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Free Man Francis M.

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:26:12 +0100

Francis Durano Magalona known as Francis M. in the Philippines music industry was born October 04, 1964. One of the nine children of actors Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran popular film stars in 1940’s and 50’s.

Francis “Kiko” Magalona aka FrancisM, Master Rapper, and The Man From Manila had the most irresistible faces in the movie industry here in the Philippines. One of the most talented person, down to earth and nationalist one.

He is credited as being the first rapper in the Philippines to successfully crossover to the mainstream. Riding on his success, Kiko founded his own record company called Red Egg Records, as well as his own production company Filipino Pictures Inc. where he is the resident Director and has made several music videos for bands and solo artists including Ely Buendia, Gloc 9, Join The Club, Shamrock, Pikaso, Death Threat and Denmark

The groundbreaking album Yo! in 1990 garnering the nationalistic hit Mga Kababayan (My Countrymen), making Yo! the first commercially released Pinoy rap album in the Philippines. While rapping politically conscious and thought-provoking rhymes in both English and Tagalog, the album was a total success and helped instantly catapult Filipino hip hop from underground to mainstream status and also marked the birth of Makabayan or Nationalistic rap in Filipino hip hop.

In 1992, Francis Magalona released Rap Is FrancisM (1992), which is highly regarded as one of the greatest Pinoy Rap albums. With tracks addressing the various cultural and social problems that plagued his country such as drug addiction in "Mga Praning" (The Addicts), political instability in "Halalan" (Elections) as well as the detrimental effects of a colonial mentality in "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" (We Are Filipinos), the record's complexity and conscious message quickly earned it its classic status and became the standard by which future albums of the genre were to be compared.

The release of his third album, "Meron akong ano!" (I Have What!) in 1993, followed by "FreeMan" in 1995 marked the beginning of Francis' experimentation with Pinoy rock, becoming an exceptional artist in both genres of music. He has frequently collaborated with other Pinoy rock bands such as the Eraserheads and more recently Parokya ni Edgar.

FrancisM had also been chosen by Fremantle Media, the owners of American Idol, and their local counterpart ABC-5 (the station who owns the ‘Idol’ franchise in the Philippines) to be one of the judges of Philippine Idol along with Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Ms. Pilita Corrales aka “Asia’s Queen of Songs”.

Kiko was married to Pia Arroyo a rap fanatics and considered as the first female to record a rap song with Francis M. titled “Loving You” and released as part of the Yo! Album. They had been given 8 beautiful children named Unna, Nicolo, Francis Jr., Elmo, Arkin, Clara and Actresses Maxene and Saab.

In August 2008, Francis “Kiko” Magalona was diagnosed with leukemia or Cancer of the Blood at Medical City Hospital, Mandaluyong. He appealed for privacy.

I don’t want a media circus. I want privacy with my family. What I’d rather talk about is how we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital. It was very gradual, hindi siya biglaang lumabas (it did not come out so suddenly). We don’t want to use the word ‘curable,’ but the doctors say it’s treatable.

—Pia Arroyo-Magalona, Francis’ wife

After his treatment and discharge, he made his return on Eat Bulaga together with Ely Buendia, who was also recently discharged.

He has also decided to write about his experiences fighting the ravenges of cancer on his blog a Free Mind. Small quotes from his blog touches not only mine but everyone’s heart, as human beings feel compelled to reach out to others through this brave new medium that is bringing the world one step closer to understanding each other as family.

“ Today, September 25th, 2008 is the day I learned that Cancer isn’t all about death. It’s about LIFE. And today I celebrate and embrace that life.

Today was a day of reckoning. I went to my doctor at her clinic, and from the smile on her face as she entered the room, I knew The Lord, Jesus Christ gave me a reprieve. I knew that someone, somewhere made a prayer, and continues to pray for me, my family and my recovery.

And Jesus heard it.

Another quote stated as:

I look forward to the pain as I know my journey is on full speed ahead. I will not be bold to say that without asking a favor from you all. PLEASE PRAY for me as I undergo treatment. Your prayers, as always, have sustained me. And am sure the Lord will listen to all our prayers. To His will I submit myself.

