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Ang Banda 88 ng Sta. Maria, Bulacan

(with the former Mayor Paulino Luciano taken in front of the Municipal Hall during the late 70's)

I would like to congratulate all their talented members and also their conductor, my cousin, Arnel Jacinto for their musicianship & achievements as one of the best for winning the National Band Competition for three consecutive years recently held in Antipolo and Muntinlupa province of Rizal. I am really proud of you. Keep up the good work and more power to you all!Always keep our tradition and our great musical heritage alive! ( Sabi nga ni Lola Edes noon " Banda Otsenta'y Otso yata yan!!! ) She is really proud to be a fan. Always remember Dr. Francisco Santiago, ( Ang Ama Ng Kundiman ) and his lyricist and one of the greatest Filipino poet Jose Corazon de Jesus a.k.a. (also known as) Huseng Batute together with all great filipino musicians are our " Kababayans!"