Friday, February 20, 2009
UPDATE: GARY GRANADA THANKS GMA NETWORK
GARY GRANADA THANKS GMA NETWORK
In its latest statement, GMA Network finally admits letting the second composer
listen to Gary Granada's study but "only after she had submitted her
own study of the jingle and, therefore, she could not have used Granada’s
study.”
See
http://www.gmanews. tv/story/ 148694/GMA- Network-seeks- formal-inquiry- over-jingle
This is a very crucial piece of evidence because it makes you wonder, what is
the point in letting the second composer listen to the study made by the first
composer after approving the study submitted by the second composer? And if you
look very closely, it says “study”, not “final version”. So I have a
very simple question. Which came first:
A. Second composer submits final version; or
B. GMA Network lets second composer listen to Granada's study.
Thank you GMA Network for publicly and officially confirming my claim, despite
saying my claim is a lie. And since you threaten to sue me, I will be more than
happy to see you in court.
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P.S. GMA Network is now employing their supposedly balanced GMA News machinery
without airing my side, so kindly please circulate. Thanks~
BY: GARY GRANADA
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
GMA Network Evades Issue, Confuses Public by: Gary Granada
GARY GRANADA: OTHER COMPOSER NOT THE ISSUE
Concerning GMA Network’s simple-minded iwas-pusoy position that the issue is
rather between me and a fellow composer, let me reiterate my argument for the
nth time:
GMA Network is the producer and broadcaster of the jingle. They should be
“man enough” as a respectable corporate entity to take professional
corporate responsiblity. Even minuscule organizations have the most basic of
self-respect to say, for instance,
“Our attention has been called regarding such and such.. and we shall look
into the matter seriously and immediately, exhaust all avenues to give all
parties a fair hearing and determine our course of action accordingly.”
For such a huge media organization, surely they could find one scriptwriter who
knows how to write a respectable corporate statement. Again, I find this tack of
Atty. Dick Perez wily and most insulting to our elementary intelligence.
I have no issues whatsoever with the other composer. For all we know, she was
merely following instructions. Much as I don’t like this particular work of
hers, I neither suspect nor presume guilt on her part. Hell, everybody has a bad
hair day, and I also make lousy songs at times. But that is not the issue here.
Again and again, my claim is: GMA Network took advantage of the study I made in
producing the jingle they aired. If that is not clear enough, let me itemize it:
ONE: GMA Network allowed the composer of Procter & Gamble’s 3pid Handog
Edukasyon jingle access to the lyrics as set to music by Gary Granada.
TWO: And quite possibly, GMA Network allowed the composer of Procter &
Gamble’s 3pid Handog Edukasyon jingle access to the recording of the study
made by Gary Granada.
xxxxxxxx
And so, in the spirit of honesty and social accountability, and to facilitate
an intelligent discourse, I challenge GMA Network to a "walang
kinikilingan, walang pinoprotektahan" public forum concerning my claim, and
request the Philippine Daily Inquirer to organize one to be moderated by the
University of the Philippines.
Gary Granada
xxxxxxxx
Kindly circulate, thanks~
audio courtesy of: http://www.filipinovoices.com/gary-granada-versus-gma-kapuso
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
conspiracy february gig sked
2 (M)- 3P
3 (T)- Writers Night (KM 64) 7-9 pm/ Lynn Sherman, Egay Avenir & Friends
4 (W)- Noel Cabangon
5 (Th) – Makiling
6 (F)- Toto Sorioso
7 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
8 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
9 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
10 (T) Writers Night (Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
11 (W) Jess Santiago
12 (Th)- Dreamdate w/ Tito de Jesus, dream analyst
13 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
14 (Sat) “By Your Side,” Agatha Obar Valentine Concert
15 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
16 (M)- Songwriters Night
17 (T) Writers Night (Marra Lanot, Mookie Katigbak Book Signing) 7-9pm / Nyoy Volante
18 (W)- Noel Cabangon
19 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
20 (F)- RJ JMNZ
21 (Sat) Mike Unson Live! Hosted by Stanley Chi
22 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
23 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
24 (T)- Writers Night (Child Development Center Teachers & Pasiking) 7pm / A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
25 (W)- Salinawit ni Pete w/ Cooky Chua, Susan Fernandez, Pete Lacaba
26 (Th)- Dreamdate w/ Tito de Jesus, dream analyst
27 (F)- Cynthia Alexander
28 (Sat)- Johnoy Danao

Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Honest Scrap: 10 Things You Should Know About Me!

