Freddie Aguilar

I am not sure why he can't stop bad mouthing people, he also did the same to gary valenciano. He also commented about pacman speaking english during after battle interviews. I didn't like any of his song he sing too over acting. I saw his concern at a morning showing in channel to and it gives me goose bumps. He should already let the young generation now enjoy their fame. besides what are filipino aongs known in the country now a days? street rap? He should rest and stop attracting attentions by badmouthing others.

Yeah, what a guy! Those people are famous all around the world and they have talents. Using the word "monkey" does not help anyone of us at all. He only put his reputation at risk. It just proves that he is a loser and someone who is jealous of those successful Filipino singers. BOO for Ka Freddie.

I thought this is another issue about Ka Freddie. But this happened three or four weeks ago. Here's a report of what Ka Freddie had said. http://www.pep.ph/news/22360/Freddie-Aguilar-says-Charice-and-Arnel-Pineda-just-proved-that-Filipinos-are-%22monkeys%22 You may also check this video if you think PEP wrote it wrong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iI019Twb5k&feature=related I really just don't understand where he's coming from. I can say I am patriotic too but I don't think singing songs of other language makes one less Filipino. And Charice to sing Kundiman at Oprah? Well, that could be great but Charice is a pop singer and they took her to the US because she can do Celine and Whitney songs. The audience are expecting her to sing the same song they heard in Youtube to see that those are real. And now, she will be recording English songs because it's for international audience. I hope Ka Freddie said those words just for being sobrang makabayan (too patriotic) and not just to cloak some unruly emotions or gnawing regrets.

I have been proud of Freddie Aguilar, because just like the above mentioned artists, he did made Philippines known to other parts of the world through his talent. However, I don't agree of his opinions with regards to Charice and Alan. I understand their choice of songs in wanting to be made known in the world.

Although Freddie Aguilar has a point in wanting artists to be nationalistic, it's also a good idea to reach out to international members because this would bring honor to the Philippines. I think that it's extreme to be too nationalistic all the time, but it's also extreme to be too international all the time. There should be a balance between the two.

let him say what he wants to say it his freedom to. and them sing the songs they wanted to for it is also their freedom. we'll for mr aguilar i think he is just trying to be patriotic.

Coming from the space of where Freddie Aguilar started I can understand why. He has a point there that we can become famous by just promoting our own language and culture to other nations. The way he did his songs like "Anak" that became a hit around the world and it got translated to different languages after its becoming popular. But, for some reasons I also disagree with his comments because being Filipino doesn't necessarily mean that if you sang a foreign song or you became unpatriotic to your country more so less to be proud of. Maybe the others just are suited for that kind of songs and they become known of singing that song as good so will they become less of a Filipino? I don't think so each of us do excel in our talents and some of those talents may just not be suited to the country your currently in that is why you are appreciated by them. We should be proud of all our artist that show their talents whether it be originally Filipino made or an adaptation to other countries. For as long as they acknowledge their being a Pinoy they are still patriotic to their country.

Ka Freddie's statements against Charice, Gary and Alan Pineda was truly uncalled for, specially from someone who is highly respected by most Filipino artists. I see nothing wrong with Filipino artists singing cover songs of foreign artists, coz after all they just take inspiration from them and does not totally mean that they are denouncing their being Filipinos, in fact with their talent the Philippines is now glowing on the world map. Through their talent, a lot of people around the world now know that the Philippines is a country rich with talents...I don't really understand what's on Ka Freddie's mind but what I believe that he is only making a scene, he is trying to stir some controversy to mark his own comeback. I mean, the Filipino people are always ready to take him back to the limelight as he is and embrace what he can offer, but to say such awful things against his fellow artists is definitely not the way to do it.

