HISTORY
In the summer of '94 best friends Noel Palomo and Wowie Flores had this thought "Masyado nang magulo ang Mundo, ano kaya ang magagawa natin para makatulong?" a very good question indeed considering the fact that none of them was rich, and the only thing they had is an old guitar and songs that no one has ever heard but them. So they decided to form a group that would help awaken the minds of troubled youth in their hometown. So they formed an alliance with Athony Cervantes whom is considered as a guitar extra ordinaire and James Rodriguez a well renowned drummer. They called themselves "SIAKOL", siakol pertaining to a free, happy and sometimes naughty state of mind.
Siakol immediately made their presence felt because of their hard - hitting songs and gained the respect of the public. Although considered as a very young group of talents, one of the most respected recording company recognized their potential and capabilities. Alpha Recording Company offered them a contract that will make them certified recording artist. Their first public appearance were as guest at a "Battle of the Bands" in their hometown in Paranaque, and from that day on it was already considered history in the making.
The song "Lakas-Tama" topped the charts in NU107 & most radio stations all over the country, their dream of being heard came true and in return they are giving the public positive message that would serve as a guide for a much better way of thinking and living through their songs. Immediately after the release of their first album they were given the "New Artist of the Year" by the 2nd READERS POLL AWARDS '96. Their albums were released thru Alpha Records and later given certain recognitions as follows:
First Album:"Tayo na sa Paraiso" was launched at noontime show " Sang Linggo Napo Sila " with carrier single "Peksman" followed by "Bakit Ba?".
RecognitionsGained:
On July 19, 1996 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "Eat... Bulaga!
On October 5, 1996 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
On November 9, 1996 over 80,000 copies were sold and was given the "Double Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila".
Presents the Album "Tayo na sa Paraiso" is considered as a "Quadruple Platinum Awardee".
All Awards was given and certified by the Philippines Association of the Records Industry. (P.A.R.I.)
Second Album:"Rekta" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last April 19, 1998 with carrier single "No Problem" and "Balewala" following by "Ayos Lang" and "Itigil Na Natin"
RecognitionsGained:
On July 5, 1998 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "ASAP"
On February 6, 2000 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
Presents the Album "Rekta" is considered as a "Double Platinum Awardee".
All Awards was given and certified by the Philippines Association of the Records Industry. (P.A.R.I.)
Third Album:"Pantasya" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last 1999 with carrier single "Hindi mo ba alam?" and "Balewala" following by "Muli bang makikita" and "Pagmamahal"
RecognitionsGained:
On October 15, 1999 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" at noontime show "SOP"
On February 6, 2000 over 40,000 copies were sold and was given the "Platinum Award" at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila"
Second career single "Inip" was made an MTV by one of the country's leading film institutions "Creative Nations"
Fourth Album:"Sa Pag-Ikot ng Mundo" was launched at noontime show "Sang Linggo Napo Sila" Last September 2000 with carrier single "Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo" following by "Sige na TuloyPa"
Recognitions Gained:
On December 2000 over 20,000 copies were sold and was given the "Gold Record Award" by Alpha Records.
First career single "Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo" was also made an MTV by one of the country's leading film institutions "Awardee Winner Director Robert Quebral".
Fifth Album:"Karoling" was launched at noontime show "M.T.B" First Friday of December 2001with carrier single "Maligayang Pasko". Promotional is still on going.
Recognitions Gained:
Siakol Karoling was considered as "Gold Record Award" by Alpha Records.
Sixth Album:"Hiwaga" was launched early 2003 with carrier single "Hiwaga" following by "Manubela and Matulog ka na". Promotional is still on going. Siakol Hiwaga was considered as "Gold Record
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Bob Ong
Bob Ong, or Roberto Ong, is thepseudonym of a Filipino contemporary author known for using conversational Filipino to create humorous and reflective depictions of life as a Filipino.
One reviewer notes (translated from the vernacular):
" Filipinos really patronize Bob Ong's works because, while most of his books may have an element of comedy in them, this is presented in a manner that replicates Filipino culture and traditions. This is likely the reason why his first book - and those that followed it, can be considered true Pinoy classics."
The six books he has published thus far have surpassed a quarter of a million copies.
The website and the pseudonym
The pseudonym Bob Ong came about when the author was working as a web developer and a teacher, and he put up the Bobong Pinoy website in his spare time. The name of the site roughly translates as "Dumb Filipino," used fondly as a diminutive term. Although impressed, Bob Ong notes, "my boss would've fired me had he known I was the one behind it." When someone contacted him after mistaking him as an actual person named Bob Ong, his famous pseudonym was born. The site received a People's Choice Philippine Web Award for Weird/Humor in 1998, but was taken down after former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada was ousted after the Second People Power Revolution.
Pseudonym Confusion
There has been occasional confusion between Bob Ong and Filipino-Chinese author Charlson Ong. However, according to Bob Ong's account in Stainless Longganisa, he is not actually Filipino-Chinese. Neither is he actually named "Ong." The family name "Ong" just evolved out of play of words that was the BobOng Pinoy website.
It has also been suggested that the poet, Paolo Manalo, is Bob Ong, but he has denied this. The books of Bob Ong are often humorous can produce feelings of nostalgia for the reader.
Another theory also states that Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee for Literature, Prof. Eros S. Atalia, graduate of Philippine Normal University and is now a teacher in the University of Santo Tomas, is Bob Ong. He also produced two books with Visual Print Enterprise, entitled "Peksman, Mamatay ka Man Nagsisinungaling Ako" and "Lapit na me, Ligo na u". Atalia's writing style falls under a similar type Bob Ong uses. (But if you examine the context, particularly on the author's political view and religious view, Atalia is way too different from Bob Ong)
Published works
*ABNKKBSNPLAko?!(Aba, Nakakabasa na pala Ako!) (2001)
* Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino? (2002)
* Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas (2003)
*Alamat ng Gubat (2003)
*Stainless Longganisa (2005)
*Macarthur (2007)
*Kapitan Sino (2009)
*Ang Mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan (2010)
