Rest in peace, Kiko

"Huwaaat?! No, hindi! Sana hindi totoo." :(

That was my initial reaction when I heard about the sad news. We were having lunch when my officemate calmly announced that Francis M passed away. We immediately checked for news in the internet, but at that time no confirmation yet. I also started receiving text messages asking if it was true. I was so anxious, because I kinda felt that heavy feeling. A few minutes after, my friend found a video of Vic Sotto making the announcement on Eat Bulaga. We all went to her station to watch it. I was teary-eyed. It's like I didn't know what hit me. I went back to my station and sulked. Was trying very hard not to cry but I couldn't help it. I cried for a bit and tried to process the thought that Kiko is already gone. But somehow, I was having a difficulty doing so.

A few months back, I wrote a post about the master rapper. This was the time when almost everybody found out about his sickness. I said in my post that I was in major disbelief to find out he had the Big C. You can just imagine how I am feeling now. I'm terribly sad. It's like I lost a person so dear to me. I'm starting to miss him already. :(

Francis Magalona was one of my idols growing up and until his last breath. I never had the chance to have my picture taken with him or have our cds signed, but I still felt a connection with him. Thank you so much for everything you've done and shared with us. You will surely be missed.

May you rest in peace, Kiko.

Francis M Update

Francis M was discharged last September 10, but he's back in the hospital for his second batch of chemotherapy treatment.

Let's continue praying that he knocks out the Big C.

For updates, you may check out his multiply here.

Francis M

I was a having a normal day when an incoming Yahoo email with the subject Francism caught my attention. It was from Ms. Day Cabuhat, Pupil's co-Manager, and her post went like this:

hi friends...

we would like to ask your generous help for someone very dear to all
of us in the industry. FrancisM has been diagnosed to have leukemia
and we are currently doing a blood drive. Blood of any type and
platelets may be donated at the Lower Ground Floor of Medical City,
please just tell them you are donating under the name of FRANCIS MAGALONA.

thanks much and your support of this will be most valued and
appreciated. ..

day

Whaaat?!? This could not be true! This was the same reaction I had when I found out that Ely Buendia had a heart attack. Tried to process the information but it wouldn't sink in. I was still in major disbelief. How can someone so healthy-looking be diagnosed as someone who has cancer?!

I've always been a fan of Francis Magalona, or Francis M, or Kiko. I began to appreciate rap music because of him. I used to know most of his songs, even the not-so-popular ones. I would like to think that I still do. (Note to self: rip all our Francis M cds and save it in my Zune). Even saw some of his movies, although sa tv nga lang. :) And he made me more loyal to Eat Bulaga, when he joined the show. Hehe!

I am no family, I am just a FAN. Yet, I'm greatly affected by the sad turn of events.

But I know I need to be positive. I know Francis M will get through this. He's always been a strong person. With all the help, support and prayers from his family, relatives, friends & fans, let's all make this a HAPPY BATTLE for FRANCIS M.

P.S.
To all who get to read this by any chance, would appreciate it if you can help Francis M by donating blood. If not, prayers would most definitely do.

Yo! Yes, yes Yo!