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REGINE IN 6-ALBUM DEAL FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE

Manila, Oct. 5, 1998 - Viva Records proudly announced the signing of a long-term agreement with sultry songstress Regine Velasquez, in a joint venture with MJF Productions of Los Angeles, California.

Under the terms of the contract signed at the Polo Lounge of the Beverly Hills Hotel, MJF will produce 6 albums to be marketed worldwide by a major US label. Viva will handle marketing and distribution in the Philippines.

Regine and Viva boss Vic del Rosario flew to Los Angeles to sign the contract with Mark Feist of MJF Productions.

Feist started his music career in the Philippines before relocating to the United States. He has worked with Babyface, one of the biggest names in pop music today. He is also credited with having discovered Shanice. His most recent hit was the Keith Washington/Chante Moore duet "I Love You."

Regine started her recording career with Viva Records in 1986. It was with Viva that she made her early hits "Urong Sulong" and "Isang Lahi." It was also with Viva that she made her movies "Wanted: Perfect Mother" and "Do-Re-Mi."

Her first album under the new tie-up will be released late this year, in time for the Christmas holiday season.