Kapamilya singer Jed Madela has recently caught attention for his noticeably slimmer look, but for him, the transformation is about longevity, not vanity.

Speaking at the Champions of the Heart press conference, Madela said prioritizing wellness has become essential as his performances grow more demanding. “For health reasons din. Siyempre hindi naman tayo bumabata,” he said. “And of course, when you’re on stage—ako kasi most of the time I do an entire show by myself—minsang nararamdaman ko na ’yung hingal, nararamdaman ko na ’yung pagod. So I really have to pay attention to my health.”