Regine at 5 1/2 Months Update: Excited for their Upcoming Baby Boy "Nate"

Nathaniel James ang pangalan na napili ng mag-asa­wang Ogie Alcasid at Regine Velasquez-Alcasid para sa kanilang unang baby. Nasa ika-5th month na nga nang pagbubuntis ang Songbird at binalita nga ni Ogie na okey na ang pakiramdam nito.

“My wife is doing fine. Wala na siyang mga nararanasan na complications unlike noong first trimester niya. Talagang sakripisyo tayo sa mga nararamdaman niya.

“Now ay okey na okey na siya. Nakakakilos na siya ng maayos.

Iniiwasan ko lang ay ang patawanin siya nang husto. Kasi kapag tumawa ‘yang si Reg, sobra-sobra at sumasakit ang tiyan niya. Kaya as much as possible ayokong mag-joke sa kanya para maiwasang matawa siya nang husto,” kuwento ni Ogie sa press launch ng OPM Summit and Fair.

Pinaliwanag ni Ogie kung bakit Nathaniel James ang napili nila ni Regine na pangalan ng kanilang baby boy. May kumalat kasi na baka raw Herminio Jr. daw ang ibigay nilang pangalan sa baby.

“There’s nothing wrong naman kung i-junior ko ang baby namin. Kaso, hindi na akma sa panahon natin ngayon ang pangalang Herminio, ‘di ba? Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!” malakas na tawa ni Ogie.


“Nagsasabi lang naman ako ng totoo. Ilan bang bata ang pinapangalanan na Herminio ngayon, ‘di ba?

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!


“Napili namin ‘yung Nathaniel kasi parang bagay na bagay. Mayamang pakinggan ang pangalan, ‘di ba?

Sosyal. At gusto naming nickname niya ay Nate. Parang isa lang siya sa characters ng Gossip Girl! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!

“Kaya kapag tinawag namin siya, ‘Nate!’ uy ang sosyal! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
“Yung James naman, matagal na naming feel ni Reg ang pangalan na James. Biblical name kasi ang James at match siya sa Nathaniel. Kaya sosyal na, magiging malapit pa sa Diyos ang anak namin.”

Naikuwento nga ni Ogie na inuunti-unti na raw nilang ayusin ang magiging kuwarto ng baby nila.

Though hindi pa raw nila napipili kung ano ang magandang kulay, may mga gamit na raw ito na sinubukang buuin ni Ogie.

“Meron na siyang crib at ‘yung stroller. Ang hirap pala buuin ‘yung crib. Kasi marami na palang mga features ang mga crib ngayon. May MP3 player na, may pang-uga na siya at kung anu-ano pang kinakagulat ko. Eh noong araw, ‘yung crib tulugan lang ng bata, ngayon parang kulang na lang ay iMax at 3-D! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!” tawa pa niya ulit.

“Pero nasubukan ko namang mag-DIY (Do-It-Yourself) dahil para naman may maipagmalaki ako sa anak namin. ‘Yung ibang gamit niya, baka sa baby shower na lang namin makuha. May baby registry naman kaya piliin na lang namin ang kulang at bahala na ang mga guest kung ano ang kunin nila.”

Sa gitna nga ng pagiging busy ni Ogie ay nagagawa pa niyang mabalanse ang oras niya sa trabaho at sa kanyang misis na buntis ngayon. Panay nga ang dasal ni Ogie na bigyan siya parati ng lakas para magawa niya lahat.

“Right now kasi, we’re on the audition leg of our new show sa GMA-7 na Protégé. Kasama ako sa mga auditions na ‘yan and it takes us sa iba’t ibang probinsya nationwide. So isipin n’yo na lang ang pagod sa biyahe, not to mention ‘yung makikipag-interact ka with the people auditioning.

