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All the Moments That Made Yeng Constantino’s ‘Biyaheng Bente’ Truly Memorable

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All the Special Guests Who Joined Yeng Constantino on the Second Day of Biyaheng Bente 

<p>Following the conclusion of<strong>&nbsp;Yeng Constantino&rsquo;s</strong> two-day sold-out concert at the<strong>&nbsp;Smart Araneta Coliseum</strong> last weekend, social media has been flooded with memorable moments from the highly anticipated show.</p><p>Celebrating her 20th anniversary in the music industry, Yeng&rsquo;s <strong>&quot;</strong><strong>Biyaheng Bente,&quot;</strong> produced by <strong>Cornerstone Concerts</strong> and directed by <strong>John Prats</strong>, took fans on an emotional roller coaster through its carefully crafted segments and performances.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788420601621[image] - 6593588.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Yeng Constantino at &#39;Biyaheng Bente&#39; 20th Anniversary Concert | Photo from @cornerstone</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><p>Considered by many as one of the standout concerts of the year, &quot;Biyaheng Bente,&quot; gave fans a chance to laugh, cry, and feel <em>kilig&nbsp;</em>through Yeng&rsquo;s beloved songs. More than just a celebration of her career, the concert also offered a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting the hits that have been part of Yeng&rsquo;s journey since she entered the music scene in 2006.</p><p>As we look back on the unforgettable two-night celebration, here are five moments that made the second day of Yeng Constantino&rsquo;s &quot;Biyaheng Bente,&quot; 20th anniversary concert truly memorable.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788420673739[image] - 9786152.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @cornerstone&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>The nostalgia brought by her timeless hit songs<br></strong></div><p>After attending Yeng Constantino&rsquo;s concert, one realization becomes hard to ignore: she is undoubtedly among the Filipino artists with an impressive collection of hit songs throughout her career.</p><p>From the early days of her music journey with<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;Hawak Kamay,&rdquo; &ldquo;Salamat,&rdquo; &ldquo;Time In,&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;Cool Off&rdquo;</strong> from her debut album, to the songs that became defining anthems of the 2010s, including<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;Chinito&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;Ikaw</strong>,<strong>&rdquo;</strong> Yeng has created music that has remained part of the soundtrack of many Filipinos&rsquo; lives.</p><p>Indeed, music may be the closest thing we have to a time machine. Watching and listening to Yeng perform these songs brought fans back to the specific moments when they first heard them&mdash;when they were dominating the Philippine music charts and becoming part of everyday life.</p><p>Among the many memorable performances, one of the highlights was undoubtedly &ldquo;Ikaw,&rdquo; which has become a beloved love song for Filipino couples since its release. The performance became even more special when Yeng shared a sweet moment with her husband, <strong>Yan Asuncion</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>down on the stage.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcodeLjB4or/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A7163490.700000018%2C%22ls%22%3A11527%2C%22le%22%3A11532.600000023842%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong>The special guests who elevated the night&rsquo;s performances<br></strong></div><p>For the second day of the concert, an impressive lineup of special guests further elevated the experience for fans. Yeng Constantino was joined by fellow industry friends<strong>&nbsp;Kyla</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;Sam Milby</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and <strong>RJ Jimenez</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>with Yeng and RJ revealing that they had not been in communication for 18 years. Their appearance made their onstage reunion even more special, as the two <strong><em>Pinoy Dream Academy</em></strong> batchmates finally reconnected after nearly two decades.</p><p>Yeng also shared the stage with some of today&rsquo;s rising OPM stars, including<strong></strong><strong>&nbsp;Janine Berdin</strong>,<strong>&nbsp;Angela Ken</strong>,<strong></strong> and <strong>mrld</strong>, whom she welcomed for special performances of <strong>&ldquo;Ligaya</strong>,<strong>&rdquo; &ldquo;Baka Bukas</strong>,<strong>&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>and <strong>&ldquo;What If I Miss You for the Rest of My Life?&rdquo;</strong></p><p>And, of course, no Yeng concert would be complete without her ultimate leading man, <strong>Empoy</strong>. The actor joined Yeng for her performance of her massive hit &ldquo;Chinito,&rdquo; making the fan-favorite number even more memorable.</p><div><br></div><div><strong></strong><em>All the Stars Who Joined Yeng Constantino on the Second Day of Biyaheng Bente <br></em></div><div><strong></strong>[[PHOTO ALBUM]]</div><div><br></div><div><strong>The heartfelt &ldquo;Hawak Kamay&rdquo; performance with the choir<br></strong></div><p>Every Filipino knows &ldquo;Hawak Kamay&rdquo;&mdash;even the younger generation. Yeng Constantino wrote the song when she was just 14, inspired by a cousin who had left their hometown to live far from her. She first performed it live on <em>Pinoy Dream Academy</em>, and following public demand, the song was eventually released by Star Music.