MANILA -- A tearful Regine Velasquez was met with roaring applause, warm hugs, and an equally emotional Ogie Alcasid — her husband and now-fellow Kapamilya star — as she arrived at her new home, ABS-CBN, on Wednesday.

• Songbird spreads wings: Regine Velasquez officially a Kapamilya

After weeks-long anticipation, the “Narito Ako” hitmaker finally inked her contract with the No. 1 network in what she referred to as a “monumental” time in her life.

In photos, here’s a look at the grand welcome that marked Velasquez’s switch to ABS-CBN, and made her long-time Kapamilya fans say, “Narito na siya.”

Regine Velasquez, in tears, is welcomed by ABS-CBN COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez is guided into the executive lobby by Dreamscape Entertainment Unit head Deo Endrinal and ABS-CBN COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Ogie Alcasid anxiously awaits the arrival of his wife, Regine Velasquez, on the red carpet. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

A tearful Regine Velasquez is accompanied by her husband, Ogie Alcasid, as they enter the ABS-CBN headquarters. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez smiles for cameras as she enters the ABS-CBN executive lobby. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez lets out a hearty laugh shortly before her contract-signing with ABS-CBN. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez officially signs as a Kapamilya. Seated beside her are (from left) ABS-CBN COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes, chairman Mark Lopez, and president and CEO Carlo Katigbak. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

A beaming Regine Velasquez signs her ABS-CBN contract. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez, and her sister-manager Cacai Velasquez-Mitra (third from left), pose with ABS-CBN executives — (from left) Dreamscape Entertainment Unit head Deo Endrinal, head of TV production Laurenti Dyogi, COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes, chairman Mark Lopez, president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, and head of finance for broadcast and INCA Catherine Lopez. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News

Regine Velasquez poses with ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez. Gigie Cruz, ABS-CBN News