Pasko Kay Kristo Gains Nationwide Attention in the Philippines
December 28, 2025
I wrote Pasko Kay Kristo with one simple prayer in my heart:
to bring Christmas back to its true meaning.
Not the gifts.
Not the decorations.
Not the noise that often surrounds the season.
But Jesus.
Christmas, to me, has always been about His birth — the moment light entered a dark world, the moment hope was given to all of us. This song was never meant to be complicated. It was simply a reminder that everything else fades, but what Christ gives lasts.
What this song means to me
Pasko Kay Kristo is a song about returning Christmas to Christ.
It reminds us that Christmas is not about what we receive, but about Who was given.
Jesus came for everyone — rich or poor, joyful or broken. He came to bring peace, love, healing, and a fresh start. When He was born, hope was born with Him. Light entered the world, and darkness could not overcome it.
That truth is the heart of this song.
I never expected it to go viral
I’ll be honest — I never expected Pasko Kay Kristo to go viral.
For weeks, I quietly shared the song on my YouTube channel without any big expectations. No promotion. No strategy. Just consistency, faith, and a message I believed in.
Then the views kept climbing.
People started sharing it.
And before I fully realized what was happening, the song began reaching far beyond my own platform.
As I write this, the video is approaching 500,000 views and still rising, and I’m honestly still processing it. I can’t help but wonder what God might do with this song by Christmas 2026.
When I started seeing videos from the Philippines
What truly moved me wasn’t the number of views.
It was when I started seeing videos from the Philippines.
Videos of churches singing the song during worship.
Families gathered at home singing together.
Children joyfully singing about Jesus.
These weren’t reposts of my video. They were new voices — people making the song their own. That’s when Pasko Kay Kristo stopped feeling like it belonged to me.
It became something shared.
Viral, but rooted in something deeper
The word “viral” often describes something temporary.
Trends fade.
Algorithms change.
Attention moves on.
But what I’ve witnessed through this song feels different.
If Pasko Kay Kristo went viral, it’s not because of me — it’s because the message itself is timeless. The birth of Jesus has always been the light and hope of the world. The song simply pointed people back to that truth.
Gratitude, above all
I’m grateful — not for visibility, but for impact.
If this song helped someone pause in the middle of a busy season…
If it reminded a family why they celebrate…
If it encouraged a child to sing the name of Jesus…
Then it has already fulfilled its purpose.
Final reflection
Christmas will always include celebration, gifts, and traditions — and those things are beautiful.
But at the center of it all is Christ.
When Jesus came down, His birth became the light and hope of the world. That light is still shining today.
Thank you to everyone who has sung, shared, and passed this song along.
Thank you for helping bring Christmas back to Him.
Pasko Kay Kristo.
From Quiet Beginnings to Reaching the Philippines Through Worship Music
December 17, 2025
🌟 Introduction
I never imagined my name would appear on YouTube, YouTube Music, or even on Google with an official Knowledge Panel. I didn’t grow up seeing myself as a musician or a public figure. I was simply a Filipino-American who worked hard, stayed humble, and expressed himself through creativity—bodybuilding, photography, and video work.
But God had other plans.
Plans that would transform creativity into calling, and passion into purpose.
Today, I create worship music for the Philippines, write lyrics drawn from real life, and share God’s light through creativity. What began quietly has become something far greater than I ever expected.
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📌 How My Journey Began
Before music, my life revolved around discipline and consistency:
Bodybuilding
Photography and drone work
Video editing
Staying focused and committed
Being a family man
Living simply and quietly
At the time, none of it felt spiritual. But looking back, I see how every skill, every habit, and every moment of discipline was preparing me for something more.
God often uses what we already have—and transforms it into purpose.
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📌 Lyrics Rooted in Real Life
The songs I write are more than melodies.
They are pieces of my life.
My lyrics are shaped by:
Struggles
Prayers
Lessons learned
Gratitude
Pain and healing
Breakthrough moments
My creativity became a testimony.
My experiences became lyrics.
And those lyrics became a way to shine God’s light to others.
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📌 Why I Create Music for the Philippines
Although I was raised in the United States, my heart has always remained Filipino. In the beginning, my intention was to share worship music primarily with listeners in the U.S. I never imagined my path would take a different direction.
One day, my mom shared my thoughts—and my early music—with my uncle, Boss, in the Philippines. After listening, he made a simple but powerful comment that stayed with me:
“Mathew should make these kinds of songs for the Philippines. These lyrics have a lot of meaning.”
At the time, I wasn’t sure. I questioned whether my music would truly connect, or if it would even reach people there. I didn’t know if it would grow or make an impact.
So I prayed.
I asked God to guide me and make the direction clear.
And in that quiet moment of seeking, the Holy Spirit placed one word in my heart:
Philippines.
As I reflected on it, everything began to make sense. The worship space in the United States is beautiful—but also deeply saturated. Meanwhile, the Philippines carries a unique hunger for worship, prayer, and songs rooted in testimony and meaning.
From that moment on, I committed to creating worship music for the Philippines.
