.

Through this, Noel, Janine, Jason and Sandino said we can create a new Philippines that is rooted in love, kindness and equality.

“Isang bayan kung saan walang Pilipinong maiiwan. Lahat aalagaan at paglilingkuran,” Jason said.

“Ito ang pangako ni Leni Robredo, at sasamahan natin siyang tuparin ang lahat ng ito,” Janine added.

“Leni Robredo tayo sa May 9!” couple Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid said.

“Ipapanalo na10 ‘to!” concluded the love team of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.

“IbotoNa10Pilipinas,” ended rapper Gloc9.

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate Alcasid sing the song “I Can” together as they are welcomed on stage.

With an illustrious entertainment career spanning three decades, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid has done almost everything, including chart-topping singles and albums, blockbuster movies, high-rated TV shows, and sold-out concerts. But for the Asia’s Songbird—one of the very few who’s successfully juggled being a singer, actress, record producer, and TV host—there’s one role she loves best: being a mom to her six-year-old son Nate.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid talks about how honored and excited she and Nate is to be part of the Jollibee family.

Regine and Nate—who love to spend time just talking to one another about anything and everything under the sun—are the newest members of the Jollibee family and the stars of the latest heartwarming Jolly Spaghetti TV ad.

In the commercial, Regine revisits a familiar scene—a full concert auditorium with thousands of adoring fans—with a sweet-sarap surprise backstage for Nate. The ad goes on to show us special everyday moments between mother and son, with Regine narrating how being a mom has shed new light on day-to-day situations.
This is not the first time Regine and Nate worked on an endorsement together, but she believes that this one with Jollibee is the most special. “The storyboard is so touching and very personal. It shows my different roles as Regine, but it also shows that my greatest one is being a mom, which is the most difficult yet most fulfilling role I have to play,” Regine shared.

Just like real life

Upon first review of the storyboard, Regine said: “Umiyak talaga ako. I said, “pinag-isipan talaga nila.” I’ve never done anything like this, a commercial that celebrates my being a career woman and a mom.”

Nate Alcasid takes a photo with his favorite Jollibee.

Asia’s Songbird also shared that this Jollibee ad is inspired by her real life and her thoughts about being a mom. “In the ad, there’s a line where I say “sa lahat ng kinantahan ko, ikaw lang ‘ang nakatulog.” That’s true talaga! He really sleeps whenever I sing to him. It’s like they captured our real lives!” she said.

Another scene in the commercial that made Regine emotional is when she sings the lines “Pangako magmula ngayon, tayong dalawa ang magkasama,” which is lifted from one of her platinum hits “Pangako.” This song holds special meaning to the songstress as it was composed by her husband Ogie Alcasid.

Sweet-Sarap bonding moments

Since she gave birth to Nate in 2011, Regine has slowed down her professional life to spend more time with her son. The first seven years are the most crucial to a child’s development, as studies show, and the Songbird is determined to make the most of it.

One of their favorite bonding activities is to talk to each other before bed. “He always has a lot of kwento for me at night,” Regine said. “He would always say, “Mommy, last kwento,” but this last story would go on for 20 minutes! But honestly, that’s the highlight of my day. He really loves talking.”

“We also play with toys but they’re not really toys,” Nate shared. “It’s called amenities!”
“He loves hotel supplies like toothbrushes,” Regine explains. “So one time when I was traveling, I brought everything back home to him. He was so happy, akala mo binigyan ko ng special gift. To him, it was really special because he knows I remembered him. I then realized, you can buy your child all the toys you can think of, but what they really want is more time with you.”

Regine’s realization is not lost on Nate, who—despite his parents’ celebrity status—prefers simple bonding activities like going on picnics and playing with Regine and Ogie. To make these bonding moments even sweeter and more fun, there’s always the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti to bring more flavor to the Alcasid family’s special time together.

“When it’s time for merienda, he would say “I want one Jolly Spaghetti, two Chickenjoy legs, and two fries.” When I’m not at home, he would ask to order Jollibee and pay for it with his own money! Hindi niya ako hihintayin!” Regine candidly shared.

“The Jolly Spaghetti is so yummy!” the six-year-old exclaimed. “It’s sweet and cheesy and I can eat a lot of it!”
It’s no wonder why Nate—and other Pinoy kids—love Jolly Spaghetti. The al dente noodles are topped with Jollibee’s unique sweet-sarap sauce, meaty hotdog slices, and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese.

Jollibee Brand Manager Kat Silvoza talks about the sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti and how it has delivered countless sweet-saya moments na walang katulad to thousands of Filipino families throughout the decades.

“The Jolly Spaghetti’s unique sweet-sarap, flavors have always had a distinctive place in the hearts of Filipino kids and kids-at-heart, because moments spent with loved ones over a plate of Jolly Spaghetti are made sweeter, more fun, and more special,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee Marketing Director. “Regine and Nate’s story is not only heartwarming but also relatable to millions of Filipinos.”

(From L-R) Jollibee Brand Engagement Manager Cat Triviño, Brand Manager Kat Silvoza, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate Alcasid, Marketing Director for Flagship products Cathleen Capati, Brand Engagement Officer Celina Tan.

Like Regine and Nate, make your family bonding moments more special with the sweet-sarap na walang katulad Jolly Spaghetti. The Jolly Spaghetti Solo retails for only P50.00* and the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan (good for four to five persons) for P199.00*. Both are available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru.

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