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Pumping life into Pinoy music


by Nickie Wang Early last month, President Benigno Aquino reinstated an executive order requiring all radio stations, with musical format, to broadcast at least four OPM (Original Pinoy Music) songs every hour. That means, at least 25 percent of the program will be dedicated to the Filipino-produced music. Some radio stations oppose the executive order … Continue reading »

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Christian Bautista covers classic pop


By Nickie Wang Christian Bautista doesn’t need to prove anything because he has already secured a spot in the music scene as Asia’s Romantic Balladeer. After finding his home in a new record label (Universal Records), the 28-year-old singer releases fifth album entitled Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan. It’s a 19-track … Continue reading »

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Rachelle Ann reaffirms the title ‘ultimate champion’


By NICKIE WANG/ Manila Standard Today At the Music Museum on Jan. 31, Rachelle Ann Go held a coming-of-age performance as she brought down the house and showed the audience why she is called the “Ultimate Champion.” Although it didn’t start right on time, the two-hour concert opened with a loud bang as Rachelle appeared … Continue reading »