Formed in November 2018 by friends from Saint Louis University Laboratory High
School in Baguio, Filipino pop-rock band Cup of Joe began as a casual act
performing covers at local events. The group—comprising vocalists Gian
Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao, guitarists Gabriel and CJ Fernandez, keyboardist
Xen Gareza, and until 2024, bassist Raphael Severino—soon gained attention with
their original music. Their 2019 breakout single “Nag-iisang Muli” earned them
MOR Awards recognition, followed by hits like “Alas Dose” and “Ikaw Pa Rin Ang
Pipiliin Ko.” In 2022, they solidified their...