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Nandito Ako (Here I Am/I Am Here/I Will Be Here)

This is a huge Filipino classic ballad, originally sung by Ogie Alcasid.

Lyrics + translation

Mayro’n akong nais malaman (I want to know something)
Maaari bang magtanong? (Can I ask a question?)
Alam mo bang matagal na kitang iniibig? (Do you know that I’ve been loving you for so long?)
Matagal na akong naghihintay (I’ve been waiting for a long time)

Ngunit mayro’n kang ibang minamahal (But you love someone else)
Kung kaya’t ako’y di mo pinapansin (That’s why you don’t notice me)
Ngunit ganon pa man nais kong malaman mo (Even then, I want you to know)
Ang puso kong ito’y para lang sa ‘yo (This heart of mine is for you alone)

Nandito ako umiibig sa iyo (Here I am, loving you)
Kahit na nagdurugo ang puso (Even though my heart is bleeding/hurting)
Kung sakaling iwanan ka niya (If he leaves you)
Huwag kang mag-alala (Don’t you worry)
May nagmamahal sa iyo,(Someone else loves you)
Nandito ako (I am here)

Kung ako ay iyong iibigin (If you love me)
Di kailangan ang mangamba (There’s no need to worry)
Pagkat ako ay para mong alipin (I’ll be at your service)
Sa iyo lang wala ng iba (Only you, no one else)

Ngunit mayro’n kang ibang minamahal (But you love someone else)
Kung kaya’t ako’y di mo pinapansin (That’s why you don’t notice me)
Ngunit ganon pa man nais kong malaman mo (Even then, I want you to know)
Ang puso kong ito’y para lang sa ‘yo (This heart of mine is for you alone)

Nandito ako umiibig sa iyo (Here I am, loving you)
Kahit na nagdurugo ang puso (Even though my heart is bleeding/hurting)
Kung sakaling iwanan ka niya (If he leaves you)
Huwag kang mag-alala (Don’t you worry)
May nagmamahal sa iyo,(Someone else loves you)
Nandito ako (I am here)

Nandito ako… (I am here)

Read Christina’s blog about her experience meeting David   David’s interaction with Christina’ grandmother is so sweet ♥♥♥ (Oh, and thanks for your love for the Filipino race, Christina )

My David Archuleta experience (:

So the signing started at 4 pm, & we got there literally right at 4. I wanted to arrive earlier, but we just didn’t, so whatever haha. I got in line behind this Filipino guy (he’s significant to the story, I’m not just telling you this for kicks haha) & then he was behind these girls who happened to be in front of me last December at David’s book signing too haha. Small world, right? So anyway, for whatever reason I started singing “On My Own” from the musical Les Mis (I had Lea Michelle from Glee’s version in my head all day) & the guy turned around & was like, “I love that song! You have a beautiful voice!” & long story short, he told me he performed with “A Whole New World” with Lea Salonga a few months ago. If you don’t know, Lea is THE singing voice of Jasmine in the movie Aladdin. Like, the legit voice. & Mulan’s singing voice as well! She’s a legend. & she’s Filipino too! I had to add that because I love Filipinos. Seriously they’re all so talented. I know you’re not supposed to stereotype, but how many Filipinos do you know that DON’T have some sort of talent? None, probably.

ANYWAY. We decided to start a sing-a-long. This guy, me, & the two girls from last year’s signing. We start singing David’s song “Crush” & got a few other people into it, with the hope that David would hear us, but it ended up just being our own way of entertaining ourselves through the line haha. Anyway, we get through the line & some lady who was running the event was like, “I don’t think he’ll be able to sign your guitar.” & I’m like, “Do you mind if I ask him anyway?” & she’s like, “Yeah that’s fine but he probably won’t.” with a sort of rude tone & I’m just like, “Well I think he will, but thank you anyway.” so she rolls her eyes & it’s my turn to walk up to David & he’s like, “Oh hey! It’s been a while, how are you guys?” & the lady has this look of shock that David knows me haha. So I’m like, “I’m doing great, would you do me the awesome favor of signing my guitar?” & he’s like, “Sure!” & wrote ‘To Christina’ & signed his name. I didn’t even tell him to put my name. The fact that he remembered what it was, & how to spell it, & did that on his own made my day. Then we took a pic together as well. They were rushing people through but I did my best to have a normal moment haha.

