Young singer shares melodies of love and balance

By Robbie Pangilinan

KRISSEE MALLARI, an only child hailing from Malabon, has grown up in a broken family. Despite facing early challenges in both her personal journey and career, she has maintained a positive outlook on life. She embraces the lessons life has taught her and is grateful for the experiences that have shaped her.

“I did not grow up in a ‘complete’ household because I came from a broken family. But it’s okay, I’m happy to be alive. I love life. This is a big factor of what I am now, simple, appreciative, and grateful,” says the 4’11” petite and pretty Krissee.

Along the way, Krissee has learned to find balance and love herself first.

ist who sometimes handles the keytar, too. The band’s drummer, Henric Delos Santos recently left due to work-related reasons, and he is replaced by Luis Ricio, who is a very promising artist.

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“Yin-Yang. Let’s find our balance. If we will only open our eyes, hearts and minds, we’ll find the answer within. Learn to love yourself first, you don’t need to beg for others’ love just to find true happiness. Listen to your body and give yourself some quiet time. I meditate a lot and listen to music with different frequencies and no lyrics, and it worked for me. I find my balance that way,” Krissee shares, clarifying that she is not referring to self-love in a narcissistic way.

The major thing that has helped Krissee find her balance is her band, Sweet December, a fourpiece pop-rock band that she considers her second family. She writes all of the songs and is also the vocalist. Ferry Baltzar who everybody calls Kuya, is the lead guitarist and arranger of all the band’s songs. Online influencer “Basag Ka” or Marlon Natividad in real life, is the bass-

“The combination of our skills and our personalities really jived even on our first rehearsal,” shares Krissee. The band records their originals at Ferry’s studio, OneRoots Records, in Bulacan.

Sweet December has seven original songs released on Spotify and is about to launch its newest single this August, with the very first collaboration of words, beats, and arrangement coming from the whole band.

As a solo artist, Krissee also has her first single “Ilaw” just released this July. “Para ito sa in love at bagay ito sa mga natagpuan na yung ‘The One’,” remarks Krissee, adding that the song’s genre is acoustic pop inspired by Ebe Dancel, Mayonnaise, Liang Lawrence, Fly By Midnight, Taylor Swift, among others.

Krissee may only be 26 years old, but she has already been tried and tested by life, and from the challenges she went through, she can say she is now on her way to the best version of herself. And she has God and the people around her to thank.

Krissee believes there are no coincidences in life, and every person and experience has a purpose. She's grateful for the influence of those she's met on her journey and thanks her Creator for the talent to write songs. Her desire is to share her music with an open heart and love.

Krissee describes herself as “a simple individual with a heart full of inspiration to write and sing songs that I am ready to share with everyone.”

Pop-rock band Sweet December

BTS Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ debuts at No 1. on Billboard's HOT 100 Chart

BTS' Jungkook’s debut solo single, "Seven," has soared to the top position on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. This achievement marks Jungkook as the second Korean act and BTS member to secure the coveted Hot 100 top spot, following Jimin's triumphant "Like Crazy," which dominated the charts in April.

This achievement also makes him the first Korean solo artist in history to dominate the three biggest music charts of Billboard. Additionally, he has debuted at the number one spot on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts this week.

According to Billboard, "Seven" becomes the 68th song to debut at number one upon entering the Hot 100 chart since its inception.

Jungkook acknowledged this milestone on Tuesday morning by posting on the fan community platform, Weverse. He expressed, "Let's aim even higher."

But that's not all. It is indeed a remarkable day for all ARMYs as BTS leader RM's Indigo album has also reentered Billboard's topselling albums chart, securing the third spot, coinciding with the release of the vinyl version of his solo album. Furthermore, RM reenters this week's Billboard 200 chart at No. 53.

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GMA Human Resources Department (HRDD)

Senior Personnel Manager Maria Rosalina B. Oregas, Advantage Club Co-founder and COO Smiti Bhatt Deorah, and GMA HRDD Senior Benefits Manager Rachel C. Mendez during The Philippines’ Leadership Congress & Awards 2023

GMA Network honored as Best Employer at The Philippines' Leadership Congress

GMA Network, Inc. was conferred with the Best Employer Brand Award at The Philippines’ Leadership Congress & Awards 2023 held last June. GMA Network's First Vice President for Human Resources Development Department, Atty. Gerrome Y. Apolona, expressed profound gratitude and appreciation to The Philippines' Leadership Congress Awards 2023 for bestowing their esteemed recognition upon the company.

“This will serve as an inspiration for us to stay true to being ‘Buong Puso Para sa Pilipino’ and to continuously uphold our core value of valuing our people, who are our partners in making

GMA Network the leader in promoting the best in the Filipino,” says Apolona. For over 70 years, the leading broadcast network in the country continues to offer great professional opportunities to its employees, helping them realize their potential and find their career path. The company provides its employees with world-class training, a dynamic work environment, and competitive compensation benefits making it an employer of choice in the country. The Philippines Leadership Congress & Awards 2023 is a prestigious event that recognizes companies for their outstanding contributions to HR practices and employer branding.