“Then may Party Pilipinas pa every Sunday and Bubble Gang taping. Isama na rin natin ‘yung ibang mga raket ko na shows, personal appearances, product endorsements at ito ngang OPM Summit and Fair ay inaasikaso rin namin. May meeting kami every week ng OPM para maplantsa na ito.

“But through it all nga, I still want to be with my wife at the end of the day. Gusto kong malaman ang bawat development sa araw niya. I can’t be with her 24 hours a day dahil sa trabaho, but the hours that I am with her is very fulfilling at nawawala ang pagod natin especially when I see her happy and glowing,” pagtatapos pa ni Ogie.

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Regine and Ogie are included in Yes! Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2011 "Pretty Pairing List"

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Our 100th Post this 2011! Regine Velasquez was hailed as the best-selling artist of all time in the Philippines

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Older related blog post, please click the title> Regine Should Have Also Received A Diamond Record Award

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The criteria is that the figure must be published by a reliable or acceptable source and that the album must have sold at least 180,000 units in the country. The Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) is the organization responsible for awarding record certifications in the Philippines.

Both Regine Velasquez and Nina hold the record for the biggest-selling album by female a artist, for their albums R2K and Nina Live!. In October 2009, Nina became the first female artist to receive a Diamond certification. In 2010, Sharon Cuneta's Isn't It Romantic? reached Diamond status, making her the second female artist to receive such award.



Regine Velasquez's R2K reached above 480,000 in sales, but was not awarded with a Diamond certification by its own label.

R2K 1999 Ballad / Pop 300,000+ 6× Platinum
Drawn 1998 R&B / Pop 320,000+ 8× Platinum
Retro 1996 Pop / Dance 280,000+ 7× Platinum
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw 2000 240,000+ 6× Platinum
Regine Live: Songbird Sings The Classics 2001 Pop?Ballad 200,000+ 5× Platinum
Covers 2004 Pop 180,000+ 6× Platinum

Regine Velasquez was hailed as the best-selling artist of all time in the Philippines, selling more than 7 million albums in the country and more than 1,500,000 albums in other Asian countries.


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Regine and Ogie: Belong to the 25 Most Enduring Singers Accdg. to Baby A. Gil of PhilStar

Happy 25th Anniversary The Philippine Star!
From us, Reginians


It is a tough job for me to name the most enduring singers of the past 25 years. Filipinos are so talented and I would not want to miss mentioning a lot of deserving ones. But then The Philippine STAR is now marking its 25 years of existence tomorrow, July 28, and what an existence it has been. And what a continued existence it promises to be. Maybe it would be easier if I were to do another list in the next 25 years. That way there will be room for 50 of them. Still tough but not the way it is with this piece.

To make things easier I will limit the list to those who are still active in the business and who were able to make a lasting mark in local music history. Celeste Legaspi did but she has chosen to retire from performing. Do you think I should have the Eraserheads? But then the group has disbanded. So has VST&Co. Should I limit the list to those who rose to fame during these past 25 years? Great idea but that would mean leaving off so many artists who came earlier but who continue to dominate the local music scene.

So please allow me now to get the job done and hope I come up with what would also be your choices. If I don’t I would appreciate it very much if you could send me your own lists. And so here they are and take note this list is not in any particular order. Here goes.

Pilita Corrales, always Asia’s Queen of Songs. Where would Filipino music be if she had not chosen to record all those Tagalog albums?

Basil Valdes, the quintessential balladeer and best interpreter of the great songs of George Canseco, Ngayon at Kailan Man and Ryan Cayabyab, Iduyan Mo.

Nora Aunor, vocal artistry of the rarest quality. Will we ever hear her sing again?

Sharon Cuneta, ever the one and only megastar with the most memorable theme songs. Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.

Regine Velasquez, one of the sweetest voices ever heard. Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw.

Kuh Ledesma, still the classiest performer around. Dito Ba?

Rico Puno, Pinoy balladeer meets Motown soul. Kapalaran.

