In an exclusive interview with LionhearTV, Pinoy Big Brother Otso alum Jem Macatuno related the lyrics of the song Connected Na Tayo with PBB and ABS-CBN’s creed–“In the Service of the Filipino.”
Jem recounts his beloved line from the song, Connected na Tayo. Then, the PBB alum connected it to ABS-CBN’s shutdown during 2020.
“Paborito kong line talaga is yung “pangako ko’y di malilimutan na hanggang sa dulo ika’y sasamahan.” Kasi ‘nung time na yan, ‘yung time na ‘yan, d’yan ‘yung kasagsagan ng pinapasara ang ABS,” said Jem.
He also related said lines from the song to PBB, highlighting both the network and the reality show’s efforts in helping people achieve their dreams. Jem then echoed ABS-CBN’s creed–“In the Service of the Filipino.”
“And, for me ABS and PBB isa syang, para sa akin kasi signature nya talaga ‘yan eh. Signature nya ‘yan na si PBB maraming natulungang tao maraming napasikat maraming nabigyang pagkakataon maraming pangarap ang natupad nya. So para sa akin ‘yung pangako ng ABS at ng PBB na patuloy silang, sabi nga “In the service of the Filipino,” said Jem.
Jem finally highlighted ABS-CBN’s ingenuity in finding ways to continue helping aspiring talents to achieve their dreams. He also set PBB’s return with Pinoy Big Brother: Connect pioneering in a digital platform.
“Yung hugot talaga nito is ‘yun nga para sa ABS na marami syang natulungan at alam kong darating ang panahon babalik sya at di nya hahayaang ‘yung mga nangangarap na tao is mapabayaan na nangangarap na lang. So gagawa at gagawa sya ng paraan para matupad ‘yun. Tulad nga nito bumalik si PBB pero ito gumawa sya ng paraan nasa online tayo, nasa digital,” said Jem.
Jem and fellow PBB Otso Alumni Kiara Takahashi, Shawntel Cruz, and Lie Reposposa composed and wrote the song Connected na Tayo for PBB: Connect. Jem also wrote his original composition, Can’t Get Out, for their StarPop launch.
