APO Hiking Society

APO Hiking Society

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Apo Hiking Society is a Filipino musical group that emerged as a prominent force in the local music scene. The ensemble, originally named the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, consisted of Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, and Boboy Garrovillo. The trio became known for their contributions to soft rock and the Manila sound, helping define the landscape of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Following Javier's death in 2022, Paredes and Garrovillo have continued performing as a duo, maintaining the group's legacy in Philippine popular music.