Organized in July 1985, The CompanY started out as back-up vocal group to such first rate artists like Gary Valenciano, Kuh Ledesma, Martin Nievera, Louie Reyes, Celeste Legaspi, etc., etc. This group has been a company of friends ever since their Ateneo College Glee Club days, where they acquired extensive and rigorous training in voice and in traditional choral works. When The CompanY made their crossover to professional singing, they applied the discipline and accuracy demanded by the classical school into the world of pop music. Even within this group, there are voice coaches, vocal arrangers, voice teachers, composers, lyricists, producers, scriptwriters and set designers. These singers also have had some experience in theater work as part of productions like "Rama Hari", "CATS", Jim Paredes' "Bayani" and the Japan tour of the original Asian musical, "Fantasia". As concert artists, The Company has had the privilege to guest in the shows of The Manhattan Transfer, Noel Pointer, Kalapana and Kenny Rankin, Jim Brickman.

  The CompanY prefers not to be categorized as a vocal jazz group only. The Group has delved into all types of vocal group work. The musical spectrum of The Company ranges from Baroque songs to contemporary hits; from mainstream jazz to Filipino folk songs, and literally from Bach to Bacharach! What makes this vocal sextet unique is that it specializes in a cappella music with modern and unconventional harmony; treading that thin line between consonance and dissonance. Hence, a full performance without a rhythm section backing them up is possible. "Vocal Acrobatics" plus some interesting ( often times humorous) choreography make a CompanY performance a visual and aural treat for both the young and the young once.

  In 1991, The Company released their debut album entitled, "'Yon Na!" under Ivory Records. That initial offering produced two hit singles for the group namely: "Everlasting Love" ( winner of the Records of the Year Awards in The First Pinoy Music Awards, Most Requested Song for July 7 to July 13, 1991 <DWFM>) and "Sana Nga (Ikaw Na)". "'Yon Na!" also received the Gold Records Awards for outstanding sales in October of 1991, only five months after its release in the market.

  In the Third Awit Awards, The Company bagged the Best Performance by a Duo or Group Award, Best Performance by a New Duo or Group and "Everlasting Love" won the Best Composition Award. That year, The Company was the top recording group that garnered the most nominations; eight all in all.

  The Company was also awarded the Best Group Award in the Third Annual Young Celebrity Awards (Parangal Youth Awards) in December of 1991. The Company did an extensive 10 school campus tour entitled "Campus and Company" for the latter part of 1991 and early part of 1992. 

In July of 1992, The CompanY released their second album entitled, "Six by 6" under Ivory Records. The first single from this latest outing was the heartwarming ballad entitled "Now That I Have You". It instantly became a hit and entered the Top 5 song countdowns of the different high rating FM stations in the country. "Now That I Have You" also became a Most Requested Song of the Week on DWFM for September 13 to 19, 1992.

  The Company greeted 1993 with a Gold Records Award for the album "Six by 6"; given on January 10. The second single lifted from the said album is entitled "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal". Within twenty days, this single hit the number two spot in the Top 10 countdowns of Metro Manila's highly rated Fm stations. Further more, This melancholy ballad gave The Company its third Most Requested Song of the Week on DWFM for the week of March 21 to 27, 1993. "Muntik Na Kitang Minahal" also became the group's first movie theme under Seiko Films.

  In the Fourth awit Awards, The Company bagged three plum awards namely: BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR for "Six by 6", BEST VOCAL JAZZ RECORDING for "Ikaw na Ikaw" and BEST INSPIRATIONAL RECORDING for "Hanggang Sa Muli". That year, the group garnered a total of nine nominations in the various categories.

1993 also gave The CompanY their first international award when they bagged the Best Vocal Group Award in THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL GUAM MUSIC FESTIVAL held in Agana, Guam. The winning piece was "When the Feeling's Right" written by Ryan Cayabyab and Edith M. Gallardo. Incidentally, it was a Grand Slam sweep for all the Philippine delegates which included Ella Mae Saison and Chad Borja.

Christmas 1993 was extra special for The Company because the group released their first Christmas Album entitled "Christmas Company". This 10 track album consisted of seven original contemporary Christmas carols and three re-arranged revivals. "'Til I'm Home Again With You" was chosen as the first single. The album quickly garnered critical ravesm good airplay and sales during that first holiday release. It was also during this time when The Company starred in their first television special, "Christmas Company In Wonderland" (December 17, Channel 9). This two hour musical, set in the Wonderland Amusement Park, featured most of the songs on the Christmas album and also the country's top film and recording stars as guests.