Lea Salonga, Tony-winning star of Broadway and the West End of the perfect diction and perfect pitch, our Miss Saigon, now maturing so gracefully.

Martin Nievera, a rare combination of great pipes and a sense of humor. You Are My Song.

The Apo Hiking Society the most successful trio of all time, whose music encapsulates the Filipino psyche. Pumapatak Na Naman Ang Ulan.

Jose Mari Chan, bringer of songs for the youthful romantics. Can We Just Stop And Talk A While.

Gary Valenciano, nobody combines song and dance as well as he does. Shout For Joy.

Hotdog, Manila Sound pioneers who changed the course of Filipino music. Pers Lab.

Freddie Aguilar, whose Anak became the first Filipino song to crash the international hit charts.

Arnel Pineda, because as Journey vocalist, he continues to prove that Pinoys can rock as well as those guys from the U.S. of A.

Charice, because she is the first Filipino international star in music, films and television.

Joey Pepe Smith, Mike Hanopol, and Wally Gonzales as the Juan de la Cruz Band, the pioneering force of Pinoy rock. Himig Natin.

Sampaguita, because she proved that girls can rock and be beautiful too. Bonggahan.

Imelda Papin, Bakit, Eva Eugenio Tukso, and Claire de la Fuente, Sayang now known as the Jukebox Queens, individually made hits that are now considered classics.

Rey Valera, because he writes songs for the lovelorn Pinoy and sings them with so much emotion. Maging Sino Ka Man.

Ogie Alcasid, because he mixes pop sensibility and kundiman sentiments very well in the songs he writes. Kailangan Kita.

Sarah Geronimo, the most successful singer actress of the current generation. Forever’s Not Enough.

Zsa Zsa Padilla, because she makes the tremolo sound as beautiful as she looks. Hiram.

Nonoy Zuñiga, a sweet baritone with hit songs for the ages. Never Ever Say Goodbye.

The CompanY, Now That I Have You, Side A, So Many Questions. I know there are two of them. I have ran out of numbers and I have already cheated but I believe that these two groups, the best of these past 20 years should be in the list.

And now I wish to thank the Lord for being able to do something I love for The Philippine STAR. And a happy anniversary to us all.

Source! -Philstar

Confirmed: Ogie and Regine named thier first baby boy Nathaniel James "NJ" Date of Birth: November 22, 2011

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Sa darating na November 22 nakatakdang isilang ng Asia’s Songbird na si Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and kanilang magiging unang supling ng mister niyang si Ogie Alcasid. Tulad ng inaasam ni Ogie, baby boy ang kanilang magi­ging first baby ng misis niyang si Regine at may nakahanda na silang pangalan, Nathaniel James (NJ) sa halip na Herminio III. May dalawang anak na babae si Ogie sa kanyang first wife na si Michelle van Eimeren na sina Leila at Sarah na parehong excited sa paglabas ng kanilang magiging baby brother.

Kahit sa Australia naka-base ang dalawang anak ni Ogie with their mom at bagong mister nitong si Mark Murrow, Ogie makes it a point to visit them regu­larly at kadalasan pa nga ay kasama niya si Regine. Very close si Regine kay Michelle at sa bago nitong mister at close din kay Regine sina Leila at Sarah.

They’re just like one big family, Salve A. Kahit si Michelle ay excited sa magiging unang baby nina Ogie at Regine.

Tiyak na magiging masaya ang 1st wedding anniversary celebration nina Ogie at Regine on December 22 dahil meron na silang bundle of joy na kasama.

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Created for some articles related to Regine and due to its success, mon1enararauno, the admin wanted it to be on blogger.com (May 19, 2009) for a lifetime commitment. Now, we are happy to say that after 2 years of success, Songbird Source! is now officially on Facebook!

Regine Velasquez' FANTASY Album: Nominated in the 24th Awit Awards

Congratulations Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for being a finalist in the 24th Awit Awards!

