The International Bamboo Organ Festival

21/07/2026

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

The Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc. joins the entire community in mourning the passing of our beloved "𝑫𝒐𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏" ("Doctor of the People") and dedicated public servant, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧.

Beyond being a doctor and public servant, Doc Eric was also a member and alumnus of the renowned 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫. He remained a steadfast supporter of both the choir and the Foundation throughout the years. We fondly remember his most recent attendance at the 𝟓𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 during the Gala Night, where he joined us alongside fellow officials from the City Government of Las Piñas.

The Bamboo Organ Foundation and the Las Piñas Boys Choir extend our deepest gratitude for everything you have done, your unwavering support, and your countless contributions—not only to our Foundation but to the entire City of Las Piñas. Your dedication, advocacy, and legacy of service will never be forgotten. Though you are no longer with us, your memory will forever live on in our hearts and minds.

Thank you, Doc Eric. May your voice now join the angels in their heavenly song. Until we meet again, Doc.

With love and gratitude,
Your family at the Bamboo Organ Foundation

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢:
𝟓𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥

𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦, 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭.

Ang Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc. ay nakikiisa sa pagluluksa sa pagpanaw ng ating "𝑫𝒐𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏" at lingkod-bayan na si 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧.

Maliban sa pagiging isang doktor at lingkod-bayan, naging miyembro at alumnus din ng tanyag na 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫 si Doc Eric at patuloy na sumuporta sa grupo at sa Foundation. Maaalala na huling dumalo at nakisama si Doc Eric sa 𝟓𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 noong Gala Night, kasama ang iba pang mga opisyal ng City Hall of Las Piñas.

Taos-pusong nagpapasalamat ang BOFI at ang Las Piñas Boys Choir sa lahat ng iyong naitulong, nagawa, at walang sawang suporta—hindi lamang sa Foundation, kundi sa buong Las Piñas. Hindi namin malilimutan ang iyong mga adbokasiya at ang napakarami mong nagawa para sa komunidad. Bagama't wala ka na sa aming piling, mananatili kang buhay sa aming mga puso at isipan.

Salamat, Doc Eric. Nawa'y makisabay ka sa pag-awit ng mga anghel diyan sa langit. Hanggang sa muli nating pagkikita, Doc!

Mula sa iyong pamilya dito sa Bamboo Organ Foundation.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢:
𝟓𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥

05/07/2026

𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚

Inaanyayahan namin ang lahat na makiisa at manood ng "Konsiyerto Parangal para kay Padre Diego" ngayong Hulyo 18, 2026, ika-7 ng gabi sa Bamboo Organ Church.

Sama-sama nating gunitain ang buhay at pamana ni Padre Diego Cera, ang imbentor ng natatanging Bamboo Organ, sa pamamagitan ng musika at pagpapatibay ng ating pananampalataya sa gabing ito ng pagpupugay. Ang natatanging libreng konsiyerto na ito ay hatid ng Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc. at ng Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph.

Huwag itong palampasin, itala na ang petsa, at makiisa sa amin ngayong Hulyo 18. 🎶

20/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡, 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐬.

The Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc. mourns the passing of 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐝 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐬, a master organ builder, dear friend of the Philippines, and a champion of our musical and cultural heritage.

Hans Gerd Klais will forever be remembered for leading the historic restoration of the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas, giving new life to one of the nation's most treasured cultural landmarks. Through his vision and dedication, the Bamboo Organ once again found its voice, inspiring generations of musicians, builders, and audiences.

His legacy extends far beyond a single instrument. He helped document and preserve historic organs throughout the Philippines and supported the formation of Filipino organ builders, including Cealwyn Tagle and Edgar Montiano (+), helping establish a tradition of organ building and restoration that continues to flourish today.

The enduring success of the International Bamboo Organ Festival and the preservation of our historic organs stand as lasting testaments to his passion, craftsmanship, and generosity.

We extend our deepest condolences to Monica, his children, colleagues, and loved ones. May he rest in the peace and joy of the Lord.

His work lives on in every note of the Bamboo Organ and in every effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage he helped revive and sustain.

— Bamboo Organ Foundation, Inc.

Photo Credits: Orgelbau Klais Bonn

25/04/2026

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Corporate Sponsors for their invaluable support of the 51st International Bamboo Organ Festival. Your partnership sustains not only a remarkable celebration of music, but also a living testament to our cultural heritage.

Through your generosity, we continue to nurture the next generation of Filipino musicians, ensuring that the artistry, discipline, and spirit of organ and choral music endure for years to come. More importantly, you help preserve the historic Bamboo Organ, an enduring symbol of faith, craftsmanship, and national identity.

We invite individuals and organizations who share this vision to join us in this meaningful endeavor. By supporting the festival, you invest in the future of Filipino musicians and contribute to the preservation of a treasured cultural legacy.

For those interested in making a donation or becoming a partner, please send us a message or contact us through our official channels. Together, we can ensure that this legacy continues to inspire generations.

21/03/2026

PHOTOS: Gala Night
February 19, 2026

Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Toshiyuki Shibata, flute
Anton Luis Avila, guitar
Andres Cea Galan, organ
Eudenice Palaruan, conductor

05/03/2026

25/02/2026

See you later this 8pm at the San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory, Las Pinas City for the first show of SPEM IN ALIUM, featuring ALERON and Collegium Vocale Manila with Prof. Armando Salarza in the SEMO Organ, conducted by Karl San Jose and Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
Tickets are still available at https://bambooorganfoundationinc.helixpay.ph/

Grab yours now and see you there!

24/02/2026

As 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍 and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐮𝐚𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠 invites everyone to watch 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐌 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐔𝐌 on February 28 at the Hyundai Hall Arete, Ateneo de Manila University, we would also like to invite everyone to watch their performance here in Las Piñas City at the San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory on February 25 (8pm).

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience with 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍 and 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚, with 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐳𝐚 on the organ, to be conducted by 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐮𝐚𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐠.

Buy your tickets now at our website!

Credits to the owner of the video: ALERON

21/02/2026

NOW: Masterclass for Organ Students

Registration is still available for the lecture this afternoon about Spanish Organs by Andres Cea Galan at 4pm. See the comment for the link.

18/02/2026

Catch the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club ✨
in the 51st International Bamboo Organ Festival on February 20 & 21, 2026 at 8 PM

Get your tickets online via Helixpay!

For more details of the festival, visit our page and website.
See you there! 🎶