Supreme Idol Daniel Padilla marked another milestone in his career as he inked a new contract with ABS-CBN, embarking on a fresh journey filled with exciting projects to showcase his multifaceted talent as an actor, singer, and performer.

During his special “Forever Kapamilya” contract signing, Daniel expressed his gratitude to ABS-CBN executives, industry mentors, co-workers, brand partners, family, friends, fans, and the people who have been instrumental in his career and personal growth. 

“Gusto ko pong magpasalamat sa aking bosses sa tiwala po na binibigay ninyo at totoong pagmamahal po na binibigay ninyo. Maraming, maraming salamat,” Daniel expressed. 

ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Katigbak gave a meaningful message to Daniel saying, “When we lost our franchise may tinext ka sa akin, ‘salamat po sa pakikipaglaban, nagawa niyo na ho ang lahat. Ngayon ang Diyos na po ang bahala.’ So Deej, ibabalik ko sa'yo ang message mo sa akin. Masipag kang tao, isang artistang magaling, at isang anak na nagmamahal sa kanyang pamilya. Gawin mo lahat to be the best version of you and then Diyos na ang bahala. I'm sure you will achieve bigger and better successes and you will become what God has destined you to be.”

ABS-CBN COO for Broadcast Cory Vidanes also thanked Daniel for his loyalty to ABS-CBN over the past 15 years and commended the actor.

“We are forever grateful that we have a Daniel Padilla as a Kapamilya and we will forever be your Kapamilya. Supremo but grounded, supremo but generous, supremo but compassionate. Mahal ka namin, DJ,” she said.

ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez, Star Magic and Entertainment Production head Laurenti Dyogi, CFO Rick Tan Jr., and manager Capt were also present at the contract signing. Luz Bagalacsa, and mother Karla Estrada. 

Meanwhile, Daniel revealed some of his upcoming projects, including new music. 

“I’ll make music first. Gawa muna ako music. I’ll have something with Ely Buendia. May mga gagawin. Secret pa. Secret muna,” Daniel said.

The Kapamilya star also confirmed the continuation of his film project with Zanjoe Marudo and John Arcilla. Additionally, Daniel teased a potential project with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, though discussions are still ongoing.

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