Jona explained that she and her former network parted amicably. “Yes, maayos po kaming nakipag-usap sa GMA network and gusto ko pong linawan na sa 10 years na pinagsamahan namin sobrang nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng experiences ko with them… But, dumadating din po sa pagkakataon na kailangan natin mag-grow as an artist. Eto nga po ang Star Music meron po silang naipresent na magagandang projects po for me. Kaya yun po ang naging deciding point na eto na po ang panahon.”
From Jonalyn, she has also changed her name to Jona. Asked about the change, Jona said, “decision po ito ng Star Music. It’s part of the branding bilang singer nga po ako dito sa Kapamilya network … kay Sir Roxy (Liquigan) po talaga nanggaling ang desisyon na po yun.”
Jona said she is looking forward to working with Lani Misalucha, Gary Valenciano, and Martin Nievera among others at the Kapamilya network.
Jona is also part of the PPop Himig Handog Love Songs. She interpreted the song of Dante Bantatua entitled “Maghihintay Ako.”