Jan 14, '09 5:50 AM

4^th Chemo Cycle

On March 6, 2009, at 12:20 pm, Magalona succumbed to multiple organ failure after having been rushed to the hospital and incubated the night before. He had undergone several chemotherapy sessions since he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia in August the previous year, and had been expected to undergo a bone marrow transplant.

A shocking announcement was first made on the television variety show Eat Bulaga!, which he had co-hosted. News of his death sparked a surge of web traffic to several Philippine news sites, causing a momentary slowdown in the operation of those sites. The One and only Master Rapper, Free Man and Nationalistic Man…Our very own Francis Magalona had finally Rest in peace…

He may die young and left us but his spirit will always remain on us. His composition’s … music and art will always be a part of our lives especially in our hearts.

Long live with God the creator Francis M.

Facts about the Author

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:07:57 +0100

Exhibit 1

SHELEILLA is derived from Sta. Cecilla according to my mom and I maybe one of the members of those people who unluckily had been given a very long name by their parents who had been soooo much excited about giving names for their new born child. FYI, I got three names excluded my middle and last name and a total of sixteen letters just for the name itself plus twelve for the mid and last…and until now I don’t know who’s to blame.

I was born in the year of the Dragon and supported by my planet Venus . Had been given birth by my Mom who works as a simple House wives and a Mother of four beautiful kids. My Dad who had been devotedly working all his life as a Contractor of his own company and made all the possible thing to support his family. My three outrageous brother that made me feel so protected and very special for I am the only princess in the family.

My Mom want ’s me to become a Nurse … so, she came with me into universities who offers such course. She tried to convince me but what I really wanted to be is to become a flight attendant. So, I took BS-Foreign Service major in International Trade instead of Diplomacy to excuse myself from too much memorization. Not so long ago, I’ve finished my course and just then I realized that I’ am a bit short in height to have my dream come true. So, I decided to face the other side of the road. I’ve been into merchandising, sales, travel agency, hotel and the last job I had was in a call center.

I love cooking. That is the most thing that I like to do. I can cook any dish that you may wish…well of course as long as it is a Filipino food okeyyy…. You may ask me to cook anything…but never in cleaning the house or washing the clothes…swiping the floor…etc. Cooking is everything for me…like my own family. My husband and of course…my only son Efren Charles who’s named after my husband and Prince Charles of England.

I met my husband in a common friend that is now what I called Best friend named Bonzai, who is in fact big enough for her name. It was a love at first sight…for me…I just don’t know to him if he feel’s the same the night we first saw each other but from that moment...and before I close my eyes I know that i have to see him again. That I have to do something…that it is him I am about to spend my whole life with.

And instinct never failed. June 15 of year 2000 we got married and start a life that is both new to us. It is true what they usually say…that marriage is not easy! It is not just like a spoon of rice that whenever you got burn your tongue … you may throw it away or spilt it anywhere. It is a very hard start for the two of us…we fought everyday. We discovered things… good … bad … yet, were still here… getting stronger and better. Still fighting for love…and no matter what, I will always be the same girl who loved him from the start and that’s until the end.

My husband work thousands of miles away from me and my son. I know it is really hard and very depressing. But only my love and trust is what can make our relationship last.

My son is one of the most precious thing that ever happened to me…though I know that I ‘am not a perfect … I still do love to do my best to make him a better person. To give him everything that he likes and want. I may not be rich in money but in love for him is what can makes me complete.

I ‘am just a simple person…just like any ordinary girl. I just love to be love and be love. I just want to be happy and be able to express myself in any ways. I just like to have fun and enjoy life with those people I love. I just want a simple life. A simple dream to come true. A simple prayers to be answered. A simple talk with you………

Crying Like a little girl

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:24:29 +0100

I guess for 6 years now, i am always thinking of a new years resolution in where could help me to start a new life, a new different me for a new year! Been thinking of things i am afraid, weak, things that is really hard for me to do.