Honest Scrap Award Rules:
When accepting this auspicious award, you must write a post bragging about it, including the name of the misguided soul who thinks you deserve such acclaim, and link back to said person so everyone knows he or she is real.
Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design. Or improvise by including bloggers who have no idea who you are because you don’t have 7 friends. Show the 7 random victims’ names and links and leave a harassing comment informing them that they were prized with “Honest Weblog.” Well, there’s no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon. List at least ten honest things about yourself. Then, pass it on!
Now, here is a list of 10 Honest Things about Me! :)
1. i am on the way to quit smoking. now, i dont really smoke as much as i used to. i just smoke when i drink, which is once or twice a week.
2. i am more happy with my life now.
3. i actually started to write better when i finished school, rather than when i was still in it. hehe...
4. i dont get to write as much as i want to. not in the self-fulfilling, happy kinda writing anyway... like blogging for instance? :)
5. i used to play the piano. now, i cant even play a complete piano piece... :(
6. if youre very close to me, you know where my passion lies.... in music. i sing, i compose songs, and i would love to play an instrument again someday...
7. like my bff (best friend forever, that is. hehe... i know, i know, corny! ;p), someday i would like to be more active in social/civic groups or activities. as of now, i am a member of KaalagaD, but i havent really done much for them. someday, i hope to do so, not just with them but for others too.
8. surprisingly, i am happy being single and i dont feel any pressure right now.... hehehe.... joking aside, i honestly dont. i am happy with where and what i am. whatever is God's plan for me, i will gladly accept it with open arms. :)
9. i know and feel that i have completely moved on.
10. i dont bear any grudges from my past. i guess thats why i am happier right now than years before. :)
I am passing this award to anyone na lang who wants to answer it. hehe...
Enjoy doing the list and thanks for receiving the award! Read more...
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
conspiracy january gig sked
2 (F) Albert de Pano
3 (Sat) Johnoy Danao
4 (Sun) Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
5 (M)- 3P
6 (T)- Writers Night (KM 64) pm/ Makiling
7 (W)- Lei Raymundo
8 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
9 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
10 (Sat)- Jes Bartolome, Glen at Joel
11 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
12(M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
13 (T) Writers Night (Pasiking) 7pm/ Ray Olaguer
14 (W) Noel Cabangon
15 (Th)- Jess Santiago & the Village Idiots
16 (F)- RJ JMNZ
17 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
18 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
19 (M)- Songwriters Night
20 (T) Writers Night (Mara Lanot, Mookie Katigbak Book Launch) 7pm/
A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
21 (W)- Davey Langit
22 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
23 (F)- sessiOnroad
24 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
25 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
26 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
27 (T)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa) 7pm/ Salinawit ni Pete w/ Pete Lacaba, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Girl Valencia & Astarte Abraham
28 (W)- Noel Cabangon
29 (Th)- Color it Red
30 (F)- Gary Granada
31 (Sat)- Mike Unson Live! With Stanley Chi, Uli Oposa & Charms Tianzon

"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com
Thursday, December 04, 2008
conspi december gig sked
2 (T)- Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda) pm/
RJ JMNZ
3 (W)- Toto Sorioso
4 (Th) – A Night of Standards w/ the Jco Razon Trio
5 (F)- Davey Langit
6 (Sat)- Jess Santiago: “Puso at Isip” Album Launch 7-9pm/
Comedy Night: Club 700 w/ Mike Unson, Stanley Chi and
Uli Oposa w/ guest Charms Tianzon
7 (Sun)- closed for a Private Function
8 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
9 (T) Writers Night (Linangan sa Retorika, Imahen at Anyo) 7pm/
Mint Flavor
10 (W) Noel Cabangon
11 (Th)- Meenerva GRC starring Meng Canlas w/ Alexis Bermudez:
a one-woman show about love & relationships 7-9pm/
Color it Red
12 (F)- Conspiracy’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
feat. Conspi Artists Gary Granada, Bayang Barrios,
Joey Ayala & many more.. (free entrance)
13 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
14 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
15 (M)- Songwriters Night
16 (T) Writers Night (Bituka, Butiki, Botika) 7pm/
Christmas Carols & More feat. The Gawad Kalinga Tatalon Choir
17 (W)- Jess Santiago & the Village Idiots
18 (Th)- Joey Ayala
19 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
20 (Sat) DIY Yearender feat. Makiling Ensemble & Syalam
21 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
22 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
23 (T)- Writers Night (ATM: Ang Teatro Martes) 7pm/ Diyosa
24 (W)- Closed
25 (Th)- Closed
26 (F)- RJ JMNZ
27 (Sat)- Blues Night: A Blues Christmas
28 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
29 (Mon)- Ray Olaguer
30 (Tue)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa) 7pm/
Broadway Night feat. Meliza Reyes (Miss Saigon Germany)
& friends
31 (Wed)- closed
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
tagged by lala.... again!