"Ikaw na Ikaw" was released as a single in the first quarter of 1994. In March of this year, The Company was part of the original cast of the musical production, "Fantasia". This oriental musical revue toured the four major cities of Japan namely: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Nagoya. the cast featured theatre actors, dancers and pop stars from Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Mongolia. "Fantasia" was a huge commercial success and all the sixteen performances were all sold out. Ryan Cayabyab arranged an a cappella and orchestral eight minute medley which featured traditional and contemporary original Pilipino music. Later in the year, it was produced as a television special ; premiering in Japan then in Singapore.

June 1994. the Company releases their fifth album "HARMONY" under Ivory Records. This album gave several hits for the group which enjoyed good airplay. Among these songs were "Pakisabi Na Lang" ( in production for Regal Films' entry in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival), "Hulog ng Langit", " You Don't Look Good In Blue" and " KANIN, ULAM SABAW AT IKAW" ( both hits in the jazz and adult contemporary stations),  "Harmony" and the a cappella " Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang".

  In line with the album's promotion, The Company had a series of special shows at The Music Hall entitled "HARMONY AT THE MUSIC HALL". This highly successful series also toured Bacolod City. Once again, the group concentrated their energies in the performing aspect of their careers. The Company became active again in the lounge scene doing special series at Siete Pecados, Kanarie, Calesa Bar and L' Olivier.

  January 1995. The Company won their second ALBUM OF THE YEAR for "HARMONY" in the 1995 Catholic Mass Media Awards. This was the only award given for excellence in music. The awards ceremonies was scheduled to fall on the most recent papal visit of Pope John Paul 2.

The group also endorsed an imported premium ice cream chain from Atlanta called Ice Cream Churn. They produced the soundtrack jingle and did promotional mall tours for this latest ice cream sensation to hit Manila.

  When the annual Awit Awards came, once again Company won the BEST TRADITIONAL RECORDING and BEST VOCAL ARRANGEMENT for "Kahit Ika'Y Panaginip" and BEST INSTRUMENTAL ARRANGEMENT for "Kanin, Ulam, Sabaw at Ikaw". The total number of nominations for 1995 were nine.

  During The First Katha Awards Held in November of 1995, The CompanY's "Harmony" album won eight awards of the nine categories it was nominated for. The coveted "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Album of the Year" were once again bagged by this album. Other awards won were "Producer of the Year", "Best Vocal Jazz song", "Best Vocal Jazz Recording", "Best Vocal Arrangement", "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying voices" and "Best Performance by a Duo Or group".

  Also in November of 1995, The CompanY released their fifth album entitled "For The Long Run" (Ivory Records). This album celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the group in the entertainment industry. This new album further expanded the vast repertoire of The CompanY through delving into new music formats (i.e. new age - ambient, Contemporary Negro Spirituals, alternative rock, rap, hip-hop and folk- pop) and also thtrough new collaborations with producers and artists (i.e. Boom, Orient Pearl, Mel Villena). The first single from the album was the song, "Special Memory"; a remake of Iwi Laurel's hit in the '80's. This new version charted well on most of the FM Top 10 song lists.

  The CompanY also had the opportunity to perform in Cebu with Jose Mari Chan in December, 1995. Both performances at the Cebu Plaza Ballroom and the Cebu Coliseum were big successes.

  "HarmonY In D" enjoyed another succesful repeat at the Alegria Lounge of the Holiday Inn last February 9, 1996. "Ihip Ng Hangin", a Celtic -flavored acoustic song, was launched as the second single of "For The Long Run" in March of 1996. The song is currently enjoying a lot of airplay on the top rated FM stations in Metro Manila.

  Last April 11 and 12, The CompanY was reunited with The Manhattan Transfer at the Captain's Bar of the Manila Mandarin Hotel.

A series of SRO performances in Hong Kong followed last June 9 and 10. Held at the grand ballroom of the plush Conrad International Hotel and at the Hong Kong City Hall Auditorium, The CompanY were accorded shouts of "Bravo! " and standing ovations.

  "For The Long Run" bagged 5 nominations at the 1996 Awit Awards last June 13. This latest album of The CompanY won the Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals (Arranger: Mel Villena) for the Celtic-flavored "Ihip Ng Hangin".

In the Second Katha Awards held at the AFP Theater in October of 1996, the album ,"For The Long Run" , won the Best Pop Album Award. This is the second year in the two year history of Katha where this vocal sextet won this category.

In July of 1996, The CompanY signed with BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. The debut recording of the group for its new record company came in the commemorative album of Ryan Cayabyab:The Silver Album. This album boasts of a superstar line up interpreting the famous and succesful works of the renowned maestro.

