Metalcore band David vs Goliath, from left: Bassist Arvin Nacario, guitarist Kenneth Zamudio, drummer Amiel Avila, guitarist Jules Montañez and vocalist Oliver Lagdameo.

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo Law Batch ’88 will launch “Make A Difference” (M.A.D.) via a concert featuring Basil Valdez, Pops Fernandez, Billy Crawford, Nikki Gil, Geneva Cruz, Kris Lawrence, Rage Band, Spirit of ’67, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Isabella Gonzales and Kuh Ledesma, hosted by Grace Lee and directed by Freddie Santos.

To be held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum on March 29, the spectacle is called “MAD For Music.”

“It’s a dream come true!” exclaims “MAD For Music” organizer and Ateneo Law Batch ’88 spokesperson Atty. Raul Gerodias. “Not only is it a great thrill to bring together some of our finest homegrown talents for such a landmark event, but it warms our hearts even more to know that they support MAD for positive change as well.”

Proceeds of the concert have been earmarked for Batch ’88’s social outreach programs, foremost of which is a partnership with Waterhope, a collaborative social enterprise that teams up with NGOs and private groups to provide affordable clean drinking water to the country’s poor.

Ateneo Law Batch ’88 also plans to run legal mission and read-along program for an urban poor community in June.

Produced by ALV Events International, “MAD for Music” is presented by The Ateneo Law ’88 Inc. and brought to you by San Miguel Corporation, LRWC, Rusty Lopez, Universal Lift, PCSO, Discovery Suites and Astroplus, with media partners TV5, 2ndAvenue, TALKtv, JackTV, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Business World, Tiger 22, 105.1 Crossover, 105.9 Radio High, 96.3 Easy Rock, Yes 101.1, DZXL, Tatak RMN and RJ 100.3.

For ticket inquiries, log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph. Showtime is 8 p.m.

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Metalcore Band From Davao Wins Muziklaban

For David vs Goliath, Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban was the key to opening more doors for opportunity in the music scene.

The Davao based metalcore band bested over thousands of bands who auditioned to the biggest rock challenge and the other three top contenders during the Red Horse Beer Muziklaban Grand Finals.

The band’s lead vocalist Oliver Lagdameo, 22, shared that they had several member changes just to find the right distinct sound of David vs Goliath.

Joining the nursing graduate vox in this climb were members Business Management student and guitarist Jules Montañez (19); HRM student and drummer Amiel Avila (19); graphic designer and bassist Arvin Nacario (21); and Industrial Technology graduate cum guitarist Kenneth Zamudio (21).

During the finals, David vs Goliath performed an out-of-this-world collaboration with Greyhoundz’ Reg Rubio. “Performing with Reg Rubio was unbelievable! Then after we were announced as winners, he even came to hug and congratulate us. We were like ‘Is this real?’” said Jules.

David vs Goliath took home P1,000,000 worth of prizes. When asked what they’ll do with their cash prize, Oliver said, “We plan on dividing the prizes equally among us, but we will invest on new instruments and equipment to produce better music.”

Visit www.redhorsebeer.com for updates.

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