1. each blogger must post these rules
2. each blogger starts with ten random facts/habits about themselves
3. bloggers that are tagged need to write about it in their own blog, the ten things, and post these rules. you need to choose ten people to get tagged and list their names .
4. don`t forget to leave them a comment telling them they`ve been tagged and to read your blog
Ten Random Facts About Me.
1. i am an only child (as far as i know ha... lol).
2. my passion is in the arts.
3. i love to sing.
4. i used to have a band and i wrote our own songs.
5. i want to travel and see places.
6. i am lucky to have 3 bestfriends in this lifetime and one of them is the one who tagged me into this.
7. i am also lucky to be loved by someone and a whole bunch of nice people.
8. if i will be told to max out my credit cards in just a day, it will mostly be on books and cds (audio/video).
9. i might have a new baby soon.... a sony psp, that is. ahahaha!
10. i might go out of the country soon.... (fingers crossed to the maxxxxxx! ;p )
I am tagging: seeker of happiness, dee, mrs. partygirl, chuva of the chenes, happy-ness kakashi-ness, cough-syrup-junkie, ako si det walang kokontra, blogera ako, and dyezebel.
Friday, November 07, 2008
lala tagged me!
A. Attached or single ? — single yata... pwede bang in between? ahahaha....
B. Best friend? — lala
C. Cake or pie? — cake
D. Day of choice? — any day i feel good.. ;p
E. Essential item? — cant live without a small towel that serves as my hanky
F. Favorite color? — green
G. Gummy bears or worms? — i eat both, pero dahil mas cute ang gummy bears, e gummy bears na lang
H. Hometown? — manila
I. Favorite indulgence? — ngayon wala akong maisip... siguro relaxing at conspi every friday night or listening to noel every wednesday at conspi pa rin :D
J. January or July? — january kse start of the year at birthay ni lala... bwehehehe....
K. Kids? — though i dont have any, i do love kids. actually, thats an understatement... i go gaga over em.. ahahaha
L. Life isn’t complete without? — mom
M. Marriage date ? — huh? not really a big deal
N. Number of magazine subscriptions? - used to have a readers digest subscription but the agent sucked so we just cut it off
O. Orange or apple? — gusto ko both e
P. Phobias? —- heights
Q. Quotes? — dami... but heres one: ""life is a continuous process of living and learning, longing and losing, with loving and laughing filling the gaps in between...." and i forget where i got that one. ;p
R. Reasons to smile? — mom, my cute na cute na inaanak "tarko," a chat with friends over a cup of coffee or a bottle of beer or a glass of wine (any drinkable liquid will do... hehe), going to the beach, looking forward to some occasions, reunions and travels, eating fries and chicken nuggets over a good movie while lounging on the sofa, stuffed flowers with smiley faces, julius the monkey's face as my pillows at night, oinky poinky the pinky pig, a rabbit from new orleans that loves me, and many, many things... as ive said in my other entry, i have so many reasons to smile about and am thankful for those. :)
