MANILA, Philippines - American singer James Ingram has expressed his excitement over his upcoming shows in the Philippines.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Ingram said he really enjoyed his last visit in the country 10 years ago and he is really looking forward to his scheduled post-Valentine’s concerts in Manila and Cebu.

“Most places we go, we are accepted really good, but Manila is on another level,” he said.

“When I’m on stage, you can feel the vibrations coming at you. You know what I’m saying? And I just love coming there,” he added.

Ingram is set to stage a concert at the Araneta Coliseum on February 17, where he will be joined by Tony Award-winning singer Lea Salonga on stage.

On February 18, he will also be doing a show at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu.

Ingram is the voice behind the hits "Just Once," "There's No Easy Way" and "I Don't Have The Heart." – Report from Ginger Conejero, ABS-CBN News