TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan surprise tour team with P100,000 each

As the curtains closed on the final leg of their Sarili Nating Mundo world tour, TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan chose to celebrate not just the success of their music, but the people who helped bring it to life. Instead of a typical year-end party or farewell speech, the OPM power couple turned their tour wrap-up into an unforgettable moment of gratitude, one that left their entire team in tears.

After completing 40 shows across different parts of the world, the couple gathered the SNM40 team for what many thought would be a simple post-tour celebration. Phones were out, laughter filled the room, and anticipation grew as TJ announced a game involving scratch cards. Framed as a lighthearted raffle, the couple laid out what appeared to be a range of prizes, from a few thousand pesos up to a single P100,000 reward.

The room erupted with cheers, playful prayers, and nervous laughter as KZ explained that all the scratch cards looked identical and that even they did not know where the supposed “top prize” was. One team member voiced what many were feeling, that whoever would get the biggest reward truly deserved it.

What followed was a moment no one saw coming.

At the signal, the team scratched their cards, then paused. Almost instantly, realization spread across the room. There was no lone winner. Every single member had received the same amount.

P100,000 each.

Shock turned into screams. Laughter mixed with tears. Some jumped from their seats, others stood frozen in disbelief, while a few openly cried as the weight of the gesture sank in. With a simple greeting of “Happy SNM40,” TJ sealed the moment, one defined not by spectacle, but by sincerity.

Online, the reactions were just as emotional. TJ later shared a message thanking the team for giving their all night after night, saying they felt the heart and dedication behind every show. Fans quickly echoed the sentiment, praising the couple not just for their sold-out concerts, but for the generosity and respect they showed the people behind the scenes. Messages of congratulations, admiration, and holiday cheer flooded the comments, with many admitting they felt emotional just watching the videos.

The Sarili Nating Mundo world tour began with a triumphant three-night sold-out run at the Smart Araneta Coliseum before traveling across the Philippines and reaching audiences in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. KZ joined TJ as a special guest throughout the journey, and the tour officially concluded in Abu Dhabi on 2 December.