Immediately, the group went into production on their sixth album under the helm of Multi-Awarded Producer and longtime collaborator, Margot M. Gallardo, who has produced all of the The CompanY's album since 1991. This new collection is appropriately entitled, 'STRETCH'; a thirteen song collection of adult oriented pop music and light jazz. Once again, The CompanY experimented on new music formats; delving into acid jazz, jazz fusion, rockapella, folk-hop and loungecore. Of course, the pop love songs and rhythm and blues ditties are also delivered to its listening audience.

"STRETCH" was released last December 16 and is presently available in stores. The television launch of this latest album was scheduled for January of 1997. In connection to the group's latest outing, The Company once again held their annual concert series at the Music Hall last December 4 & 11. The show was also titled, "STRETCH", and these performances premiered half of the upcoming album. To the sheer delight of the group, the new material was enthusiastically received by their audience. To date, the show "STRETCH" has been The CompanY's most succesful series in the famed Music Hall; their audience response to the performances was wild and sincere. During the shows closing night, The CompanY obliged their audience with six encore numbers and still the crowd would not let up.

In the last quarter of 1996, The CompanY was also involved with a lot of commercial campaigns. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) celebrated, with a limited edition single cassette featuring The CompanY and Francis Magalona, the centennial of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom. The CompanY was commisioned to record the song "Tulad Mo" ; this song is based on the national heroe's letter to the women of Malolos. This is a new anthem for the empowerment of women in the Philippines. This campaign utilized a tri-media strategy ( press, radio and television ). Moreover, The CompanY shot a music video of the song in the birthplace of Rizal, Calamba, Laguna. A live performances of the song was held in a concert held at Rizal Day - December 30, 1996; a hundred years after this national genius was shot in Bagumbayan, now known as Luneta Park.

Another high profile commercial campaign which The Company involved itself with was launching of Brittany's Island Park. This is an upscale, world-class resort-residential village in Tagaytay. The CompanY recorded two versions of this real estate giant's radio & TV commercial jingle.

Finally, The Company was once again commisioned to record the 1996 Nescafe Classic radio jingle. This was an edit down of their 1994 Nescafe Christmas commercial Jingle. This has been the third Christmas Jingle that The Company has sung for Nescafe Classic.

During the Valentine's Season of 1997, The CompanY once again reunited with pop-diva, Ms. Kuh Ledesma for a series of sold out Valentine shows at the Music Museum on February 13, 14 & 15. The Windham Hill records jazz pianist, Jim Brickman came to Manila for a one night performance at the Star Complex of the Shangri-la Mall last March 31, 1997. The CompanY was his special guest, performing their jazz-tinged songs from "Stretch" and also the big hits of Mr. Brickman namely: "Valentine" and "By Heart".

Last April, The CompanY had two very successfull performances at the Hard Rock Cafe in Makati. The CompanY scored another certified Top 10 Hit with the song "Nawawala Ang Puso Ko" , the second single lifted from the

STRETCH album. This STRETCH album has also garnered five nominations in the upcoming Awit Awards 1997. Simultaneously, Ivory Records also released The CompanY's Greatest Hits album, a compilation of hit singles from 1991 to 1995. Both new releases of the group are enjoying brisk sales in the market.

Another highlight of 1997 is the national concert tour with Winham Hill records biggest seller, Mr. Jim Brickman. This concert tour , held in October, reunited the highly appealing pianist/composer with The CompanY. This tour featured Christmas music from Mr. Brickman's latest CD, The Gift and of course, his hits (i.e. Valentine, By Heart) and The CompanY's. The international advertising congress, AdAsia '97, was held in Manila and this featured performances by The CompanY.

Presently, The CompanY is back in the studio again for the production of their 8th album entitled "RecycleDeluxe"; to be released in the third quarter of 1998 under BMG Records (Pilipinas) Incorporated. This latest collection is a reinterpretation of pop classics from the 60's to the 80's. This album boasts of a stellar lineup like Mr. Jim Brickman and Regine Velasquez. On February 7, The CompanY will guest at the ULTRA performance of the concert queen herself, Ms. Pops Fernandez in a show entitled "Shine". The CompanY will have a return engagement at the Hard Rock Cafe on February 11 and 25. For the first time, they will present a mostly dance/club repertoire. Furthermore, The Company will have their very first Valentine solo concert entitled "Special Memories" which will be held at the HYATT Regency Manila Ballroom on the 14th of February, 1998. In March, The CompanY had a succesful 3 night concert series at the Fashion Cafe.

