October 31, 2025 | 2:04pm
MANILA, Philippines — Local boy band Formula 5 celebrated its first anniversary in the music industry with a concert in Quezon City’s Viva Cafe.
In an interview with the media, Formula 5 manager Frank Lloyd Mamaril said the concert marks a milestone for the group.
“Masarap sa pakiramdam kasi alam naming may patutunguhan talaga ‘yung ginagawa namin,” Frank said.
“For the longest time, unti-unti na naming nakikita ‘yung bunga ng pinaghirapan namin — nakikilala na kami, nakakapag-perform sa iba’t ibang stage, may sarili na kaming mga kanta. At ngayon, may concert pa kami para i-celebrate lahat ng ‘yon,” he added.
The group said that performing abroad was one of their proudest achievements to date, one of their members Kier singling out their perfomances in Taiwan and South Korea.
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“Sobrang surreal kasi hindi lahat ng bagong grupo nabibigyan agad ng ganung opportunity. Ang saya kasi na-represent namin ‘yung Filipino community doon — ibang level ng fulfillment,” Kier said.
Another member, Shone Ejusa, also noted being distinguished by award-giving bodies like the Legacy Awards and Asian Pillar Awards where Formula 5 was recognized as rising artists.
“Sabi nga ni Direk, iba ‘yung saya kapag nare-recognize ka dahil sa passion mo,” Shone added.
Kirby Bas said that the group has a long way to go and they were glad to work with different artists, “Nakaka-touch kasi ‘yung mga dating napapanood lang namin sa TV, ngayon nakaka-work na namin. Marami kaming natutunan, not just sa craft, pero sa isa’t isa rin.”
“Para sa akin, ‘yung mga taong nakakasalamuha namin — fans, supporters, producers at mga tumutulong sa amin sa likod ng stage, sila talaga ‘yung nagbibigay ng meaning sa ginagawa namin,” ended the remaining member Oliver Agustin.
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