Singer-songwriter TJ Monterde took to Instagram to express his gratitude after successfully wrapping up his three-day sold-out solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 1, 2, and 3.

“Hindi ko alam san magsisimula, para pa rin akong nakalutang. Nung padulo na nung Day 3, tinaas ko na talaga kamay ko na para bang abot na abot ko yung mga bituin. Andito na siya. Ito na yun — Ito na yung Puhon (God-willing),” he wrote.

He also reflected on his journey and expressed his gratitude for God’s grace:
“Panginoon, salamat po at pinili niyo akong ilagay dito, salamat po sa pagkakataon. I will never take this stage for granted. Kayo ang dahilan ng lahat ng ‘to—lahat ng kanta, ideas, areglo. All from You.”

The concert marked a full-circle moment for TJ, who spent 15 years working toward this dream. “Buti na lang, buti na lang talaga di ka sumuko, Teej. WORTH THE WAIT.”

To his loyal supporters, the “Bituin,” he shared a heartfelt message: “Thank you for making this simple songwriter’s dreams come true. Thank you for making my stories—your stories. Patuloy po akong mangangarap, patuloy po akong magsusulat.”

Adding to the celebration, TJ received two major recognitions from Billboard Philippines during the concert. His song “Palagi,” a duet with his wife KZ Tandingan, was named the No. 1 song in the Philippines for 2024, topping both the Philippines Hot 100 and Philippines Top Songs charts.

With the Manila leg now complete, TJ is preparing up for the U.S., Canada stops of his “Sarili Nating Mundo” tour.

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