TJ Monterde Delivers 'Most Romantic' Night in PHL Concert Scene

Whatever magic spell TJ Monterde's hit song Palagi holds, the air at the Big Dome was so filled with romance that multiple wedding proposals took place during his duet with wife, KZ Tandingan, on the last of his three-night "Sarili Nating Mundo" concert.

- Nathalie M. Tomada

From the VIP section to the bleachers, men went down on their knees and pulled out rings. TJ had to quip about bringing out a pastor for an instant mass wedding.

The STAR learned from concert producer Cornerstone that a total of 10 proposals also happened on the first two days of the show, including one involving his own band member.

February has just begun, but Valentine's Day indeed came early. And while yours truly never felt more single, needless to say, it was still the most romantic concert experience we've had so far.

Perhaps the most romantic moment of the night was courtesy of TJ and KZ.

"Aside from being a great artist, singer, songwriter, head of his own label, husband, dada to our dogs, son, son-in-law, brother, TJ is my inspiration. Kasi as an artist, I also feel I'm in my season of waiting and sometimes, I feel like it's time to throw in the towel and give up on music and everything," KZ told her hubby onstage.

"But every time I wake up in the morning and I look to my left, I see this man and I am reminded that a few years ago, he was about to give up, but he chose to fight.

"And in less than a year, he's now one of the most-streamed artists in the Philippines. He's the first male solo act to sell out Araneta Coliseum three nights in a freakin' row.