It was always my life long dream to be a recognized composer in my own country. Today, my dream has finally begun to become reality.

From left: Monet Gaston (Yanggaw), Diwa de Leon, actress and Cinema One Jury member Eugene Domingo, and Leon Gaston (Yanggaw) during the Cinema One Awards at ABS CBN (Nov. 28, 2008). Photo by Dwight Gaston.
I never expected today to be an extraordinary day for me. I was only supposed to deliver my band’s new album to the major newspapers to be reviewed. While on my way to Philippine Star’s office, I received an unusual phone call. It was from Mr. Ronald Arguelles himself, also known as the head of ABS CBN’s Cinema One Originals Productions. He asked me if I could drop by today at ABS CBN’s office, and I said yes. I had no clue what for, I thought it was only for a press release interview about the recently concluded Cinema One Originals (COO) screening.
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