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Remembering Rico J. Puno: OPM legend sings his greatest hits on ABS-CBN

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/entertainment/10/30/20181030-ricojpuno.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>A photo of Rico J. Puno from his guest appearance on &#x27;I Can See Your Voice&#x27; back in August.</figcaption></figure></div><p>Seeing how Twitter was <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/30/18/rip-total-entertainer-celebrities-fans-mourn-death-of-opm-legend-rico-j-puno">awash</a> with tributes, it goes without saying that Rico J. Puno is one of the most admired singers in the country. </p><p>His effortlessly husky voice, the way he charmed everyone with his wit and humor, how he helped popularized OPM with hits like &quot;Macho Guwapito&quot; -- Puno, no doubt, has inspired many artists we, as Filipino fans of music, have come to know and love. </p><p>And nowhere was his irresistible charisma and instantly recognizable vocals more evident than when we was onstage. </p><p>With that in mind, here&#x27;s a look back at some of his best and funniest turns under the ABS-CBN spotlight: </p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_lURKhRSJyE" width="650"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PsPFMo5fHBo" width="650"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CoC5QTA-U0A" width="650"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HxkgXtGoKNA" width="650"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I_mzLvPGxXA" width="650"></iframe></div><div><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0PPbUQoqzJE" width="650"></iframe></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>1. Rico J. Puno earned a standing ovation from the &#x27;We Love OPM&#x27; mentors for belting out his timeless hits.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>2. He had everyone dancing by the end of this clip by singing &#x27;Macho Guwapito.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>3. His impromptu speech during the middle of his birthday performance of his is just one of the examples of his charm. He talked about how the &#x27;madlang pipol&#x27; was part of the reason why he was given his &#x27;second life.&#x27;</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>4. Rico J. Puno surprised everyone when he collaborated with Billy Crawford for a performance.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>5. Just to show how fun he was, Rico J. Puno was always ready to ride along with skits.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>6. It turns out his partner in this performance couldn&#x27;t sing, but that didn&#x27;t stop Rico J. Puno from trying his best to entertain.</p></div></div></div>

<p>Seeing how Twitter was awash with tributes, it goes without saying that Rico J. Puno is one of the most admired singers in the country. </p>

Seeing how Twitter was awash with tributes, it goes without saying that Rico J. Puno is one of the most admired singers in the country.