Arnel Pineda

I've known what it's like to survive without a steady job. Growing up in the Philippines, I watched my parents juggle part-time jobs at the corner shop and as tailors, barely able to make ends meet for my three brothers and me. ”

The Journey guys were so warm and friendly. I'm learning a lot from them. ”

I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy. ”

I have a foundation where it caters to street children and entices them to go back to school. The street is not a good school for them. They need to go to a proper school. ”

I take small meals three times a day - Breakfast at 6 or 7 A.M., let my body digest what I eat, and then I have lunch. My last meal for the day is at around 6 P.M. No more food after that. ”

I would hang out with my friends, and they would make me sing in exchange for food. I'd tag along just so I could eat. Then we would go to the park, and I'd sleep there with other homeless kids. ”

When I'm not working, I spend time at home with my wife and kids and my Foundation. ”

I want to create a street school for kids. ”

Just don't give up. I mean, don't stop believin'. ”

I just want to be a part of a band that will be able to reinvent themselves, you know. ”