</p><p>Since then, &ldquo;Hawak Kamay&rdquo; has taken on several versions and become part of various films and television series, including <strong><em>Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo</em></strong><em></em><em></em>;<em></em><em></em><strong><em>&nbsp;Cinco</em></strong><em></em><em></em>;<em></em><em></em><strong><em>&nbsp;Won&rsquo;t Last a Day Without You</em></strong><em></em><em>;</em><em></em><strong><em>&nbsp;The Healing</em></strong><em></em><em>;</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> and <strong><em>Wansapanataym</em></strong>. It has also been used in commercials, celebrations, and even as a political jingle. During the concert, Yeng jokingly acknowledged just how many times the song has been repurposed over the years.</p><p>For &quot;Biyaheng Bente,&quot; Yeng gave the classic a fresh take, performing it as the second-to-the-last song of the night with a choir backing her. The powerful rendition once again highlighted why &ldquo;Hawak Kamay&rdquo; remains one of the country&rsquo;s most beloved songs.</p><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788420735941[image] - 4141352.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Yeng Constantino during the &#39;Hawak Kamay&#39; performance | Photo from @cornerstone&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><strong>The impressive production that took the entire experience to another level<br></strong></div><p>Although the concert was filled with unforgettable moments, one element that truly stood out was how the entire production came together. Every detail was carefully designed to elevate each segment, guest appearance, and performance throughout Yeng Constantino&rsquo;s &quot;Biyaheng Bente.&quot;</p><p>From the impressive stage design that complemented each part of Yeng&rsquo;s set to the digital karaoke and mini jeep that made its way around the Araneta Coliseum, the production continued to surprise audiences. A bridge descending from above and a swing that brought Yeng closer to her fans added even more memorable touches, while the carefully timed lighting helped capture the emotions of every performance&mdash;from <em>kilig</em> and happiness to moments of sadness.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcpoojHxbhC/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A6771615.200000018%2C%22ls%22%3A11527%2C%22le%22%3A11532.600000023842%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><p>After the concert, Yeng told <strong>METRO&nbsp;</strong>that bringing everything together was made possible through her creative collaboration with director John Prats, who helped turn her vision into reality.</p><p>&ldquo;<em>Pinagsama po siya talaga na utak namin ni Direk</em> [John Prats]. <em>Sa&nbsp;</em>meeting <em>po namin, ako po naglatag ng mga kanta. Nilatag ko na po lahat.&nbsp;</em>First meeting <em>pa lang, tapos na kami sa</em> lineup. <em>Sinabi ko lang kay Direk lahat ng colors na gusto ko. Tapos si Direk, naintindihan niya na kung ano lahat ng nandito. Ang galing, sobrang bagay kami ni Direk</em> creatively. We just jive,&rdquo; Yeng explained.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 700px; display: block;" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><br><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788421155353[image] - 1496597.jpg" style="width: 700px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @cornerstone</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><strong>And, of course, Yeng&rsquo;s unforgettable moment with Ryan Bang that became an instant sensation<br></strong></div><p>Since the conclusion of the second day of Yeng Constantino&rsquo;s concert, one topic has continued to dominate social media: the almost-love story between Yeng and<strong>&nbsp;Ryan Bang.</strong></p><p>During the concert, cameras turned to<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Ryan Bang,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>who attended the show with<strong>&nbsp;Vice Ganda.</strong> Yeng then revealed that she had once been<strong>&nbsp;&ldquo;seenzoned&rdquo;</strong> by Ryan and opened up about the feelings she had for him in the past, a revelation that sent the audience wild.</p><p>Yeng later dedicated <strong>&ldquo;Sabihin Mo Na&rdquo;&nbsp;</strong>to Ryan, even going down the stage to hold the <strong><em>It&rsquo;s Showtime</em></strong> host&rsquo;s hand, making the moment even more memorable for fans.</p><p>Days after the concert, Ryan became emotional during the noontime show as he spoke to Vice Ganda and thanked her for bringing him to Yeng&rsquo;s concert. He then opened up about his thoughts on finding someone like Yeng, recalling how he had very little when he was starting out:</p><p>&ldquo;<em>Hindi kasi, sabi ko, makakahanap kaya ako ng, siyempre, tulad ni&nbsp;</em>Yeng <em>na noong umpisa ako, wala akong pambayad ng date, wala &#39;kong kotse, &#39;di ba, wala akong pera, paulit-ulit yung damit ko, pero minahal... may&nbsp;</em>chance <em>pala ako sa kaniya. Makakahanap kaya ako ng ganun?</em>&rdquo;</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcoW9zcBb-h/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A5998763.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A11527%2C%22le%22%3A11532.600000023842%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Meanwhile, Yeng is set to bring her Biyaheng Bente 20th anniversary concert to Cebu, Laguna, and the United States, beginning September 20 at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.</em></strong></div><div><br></div><p>Lead photo from<strong>&nbsp;@cornerstone</strong></p>

<p>From heartfelt moments with her industry friends and rising OPM stars to her unforgettable moment with Ryan Bang, these are the five things that made Yeng Constantino’s "Biyaheng Bente "truly memorable! </p>

From heartfelt moments with her industry friends and rising OPM stars to her unforgettable moment with Ryan Bang, these are the five things that made Yeng Constantino’s "Biyaheng Bente "truly memorable!