Twenty-five years after the release of one of the most beloved OPM ballads of all time, Ice Seguerra reunites with Vicor Music Corporation to reintroduce “Pagdating ng Panahon” to a new generation. A newly produced version was released across all major streaming platforms starting April 20.
Seguerra, alongside producer and his wife Liza Diño, CEO of Fire and Ice Music, formally signed a new agreement with Vicor Music Corporation. This signifies a renewed collaboration centered on the timeless track and brings together the original record label and the artist behind it.
The project celebrates the song’s 25th anniversary with a fresh production while honoring its legacy. It is bridging the past with today’s streaming audience.
A Song That crosses over Generations
Originally released in the early 2000s, “Pagdating ng Panahon” quickly became one of the most recognizable love songs in Filipino music. Its emotional depth allowed it to resonate across generations, becoming a staple in life’s most meaningful moments.
Over the years, it has remained one of Seguerra’s most iconic songs, continuously finding new meaning for listeners as time passes.
Personal Reflections from Ice Seguerra
Revisiting the song decades later is both nostalgic and deeply personal for Seguerra. What began as an important milestone early in the artist’s career evolved into something far greater than expected.
“Recording ‘Pagdating ng Panahon’ 25 years ago was already special, but I never imagined how deeply it would become part of people’s lives,” Seguerra shared. “Over the years, I’ve heard countless stories of how the song became part of weddings, proposals, and even moments of healing. Revisiting it now, with Vicor once again, feels like coming full circle.”
Seguerra also reflected on how time has transformed the way the song is performed, “The meaning of the song changes as you grow. When I first recorded it, I was singing about hope and love in a very youthful way. Now, after everything life has taught me, the emotions feel deeper and more layered. Revisiting it now gives me the chance to honor the song and the people who made it part of their stories.”
Honoring the Past While Reaching the Future
The renewed collaboration highlights the lasting partnership between Seguerra and Vicor Music Corporation, the label behind the song’s original release. This new version aims not only to preserve the song’s legacy but also to introduce it to younger listeners discovering it through digital platforms.
Producer Liza Diño emphasized the significance of the project, “‘Pagdating ng Panahon’ has become part of the emotional soundtrack of many Filipinos’ lives. As a producer, it’s rare to work on a piece of music that continues to connect this deeply across generations.”
For Diño, revisiting the song is both a celebration and a continuation. “This is about honoring the history of the song while making sure it continues to reach new audiences. Vicor was part of its beginning, and it felt right that they would be part of this new chapter,” she shared.
The Legacy
The new version of “Pagdating ng Panahon” was released on April 20 across all major streaming platforms. It invites longtime fans to reconnect with a song that has shaped countless love stories, while offering new listeners the chance to discover a classic that continues to stand the test of time.
For Seguerra, the moment ultimately comes down to gratitude, “I’m thankful that after 25 years, people are still listening, still singing, and still finding themselves in this song. That’s something I will never take for granted.”
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