He radiates sunshine & happiness, I’m telling you. He just glows. & I’m kinda lovin’ that the lady in the back posed for this too hahaha. & you guys have no idea how excited I was to get that signature on the guitar. I wanted it to be signed by musicians that are inspirational in my life, & so far I have Will Anderson, Andy Grammer, & now, probably the most inspirational of all, David Archuleta. I honestly don’t care if people think it’s lame to be a fan. You should’ve heard all the people talking about him today. Not only about how wonderful his voice is, but about how great a person he is. He’s always smiling, always optimistic. He’s got a good heart, & it shows. So my grandma walked over to him & told him in Spanish how awesome his performance with Julio Iglesias in Cuba was. Obviously there was never any performance, & David’s never even been to Cuba. The thing is, my grandma has dementia (David knows this & has handled it beautifully in the past & today was no exception). Instead of getting freaked out or thinking it’s weird, he just replied (in Spanish) that he’d love to perform with Julio one day. So after that, we were kind of told to keep moving, & as we left my grandma realized she never got a picture with him. I wasn’t about to leave with her feeling upset over that, so we went back around. The same rude lady from earlier was there, & I just asked her, “Can I please take a picture of my grandma with David? It’ll only take a second & it means a lot to her.” & the lady’s just like, “No. David’s done now.” & I just rolled my eyes haha. I walked over to where David was & just said, “David, can you please take a picture with my grandma really quick? We forgot to take it the first time around.” & he’s like, “Of course! Can someone please let her through?” & another guy opened a section of rope for her to walk over. David’s amazing, end of story.

source.

LUVLEH!

This tweet really made me “awww” <3

Team Marius: In Los Angeles getting ready for his next surgery, Marius got a chance to meet David!

Get to know Marius here!

Epicspam Again!

“Trust me, this is worth not coming back to earth…everything and more is right here…”

Thanks, @nareejo!

See the rest here!

Moar. Moar. Moar.

Like we aren’t already dead enough, Ferj has actually more AH-MAZING pics to kill you twice over. I ain’t even kidding. See for yourself!

Again, my faves are up first!

Enjoy the rest!

BEAUTIFUL IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.

Before anything else, let me just say these pics are too beautiful (and dramatically intense, goodness!), that I deemed it best I put this WARNING: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART for your own poor fangirl heart’s sake.

Thank you, Ferj!

As author’s privilege, I get to show you my faves from this batch!

Enjoy the rest of the spam!

Moaar pics!

These are great videos! The screams are a bit tuned out, so you can hear David *just a little bit better*.

Thanks to @SuperBuknoy_FOD for the heads up! Cheers, man!

A Thousand Miles *8000 miles*

Heaven *sniff*

Elevator

My Kind of Perfect

credits to sinepelikula for the awesome vids. TYSVM.

Even though the time has stopped already, the site is still inaccessible. Luckily, some international fans got to access the site. wooot!  Here are some sneak peeks.

Btw, WARNING!!!

These  may cause heart failure or even…death (loljk)

Anyway,  ENJOOOOY!

Oh look what we have here. New photos from Matt Clayton.

OH HAIL, MATT CLAYTON!  Haha

*THUD*

Major thanks to @jaazz_archie for the screen caps!

I think it’ll be helpfull to know the Do’s and Don’ts on David Archuleta Live in Manila 3 inside The Big Dome. I run through this at the araneta coliseum’s website and I thought it be kind of cool to share this with ya’ll.