Last wednesday, January 09 i decided to go to Baclaran for a novena in where i usually do...it is past 2:30 pm and the novena will start by 3pm. So i attend the mass while waiting for the novena. The confession room catches my attention ... and i dont know why suddenly i ask myself "should i confess all my sin now?" My heart beats so fast and started to feel fear and questions flows over me. "am i ready to confess now?" "how will i start?" "can i stand it over and am i really ready to change now?" Been standing, thinking and asking myself for over 30 minutes before i decided to go in front of the confession room. Still asking and telling myself that i could still back out and just simply ask for God's forgiveness. But the light turned off and someone from inside came out...and my heart told me to come in...and be strong...be ready to confess and accept whatever consequences it may bring.

I came inside and crazy...i am looking for the switch in where could make the light turn on, but i dont see any so i kneeled and started to talk to the priest on the other room.

The priest asked me when is the last time i confessed...and i am really feeling nervous. What are the sin that i want ot confess...i am almost crying while talking and confessing. I feel so ashamed...for myself, to the priest, to all the people i have done wrong with, to God!

I came out to the room and start the novena and pray for what the priest told me so. After that, i talked to God and asked for his forgiveness. I was shocked when i saw myself crying. Crying like a little girl who has been funished my his dad because of some bad action. But feel happy afterwards because my dad kissed me and hug me...and told me not to do it again because it is bad!!!

I feel so relieved and lightened while walking back home. I dont feel any guilt and angry in my heart now. I dont know whats with that confession but it really makes me feel lite. There are things that i still dont know how i am going to start with but i just ask God to help me do all the things that is neccessary for me to start a new life in right way.

I just hope people around me trust me more and believe me that i can still correct myself and hoping that they will understand me. Besides, i am not doing it only for myself, but also for the goodness of my own family, for all my friends, for all the people who cares alot to me and for those who have sinned against me.

I want to forget all the pain i have been through for the past years...all the wrong that i have done against the people who have wronged against me. I want to change for better and for good!

Still, i am only Human...i dont promise that i can change that easily and quick. I dont promise that i can be good everyday. That i can do all good and no bad...i am still human...but i will start it by doing little things that i know that could make my life good.

Original Date Posted : January 12, 2008

Crazy me

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:21:43 +0100

Nakakatawa...minsan bigla nalang babalik satin yung mga masakit na bagay na napag daan na natin...na kahit pala gano na katagal yun, pag naalala mo ...masakit pa din pala. Me takot pa din. Kanina, while browsing all those people who viewed my profile...there is this one name who has the same name as this girl that i jealoused so well. I can't really say that i'am over it coz when i saw the name...everything came back as it was just yesterday. I View her profile and realized that it is not her. The age is too young, the location where this girl came from did matched, she still study...so i am really convinced that its not the girl i thought. Curriousity came to me and forced me to type her name and search if she has a friendster account. Knowing that i don't really know her full name or e-mail add and the worst i don't know how she really looks like??? Funny right? But thats how crazy i am. I got jealous with the girl where i don't even know if she looks prettier and sexier than me( hahahaha !!! kapal!!! ) But the point is...SHE made MY man cheat on me. Fuck her right? And everything that happened to me now...everything that i do...all my insecurities...pain......"it's ALL because of HER". Very un-lucky for me or it's just i got pissed off...'am already in pages 55 when i stop searching and got nothing. Damn you Leng...how will you know??? I paused for a while and realized i am talking to myself!!!!=)) I maybe need some professional help here =)) But anyways, i heard whats my mind is telling me...that, Hey! it's been a years now...you have to move on, forgive and forget! Besides, he is still yours! Telling you he loves you and he will never do it again. Trying all the positive ways to prove you that he loves you...needs you more than that bitch.! But my heart answered it...with all the pain i felt inside me...seems like my heart is contracting very hard that i cant able to breath well....it says that " I already forgive him for what he has done to me! I still love him and wanna live with him for the rest of my life. But what is really hard to do inwhere i thought i already did is to forget the fact that inspite of all the things that i gave up just for him...all the things i have done. Given ... and can give, he can still do such crazyness to me! All because of that Fuckin' girl. Yeah!!! she really played a big influence in me...But sad to say...It is a Bad influence not good. Anyways, It is really nice that we can write and express our feelings here. It helps me release the tension, ease some pain and relax my mind from thinking of too many things. Thank you!!!

