Songs for SAF 44

6CycleMind’s Tutti Caringal w lead guitarist Herbert Hernandez. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

On January 25, 2015 members of the Special Action Force (PNP) initiated an operation to arrest and capture Zulkifli Abdhir (aka Marwan). A Malaysian national, Marwan is said to be one of the leaders of the Jemaah Islamiyah or JI. The organization is responsible for 2002 Bali bombings and many other attacks in South Eastern Asia. SAF officers engaged and neutralized Marwan in a hut at Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao.

Top row l-r: Sr. Insp Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas, Sr Insp John Garry Alcantara Erana, Sr Insp Max Jim Ramirez Tria, Sr Insp Cyrus Paleyan Anniban, Sr Insp Gednat G Tabdi, Insp Joey Sacristan Gamutan, Insp Rennie Tayrus, Bottom Row L-R: PO3 Victoriano Nacion Acain, PO3 Rodrigo F. Acob Jr., PO3 Robert Dommolog Aliaga, PO3 Jed-in Abubakar Asjali, PO3 Andres Viernes Duque Jr., PO3 Noel Onangey Golocan, PO3 Junrey Narvas Kibete, PO3 John Lloyd Rebammonte Sumbilla, PO3 Virgel S. Villanueva http://www.wikiwand.com/en/2015_Mamasapano_clash

While the firefight ensued, it attracted the attention of MILF (Moro Islamic and Liberation Force) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). Unable to bring the whole body of Marwan, SAF cut off his finger for DNA testing in order to verify the identity. SAF were then attacked by MILF and BIFF armed groups. This resulted in the 44 deaths and 16 on the side of the MILF and BIFF. 14 members of the SAF sustained injuries and all of them who returned suffered the trauma of seeing their comrades killed in battle. Civilians were also reported to have been part of the casualties with 7 killed. An outcry for those who passed away in the incident followed.

Top Row l-r: PO2 Chum Goc-ong Agabon, PO2 Noel Nebrida Balaca, PO2 Richelle Salangan Baluga, PO2 Glenn Berecio Badua, PO2 Godofredo Basak Cabanlet, PO2 Peterson I. Carap, PO2 Roger C. Cordero, PO2 Frankiln Cadap Danao, PO2 Walner Faustino Danao, PO2 Joel Bimidang Dulnuan
Middle row l-r: PO2 Amman Misuari Esmulla, PO2 Jerry Dailay Kayob, PO2 Noble Sungay Kiangan, PO2 Ephraim G. Mejia, PO2 Nicky DC Nacino Jr., PO2 Omar Agacer Nacionales, PO2 Rodel Eva Ramacula, PO2 Romeo Valles Senin II
Bottom row l-r: PO1 Russel Bawaan Bilog, PO1 Windell Llano Candano, PO1 Loreto Guyab Capinding, PO1 Gringo Charag Cayang-o, PO1 Romeo Cumanoy Cempron, PO1 Mark Lory Orloque Clemencio, PO1 Angel C. Kodiamat, PO1 Joseph Gumatay Sagonoy, PO1 Oliebeth Ligutan Viernes
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Five days after on January 30, 2015 was FUSION, the First Philippine Music Festival at the MOA concert grounds. A great number of musicians paid tribute to the #Fallen44 through their performances. The touching tribute for the SAF 44 was very timely and relevant showing the power of music in highlighting the loss and suffering of our men in uniform.

Sarah Geronimo shows off her Rexona white underarms w Bamboo. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Instead of it merely being a powwow for OPM (Original Pilipino Music/ Organisasyon Ng Pilipinong Mangaawit), they were able to deal with a burning issue of our time that exploded just days before the concert. The script, effects, choreography were all prepared for months in advance and yet artists were more than willing to adapt their performances to honor those who have fallen.

spot light from left: Basti Artadi, Yeng Constantino and Joey Ayala. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

The SAF44 were honored as heroes upon their return.

An actual song written and composed for the heroism of our Filipino soldiers in the future should be produced. Another event with that concept in mind where artists record the music could perform it live. Proceeds from ticket sales and CDs sold could benefit the families of those who lost loved ones and the SAF members who survived. This is a call not just for our artists and musicians but also our Recoding companies and concert producers who can get together for this cause. MORE importantly our young people should get behind it buying Filipino music, singing for something we all believe in.

Gary Valenciano dedicated his hit IPAGPATULOY MO, GALING NG PINOY for SAF 44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Voice coach Sarah Geronimo shows off her Rexona white underarms. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

This is the transformative power of music, where it can positively influence lives and bring to light issues that are important to us. Who can forget BAYAN KO by Freddie Aguilar and how it unified our people’s struggle for democracy?

