dicta license disbanded

Truth be told, I am not much of an OPM fan. I know I should be but I'm not. In fact, if I were to name local bands I really enjoy, I would come up with only four. Dicta License owns the top of that list.

I was searching for information about the band's possible new album (which I was so keen on buying) when I came up with an article about how Pochoy was already a lawyer and how the band disbanded. What? That quick?! (Actually they disbanded as early as oct. 13, '07. Yes, I'm a bit delayed when it comes to current events.)

I was expecting another album or two. I was looking forward to listening to more of their music filled with realistic nationalistic sentiments. I was planning on having my Paghilom album (finally) signed on one of their gigs. And I was going to buy a Dicta shirt.

"It’s a tough act then balancing his busy studies with his band’s gigs, he admits. The set up was further complicated by the fact that two of his band mates, Boogie Romero and Kelly Mangahas were also having problems dividing their time performing in Dicta License and Kjwan, another band. When the situation became unbearable, the group finally disbanded, leaving Labog all focused on his studies. "
(http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/13/yehey/weekend/20080413week2.html)

And so I learned that their breakup was inevitable and was for the common good of the members. That somehow alleviates my pain. Anyone who has something so unique and precious taken away from them would understand how I feel.

Here's a letter from Pochoy:

Writing this brings pain to my heart, the kind you get whenever you've lost someone important in your life and then there's nothing else to do but move on.

I'm afraid that dicta will be having its last dance tonight, 11pm at 19 east, Sucat. Please be there with me as I enjoy one last moment on stage with Kel, Boogs and Bry.

Dicta has been my stronghold for almost 8 years. It was never just a band for me. It was a movement, a stage, and a platform to reach people and to somehow use words and music to pierce your hearts and awaken your souls. And now that we are here, on the brink of our career, I just hope that we have accomplished something close to that dream.

Do not worry about the four of us. For each member will do great in whatever path he takes. Also, I want to make it clear that our friendship is so much bigger than this and no matter how sad and frustrating this conclusion can be, we remain as friends.

This is it guys. Thank you for all the love and support and for believing in dicta.

We had an awesome time together! One last time later!

See you guys.

Sincerely,

Pochoy Labog
Dicta License Frontman

"I will carry you through the hurricane waters And I'll remember you in the blue skies."
-Citizen Cope

I will miss Dicta License.

gosh my crush

Attorney na si crush Pochoy Labog (Dicta License)!! waaah. Ang galing galing nya!

661. JURIAL, Niño Jim B.

662. JUSTINIANI, JR., Romeo S.

663. KANAPI, Roberto Ricardo O.

664. KUONG, Dennis C.

665. LABIAL, JR., Ricardo P.

666. LABOG, Norberto Pocholo P.

667. LABRADOR, Chaveli Joan O.

668. LABUSTRO-GARCIA, Jacquelyn A.

669. LACAMBRA, JR., Modesto C.

670. LAGAT, Eileen Mae B.

671. LAGMAN, Mary Rosary D.

672. LAGMAY, Aries John P.

Kinikilig ako gosh. Haha. At eto pa. May nahagilap ako kanina na pictures nya nung long-hair pa siya. Diba bihira lang yung lalaking carry nila yung long hair? Isa siya sa mga yun, (at isa pa si Arvin Toledo)- pero nagpagupit na sila ngayon. Ayos lang, almost perfect parin. Ü

Hay Lord. Sana po, nangangarap lang naman po, maging friends kami. Magbabagong buhay na po ako, basta pakigrant lang po yung wish ko. Haha. Sana rin po intayin nya ko. Haha. O kahit ngayon na po ok lang din. (wut. okaaaaay tama na, nakakaawa na ko.)

toby

well, may bago na naman kaming obsession ni little sister Jamie. si Toby! nga lang e nakiki-obsess lang ako, kanya talaga si Toby. Obviously, kung akin siya, ang naging pangalan nya ay Toma. Eto sya:

Kawaiiiii!!!!!!!

*ngayon ko lang nakita, mukha siyang kuneho sa picture na to. hehe. ang cute cute.*

toma!

Hm. I think I've fallen in love with Toma Ikuta. Don't get me wrong. I don't watch anything aired on GMA. I discovered Hana Kimi through my cousin a few months ago.

Perfect, right? You should watch him act, you'll be impressed - he won Best Supporting Actor twice! Ha!

Anyway, I'm playing Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms, 4 hands, with someone. We're yet to be introduced so I don't know who he is yet, maybe next week. I hope he's like my past partners, because performing a duet's way better than playing a solo piece. And it's always better appreciated by the crowd.

It's sort of rainy season here already. Just when we thought it can't get any hotter, it suddenly started raining. Hard. And frogs are starting to inhabit our garage, garden and backyard again. If you knew me, you would know I am hardly able to step out of the house these days, specially when darkness falls.

That's all, I'll search for something to watch on crunchyroll now. =)

to do list

I'm making a list of stuff I have to do this summer. (yes, even though I'm still in academic purgatory and there's a possibility I'll attend summer classes. ohdear. I hope not.) Here goes, in no particular order:

1. Self-study playing other instruments. (I would have counted on Keith and Iji for this but I won't meet with them this summer. Maybe next sem.)
2. Really practice twice a week, or at least before going to lessons.
3. Go to a beach in another island with my high school friends.
4. Buy the Nodame bag. (this I want to accomplish before April ends)
5. Fully recover from the storm of incidents this sem.
6. Derive and write Canon in D from the one I have in C.
7. Download and watch lots of Asian series.
8. Persuade my brother to play the guitar.
9. Be a better businesswoman. (and please earn more!)
10. Prepare my mind for next sem.
11. Be with my high school friends.
12. Be a brave driver.
13. Do something productive for MOrg.
14. Continue watching Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill.
15. Have a haircut.
16. LOSE WEIGHT! Exercise and eat less! (seriously. Since last sem started I gained 6 lbs. I hate it.)
17. Read the pile of novels waiting for me here.
18. Compose modern stuff, at least accompaniments, for the band.
19. Exert effort in singing.
20. Cook meals.

Yes, I know, I'm a bit on the ambitious side right now. I hope the mood's still here after I get my grades on friday. wwaahh!