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Gloc-9 receives MYX Magna Award: ‘Hanapin mo lagi kung ano yung mahal mo’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Filipino rapper Gloc-9, whose real name is Aristotle Pollisco, was honored with the MYX Magna Award at the MYX Music Awards 2024 on November 21. </p><p>Gloc-9 was surprised by the recognition as he was initially announced as one of the award presenters.</p><p>“With the career spanning over 25 years, our Magna awardee has not been afraid to tackle social injustice, poverty and patriotism. In his songs, he has become the voice of the voiceless,” said singer and actress Regine Velasquez who presented the award to the rapper.</p><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCorU9wPzTx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A240334.70000004768%2C%22ls%22%3A164641.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A164644%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCorU9wPzTx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-6" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCorU9wPzTx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCorU9wPzTx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by MYX Global (@myxglobal)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Gloc-9 then expressed his gratitude, saying: “Maraming salamat. I always say na hanapin mo lagi kung ano yung mahal mo. Kapag nakita mo, pilitin mo hanapin agad. Hanapin mo ng maaga para pwede mo siyang ipaglaban ng matagal, ingatan ng matagal at mahalin ng matagal hanggang sa dumating yung panahon na mamahalin ka niya. Maraming salamat, MYX! Thank you so much.”</p><p>He also encouraged others to dream big, adding, “Lagi kayong mangarap dahil hindi niyo masasabi pwede rin magkaroon ng Magna award ang ‘simpleng tao.’”</p><p>During the ceremony, MYX held a special tribute for Gloc-9, featuring performances of his iconic songs such as “Upuan,” “Sirena,” “Sumayaw Ka,” and “Lando” by artists including Ice Seguerra, Arthur Nery, Sassa Dagdag, and rappers Loonie, Smugglaz, Flow G, and Hero.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCopG1CTh1i/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A221333.20000004768%2C%22ls%22%3A164641.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A164644%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Several OPM icons also shared heartfelt video messages, highlighting Gloc-9’s lasting impact on both music and Filipino society including Yeng Constantino, KZ Tandingan, and Erik Santos.</p><p>Gloc-9’s fellow Magna awardees, Gary Valenciano (2008) and Bamboo (2019), also congratulated him. </p><p>“He uses a native language that for me if you want to put a message across in a hip-hop kind of way, you gonna do it like Gloc-9,” Gary said.</p><p>“Congratulations, Gloc- 9. You deserved that. Keep on doing what you are doing. Music first,” Bamboo added.</p><p>Gloc-9’s children, Danielle Shaun and Sean Daniel, also gave a heartwarming message to their father highlighting how proud they are of his achievements and works.</p><p>Danielle shared how their father’s music has been a guide for them, while Sean talked about how his music taught them to stand up for themselves. Danielle also expressed how her father is  not only an incredible artist but also a wonderful person who uses his music to connect to people.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2022/3/9/fresh-scoops/gloc-9s-wife-looks-back-on-simpler-times-with-opm-198975" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Gloc-9’s wife looks back on simpler times with OPM rapper: ‘Importante masaya tayo’  </u></strong></a></div><p>“He is not only an amazing artist, an amazing songwriter. He’s an amazing person overall. It goes beyond just entertaining people. He uses his music to bring reality to life and it’s amazing how he connects people from all walks of life,” she added.</p><p>Sean then expressed their gratitude for the recognition and support their father received, saying: “To see him honored with his award, made us appreciate even more what he does for others and for us as a family.”</p><p>Gloc-9 also took to social media to share his feelings after receiving the award. </p><p>“Hanapin, Ingatan, Ipaglaban at Mahalin ng Mahabang Panahon. Hanggang sa dumating ang araw na Iingatan, Ipaglalaban at Mamahalin ka nito Pabalik. #gloc9 #makatasapinas @tribalph @myxglobal ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Maraming Salamat @bamboomuzaklive @garyvalenciano @eriksantos @yeng @kztandingan Lagi yan Lagi🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️,” he wrote in a caption.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCqSIfNSjxq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A187128.90000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A164641.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A164644%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He also thanked the performers who gave him a one of a kind tribute, saying: “Kapag mapanood mo ang mga Hinahangaan mo na inaawit ang mga likha mo, yun ang Tunay na parangal!!! Maraming Salamaaat sa inyong Lahat Maraming Salamat @myxglobal #gloc9 #makatasapinas 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCpucuGz5T1/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A164855.90000009537%2C%22ls%22%3A164641.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A164644%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="612" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/20/gloc-9-drops-sari-sari-story-album-322" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Gloc-9 drops ‘Sari-Sari Story’ album</u></strong></a></div>

<p><i>Gloc-9 expresses gratitude for receiving MYX Magna Award for his contribution to Filipino music industry.</i></p>

Gloc-9 expresses gratitude for receiving MYX Magna Award for his contribution to Filipino music industry.

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Gloc-9 receives MYX Magna Award: ‘Hanapin mo lagi kung ano yung mahal mo’

Nikka Sabio

Published November 23, 2024 04:05 PM PHT

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