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Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist


Album of the Year


(Also) Best Engineered Recording

Congratulations Regine Velasquez-Alcasid for being a finalist in the 24th Awit Awards!

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Yes! Magazine August 2011 Issue: Celebrity Kitchen Special- Regine Velasquez, Janice De Belen and Richard Gomez

YES! Magazine's August 2011 issue!

Admin's request granted! But not the whole house...Sigh
Regine's Kitchen featured on the COVER!




ON THE COVER> CELEBRITY KITCHENS SPECIAL! REGINE VELASQUEZ, Richard Gomez & Janice de Belen open up their kitchens and cook their personal recipes!

Grab a copy for only Php100!


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Cooking Regine PHOTOS HERE
Songbird RECIPES HERE

GMA Kapuso Foundation Launches Ogie & Regine's Celebrity Online Ukay-Ukay

Once again, save the dates July 15 and 25 for the Celebrity Online Ukay-Ukay at Ebay.ph on its microsite at www.ebay.ph/ukayukay. Starting bid price for the items range between Php 499.00 and Php 9,999.00 and I’m excited to know the lucky winning bidders. This is a win-win opportunity for both online shoppers and bidders and the GMA Kapuso Foundation. To further help and know more about the foundation’s upcoming projects, you may add them on Facebook at GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc. (Fan Page) and on Twitter at @gmakf. As my personal pledge to promote the foundation’s advocacy, I encourage everyone to use the hashtag #celebrityukay from this day on to raise awareness on good education.

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Regine Velasquez’ Nicole Miller’s Aubergine Gown (Worn in Have Yourself a Funny Merry Christmas 2008 & Regine at Christmas Launch 2009- Glorietta Park)

This gown's bid at only Php999!! This Nicole Miller is sold/seen at Rustan's Makati
The average price of NM branded dresses/gowns are approx. Php50000!!!! The combination of the aubergine and the yellow beige dramatically blends
well, the ruffles and the drapes design stays true to the Nicole Miller style.


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Regine LIVE at Angeine Quinto's "Patuloy Ang Pangarap" 071511 Full Video

Angeline Quinto is "your next superstar!" -Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

Regine Velasquez, Asias Songbird, guesting in Angeline Quintos first concert "Patuloy ang Pangarap" at the Skydome North Edsa....
Regine is 6 months pregnant here and still soar high... Unbeatable and undefeated REGINE...


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I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (Angeline)


What Kind Of Fool Am I (Angeline)

Dadalhin by Angeline (Tribute to Regine)


Regine Velasquez Movie Theme Songs Medley
w/ higher version of Ikaw


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Sumipa pa ang baby habang bumibirit!

Regine LIVE at Angeine Quinto's "Patuloy Ang Pangarap" 071511 Photos

Angeline Quinto is "the next superstar!" -Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

Video HERE!

vicki_belo Victoria G. Belo, MD Tweet
"Regine Velasquez Alcasid is so wonderful. She s so supportive of up and coming singers . She s singing a beautiful duet w Angeline Q now"









photos by Ms. Darla Sauler/ K-La Rivera/ Markie Castillo

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid also loves Kenneth Cobonpue Furnitures

Kenneth Cobonpue (born July 22, 1968, Cebu, Philippines) is an industrial designer known for his signature designs in natural fibres and materials. Designs mainly focus on nature's forms using rattan, buri, bamboo, and abaca.

Easy to the eye, yet eye-catching. Simple yet sophisticated. Stylish and functional. These phrases capture the brand and the man that is industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue. His designs have been seen in the movie Ocean’s 13 and the TV show CSI. Celebrities like Lucy Liu, Robert de Niro, Maroon 5, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and local celebrities like Kris Aquino and now, Regine Velasquez to name a few, are his clients. When it comes to furniture, the Italian race ought to be forewarned that it is now a Filipino taking over the world one home at a time.

Proud to be Pinoy!



Thank you Kenneth Cobonpue for posting this!