courtesy of: www.allplush.com
courtesy of: www.beddingandbathstore.com
courtesy of: www.kaboodle.com
courtesy of: www.buildabear.com
S. Season of choice? — summer, but if theres a fall in pinas, gusto ko fall :)
T. Tag 5 people - seeker of happiness, dyezebel, blogera ako, chuva of the chenes, and arnessang
U. Unknown fact about me? - uhmmm, madami din. things that people very close to me would know about. hehe....
V. Vegetable ? — everything
W. Worst habit? — hmm, proscrastination sounds befitting hehehe<<<<<>>>>>same here... ahehehe
X. X-ray or ultrasound? - kahit ano. whatevers needed
Y. Your favorite food(s)? - dami... but lately i like eating at cyma
Z. Zodiac sign — virgin... este, virgo pala...
Monday, November 03, 2008
conspi november gig sked
2 (Sun) CLOSED
3 (M)- 3P
4 (T)- Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda)/
Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
5 (W)- Early Evening Classical Music/ RJ JMNZ
6 (Th) – Candelabra
7 (F)- Cynthia Alexander
8 (Sat)- Mint Flavor
9 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
10 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
11 (T) Writers Night (Pasiking)/ Ray Olaguer
12 (W) RJ JMNZ
13 (Th)- Paul Galang
14 (F)- Davey Langit
15 (Sat) Color it Red/ Gary Granada
16 (Sun)- Gospel Music Jam (5-8pm)
17 (M)- Songwriters Night
18 (T) Writers Night (Lira & ST Exposure)/
Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
19 (W)- Toto Sorioso
20 (Th)- Light it Up: Christian Musicians Night
21 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
22 (Sat) November Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head: Stand-up Comedy Night w/ Mike Unson, Stanley Chi, Uli Oposa, Charms Tianzon
23 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
24 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
25 (T)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa)/ Pido
26 (W)- Noel Cabangon
27 (Th)- Jess Santiago
28 (F)- sessiOnroad
29 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
30 (Sun)- CLOSED

"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
smile...
those were the words printed on a shirt i saw from a pic in a friend's multiply account. and i want to have a shirt like that. it's even colored green, very simple, but it exactly says how i am when am lonely.
as they say, people who have more smiles hide behind the same amount of tears. i guess that goes for many people out there. pinoys are generally happy people. we tend to be joyful amidst all the odds we are in, which is a very good thing. there are only a few people who are transparent with their feelings. most often than not, we tend to hide our true feelings, not because we want to lie but simply because we don't want to talk about it. truly, it's so much easier to smile than to explain why you have a frown on your face and answer endless why?? questions.
why are you lonely?
because my parents scolded me.
why?
because i came in late last night.
why?
because i went out with my friends and got drunk.
why?
because.......
and it goes on..... and on..... and on..... and on.......
isn't it tiring to answer so many questions specially when you are not in that chatty- spill-the-beans mood and you don't really want to talk about heavy, dramatic stuff? and so to avoid putting yourself in that uncomfortable Q&A situation, you just smile...
yes, i do smile often too. actually i smile more now than when i was younger. there are actually so much to smile about in my life that i have not noticed before. but whether my smiles are made of happiness or sadness, only i know what lies beneath them.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Bonifacio joins `Conspiracy'
By Amadis Ma. Guerrero
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:22:00 09/29/2008
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20080929-163486/Bon\
ifacio-joins-Conspiracy
conspiracy october gig sked
2 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
3 (F)- Color it Red
4 (Sat)- Andres Bonifacio Choir
5 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
6 (M) 3P
7 (T) Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda)/ Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
8 (W) RJ JMNZ
9 (Th)- Paul Galang
10 (F)- Davey Langit
11 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
12 (Sun)- Gospel Music Jam (5-8pm)
13 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
14 (T) Writers Night (PAN FIL Website Launch)/ Diyosa
15 (W)- RJ JMNZ
16 (Th)- Ray Olaguer
17 (F)- Joey Ayala
18 (Sat) Comedy Nyt with Mike Unson, Stanley Chi and Uli Oposa with Charms Tiamzon
19 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
20 (M) Songwriters’ Night
21 (T)- Writers Night (Oras ng Lira)/Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
22 (W) RJ JMNZ
23 (Th)- Christian Musicians Night
24 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
25 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
26 (Sun)- closed (staff outing)
27 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
28 (Tues)- Writers Night (Ang Teatro Martes: Koine)/ Pido
29 (W) RJ JMNZ
30 (Th) Jazz Night with Stella Ignacio
31 (F) Davey Langit

"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
conspiracy_garden_cafe@yahoo.com
Monday, September 29, 2008
handbag dilemma
What Your Handbag Says About You |
You tend to be relaxed but alert. You keep your eye out for anything unusual. You are a very unique and special person. There's no one else who is anything like you. |
Monday, September 15, 2008
Biyaya... The Album Launch
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
bangles galore and more!
