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December Avenue (band)
December Avenue is a 5-piece indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their viral compositions online. The band is one of the most streamed OPM bands of all-time. The band is composed of Zel Bautista on vocals and guitars, Jem Manuel on guitars, Don Gregorio on bass, Jet Danao on drums and backing vocals, and Gelo Cruz on keyboards and backing vocals. Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel ... in 2007. Cruz, an alumnus of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, was later added in 2016. Bautista is the chief composer of the band. Originally known for their predominantly English songs, the band has released Tagalog songs since 2016. Members ; Members *Zel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila (often shortened as Metro Manila; fil, Kalakhang Maynila), officially the National Capital Region (NCR; fil, link=no, Pambansang Punong Rehiyon), is the capital region, seat of government and one of three List of metropolitan areas in the Philippines, defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines. It is composed of 16 Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized cities: the Manila, city of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of Pateros. The region encompasses an area of and a population of as of 2020. It is the second most populous and the most densely populated Regions of the Philippines, region of the Philippines. It is also the List of metropolitan areas in Asia, 9th most populous metropolitan area in Asia and the List of larges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original Pilipino Music
The music of the Philippines ( fil, Musika ng Pilipinas) includes the musical performance arts in the Philippines and the music of Filipinos composed in various local and international genres and styles. Philippine musical compositions are often a mixture of different Asian, Spanish, Latin American, American, and indigenous influences. Philippine folk music has a strong Spanish and Latin American influence, derived from when the country was under the Spanish crown for over 300 years. Indigenous music Notable folk song composers include the National Artist for Music Lucio San Pedro, who composed the famous " Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" that recalls the loving touch of a mother to her child. Another composer, the National Artist for Music Antonino Buenaventura, is notable for notating folk songs and dances. Buenaventura composed the music for "Pandanggo sa Ilaw". Gong music Philippine gong music today can be geographically divided into two types: the flat gongs commonly known as ''gangs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Rock Music Groups
Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of the Philippines or are of Filipino descent. Other uses * Filipinos (snack food), branded cookies manufactured in Europe See also * * * Filipinas (other) Filipinas may refer to: * ''Filipinas, letra para la marcha nacional'', the Spanish poem by José Palma that eventually became the Filipino national anthem. * The original Spanish name, and also used in different Philippines languages including F ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' (), (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by newspaper circulation, circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second oldest extant English language, English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded in 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate named Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DWNU
DWNU ( 107.5 FM), broadcasting as Wish 107.5 ''(pronounced as Wish one-o-seven-five)'', is a 24-hour radio station owned by Progressive Broadcasting Corporation and operated by Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International (BMPI), the media arm of the Members Church of God International (MCGI). The station's studio is located at La Verdad Christian College - Caloocan Building, 351 EDSA, Brgy. Bagong Barrio West, Caloocan, while its transmitter is located at the UNTV Transmitter, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo. Online, Wish 107.5's first official YouTube channel is currently the Philippines' No. 1 YouTube channel by a local FM station with more than 4.4 billion views and 11.8 million subscribers and got its Diamond Play button from YouTube Creators Awards. The 2nd official YouTube account Wish 1075 (Wish USA) also got more than 384 million views and 2.37 millions subscribers. History 1987–2010: NU 107 On August 31, 1987, an incognito radio station started broadcasting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MYX Music Awards
The Myx Music Awards, currently known as the Myx Awards, are accolades presented by the cable channel Myx to honor the biggest hitmakers in the Philippines. The awards ceremony is held annually and occurs most commonly in March, and broadcast delayed on Myx. Myx viewers from all over the Philippines decide the winners in 17 major categories via SMS text messaging by 2010 it is 60% fan votes through internet and 40% artists votes. Sarah Geronimo has the most wins in the history of the award ceremony. Ceremonies Award categories Competitive awards *Myx Music Award for Favorite Music Video * Myx Music Award for Favorite Song *Myx Music Award for Favorite Artist *Myx Music Award for Favorite New Artist *Myx Music Award for Favorite Rock Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Urban Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Mellow Video *Myx Music Award for Favorite Collaboration * Myx Music Award for Favorite International Video Retired awards *Myx Music Award for Favorite Indie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Langit Mong Bughaw