Original Date POsted : April 25, 2006

New Years Wish

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:18:10 +0100

Its been 9 days now since 2007 started and from the first day until now i been thinking for what resolution i am going to make for this year. I did'nt say i am good and nice enough not to have any to change but it's just i am happy now. I have my family with me. My dearest Efren...my loving Charles...My Mom & my dad...brothers who have always been so sweet and supportive. Friends who's always there for me. A not so bad financial status. A house, although it's not mine but i am happy to live with and stay with. Health that never been a problem for almost 6 years now. A life that never been complete and happier. And now, it is much greatfull because we are now starting a new part in our lives...A business that i have been dreamin' ever since. I just wish that someday that business will become successfull. I will really try hard and everything that i can to make it work and to make it successfull. I wanna prove to my parents and Efren and friends that i can do it. I am not in a rush so it is not really matter to me if i don't get earn much for now for i know that i really have to wait and work for it and pray to god to help me improve it and make it work. And i know i can do it. What i wanna ask to god is to continue from guidance & helping us in our everyday lives. Take us away from all the un-healthy things. From all the sick and test. But what i really wanna do now is to thank every single person who have been a part of me...who have contributed ideas, knowledge and experience in life that has been my inspiration to be much stronger and be thankfull. Thank you.

Original Date Posted : January 09, 2007

Malungkot na Pasko

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:15:37 +0100

Ito na yata ang isa sa malungkot na pasko na dadaan sa buhay ko. I thought we'll be spending our christmas with HIM but unfortunetly hindi pala...He went to other side of the world again for a work. Ewan ko, di kami laging magkasundo...madalas magka away kami...nagtatalo...madalas din sinasabi ko sa sarili ko na Mas mabuti pa nga na nasa ibang bansa sya at least hindi kami nag aaway. But Yesterday, Dec. 21, 2006 kung kelan apat na araw na lang ay pasko na ay hinatid namin sya sa Airport para bumalik sa England kung saan sya nagta trabaho. Habang papunta kami sa Airport di ko pa nararamdaman ang lungkot o kung maiiyak ba ako. Pero ng bumaba sa sya ng sasakyan at umalis na kami pauwi...bigla akong naiyak. Naisip ko na kahit lagi kaming di nagkakaintindihan, gusto ko pa din syang makasama ngayong pasko. Di na kami nakapag usap ng maayos bago sya umalis kaya itinext ko nalang sa kanya lahat ng gusto kong sabihin. Nag reply naman sya...at naramdaman ko naman na nalulungkot din sya tulad ko...namin dito na iniwan nya. Isa nanamang pasko na wala sya. Sa tagal...nakakapag taka na hindi pa ako sanay. O talagang di na ako masasanay. Isa nanamang paskong wala sya...isa nanamang Malungkot na Pasko na baka matagalan pa bago maging masaya.

Original Date Posted : December 22, 2006

Most of the time

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:12:59 +0100

Sometimes it's really hard to know if the person you love ... loves you at the same time. You cannot easy identify if that person is just an in-sensitive or in-considerate or simply NOT that Showie. But whether we accept it or not...sometimes one has to show or say that they love each other, actually...the word SOMETIMES is not the right word to use coz it has to be in a sentence which is MOST OF THE TIME. Because most of the time we failed to show and say how much we love and need that person. We often thought that being together or giving material things is enough to show we love and we care...but personally speaking, i don't agree with that! You may call me Martir or Plastic if you think i'am...but honestly, i'd rather choose unwealthy life but with the person i love than being rich yet un-happy with my life. So, material things is not really that matters to me...it's more of the attention and love.

