Nora’s 9 lives

AEGIS. The group’s hit songs are featured in Peta’s popular jukebox musical. file photo

Raymund Baclayo, nurse: “Thank you, Ms Rina Jimenez-David, for your wonderful piece about Nora Aunor’s contributions to our society. The actress’ life reflects our own struggles, humble beginnings, successes and failures. The diminutive star seems to have a cat’s nine lives. Every time she stumbles, she manages to make a spectacular comeback. More power to you, Ms Nora Aunor!”

Other notes:

Benjamin San Diego, graduate student: “Where is Janno Gibbs? I haven’t seen him for quite sometime. To me, he is a brilliant but underrated singer. Let us have more of him, please.”

Important role

Milagros Barbosa, social advocate: “I agree with this section’s commentaries on Feb. 22 and March 1 regarding the deteriorating state of our mainstream films. Media plays an important role in shaping viewers’ values and aspirations.

“Producers often concern themselves with how much their movies earn, with little regard for their social relevance. The extensive promotion of films in TV programs, mall shows and newspapers is mindboggling!”

Josie Abenoja-Galindo: “So much has been written about the Pinoy musical, ‘Rak of Aegis,’ but very few know the band’s composer—who wrote such hits such as ‘Luha,’ ‘Halik’ and ‘Basang-basa Sa Ulan.’

“All of the songs in the group’s first album were written by my brother, Celso Abenoja, who has since passed away. They were written more than 20 years ago—and Aegis breathed new life into them! No one would’ve been prouder if he were still around to hear them given new arrangements and performed live. On behalf of my brother, maraming salamat, Peta!”

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