Hagibis
Hagibis, a Filipino disco group from Manila, was formed in 1979 by Juan dela
Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and record executive Vic del Rosario.
The original lineup included Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji
Garcia, and Mon Picazo. Hagibis gained initial recognition with their macho
image and on-stage costumes, borrowing elements from the American disco group
Village People. Their debut film appearance came in 1980 with Dolphy's Angels,
followed by the musical film Legs... Katawan... Babae! in 1981. The group
released several albums, including their sel...
