“I didn't think the real Neal Schon would call a guy like me. I'm just ...” — Arnel Pineda Quote

“I didn't think the real Neal Schon would call a guy like me. I'm just a guy from the Philippines.”

“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.”

“There was a time when I had to cancel around five shows because I lost my voice due to acid reflux. Being with Journey, I get introduced to very good doctors and specialists. I'm managing the condition with proper medication.”

“I was doing TV work, theatre work, and some film work in the Philippines when I left.”

“I run Rappler, an online news site in the Philippines.”

“The Philippines is unfortunately not a football country - basketball is more popular.”