What began as Dionela’s The Grace concert quickly turned into a defining moment in the his personal life as he asked for the hand of his longtime partner Meizy Joaquin Mendoza.
It happened on Friday night, November 21, 2025, the first night of his two-day show at the New Frontier Theater.
DIONELA’S PROPOSAL
The proposal unfolded moments after Dionela wrapped up his first set.
He invited Meizy onstage and then he told the crowd, “Ang ganda ano? Okay, tanda niyo yung chorus ng 'Bahaghari' everyone? Ito po yung part niya doon. Listen carefully.”
Meizy then took center stage and sang the chorus of “Bahaghari.”
She sang the lines that have long been tied to their love story: “Ako ang nasa dulo ng bahaghari, langit ay nakita sa ’king labi. Puwede mo ’kong angkinin, tunay rin ang pagtingin. Kahit kailan, hindi naging kunwari puso kong ikaw lang ang may-ari. Ako ay ’di na aalis. Wala nang bagong darating.”
As the crowd erupted in applause, Dionela proudly said, “Give it up for my girl.”
But the audience was unprepared for what followed.
When chants of “Kiss!” filled the venue, Dionela turned emotional and recalled the struggles they had survived as a couple.
With his voice cracking, the singer-songwriter said to Meizy: “Sinamahan mo ako mula umpisa.
"Kasama kita nung binenta ko yung huling gitara ko tapos gusto ko na mag-quit, tapos umiiyak tayong dalawa noon."
“Tapos ngayon nandito na tayo sa New Frontier, ang daming tao. Sinamahan mo ako mula umpisa hanggang ngayon."
Then to everyone's surprise, he added: "Gusto sana kitang yayain na samahan mo ako habang buhay.”
The crowd roared as he dropped to one knee.
“Meizy Joaquin Mendoza, will you marry me?” Dionally asked.
Meizy, already in tears, nodded.
Dionella slipped the ring onto her finger and pulled her into a tight embrace.
“Everybody, she said yes!” he proudly announced to the cheering crowd.
DIONELLA'S MUSE
Meizy has long been the inspiration behind many of Dionela’s songs, including “Marilag,” “Bahaghari,” “Oksihina,” “Hoodie,” “153,” and “Langit.”
In a Facebook post last March, Dionela revealed that Meizy had been a crucial source of support during one of the darkest periods of his life.
After struggling with depression in 2022 and losing his passion for music, she helped him regain his inspiration and love for his craft.
He wrote: “The story behind the line ‘Loving you saved me.’
"In 2022, I went through depression and attempted suicide after losing my passion for music.
"My girl Meizy took care of me and helped me reignite my fire, shaping who I am today. Marilag is not just a song—it’s my testimony.”
BEYOND THE MUSIC
Dionela’s The Grace concert marked the Philippine stop of his ongoing world tour, which also takes him to the US, Canada, Australia, and Dubai.
Over the course of the two-night show, he delighted fans with performances of hits like “Sining,” “Marilag,” and “Oksihina.”
In a gesture of goodwill, Dionela announced that proceeds from the concert would be donated to victims of Typhoon Uwan.
The proposal came just a week after the singer celebrated major wins at the 38th Awit Awards, taking home Best Solo Performance, Best R&B Recording, and Best Collaboration.
What started as a night of music ultimately became a heartfelt celebration of love, marking a new chapter for Dionela and his non-showbiz girlfriend, Meizy Mendoza, as they embark on their engagement journey.
Depression is a serious issue. There are organizations who are ready to extend aid to those who are going through this condition.
To those who are seeking help and assistance, you may contact National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1553, Landline (02) 7-989-8727 at mobile number 0966-351-4518.