October 22, 2025 | 2:39pm
MANILA, Philippines — Actress-singer Jessa Zaragoza returns with a gripping new single “Ang Sakit Sakit.”
With a legacy anchored by timeless classics like “Bakit Pa?,” “Di Ba’t Ikaw,” and “Paano Kaya,” Jessa has long been the voice behind the heartbreak anthems of generations of Filipino music lovers.
Her songs have become staples in Filipino households and karaoke nights, solidifying her status as one of OPM’s most beloved and enduring artists.
Now, with “Ang Sakit Sakit,” Jessa once again delivers an emotionally charged performance that harks back to her signature style — heartfelt, raw, and unmistakably hers.
The track is a powerful lament of love lost to betrayal — a painful realization of being strung along, only to discover that someone else had already taken your place in your lover’s heart.
Composed and produced by Vehnee Saturno, who also penned Jessa’s 2012 hit “Nasaan,” this new single revives a creative partnership that defined a generation of OPM ballads.
“‘Ang Sakit Sakit’ is classic OPM heartbreak, brought to life with today’s sonic depth and emotional maturity,” Jessa said in a statement. “It reminds me of the pain in ‘Bakit Pa?’ — but this time, the hurt cuts from a deeper place.”
Adding a layer of generational magic is Jessa’s daughter, Jayda Avanzado, whose involvement as vocal producer and backing vocalist brings a fresh yet familiar tone to the track — a true family affair predicated by great music.
“Reuniting with Tito Vehnee felt like picking up a powerful conversation after years of silence. This song is for everyone who’s ever loved too hard — and been hurt even harder,” Jessa ended.
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