when i was starting with my multiply account, one of my first contacts is baubles, bangles, & beads. this very creative and artistic group was and still is being featured in television and magazines. i dont really remember though if i saw it on tv or read bout it then, but i was really interested in the designs even though i am not really that fond of bangles. so, i added the group up in my contact list. although that was kinda long time ago, it was only in july of this year that i made my first order.
conspi september gig sked
2 (T)- Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda)/ Diyosa
3 (W)- Noel Cabangon
4 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
5 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
6 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
7 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
8 (M) 3P
9 (T) Writers Night (Tagay sa Tagaytay 5)/
Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
10 (W) Noel Cabangon
11 (Th)- Paul Galang
12 (F)- Joey Ayala
13 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
14 (Sun)- Gospel Music Jam (5-8pm)
15 (M)- ULTRASOUND: a benefit concert for Savannah
16 (T) Writers Night (Ony Carcamo & Friends)/
Aiza Seguerra Birthday Gig
17 (W)- Noel Cabangon
18 (Th)- Global Xchange Pinoy: Ambag sa Kapayapaan (6-9pm)/
Albert de Pano
19 (F)- OLIVIA Gentle Jazz Bar Tour
20 (Sat) WHITE INK NYT featuring Triangle Trauma
21 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
22 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
23 (T)- Writers Night (Del Poesia)/Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
24 (W)- Noel Cabangon
25 (Th)- Araw ng Magsasaka
26 (F)- Bayang Barrios & Mike Villegas
27 (Sat)- Pedestrian Stand-up Version 2 with Mike Unson,
Reklamo & Stanley Chi
28 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (5-8pm)
29 (M)- Ray Olaguer
30 (Tues)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa)/ Davey Langit
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
for inquiries/reservations: 9206517
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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apparently, it is not easy to report to blogger even though millions of subscribers encounter the same problem. the only thing you can do is post your problem on their help group. yun lang! and you will wait if someone or a subscriber like yourself can help you. you cannot directly contact anybody from blogger. doesnt that suck?!? and if you visit their help group, particularly in the "something is broken" group, you will find a whole bunch of people having different kinds of bx error code problems. and blogger doesnt even say anything if theyre doin something about it or not. Whatever happened to: "This information will help us to track down your specific problem and fix it! We apologize for the inconvenience" huh???
this is also the reason why i lost all the things i customized in my blog. i was able to save my old template, ya... but! all the things inside the widgets are gone! that means i lost my blog links, web links, videos, pix.... everything! so now i have to just stick with my old template until blogger does something about it because the only things that you can retain when this kinda problem happens are your blog entries. thankfully... but that isnt good enough. i know that this is a free blogging site, but i hope blogger, or google for that matter, will take extra effort in helping their subscribers since if not also for us, they will not have been as popular as they are today.
conspi august gig sked
2 (Sat)- Davey Langit
3 (Sun)- Gospel Jam 6-8pm
4 (M)- 3P
5 (T)- Writers Night (Romancing Venus & Matilda)/Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
6 (W)- Noel Cabangon
7 (Th) – Toto Sorioso
8 (F)- GUITAR…AND SOME: Joseph Mirandilla, Aldus Santos w/ Waya Gallardo, Mike Elgar & Johnny Allegre
9 (Sat)- RJ JMNZ
10 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (6-8pm)
11 (M) Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
12 (T) Writers Night (Thomasian Writers Guild)/ Julianne
13 (W) Noel Cabangon
14 (Th)- Paul Galang
15 (F)- Joey Ayala
16 (Sat) Republika ng Musika feat. Syalam & Bailan
17 (Sun)- Gospel Music Jam (6-8pm)
18 (M)- Diyosa
19 (T) Writers Night (Ony Carcamo & Friends)/Banyuhay ni Heber Bartolome
20 (W)- Noel Cabangon
21 (Th)- LITTLE EARTHQUAKES: A Tori Amos Birthday Tribute
22 (F)- Color it Red
23 (Sat) Cynthia Alexander
24 (Sun)- Gospel Jam (6-8pm)
25 (M)- Piano Night w/ Rica Arambulo
26 (T)- Writers Night (Araw ng Alyansa)/ SALINAWIT NINA TINIO, LUMBERA AT LACABA feat. Susan Fernandez, Sen. Dick Gordon, Raffy Garcia, Pete Lacaba w/ Ferdie Borja on Piano (Fundraiser for Susan F.) tickets at P150
27 (W)- Noel Cabangon
28 (Th)- Gary Granada
29 (F)- RJ JMNZ
30 (Sat)- Cynthia Alexander
31 (Sun)- Swami Vishwananda Lecture feat. Sing India & Cynthia Alexander (3-6pm) Gospel Jam (6-8pm)
Conspiracy Garden Cafe
"...where real people, like you and i, converge and co-inspire..."
