MANILA, Philippines — Veteran singer Jose Marie Chan has officially opened the Christmas season by singing his classic Christmas song “Christmas In Our Hearts” on the GMA Sunday variety show “Sunday Pinasaya.”
"Asia’s Pop Sweetheart" Julie Anne San Jose joined Jose Marie in singing the classic song about child Jesus.
After his performance, the singer behind lots of Christmas songs was interviewed by the show’s hosts Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo and AiAi delas Alas.
Jose asked Jose Marie about his reaction on memes on social media.
“Natutuwa ako, I’m complimented. I feel complimented and flattered. But I wish they would not make offensive memes. You know, this song is a gift from our Lord that I share with our countrymen,” he said.
The veteran OPM singer also revealed that he has a new album already uploaded on Spotify with 22 new Christmas songs.
“I have a new Christmas album. Hanapin niyo sa Spotify. Ang title ay 'Going Home to Christmas.' There are 22 new Christmas songs. Kasama ko din diyan ang mga anak ko at isang apo ko. We sang duets,” he said.
Jose Marie was also awarded by the Sunday afternoon show with “Puso ng Saya” award.
“Ang Puso ng Saya award ay binibigay po namin ito sa mga natatanging Pilipino na naging misyon na sa buhay na magpasaya ng kapwa,” Wally said.
“Maraming salamat po sa GMA 7 at Sunday Pinasaya for this,” Jose Marie thanked the people behind the award.