6CycleMind had a rousing tribute to SAF 44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

For FUSION 6CycleMind came in with black armbands. Vocalist Tuti Caringal had camouflage pants and dog tags. He dedicated SANDALAN to those who fell in Mamasapano. Although the song is a fast paced rock song it speaks of a painful time in one’s life to the point of crying. There are no hard and fast solutions it’s only us being there for one another that will ease the pain of loss. Thinking about it the song was perfect in this context especially with the lyrics.

6CycleMind’s Tutti Caringal. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

FROM: SANDALAN by 6CycleMind

Sige lang

Sandal ka lang

At wag mong pipigilan

Iiyak mo na ang lahat sa langit

Iiyak mo lang ang lahat sa akin

Andito lang ako naghihintay

Lagi mong tatandaan

Di ka naman nag-iisa

Kyla dedicated her hit SALBABIDA for SAF 44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Kyla dedicated her hit SALBABIDA. Our fallen heroes were the rock that sustained their families both emotionally and financially. The title translates to Lifesaver.

Gloc 9; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Gloc 9 in his spiel talked about the equality of people prior to his song SIRENA: “Kristyano, Muslim, sundalo, sibilyan mayaman o mahirap, bakla o tomboy, parepereho lang tayo.”

Bamboo dedicated TATSULOK for SAF44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Song choice is crucial but almost exactly to the word Bamboo’s hit since a decade ago was very descriptive of what happened in the Mamapasano clash. It generally speaks of the oppression of the poor but the verse where fields/rural areas Bamboo’s TATSULOK almost predicted exactly what happened in the clash.

Bamboo sprouts wings in apocalyptic world on video wall. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

From: TATSULOK originally by Rivermaya

Totoy bilisan mo, bilisan mo ang takbo

Ilagan ang mga bangag nakatutok sa ulo mo

Totoy tumalon ka, dumapa kung kailangan

At baka tamaan ka ng mga balang ligaw

Totoy makinig ka, wag kang magpa-gabi

Baka mapagkamalan ka’t humandusay diyan sa tabi

Totoy alam mo ba kung ano ang puno’t dulo

Ng di matapos-tapos na kaguluhang ito

Hindi pula’t dilaw tunay na magkalaban

Ang kulay at tatak ay di syang dahilan

Hangga’t marami ang lugmok sa kahirapan

At ang hustisya ay para lang sa mayaman

Bamboo dedicated TATSULOK for SAF44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Habang may tatsulok at sila ang nasa tuktok

Di matatapos itong gulo

Iligtas ang hininga ng kay raming mga tao

At ang dating munting bukid, ngayo’y sementeryo

Totoy kumilos ka, baliktarin ang tatsulok

Tulad ng dukha, nailagay mo sa tuktok

Gary Valenciano has always been known for his faith inspired songs. But his hit IPAGPATULOY MO GALING NG PILIPINO featuring Gabby Valenciano, originally written for OFWs also fits nicely dedicated to the soldiers. The theme of self-sacrifice and excellence is applicable to the SAF members who were chosen from the cream of the crop of the police force. While Gary sang the vocals, his son Gabby performed the rap portions of the original.

FROM: IPAGPATULOY MO GALING NG PILIPINO by Gary Valenciano featuring Gabby Valenciano

Mula pa man Noon saksi ang kasaysayan

Galing di maitatangging taglay

Lungkot at hinagpis, patuloy mong tiniis

Sa ibang bansa’y iyong pinaghusayan

Ano man ang pagdaan

Kahit na anong hidwaan

Tatapusin nang panalo ang lahat ng laban

(Iyan ang Pilipino)

ABRA jams with Sandwich. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Ipagpatuloy mo, galing ng Pilipino

Galing ng ating lahi, nasa palad mo

Ipagpatuloy mo galing ng Pilipino

Galing mong natatangi, pagyamanin mo

Angking galling ipagpatuloy mo

SANDWICH dedicated their song SUGOD “para sa mga kapatid nating matapang na sumugod.” It was also the first time I had heard The Dawn backed up by a whole choir: The U.P. Singing Ambassadors. Vocalist and sought after actor Jett Pangan was belting out a medley of their hits. IISANG BANGKA TAYO was particularly meaningful with the message of brotherhood and even peace. The Dawn was the grand finale in a night of the biggest stars in Filipino music. Jett by dedicating their song SALAMAT, “Higit sa lahat maraming salamat sa lahat ng bayani na nag buwis ng buhay nila para sa atin!”

