Hagibis (band)
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| Origin | Manila, Philippines |
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| Members | Joel Ortega Singer/Actor Yujin Baydal Pete Gatela Carlos Parsons |
| Past members | Bernie Fineza † Joji Garcia Sonny Parsons † Mon Picazo Mike Respall Dolreich Tonolet |
Hagibis is a Filipino disco group best known for their macho image, on-stage costumes, and macho songs about women. Originally formed by Juan dela Cruz Band singer and bassist Mike Hanopol and record executive Vic del Rosario, they are cited as the "first boyband in the Philippines" and later were dubbed the "Filipino Village People", The original line-up was composed of Sonny Parsons, Bernie Fineza, Mike Respall, Joji Garcia and Mon Picazo.