  The CompanY became involved in the three day mammoth concert entitled "Centennial Expo Concert" held at the newly opened Expo Center at Clark field, Pampanga. Moy Ortiz also had the privilege of arranging and singing on the 30 minute The CompanY returned to Fashion Cafe in June for a special 3 night engagement to an enthusiastic crowd. On June 26, 1998, The CompanY won their 22nd Awit Award for the song "After You" ( from the STRETCH album) in the Best Jazz Recording with Vocals category.

  July 1998 also reunited Mr. Jim Brickman with The CompanY when the former staged his first public concert in the Philippines at PICC. Together with Regine Velasquez and Ariel Rivera, The CompanY interpreted the many hits of Billboard's Second Top Selling New Age Artist - Mr. Brickman.

  Finally, after 8 months of production, The CompanY releases their 8th album entitled "RecycleDeluxe". The song - "Just A Love Song" has been chosen as the first single.A group sing and look - alike contest was held in the noontime show ,"Sang Linggo NAPO Sila" for 4 weeks ( in between October and November) in relation to the promotional activities of RecycleDeluxe.

  A big concert was held at the Music Museum on November 20 & 21, 1998. In support of their latest release - the concert is aptly titled - 'RECYCLEDELUXE - LIVE AT THE MUSIC MUSEUM". Asia's songbird and Pop diva, Regine Velasquez joined the group on this show. This was The CompanY's biggest and most elaborate concert at that time. The CompanY promoted their second single - "What Would they Say" during the concert's promo blitz. This production was considered to be 1998's Best Pop Concert by Ricky Gallardo and Mary Ann Bautista of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The same journalists also named RecycleDeluxe (album) as one of 1998's Best Domestic Album releases.

  On the same month, their second television special entitled "Recycledeluxe Live!" was aired on Channel 9.

1999 was the year when The CompanY will release their 9th album under BMG Records Pilipinas. The group released a sequel to their critically and commercially successful last studio album - RecycleDeluxe. Simply titled RecycleDeluxe II, the album was released in August of 1999. The new album's carrier single was a remake of the 1976 hit of Jose Mari Chan called "Afraid For Love To Fade". This single entered the charts of most of the highly rated FM stations. This album's launch was celebrated via a concert at the Music Museum entitled "The CompanY - RecycleDeluxe II". Promotion and numerous concert dates kept the group busy up to the end of the year.

The millennium saw The CompanY involved in an all star extravanganza, open air concert at the Subic Bay. This show was broadcasted via satellite to the world.

Valentine's 2000 concert of The CompanY was special. The group was part of the arena concert entitled "Greatest HIts Concert Series #1" at the 3000 seater Folks Arts Theater. The CompanY had the special privilege of performing alongside international artists like Ambrosia, David Pack, John Ford Coley & Survivor. This was a special three night concert held last February 13, 14 and 15, 2000.

  February 19, saw The CompanY do their very first U.S. concert. Together with Jose Mari Chan, The CompanY did a two night concert in Guam at the newly constructed Santa Barbara Gymnasium. Both concerts had SRO audiences who gave the artists their enthusiastic applause and standing ovations.

  By this time, they released RecycleDeluxe II's second single. This was a Neil Sedaka 1973 hit - "Trying To Say Goodbye". Soon after, a third single was launched from the said album; a remake of Janie Fricke's "You Changed My LIfe In A Moment". This third single from RecycleDeluxe II also charted high in the Top 10 hit songs of most FM stations.

Cebu City at the Grand Ballroom of The Cebu Plaza last June 30. It was another successful concert wherein the SRO crowd took a trip down memory lane with the timeless appeal of the music of the Carpenters.

  At the same time, The CompanY trekked back to the recording studio to start production on their 10th album entitled PoPcappellA. This time, it would be an all a cappella collection of reinterpretations of both International and Filipino pop hits. This was a very timely decision for the group because the Year 2000 is The CompanY's 15th year in show business. Add to the fact that it is their landmark 10th album, it was but logical to go back to their roots - a cappella singing!

  However, production on this upcoming album would be temporarily postponed because The CompanY staged their grandest and most complex concert ever. "The CompanY HITS 15!!!" was held last September 16, at the Cinema 1 of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall. This one night only affair was the 15th anniversary celebration of the group. Once again, the theatre was fully packed; an SRO audience who once again gave them a jubilant standing ovation at the end of an almost three hour performance. "The CompanY HITS 15!!!" featured the group's greatest hits onstage and on their albums.

 Currently, The CompanY is confirmed to do the repeat performance of "The CompanY HITS 15!!!" at the Music Museum on December 15 and 16. They are also the special guest of Jose Mari Chan in his big band/ swing concert on November 18. Production on their album, PoPcappellA, will resume. The group is determined to have this album out by the first quarter of 2001. A U.S. concert tour is also in the works for next year.