OPM rock band The Eraserheads, makes their way back home at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, as they receive the UP Oblation Gawad award on Tuesday.
UP Diliman honored the members with the award for their contributions to the country and university. Atty. Roberto MJ Lara, Secretary of the University and the Board of Regents said that the recognition bestowed reflected the band’s enduring excellence and commitment to promoting national pride.
Awardees are also recognized for the extraordinary service rendered with or in the university’s name. It is the highest distinction that the university can bestow its students.
The members all took their excitement to social media, posting several photos and videos of the night.
“A night to remember. Thank you again Unibersidad ng Pilipinas for this honor!” vocalist Ely Buendia wrote.
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Additionally, both bassist Buddy Zabala and drummer Raimund Marasigan felt that the ceremony was comparable to a graduation ceremony.
“So this is how it feels to graduate. Heart bursting, can’t talk, only drink. Looking around for people I love to help me calm down. Then, the Gawad Oblation medal. I look far away, imagining my parents beaming proudly at me,” Buddy Zabala captioned.
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“Dito nagsimula kahit na hindi nakapagtapos. Salamat sa karangalan, parang grumadweyt narin kami ngayon. Padayon,” Raimund Marasigan said.
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Lastly, drummer Marcus Adoro posted a series of videos of his member’s speeches.
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Being in UP reminded members of their roots and how their music found its voice. They recalled the sleepless nights spent writing, rehearsing songs, and dreaming. The members are all UP alumni and met while they were studying at the university. The band was formed in 1989.
Even now, the band is still known for giving the Filipinos lived experiences a series of soundtracks, which catapulted them to the local music scene in the 1990s.
