The reunion concert wasn't finished due to Ely's heart condition. For Ely, it was over.
"Para sa akin, tapos na iyon," he revealed. "Fifteen songs, parang that's a good show, you know? Nangyari lang na thirty songs kasi we were planning talaga, that this was the last and the end of it para masaya lahat. Pero noong nandun na ako and the 15th song ended, for me I was really satisfied. I do want to make them happy."
RELATIONSHIP WITH DIANE VENTURA. Rumor has it that Ely and his manager and partner Diane are on a rough road in their relationship. Is this true?
"I would not call it ‘Rough,'" Ely said. "Everybody has to do what's best for what you think is best. She is still my manager and she has always been my manager. She has guided me from the very start, ever since the Mongols days, up to the Pupil days, up to the reunion. We are very, very good friends and we're the best of friends. We have a special relationship. She is the mother of my son and there is no person I want to work with or be with now than her."
Speaking of his son, Ely explained that his condition didn't affect their relationship. "I mean, I could be a cripple or in a vegetative state and I will still have a relationship with him because our relationship really transcends."
Being a good dad despite the playboy stigma attached to Ely as a rock icon didn't bother Diane. She debunked naysayers that rock stars always get all the women.
"Let's not preconceive the notion about rock stars being babaero—opposite si Ely. While with me, like I can say that he is very loyal. Kahit nasa kabilang dulo ako ng mundo, I know he's loyal."
Ely had nothing but thanks for Diane. "Thank you for guiding me through the tough times and this is the second time na naospital ako and I'm really glad that you were there and did everything for me."
"Take care of yourself and your health," Diane said to Ely. "Always know that I am here for you and you will always be family. I love you forever."
