“[SB19] leading the way not just for themselves but for the industry” - Sen. Bam Aquino
Sen. Bam Aquino shared how the PACE ACT was created and started when SB19’s Pablo and Josh requested to meet with him for a coffee.
During the meeting, Josh prepared a presentation for their idea of a possible legislation that will help artists who go abroad.
Sen. Bam also shared that his office uses the research shared by SB19 in creating this bill.
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‘HINDI PA ITO ANG WAKAS’
Ipinagmalaki ni Sen. Bam Aquino ang tagumpay ng Kings of P-pop SB19 matapos ang makasaysayang performance nito sa Lollapalooza Music Festival sa Chicago.
Inihayag din ni Aquino ang paghahain ng Senate Resolution No. 545 na layong suportahan ang paglago ng creative economy, na binuo kasama ang SB19 at 1Z Entertainment.
NAKAKAIYAK! Sa totoo lang, ang tagal ko nang hinihintay na merong mag author ng bill na su suporta sa mga creatives natin sa Pinas. Kalain nyo yon, SB19 pa isa sa nag co-create ng bill na yon. 🥹
SB19 CoCREATED SENATE BILL
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Pumunta ng DOT filled with ideas to pitch
Pumunta ng Senate with a bill to propose
Oh SB19, the artists that you are 😭🇵🇭
SB19 CoCREATED SENATE BILL
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“Ito po’y binuo natin kasama ang SB19 at 1Z Entertainment”
Hindi talaga sila pupunta sa senate na empty handed 😭
They came not only to receive recognition. They came to the senate with a mission 👏🏼
SB19 CoCREATED SENATE BILL
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MANILA, Philippines — Filipino P-pop group SB19 will visit the Senate on Monday to receive an adopted Senate resolution recognizing their historic performance at the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago, Illinois.
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“Pera pala ’yan. ‘Wag kayo magsend. Stop it. Ipunin n’yo na lang ’yan, guys.”
In an era where the entertainment industry constantly finds new ways to monetize fandom—from paid channel subscriptions and paywalled livestreams to aggressive digital gift pushing—a resurfaced moment from SB19’s Felip (Ken) offers a refreshing reality check.
During a past livestream, Felip noticed fans sending virtual stickers. The moment he realized those stickers cost actual money, he didn't encourage the support or ask for more—he explicitly told them to stop spending.
The clip has regained traction as online discussions grow over the commercialization of idol-fan relationships. While fans are often pressured to prove their loyalty through their wallets, moments like this highlight a different standard, one where appreciation isn't tied to a price tag.
Felip isn't the only one pushing back against financial strain on fans. South Korean entertainer Lee Young-ji recently made headlines for urging supporters at her birthday event to prioritize their own needs over buying her gifts.
For A’TIN, however, this mindset is nothing new. Supporters note that Felip has rarely pushed paid support options or aggressively marketed paid tiers, letting his music and organic word-of-mouth do the work instead.
As conversations around healthy fandom boundaries continue, artists like Felip prove that respect for fans starts with respecting their hard-earned money.
In an era of non-stop paywalls and digital gifts, should more artists speak up about protecting their fans' wallets?
(✍️: Denchelle Castro)
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