''Langit Mong Bughaw'' is the second studio album by Filipino band December Avenue. It was released on December 20, 2019, by Tower of Doom Records. It is currently the most streamed Filipino album of all time on Spotify. Background Three years after releasing their self-titled debut album, December Avenue released their sophomore album on 20 December 2019. Released under Tower of Doom Music, the album contains 11 tracks. Singles December Avenue released their first single "Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-Ibig" in April 2017. "Kahit 'Di Mo Alam", the second single of the album was released in September 2017. The third single of the album "Bulong" was released in April 2018. According to Koi Busalla, the band manager/ co-producer, the music video of the song tackles about mental health awareness, he explained in an interview, "''They basically based it on the song’s message itself. From that idea, we picked our brains out and enhanced every possible scene that would make it more dramatic at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
December Avenue (December Avenue Album)
''December Avenue'' is the debut studio album by Filipino band December Avenue. It was released on February 15, 2016, by Tower of Doom Records. Background After independently releasing two EPs, December Avenue released their first studio album in February 2016. Released under Tower of Doom Music, the album contains 11 tracks that took 5 years to make. When asked why it took years for December Avenue to release an official debut album, vocalist Zel Bautista explained that aside from their conflicting schedules, building hype was crucial in the process of creating one. The same question was asked during December Avenue's Rappler Live Jam performance, with Bautista saying that it did not feel right to release an album without much of a following. Members added that they felt that December Avenue have fulfilled their musical destiny upon the album's release, and that they are “overwhelmed.” Singles December Avenue released their first single, “Time To Go” in 2010, and it sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
December Avenue (band)
December Avenue is a 5-piece indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their viral compositions online. The band is one of the most streamed OPM bands of all-time. The band is composed of Zel Bautista on vocals and guitars, Jem Manuel on guitars, Don Gregorio on bass, Jet Danao on drums and backing vocals, and Gelo Cruz on keyboards and backing vocals. Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel ... in 2007. Cruz, an alumnus of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, was later added in 2016. Bautista is the chief composer of the band. Originally known for their predominantly English songs, the band has released Tagalog songs since 2016. Members ; Members *Zel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BusinessMirror
The ''BusinessMirror'' is a daily business newspaper in the Philippines founded in 2005 by Antonio Cabangon Chua, who was also its publisher and the owner of radio network Aliw Broadcasting Corporation. As of September 2011, ''BusinessMirror'' has a daily circulation of 82,000. ABS-CBN agreement On April 30, 2014, ''BusinessMirror'' and ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs (consisting of ABS-CBN News Channel and its online affiliate, ABS-CBNnews.com) signed a content sharing/partnership agreement that will boost both entities to continue to deliver the credible business and economy news in the country. Officers of ''BusinessMirror'' and ABS-CBN News, including its news chief, Regina Reyes, witnessed the agreement signing. References External links *Media Ownership Monitor Philippines - Printby VERA Files and Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders (RWB; french: Reporters sans frontières; RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Santo Tomas
The University of Santo Tomas (also known as UST and officially as the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Manila) is a private, Catholic research university in Manila, Philippines. Founded on April 28, 1611, by Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, third Archbishop of Manila, it has the oldest extant university charter in the Philippines and in Asia, and is one of the world's largest Catholic universities in terms of enrollment found on one campus. It is the main campus of the University of Santo Tomas System that is run by the Order of Preachers. UST was granted the title “Royal” by King Charles III of Spain in 1785. Pope Leo XIII made UST a "Pontifical" university in 1902. Pope Pius XII bestowed upon UST the title of “The Catholic University of the Philippines” in 1947. UST houses the first and oldest engineering, law, medical, and pharmacy schools in the country. The main campus is the largest university in the city of Manila and is home to 22 degree-gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
