Farewell To The Phil. Master Rapper, Francis M.

Francis Magalona, the Master Rapper succombed to Leukemia, last Friday, March 6. He was survived by his wife Pia and eight lovely children. He is 44 but looks very young maybe because of his cheerful moods, positive attitude and joyful world. He gained the title of the Master Rapper as he introduced, composed and sang rap songs and music. He was idolized by aspiring performers, followed his footsteps and thru his help, these talents shine and now enjoying stardom. Currently he is one of the hosts of the longest running noontime variety show, EAT BULAGA, when strucked by cancer. It's barely seven months after discovering his illness. While under treatment he showed much strength, full of hope and inspiration to recover. He's very vocal of getting well and even appeared and sang with a fellow performer Eli Buendia, last October at Eat Bulaga. Though we're all aware that cancer kills, seeing Francis back to his live and kicking mood, performing to the highest level, never comes to the people's mind, he will pass away that soon. A shock to everyone and a tearful day not only to his family but to the the people of Eat Bulaga and a sad, gloomy day to the filipinos.

He started his showbiz career on his teens at German Moreno's, THATS ENTERTAINMENT, Kuya Germs described him to be so professional and dedicated to his craft. He was singing then but introduced break dancing. He was easily loved by the people not only for his talents but also because he is the son of the famous couple of Phil. Cinema, Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran. Francis is known for his kindness, a poet, singer composer, an actor, TV host and a total performer. He's so patriotic, no doubt he love his country and the filipinos that much. All his compositions pertain to his love and pride for the Philippines and his countrymen. Lately he designed tshirts with the Phil. insigna, the sun and the 3 stars and even have his back tattooed with it. All other designs were the same insinuating his love for the people , for God and country. One tshirt design is with the words ONE LOVE, with his picture in it., where his close friends wore during his funeral. He will be remembered for his hit songs, Mga Kababayan Ko (My Countrymen ), Ito Ang Gusto Ko (This Is What I Want) Kaleidoscope World, The Man from Manila and so many others.

On his five days wake at Christ the King Church, showed how much he was been loved by his family, relatives, friends.and the filipinos. His fans patiently waited for their turn to join the long orderly pile just to view his remains. The Eat Bulaga noon time show where he is best loved by his cohosts and viewers gave him tribute everyday until his funeral. On the first day where his passing away was announced, his cohosts cried a lot and so with the filipino audience. The next day all the guests were the rappers whom Francis M. touched, they all sang his songs and everyone wore his tshirts designed. At the finale, the famous Tito, Vic and Joey emotionally sang Kaleidoscope World , ending them and the viewers in tears. The tribute continues airing his songs, his videos not only in Eat bulaga but all other GMA TV shows. There was an instance at Eat Bulaga, when Michael V, one of his closest friend, released ballons part of their program for KIKO, to everybody's surprise the ballons formed like the Phil. map up in the sky. It's just saying that Francis M. is still expressing the love for his country until this last moment.

On his Nechrological service, where his closest friends, colleagues in photography,(the other side of KIKO) relatives and family pay tribute by delivering their messages, everyone can't hold their tears. Malou Pagar (head of Eatbulaga) burst into tears and can't almost finished his speech, expressing Kiko not only a member of EB but a son, Michael V. also crying, shouting his love for Kiko and the very emotional sons and daughters of Kiko would really break your hearts. Good thing, Pia, his wife was so strong, that when heard of her calmness, everyone in tears regained strength.

Francis M. or Kiko to some live his life believing in his country and the people. Thru his songs, he gave emphasis to have faith in God, in ourselves and in our country. To focus on our works and do what we love to do, that there's still a chance for us to make it. There is still hope for the filipinos and the sun will continue shining at the beautiful Philippines as long as there's one love for everyone.

The ever patriotic Kiko will recieve a medal of merit from Malacanang, for his contribution to the filipino art and music. Ex presidents Cory Aquino and Joseph Estrada and other gov't officials were also present at his wake. He was cremated last March 10 and his funeral march to Loyola Memorial happened in the morning of March 11. where his ashes was laid to rest. Farewell Francis M., you deserve my tears, being a Filipino, everyone can be proud of.

Prayers, Winning Power Of Pacquiao

I have watched all the major fights of Pacquiao, only his fights during his early days I failed too. One thing I observed aside from his love to his craft, aside from his patience, hardworks in training and his self confidence, is his faith in God. As he enter the ring he's already wearing the rosary as his necklace and just take it off before starting the fight. He would make the sign of the cross before going into the ring and of course a short prayer was already done. While the fight is going on, his mother can be found at her prayer room, doing all the kneelings. bowing of head, and even lying face down with spread arms, surrending everything to God, for her child's protection and victory. She said her prayers instead of watching the game and will just view it later on it's replay. After the fight, upon winning, you'll see Manny praying at his corner, thanking the Lord for the good fight, for having him safe and for the victory, you'll see him again doing the cross sign and before annoucing his victory, he has worn back his rosary as his necklace. While you can see her mother being hysterical thanking and praising the Lord. Lastly during Pacquiao's interview he never forget to thank the Lord. I believe, Prayer is the winning power of Manny Pacquiao.