Farewell to Gary "Alamid" Ignacio

Last Friday, April 17, the heartbreaking news came as one of our staff read the post from Dakila that Gary Ignacio already passed away.

“ It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to Gary Ignacio, front man of the 90s seminal rock band, Alamid, and our very own Dakila member. Gary succumbed to multiple organ failure and complications brought about by bone cancer this afternoon at exactly 2:50 pm, April 17, 2015 at the NKTI ICU. He left behind his wife Buena and 3 children.

Unknown to many, Gary is not only the voice behind the iconic song, “Your Love” but an active member of the Malabon community. He co-founded the Malabon Musicians Alliance and under his leadership conducted the Climate School Malabon with Dakila, educating the youth on climate change and environment protection through music and art. He organized the annual Bazurock Concert, calling for a “plastic free” Malabon. Gary is a talented musician, a passionate advocate, and a dedicated family man. He will surely be missed. ” ~ DAKILA

Last December, we were able to contact a family member, Gail Ignacio, and Benjie Cruz, a close family friend, about the benefit concert for him entited Sama-sama Para Kay Gary Ignacio. We posted the event last January 2, and shared information on how we can donate to assist with his medical treatments. Sadly, his battle didn't take long and it is now time for him to leave us all. He may have gone, but his advocacies and music will live on forever, and will continue to touch lives in the generations to come.

There will be a Necro musical on the last day of his wake on Monday, April 20, at the Sto. Rosario Village Chapel, Brgy. Baritan, Malabon City.

In behalf of The Philippine Fundraisers and Benefit Shows, the staff, volunteers and community members, we would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Gary Ignacio. May his soul rest in peace.


For more info:

• View Original Post by Dakila
• Send Donations for his children

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Donation Drive: A CALL FOR CORDILLERAN UNITY

The group behind the 14 Cordilleran Heroes tribute page have put up an account for everyone who would like to give their donations to the families of the 14 brave Cordilleran SAF (Special Action Force) members. [Read the story behind the creation of the page here and another one written by Mr. Alexander Bangsoy, here ] The page name states "13", because it was only later that they found out that another SAF is also an Ifugao, who grew up in Nueva Vizcaya. They can no longer change the name of the page to "14 Cordilleran Heroes" due to Facebook's policy that the name can no longer be changed when more than 200 likes are reached.

Here are the names of the 14 Heroes and where they were from:

1. PO3 Robert D. Allaga - Banaue, Ifugao
2. Police Senior Inspector Cyrus Anniban - Balbalan, Kalinga
3. PO1 Russel Bilog - Tabuk, Kalinga and Sagada, Mt. Province
4. PO2 Peterson I. Carap - Kabayan, Benguet
5. PO1 Gringo C. Cayang-O - Sadanga, Mt. Province
6. PO2 Franklin C. Danao - Tinoc, Ifugao
7. PO2 Walner F. Danao - Irisan, Baguio City
8. PO2 Joel Dulnuan - Kiangan, Ifugao
9. PO3 Noel O. Golocan - Lepanto, Benguet and Mt. Province
10. PO2 Jerry D. Kayob - La Trinidad, Benguet
11. PO2 Noble S. Kiangan - Mankayan, Benguet
12. PO1 Angel C. Kodiamat - Bontoc, Mt. Province
13. PO2 Nicky D.C. Nacino Jr- Baguio City
    
14. Police Senior Inspector Gednat G. Tabdi - La Trinidad, Benguet

The bank account made is a joint account under the names of Fr. ANDRES COSALAN Jr. (an ibaloi representing the catholic church), BISHOP JOEL PACHAO (from Bontoc and representing the episcopal church), BISHOP PETER MAYYAM (an Ifugao representing the evangelical churches) and ALEXANDER BANGSOY (from Mountain Province).

You may place your donations through:

• BPI SAVINGS ACCOUNT No. 0573-3545-83.

FOR OVERSEAS DEPOSITORS, please indicate this SWIFT CODE : BOPIPHMN. You can address your donations to any of the names of the four account holders.

Important Reminders:

• *Please take note that the account will only be open for ONE MONTH from February 2 up to March 2, 2015. The four account holders will be closing the account on the last day. The four account holders of the joint account will withdraw and close the account in the presence of the representatives of each of the 14 families where the entire balance of the account would be WITHDRAWN and DIVIDED EQUALLY among the 14 families.
• **If you want to still help after March 2, 2015 the individual contact details of the families where you can contact them directly will be published.
• ***An initial amount of Php 14,000 has been deposited on the account as a symbolism of Cordillera's 14 brave SAF officers.

For more info:

• A daily update of the donations received is announced on the Official Facebook Page: 14-Cordilleran-Heroes
• You may also contact: Alexander Bangsoy
• The Faces Behind the Names
• The SAF 44: Our Sons, our Heroes

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IAN AND TANIA: Artists. Revolutionaries. Martyrs.

February 6, 2015 | 6:00 PM | College of Fine Arts Parking lot, UP Diliman

“Ian and Tania: Artists. Revolutionaries. Martyrs” is a Tribute to U.P. Fine Arts students Ian Dorado and Tania Domingo on their 5th Death Anniversary in recognition of their ultimate contribution to the movement for genuine social change.

The memorial night aims to apprise FA students with the lives of these two alumni with whom they share the College history and who are worthy of emulation as artists. The memorial will include musical and literary performances by fellow artists and a look back on Ian and Tania through a video presentation and testimonials from people who knew them well—family, friends, classmates, professors and orgmates.

Both Ian and Tania were students of Painting (CFA Batch 2006 and 2007, respectively). They were exceptional artists who, because of their personal experiences and exposure to social realities, left relatively easy lifestyles to join the Filipino masses in their struggle for a humane and just society.

Performers: Ekis Renato Reyes Jr. Ericson Acosta Artists Arrest Alay Sining UP Artists Circle Sorority LFS UP Diliman The UP Repertory Company Concerned Students for Justice and Peace UP Sigma Kappa Pi Fraternity Plagpul Pilipinas

Partner Organizations: UP College of Fine Arts Student Council UP Artists' Circle Sorority Alay Sining Fine Arts Stand UP Fine Arts UP ArtistsCircle Frat LFS UP Diliman

Tanya Domingo's Artworks


Ian Dorado's Artworks


For More Info:

• RSVP: Facebook Event Page
• You may contact: Patricia Non or Nathalie Dagmang
• A Tribute to Tanya Domingo and Ian Dorado
• A Tribute to Tanya and Ian

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