HALE – a four-piece alternative rock band in the Philippines – has been jointly recognized by the World Health Organization, the Department of Health and the Framework Convention Alliance on Tobacco Control Philippines for their exemplary contribution to, and as a champion of, tobacco control advocacy. The award was given during the World No Tobacco Day smoke-free concert at the Rajah Sulayman Park in Manila on May 31.
Champ Lui Pio, the band’s lead vocal and guitars, said he has asthma and hates the smell of cigarette smoke. He vowed that he will continue to involve himself and his band in anti-tobacco/anti-smoking efforts to prompt the youth to stop smoking or not to pick up the habit. The members of the band include Roll Martinez (guitars, vocals); Sheldon Gellada (bass, vocals); and Paolo Santiago (drums, percussion).
Hale hits off melodiously well with the hopelessly romantic Filipino audience. Their impact is felt everywhere you hear their song “Broken Sonnet” and “The Day You Said Goodnight”-- the songs that have sent young hearts pumping into overdrive.
Champ Lui Pio, the band’s lead vocal and guitars, said he has asthma and hates the smell of cigarette smoke. He vowed that he will continue to involve himself and his band in anti-tobacco/anti-smoking efforts to prompt the youth to stop smoking or not to pick up the habit. The members of the band include Roll Martinez (guitars, vocals); Sheldon Gellada (bass, vocals); and Paolo Santiago (drums, percussion).
Hale hits off melodiously well with the hopelessly romantic Filipino audience. Their impact is felt everywhere you hear their song “Broken Sonnet” and “The Day You Said Goodnight”-- the songs that have sent young hearts pumping into overdrive.
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