MANILA — Filipino singer-songwriter Ice Seguerra has released the music video for his latest single "Shelter of the Broken," a moving tribute to those silently battling depression.
Inspired by his own mental health journey and recent personal loss, Seguerra hopes the video sparks compassion and reminds viewers of the healing power of kindness.
In his social media post over the weekend, Seguerra said his music video aims to share stories of people struggling from depression who still choose not to give up.
"Hindi biro ang depression. Iba’t ibang mukha at wala itong pinipili. Minsan, kahit gaano pa tayo katapang, may mga panahong sobrang bigat ng pakiramdam at minsan parang wala na tayong matatakbuhan," he wrote.
"For our music video, we wanted to shine light on the different stories of people who, despite going through difficult things in their lives, still choose to hold on to life, kahit minsan ay mas madaling bumitaw," he added.
"Sana, through this music video, we will all realize the power of kindness and how it can help those in the dark feel that they are not alone, at least for one moment. I hope we can all be a shelter to people who need us the most," Seguerra wrote.
Screen grab: Facebook/Ice Seguerra The music video for "Shelter of the Broken" was released last Saturday and starred AJ Benoza, Sarah Garcia, Ms. Lui Manansala and with special participation of Arwen Terry and Von Ernest Navalta. The almost four-minute-video was directed by the hitmaker and his wife iza Diño.
In 2019, Seguerra, who is known for the hits "Pagdating ng Panahon" and "Anong Nangyari sa Ating Dalawa," opened up about his battle with depression. Seguerra said it was in the early 2000's when he was diagnosed with depression and anxiety and had to undergo treatment.
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In 2021, in support of World Mental Health Day, Seguerra released the song "Wag Kang Aalis," which he himself wrote.
In 2022, Seguerra made his directorial debut with a documentary on mental health "Dito Ka Lang."
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Seguerra launched the single "Shelter of the Broken" after his mother Caridad "Caring" Yamson-Seguerra, last June 27.
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In a previous social media post, Seguerra said his mother was still part of his soulful song, which was produced by Jonathan Manalo of Star Records.
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Seguerra's father Decoroso "Dick" Seguerra, passed away due to prostate cancer in 2020.
In his previous updates, the OPM singer-songwriter has been vocal in praising and paying tribute to his mother Caring.
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