Ben&Ben percussionist Toni Muñoz to take break after undergoing major surgery

Toni Muñoz of Ben&Ben (Image: Instagram.com/@benandbenmusic)

Ben&Ben percussionist-vocalist Toni Muñoz will be taking a break from the band’s activities to recover after undergoing major surgery.

The award-winning folk-pop band shared the news to fans earlier today, Jan. 9, via its social media accounts.

“[Hello]! [Sharing] with you na si [Toni], ang aming percussionist-vocalist, ay nag-undergo ng major surgery, kaya pansamantala siyang mawawala sa ibang mga events and shows ng Ben&Ben. [Let’s] pray for her speedy recovery!” Ben&Ben posted on Facebook.

(Hello! Sharing with you guys that Toni, our percussionist-vocalist, underwent major surgery, so she will temporarily be gone from events and shows of Ben&ben.)

https://www.facebook.com/BenAndBenMusic/posts/2800252240233023

Both the band and Muñoz did not specify the reason why she underwent a major surgery.

Also included in Ben&Ben’s announcement is a “life update” from Muñoz herself, where she assured fans that the surgery went well and that she was okay.

“There’s still pain, of course, but I feel so much better than yesterday. At alam kong mas magiging okay pa sa mga susunod na araw (And I know that I will be much better in the coming days),” the percussionist shared.

“Salamat sa mga pamilya at kaibigan na nagdasal para sa akin, at sa mga nagpadala ng mga mensahe. I promise to take it easy para mabilis akong gumaling nang tuluyan. Your prayers, well-wishes, and messages are very well appreciated!” she added.

(Thanks to all the family and friends who prayed for me and to those who sent their messages. I promise to take it easy so I can recover faster. Your prayers, well-wishes and messages are very well appreciated!)

Muñoz last performed with the rest of the band during the “BYE 2020” virtual concert to welcome the new year.  /ra

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