They are still Filipinos and I think we should be proud that they have been recognized abroad, whether they sing Tagalog or foreign song. They were known as good Filipino artists and was given the rare chances to perform with the great foreign singers. We should be happy because a lot of Filipinos are really talented. Singing foreign songs does not mean that a person is not nationalistic or patriotic. It's in the heart. Francis M's music/ songs dont sound so Pinoy because they have western influence in them, but he was loved by his fellow Filipinos because of the content of his songs that convey nationalism and patriotism. Charice, Arnel and Gary V are entertainers and I believe they just did what they are told to do. That's their job. Freddie Aguilar should have been careful in saying things, because others would read his lines in the wrong context.

Oh that is a harsh thing to say to our Filipino talents abroad.. I think Freddie is just envious that he didn't make it international like the others. Even his daughter never made a big hit. I'd say to Mr. Freddie Aguilar to mind his own business. Ciao!

Hmm..i don't know what's freddie mean reason why he has said these statement.. But i guess he had some point in other ways.. maybe we should try not to mimic other singers.. and try to promote our own OPM songs..^_^

He really said that? Oh, I'm disappointed with him. I thought that such person of an iconic effect in the country is already responsible enough when speaking and commenting other people. A person who is considered an icon in the Philippine music should respect his fellow singers, especially that they are Filipino also and who is continually raising the standards of Filipino talents all over the world. Those people that he called monkeys are putting the Philippine flag in the pedestal nowadays. Unlike him that he just stay in the country doing nothing aside from singing those silly songs which only his generation admires...

I agree that he is jealous and envy about them. I have read in the newspaper that Freddie Aguilar called them monkeys for imitating the foreign artists. He should be proud of that these Filipinos are famous now abroad and have a promising career there. He criticizing them in my opinion he should support them instead.

Though he has a point, still saying monkeys is quite an insult. He being a Filipino he should at least give credit to those singers who always say that their Filipino and they proud of it. Even they are copy-cat what matters is they still proud of what their doing and they doing it for Filipino. As with Freddie Aguilar though he really values being a Filipino he still lacks the capability to go mainstream because he is to enclosed with what he believes in. What I don't like to this issue is saying "monkeys" to them the "copy-cat" singers my one cent..

He did say that? Oh my...makes me wonder why. Sounds like "crab mentality" to me. We ought to be proud of Pilipinos making it good internationally because it is very difficult even just to be noticed. At the most acknowledge the fact that we are good at something instead of trying to pull others down. I do not see them as imitators, its just that talents like those are highly appreciated internationally.I hope Ka Fred should keep quiet if he has nothing nice to say.

Come on Redhornet117, in Philippine entertainment, any gimmick could bring in the bucks, even at the expense of someone else. The old man probably needs attention fast. But there is also truth to what he is saying. An artist must have a style distinctly his or her own. I take that as a positive criticism. With Arnel Pineda though, he was hired by a foreign band to sing their kind of songs. It is difficult to incorporate his own in such a setting. AP proud of being Filipino is enough for me. Charice Pempengco though must be advised not to settle on just being a copycat. She must have her own songs. Freddie Aguilar could have tipped her the best advice yet. Our tunes/melodies/songs are world class. About time somebody let the world know. Charice is in that position.

I am proud that some Filipinos made it abroad. Somehow they would make Filipinos known through out the world. I understand Ka Freddie. We know how much he loves our country. His song ANak was famous n the whole world. I think he wants Filipinos to make a Filipino song popular through out the world.

well, although freddie aguilar has a point but i think if he had nothing good to say about them he should have just kept silent. i know these artists are trying to imitate western music and by that they could be called monkeys/apes (imitators). nonetheless, i think that the main reason why freddie said it was because he was jealous of their success. i think that's his greatest motivation for saying such things because if he really meant no harm he could have been more subtle. well, he is right though. there is no originality with charice and alan's songs. they're all imitations. so by that definition they can be called "monkeys" even if the term sounds so rough. i couldn't say the same about APL D though because he has a tagalog song, bebot, and it's even popular abroad. i think he was being a true filipino artist by singing a song in tagalog. as for ka freddie, he has the right to be proud of is heritage. he's always sang songs in tagalog all his life. i guess that's what makes him originally pinoy.