00:00In other news, the Philippine music industry is now mourning as OPM icon Haji Alejandro passed away
00:06at the age of 70 due to complications brought about by a stage 4 colon cancer.
00:12The family confirmed the death of Alejandro today from the statement of Gurley Rodis,
00:17a family friend and longtime manager of Haji's daughter, Rachel Alejandro.
00:22Alejandro was known as the original Kilabot na Mga Kulahiala due to his entertainment career in the local music scene.
00:29He was also a member of the circus band together with Pat Castillo, Jackie Magno, Tilly Moreno and Basil Valdez.
00:37He is also the singer of the hit songs such as Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Panakip Butas at Takapagtataka and Tag Araw Tag Ulan.
00:46As of now, the family of the OPM icon is asking for privacy as our family grieves for their loss.
