Freddie’s countrymen look up to him as a legend who helped shape the culture of the nation through his lyrics.

For decades, Freddie Aguilar has inspired and touched lives through his music. He is widely considered as the King of Philippine Folk Music due to the impact of his songs on every Filipino. He may not be making the same buzz in the music industry as he did in the past but his songs are still being played on radio stations across the country. Freddie’s countrymen look up to him as a legend who helped shaped the culture of the nation through his lyrics.

Freddie Aguilar’s hits are timeless classics which continue to bridge generations of Filipinos.

The classics that propelled Freddie Aguilar to huge stardom are Bayan Ko and Anak. The song Bayan Ko was the anthem of those who stood against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos. Anak is probably Freddie’s most popular song in the Philippines and even worldwide. It is a folk-rock ballad which was released in more than fifty countries and was translated in twenty-six languages. It was a huge surprise as it just started as a finalist for the 1977 Metropop Song Festival. To date, Anak has sold more than 30 million copies.

At a young age, Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar (Freddie’s real name) already knew what he wanted to do with his life. He was still studying when he decided to concentrate on singing, playing the guitar, and travelling to different places away from his family. Freddie’s father dreamed to have a lawyer-son in him but the young musician pursued his own plan. Through his unwavering determination and exceptional talent, Freddie eventually achieved huge popularity locally and internationally.

Freddie Aguilar has released several albums. His other famous hits include Magdalena, Estudyante Blues, Kumusta Ka, Pulubi, Kinabukasan, Problema, Mindanao, and Ipaglalaban Ko. His hits are timeless classics which continue to bridge generations of Filipinos.

At present, Freddie still performs and still has the same dedication to his craft. One of his children, Maegan Aguilar, is also a well-known singer. He still commands a strong following among Filipinos especially those in the countryside or provinces.