Creating worship songs in Tagalog allows me to:
Honor my roots
Encourage Filipino listeners
Strengthen faith through heartfelt worship
Share God’s light across oceans
Uplift those walking through difficult seasons
Filipinos connect deeply with worship, prayer, and song. Knowing that my creativity could become part of someone’s spiritual journey—whether in a church, a home, or a quiet moment of prayer—gave my music a deeper purpose.
What began as uncertainty became clarity.
What started as creativity became calling.
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📌 Growing on YouTube: A Journey I Never Expected
I began quietly.
No strategy.
No blueprint.
Just creativity.
Just worship.
Just faith.
And God breathed life into it.
What started with a handful of listeners grew into:
100 subscribers
1,000 subscribers
10,000 subscribers
20,000 subscribers
30,000 subscribers
— and still rising
My monthly listeners reached nearly 200,000.
People began playing my songs during:
Personal devotions
Prayer nights
Worship gatherings
Healing moments
Quiet tears
Deep reflection
That’s when I realized something profound:
Creativity becomes ministry when God leads it.
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📌 The Turning Point: Google Recognition
When Google created an official Knowledge Panel for my name, I was humbled beyond words.
I didn’t chase recognition.
I didn’t force growth.
I simply shared what God placed on my heart—and He allowed His light to shine through it.
In that moment, I understood:
This journey was no longer about me.
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📌 Staying Grounded
With or without recognition, my heart remains the same.
I strive to stay:
Humble
Faithful
Quietly hardworking
Grateful
Focused on serving
Centered on God
Even if people recognize my work online, I remain grounded in who I am—a regular person, living simply, and sharing God’s light through creativity.
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📌 My Mission Moving Forward
I will continue to:
Write lyrics drawn from real life
Create worship music for the Philippines
Share my testimony through song
Use creativity to reflect God’s goodness
My purpose is simple:
To use what God has given me to shine His light wherever He leads.
If one person feels closer to Him…
If one heart finds hope again…
If one soul is lifted…
Then my mission is fulfilled.
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📌 Thank You
To everyone who listens, comments, supports, or prays—thank you.
To the Philippines, for embracing my music—maraming salamat po.
And to God, who turned creativity into ministry—
all glory belongs to Him.
This is only the beginning.
— Mathew Viray
Faith in the Gym: How Bodybuilding Strengthens More Than Just Muscles
Discipline in Training = Discipline in Faith
September 16, 2025
In bodybuilding, results don’t come overnight. It takes consistency—showing up when you’re tired, eating clean when you’d rather give in, pushing through when the last thing you want to do is train. That discipline mirrors my walk with Christ.
The same way I train my muscles daily, I need to train my faith through prayer, worship, and time in the Word. Discipline is a bridge that connects my goals to my results, both in the gym and in my spiritual life.
As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:27, “I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” The discipline of lifting weights reminds me to stay spiritually sharp and grounded in my faith.
Pushing Through Struggles and Storms
Anyone who lifts knows that some days the weight feels heavier than others. Life is no different. Some days you feel the weight of the world pressing down on your shoulders, and it seems impossible to keep moving. But here’s the thing: storms don’t last forever, and neither does muscle failure.
When I push through a tough workout, I remember how God calls us to push through life’s storms with Him by our side. Every rep under pressure builds strength for the future. Likewise, every trial we face in life strengthens our faith if we lean on Christ.
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” When my body feels weak, His strength becomes my foundation.
Community and Encouragement
Bodybuilding might seem like a solo journey, but every lifter knows the importance of having a spotter. That one person who helps you push the last rep when you think you can’t go any further.
Faith is the same way. God designed us for community. Just as iron sharpens iron, so does one believer encourage another (Proverbs 27:17). Whether in the gym or in life, having the right people around you keeps you accountable, motivated, and encouraged.
I’ve found that some of my best workouts happen with a partner cheering me on. And some of my strongest faith moments happen when others remind me of God’s promises.
Strength Beyond the Physical
Muscles fade. No matter how strong we get, our bodies are temporary. But the strength we build in our faith? That lasts forever.
Bodybuilding teaches me resilience, patience, and determination, but ultimately, it’s a tool God uses to remind me of His eternal strength. True power isn’t just in lifting heavy weights—it’s in lifting others up, carrying each other’s burdens, and living a life that glorifies Him.
When I train, I sometimes play worship music or pray during rest sets. It keeps me centered and reminds me why I do what I do. My fitness isn’t just about looking strong—it’s about being strong enough to live boldly in faith and help others do the same.
Bringing It All Together
At the end of the day, bodybuilding and faith aren’t separate—they fuel each other. The discipline, perseverance, and strength I gain in the gym spill over into my spiritual life, and the hope and love I find in Christ give me the endurance to keep training, even when it’s tough.
The gym is where I train my body. Faith is where I train my soul. Together, they transform not just how I look on the outside, but who I am on the inside.
So the next time you’re facing a storm in life—or a heavy barbell in the gym—remember: Jesus will always love you and be there for you. Through every rep, every trial, and every storm, He is your strength, your spotter, and your source of unshakable hope.