#59 Visayas Avenue, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City
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Prayers and Blood Donation for Francis Magalona

Pupil band manager and Francis's good friend Day Cabuhat told PEP in a phone interview that any blood type and platelets will be accepted.
"Donations may be made at the lower ground level of The Medical City in the name of Francis Magalona," relayed Day. The Medical City is located along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City.
Friends and relatives organized a blood donation drive to help the popular singer's cause. They're also asking friends from the media to spread the word regarding Francis's condition to encourage people to turn up and donate blood.
MASTER RAPPER. The son of local matinee idol Pancho Magalona and actress Tita Duran, Francis created his own mark in the entertainment industry as a rapper-performer when he released his debut album, Yo! back in 1990. The said record spawned the massive nationalistic rap hit song "Mga Kababayan," which in effect introduced Pinoy style rap music in the mainstream.
The ‘90s band explosion failed to deter Francis's popularity and significance in the music scene as proven by the number of hit albums and good singles he churned out since Yo! He even collaborated with other artists and most of the time experimented with various sounds and genres so as not to remain stale before the listening public.
Some of his memorable songs include "Mga Praning," "Meron Akong Ano," "Man From Manila," "Cold Summer Nights," "Bahay Yugyugan," "Ito ang Gusto Ko," "Girl Be Mine," and "Kaleidoscope World."
Aside from singing and writing songs, Francis also plunged into hosting. He served first as a VJ for both MTV Philippines and Channel V before joining the country's longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga! as one of the regulars.
Francis was also tapped as one of the judges, along with music maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Pilita Corrales, of Philippine Idol's maiden season in 2006 aired on ABC-5.
He also ventured into photography and music video directing, megging videos for artists such as Sponge Cola, Join the Club, Gloc 9, Shamrock, Join The Club, Pikaso, Death Threat, and Pupil.
Francis is married to Pia Arroyo and their union is blessed with eight children: Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Isabella, Elmo, Arkin, Clara and young actress Maxene Magalona.
article source: www.pep.ph
Benefit Gigs for Tara Bosch-Santelices

*SPREAD THE WORD. REPOST, REPOST.
We ask that you support this endeavor by attending any of the following gigs and spreading the word.
August 9 (Saturday)
Bela Bar - Skies of Ember, Rubber Inc., Elemento, Carnival Park, Archaster, and more. (9pm onwards)
70s Bistro - Coffeebreak Island, Lady I, slots still open. 7pm onwards
August 11 (Monday)
Ten02 - Skies of ember, Scarlettears, Names are for Tombstones, The Late Isabel, Nocturnal We, Aurora Borealis, and more...
August 12 (Tuesday)
No final venue yet.
August 13 (Wednesday)
Freedom Bar - Slots open.
August 14 (Thursday)
Bela Bar - slots open.
August 15 (Friday)
Gweilos Makati - slots open. (venue not yet final)
August 16 (Saturday)
Route196 - Open Mic (acoustic) and Open art exhibit for ladies. Organized by Lunduyan ng Sining and F.A.M.E.
Mogwai Cubao X - Organized by RockEd.
August 25 (Monday)
Route196 - slots open.
The list is still to be updated so do check back for updates. Meanwhile, please continue to do any or all of the following:
Include Tara in your prayers.
Send your thoughts to Tara.
BELIEVE that she has enough strength and will power to fully recover.
article source:
http://chuvaofthechenes.multiply.com/journal/item/188/Benefit_Gigs_for_Tara_Bosch-Santelices
