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Three years ago, I said the words "tutugtog ako dyan," during my first onsite paskuhan coverage with a friend overhearing the words I said. During the performance proper, when the audience's flashlights were raised high, I managed to hold back my tears. But as that same friend said "three years ago, dito kita narinig na sinabi mo na tutugtog ka ng paskuhan," I cried as I remembered everything to get to this point in my life. It will probably take a while for everything to sink as I am still in disbelief that I got to play my heart out at 10,000+ people as they sing the words to HOT TO GO! or Champagne Supernova. To my bandmates, the things that I have achieved with you all are ones that are very near and dear to my heart. Sharing the stage with you as well is very precious to me and I could not have been prouder of you all. To all the ones who have witnessed my journey to make this dream a reality, you know who you are and I thank you endlessly for the overwhelming support since day 1. At times, believing in myself was really hard to do, but without everyone who has been with me throughout this whole journey, this is all for you too. I guess this is what dreams are made of. Photo from The Varsitarian

From walking in having no clue about the international bands, to going home with a huge smile on my face, along with ringing eardrums. I told a certain someone that I quite missed these types of shows, and I'm glad I got to hop on the Japanese emo train for the first time. It's always a fun night at @sleepingboycollective 's shows, and I can't wait to go to their shows more.

Was my first time seeing @movementsofficial , and did the best that I could out of limited space. Kudos to @bird.mnl , @lindenwoodph , @prymusicph , @trnctsph , and huge props to @sleepingboycollective for making this happen 👏.

Hinding hindi na pipikit muli. #TrillionPesoMarch

cebu touristmaxxing pt. 2

cebu touristmaxxing pt. 1

I have never been prouder of something ever. This felt like the result of everything that has happened since I got to witness my first ever Paskuhan five years ago, and it has never been more fulfilling than to do it with everyone who has seen you and stayed with you during your ups and downs. Let's give 'em one hell of a ride @coalescence_band . See you on the bigger stage. - zen 📸: @lenachristinee , @ryanfrancoverano

END - Live in Manila @/Eastside by Sandugo June 1, 2023 (Pulling this one from the archives to commemorate this memorable show)

I would've never thought that I would be given the opportunity to see @citizentheband this soon. From hearing my new favorites, down to the old ones that have stuck with me ever since my ears first listened to 'Youth' way back when. Cheers to @stillillrecords and @sleepingboycollective for giving us another night to remember.

Got to see @massofthefermentingdregs last Saturday and I loved every second of it. As always kudos to @sleepingboycollective and @calmlakerecords for putting up a great show. Huge props to @spellthewords_ph , Lara, @prymusicph , @cheekythings_ .