Original Date POsted : December 13, 2006

Searching

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:10:40 +0100

There are things in life happens inwhere it is not really what we are expecting to...hoping for....and asking for. And the worst, bad things happened with the least person we do expect to hurt us. Sometimes i am thinking that maybe we are just expecting too much that we just don't expect them or a certain person will gonna hurt us badly. Mentally and Physically speaking. One time, i saw myself sitting at the corner of my bed...thinking...i know i am thinking of something but i don't know what it is. My mind seems to be blank and searching for something. I have felt a pain at the other half of my chest...seems to be my heart is crying. Bleeding. I hear my heart says, why don't you just leave and start all over again...a new life. But my brain told me NOT TO!!! That have to work for it for my family. I don't really know who am i going to follow...is it what my brain is telling me or my heart who feels every pain...searching for love and the one who is really capable of seing who really cares for me, who trully loves me and who really need me. It is really one tough decision i have to make. But for now, i guess i have to stay for a while. Wait for the sign. And let the time takes me to where i have to be. I just hope that God give me more strength and patience to handle all this missery and pain i am dealing with right now. I know i can make it!!! I hope.

Original Date Posted : November 13, 2006

No MOre

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:07:45 +0100

This is it! the day i have been waiting for after a couple of months being free...free to do everything i wanna do!. This is the day in where i have to put myself again in a ward but this time...not for 2 months but much longer. I just hope i can make it...and be able to manage my character or behaviour for the period of 4 to 6 months.I'am not really supposed to feel this way but its like that i will be in prison and all the things that i used to do and things that makes me feel happy will be freeze for a while. No more Gigs, No more alcohol, no more yosi ( cigarette ), no more party, no more chat friends, no more overnight phonecalls ( telebabad ), no more sleep overs....I'll defenitly miss all those stuffs but there is nothing really i can do about it...but to accept it and be with it.I just wish that its better this time, Not just the boring and typical one.Got no choice but to enjoy the moment, each time we have to go to thier house in _______.... though i am not the orocan type of person, i have to be... and its making me really sick! ( sigh... ) This is it! i have to accept it! i have to go with the flow.

Original Date Posted : October 24, 2006

My Mixed Emotions

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:59:51 +0100

Its is always nice to know that those people you have back years ago...or people you thought is no longer your friend...are still there and remembered me on my birthday. I'am so happy because i have received alot of Testimonial...Greeting...Mails from my friends. And what makes me really feel good ??? knowing that my sister in law send me a Testi and mail. What makes it so special among others??? because we have'nt talked for along time for some reason. And i am so happy...really HAPPY because maybe this time we could start all over again and forget about things happened year ago. I really missed her so much. We had been a real sisters...we do crazy things together...talked about anything under the sun...we have alot of things in common...and i love her! for a million of reasons. I know that she knows that i love her ... that inspite of what happened, she will always be my sister in law...the Mom of Joshhua...my nephew and the first ever girl who understand me ... my moods...my hang ups...my ups and downs...my craziness. I just hope we could bring back the friendship that once we have missed. I miss you sis! and thank you.

Aside from her, all my best friends, family, Neighbors, acquintance had sent me an sms .... ( ha5x ... i'am not so friendly type of person!!!! ~ Giggle ~ ) But i missed two important person in my life. First, Ma. Romena B. Guanzon. My Best friend since High School. This is the first time that she missed my birthday. This girl is the one who always comes first to greet me...and come to my house to eat my Handa! But she never even send me any greetings...even an sms. I miss her so much and i hope she still remember whats with October 18. The second, Efren E. Moreno, Jr. My Loving partner. This is not the first time he missed my birthday, as far as i remember...this is for the fourth times. I really miss celebrating my birthday with him. But its ok...coz right now, he is in the airport and he will be coming home tomorrow! I dont really know how i feel right now! It's like a mix of emotions. I'am excited to see him again and be with him...and happy to know that eventhough he missed my birthday, he will be celebrating All Souls day, All Saints day, Charles Birthday, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, New Years Day, Neils Birthday, Joshua's Birthday, His Own Birthday...and everyday....he4x. But there is this something that makes me feel a bit sad. The thing that i can not be with my other friends...like friends from Chat...acquintance...for the entire time or day that he is here. He does'nt want me to have a friend aside from those friends i have eversince we met...he is some kind of a selfish when it comes to me. Maybe he thinks that i am pretty!!! ( hahaha!!! kapal... ) or some kind of a Ms. Universe... but its ok. I understand him!!! i just hope he will be able to understand me too! I just wish that everything will be alright...no more fight...that we could have more of understanding than mis understanding this time.

Original Date POsted : October 19, 2006