The concert will be a blast – for sure – but it would be even better to make it as hassle-free as possible. So take out your notebooks and brush up on the Big Dome’s ultimate DOs & DON’Ts.

1. DO Plan ahead on where to park or just take the train
It is best to take the train (MRT and LRT2) and hop off at the Araneta Center stations. The short walk will do you good and prep your energy for the concert. If you insist on taking a car, there are several parking places within striking distance from the Big Dome. Apart from Gateway or Ali Mall, there is the Manhattan Parking Building, the Shopwise parking area and open parking lots around the Big Dome.

2. DO Line up at 2pm at the earliest
The concert’s still at 8pm, but we know, it’s just TOO EXCITING TO WAIT THAT LONG! We encourage you to come early to beat the traffic, but if you insist on coming REALLY early, please be reminded that the line only starts at 2pm. Have lunch first, do some last-day rehearsals or see a movie! The Araneta Center has over 300 restaurants for you to choose from and the only real stadium-seating Cineplex in the country – so go ahead and start having fun even before the concert. You already have a ticket to the concert, you’ll get in FOR SURE even if you line up just in time.

3. DO Line up at the correct gate
For those with Patron, Lower Box, Upper A and Upper B tickets – you may line-up at the Red Gate (near North Park) or the Green Gate (near Starbucks). For those with General Admission tickets – kindly line-up at the Yellow Gate (near Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf).

4. DO Come in a comfy outfit and a light bag
There will be thousands of people at the Big Dome during the concert. And if you’re one of those fans who wants to lineup as early as 2pm, be sure to wear comfortable clothes and footwear to be ready for the crowd press, knee-slapping and foot-stomping.  And for quicker bag inspection at the entrance, just bring the necessities! Besides, it’s best to jump, dance and enjoy the music without the hassle of uncomfortable clothes and a heavy bag, right?

5. DO Enter at only 6pm
All gates will only open at exactly 6pm. Should you be in line earlier than 6pm and need to go to the restroom, there is one located on the Ground Floor of Gateway. You may ask your friends/companions to save your spot, leave the line and head to the Gateway entrance near the Yellow Gate – just take the escalator going down and you’ll find the restrooms at the corner.

6. DON’T Buy tickets from scalpers
Scalpers are individuals who sell tickets for a much higher price – usually to the highest bidder. Please remember that scalping is illegal and punishable by law. If a scalper approaches you, or if you witness any scalping activities, please report it to the nearest guard or staff of the Araneta Coliseum.

7. DON’T Bring in food and drinks
You may buy food and drinks outside the Big Dome while waiting in line, but these will no longer be allowed upon entering the gate. Don’t worry – various concessionaires are available inside the Big Dome, on every floor, near every section.

8. DON’T Leave the Coliseum once you enter
Even if you have your ticket with you, re-entry is strictly not allowed. Please make sure to bring everything you need upon entering the gate. For smokers, a separate area will be available beside the Red Gate and Green Gate.

9. DON’T Bring professional still and video cameras
DSLRs and video cameras are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated at the entrance.
On the other hand – point-and-shoot, simple digital cameras and phone cameras are allowed. Just bring these types and take as many pictures as you want!

Lastly…

10. DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!!!
That’s the most important rule

Just wanted to update you guys about David Archuleta Live in Manila 3.  I got an email again from Ovation Productions just about 15 minutes ago. They said that they are now considering bringing David Archuleta to Cebu and other key cities after Manila.

That means, if you live in Cebu, there’s a big chance that you see David Archuleta perform there and save money for the plane ticket and accommodations going to Manila. Also, we are consistently battling for a meet and greet passes too, and it seems that everything is working fine, though I have not gotten a confirmation yet. And I surely let you know once I got the answer.

On the email that I got from Ovation Productions they asked me this question. Help us get the answer; let us know what’s your thoughts Archies.

Can you suggest what other places aside from Cebu will David be most welcome…and do you know people in those places who can be helpful?  Thanks.

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