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Farewell To A Legend: OPM Icon Freddie Aguilar Passes Away At 72
Photo credit: Freddie Aguilar
It’s a sad day for Filipino music lovers.
Freddie Aguilar — the voice behind timeless classics like Anak, Bayan Ko, and Magdalena — has passed away. He was 72. According to Partido Federal ng Pilipinas general counsel George Briones, the iconic folk singer breathed his last at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Philippine Heart Center.
Aguilar wasn’t just a musician — he was a storyteller, a voice of the people, and a national treasure whose songs captured the soul of the Filipino experience. From the deeply emotional Anak, which resonated with millions of parents and children across generations, to the patriotic anthem Bayan Ko that became a rallying cry during tough times in Philippine history — Freddie Aguilar’s music wasn’t just heard; it was felt.
Fans, fellow artists, and admirers from all walks of life are now pouring in their tributes online, celebrating a man whose music will forever be woven into the fabric of Filipino culture.
Rest in peace, Ka Freddie. Your songs will keep singing in our hearts.
Freddie Aguilar — the voice behind timeless classics like Anak, Bayan Ko, and Magdalena — has passed away. He was 72. According to Partido Federal ng Pilipinas general counsel George Briones, the iconic folk singer breathed his last at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, at the Philippine Heart Center.
Aguilar wasn’t just a musician — he was a storyteller, a voice of the people, and a national treasure whose songs captured the soul of the Filipino experience. From the deeply emotional Anak, which resonated with millions of parents and children across generations, to the patriotic anthem Bayan Ko that became a rallying cry during tough times in Philippine history — Freddie Aguilar’s music wasn’t just heard; it was felt.
Fans, fellow artists, and admirers from all walks of life are now pouring in their tributes online, celebrating a man whose music will forever be woven into the fabric of Filipino culture.
Rest in peace, Ka Freddie. Your songs will keep singing in our hearts.
May 27, 2025
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