SB19 members (from left) Josh, Stell, Pablo, Ken, and Justin at the 2024 MEGA Ball at Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig last June 12. Image: Courtesy of The MEGA Ball The 12th of June, or Independence Day, was a night to remember for SB19 , who commemorated the country’s independence through music at the MEGA Ball in Taguig City. The P-pop powerhouse, consisting of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, graced the annual ball at Shangri-La The Fort on June 12, among other celebrities.
This comes after they were chosen as the cover stars of the lifestyle magazine. But the highlight of the quintet’s appearance was their own rendition of “O Bayan Ko,” a classic composition by the National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, to cap off the event. The song’s structure originally contains lines from the national anthem “Lupang Hinirang.
” After singing their respective parts, SB19 was joined by a hundred-member chorale. WATCH: SB19, accompanied by a choir, performed a rendition of “O Bayan Ko,” an original composition by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, at the Mega Ball 2024. | @HMallorcaINQ pic.
twitter.com/F8buSbXDYi — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) June 12, 2024 In a chance interview with reporters, the group said the opportunity to breathe new life into the classic song was an “honor.” This led to Pablo and Josh saying their performance was dedicated to fellow Filipinos while thanking Cayabyab for the trust.
“Kinakabahan po kaming lahat, it’s also our first time to pe.
