''Rakista'' is a weekly Philippine television

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al series that centers on the exploits of a newly formed rock band composed of five Filipino college students. It aired from August 14, 2008, to November 20, 2008, replacing ''PBA Classics'' and was replaced by '' Rescue Mission''. The program aired every Thursday nights (with a rerun on Sunday afternoons) on TV5. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC5) upon its relaunch on 9 August 2008. ''Rakista TV Series'' was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band ''

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''. Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included

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director King Palisoc,

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-winning author Yvette Tan and ''

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'' columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for ''

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Lourd de Veyra Lourd Ernest Hanopol de Veyra (; born February 11, 1975) is a Filipino musician, emcee, poet, journalist, TV host, broadcast personality and activist who became famous as the vocalist of the Manila-based jazz rock band Radioactive Sago Project. ...

. Mikey Amistoso of ''Ciudad (band)''Independent Music and Digital Technology in the Philippines - Page 117 1315403250 Monika E. Schoop - 2017 The albums Follow the Leader (2012), Bring Your Friends (2008), It's Like a Magic (2005) and Is That Ciudad? Yes ... (Mikey Amistoso, September 24, 2013) Currently, Ciudad sells the most recent release, the album Follow the Leader (2012), ... and Diego Mapa of '' Cambio'' are credited with the original music for the series.

Synopsis

''Rakista'' features a behind-the-scenes look at the on-campus and off-campus adventures of a struggling newly formed rock band named ''The Love Team''. Its soundtrack is rock music-intensive, showcasing compositions from many Filipino bands. The story starts when Caloy (Carlo Aquino) practices his guitar and his brother, also a musician but a frustrated one, but no longer following his dream and told Caloy to do what his heart follows but make priorities first.

Cast

Critical reception

The TV series has been lauded uniquely " Pinoy" style and for its "twisted sense of humor that has never been present in hilippinetelevision." Critics have attributed as among the show's influences,

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, John Hughes films, ''

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'', and the

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film ''

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''.

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2008 Philippine television series debuts 2008 Philippine television series endings 2000s teen sitcoms Philippine comedy television series TV5 (Philippine TV network) original programming Philippine musical television series Filipino-language television shows