The Dawn was the grand finale: actor/vocalist Jett Pangan. The Dawn dedicated their medley of IISANG BANGKA, SALAMAT and TULAD NG DATI for SAF44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

FROM: IISANG BANGKA by The Dawn

Kay dilim at kay ginaw sa kalawakan ng dagat

Ubod lakas kung humiyaw ang galit na hanging habagat

Ngunit buo ang puso mo’ng ang daluyong ay susugurin

Magkasama tayong katahimika’y hahanapin

Saan ang tungo mo mahal ko’ng kaibigan

Saan sasadyain hanap mo’ng katahimikan

Basta’t tayo’y magkasama laging sasabayan kita

Pinagsamaha’y nasa puso kaibigan kabarkada

Iharap natin ang layag sa umaawit na hangin

Kapit-bisig tayong ang gabi ay hahawiin

Dahon ng damo, tangay ng hangin

At di mo matanaw kung saan ka dadalhin

Ngunit kasama mo ako, nakabigkis sa puso mo

Daluyong ng dagat ang tatawirin natin

Saan ang tungo mo mahal ko’ng kaibigan

Saan sasadyain hanap mo’ng katahimikan

Basta’t tayo’y magkasama laging sasabayan kita

Pinagsamaha’y nasa puso kaibigan kabarkada

Iharap natin ang layag sa umaawit na hangin

Kapit-bisig tayong ang gabi ay hahawiin

Ating liliparin, may harang mang sibat

Ating tatawirin, daluyong ng dagat

Basta’t kasama mo ako, iisang bangka tayo

Anuman ang mithiin ay makakamtan natin

MTV Pinoy VJ’s from left: Josh Padilla, Yassi Pressman, Kito Romualdez and Aryanna Epperson. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Other artists in FUSION include:

Julianne Taroja, Abby Asistio, FRANCO, Jason Farol, Thyro & Yumi, Anja Aguilar, Mark Mabasa, Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, The Dawn, Wolfgang, Bamboo, Rico Blanco, Gloc 9, Sarah Geronimo, Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel, Andrew E, Sandwich, 6cyclemind, Kitchie Nadal, Barbie Almalbis, Joey Ayala, Tres Marias, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Yeng Constantino, Kyla, Christian Bautista, Sam Concepcion, DJ Ace Ramos, UP Singing Ambassadors, The Maneuvers and U.P. Singing Ambassadors.

KAMIKAZEE’s usie (pronounced as uss-ie) A group selfie; a picture one takes with themselves and many others in the photo. One takes an usie to be silly with friends and have fun taking random pictures of themselves. Jay he wanted his usie to be with the crowd and asks: “tag niyo kami sa facebook ha?” Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Voice coaches Bamboo & Sarah Geronimo. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bamboo in apocalyptic world on video wall. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Yeng Constantino; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Sandwich front man Raymond Marasigan wore a Michael Jackson jacket from Thriller. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Christian Bautista; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Sam Concepcion; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Wolfgang from left: Basti Artadi and Manuel Legarda. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Voice coach Sarah Geronimo. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda poses for fans’ pic. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Yeng Constantino has virtual dancer on vid wall. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Yeng Constantino’s dance partner comes to life. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

KAMIKAZEE’s Jay Contreras. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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DJ Coki spins for Andrew E. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Andrew E; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The Voice coach Sarah Geronimo. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from right: rapper Abra, singer songwriter Thyro and rapper Apex. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Kyla dedicated her hit SALBABIDA for SAF 44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Paolo Valenciano; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Andrew E works the crowd. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Bamboo dedicated TATSULOK for SAF44. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Wolfgang guitarist Manuel Legarda. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Kitchie Nadal; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda poses for fans’ pic. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

6CycleMind from left: Manager/songwriter Darwin Hernandez, (bass) Bob Cañamo, (rhythm Guitars) Rye Sarmiento, (drummer) Vic Aquino and vocalist Tutti Caringal. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

6CycleMind wearing RayBans from left: Manager/songwriter Darwin Hernandez, (bass) Bob Cañamo, (rhythm Guitars) Rye Sarmiento, (drummer) Vic Aquino and vocalist Tutti Caringal. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from right: rapper Abra, singer songwriter Thyro and rapper Apex. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Yeng Constantino; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

Bamboo in apocalyptic world on video wall. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Sam Concepcion; FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

URBANDUB from left: bass Russell Manaloto and vocalist Gabby Alipe. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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jumpy URBANDUB from left: bass Russell Manaloto, vocalist Gabby Alipe, drums Janjan Mendoza and guitarist John Dinopol. FUSION the 1st Phil. Music Festival was held January 30, 2015 just 5 days after the Mamasapano Clash. Photo by Jude Bautista

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