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The assassination of Ninoy Aquino and my biggest scoop

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By Roberto Coloma
| Rappler Verified
MANILA, Philippines – On August 21, 1983, I was a rookie foreign correspondent for global news agency Agence France-Presse, working for the legendary bureau chief Teodoro “Teddy” Benigno. We and dozens of other local and foreign journalists were crammed into the VIP Room of the Manila International Airport (MIA). It was a sunny Sunday. I was 24. Mobile phones hadn’t been invented yet. We were waiting for the arrival of Benigno S.
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Pinoy jazz giant KTB launches audiophile album

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By Roberto Coloma
| The Daily Tribune (Philippines) Verified
The Philippines’ top jazz band KTB has launched an audiophile album, raising the artistic and production standards of the local music scene. KTB stands for Kiss The Bride, symbolizing the moment the members said “I do” when asked to join the group led by veteran guitarist Joey Puyat. KTB has been together for 16 years. Its latest album is set to be one of the most significant OPM release in years. It is made up of all-original compositions.
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Pinoy jazz scene gets more exciting with the launch of an instant classic

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By Roberto Coloma
| Philippine Daily Inquirer Verified
I attended the successful album launch of KTB, Manila’s premier jazz ensemble, at the jam-packed Makati music bar called 78-45-33 on July 18. KTB stands for Kiss The Bride–the moment members said “I do” when asked to join the ensemble led by veteran guitarist Joey Puyat. It has been together for 16 years. I had spent a day listening to the band’s most recent album before heading to 78-45-33. It is probably one of the most significant OPM releases in years.
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