Iloilo River song was Praised at International River Summit
Sheila Barrios together with other Ilonggo music artists such as Irish D., Cherry Callao, M.I.C. Muzik, SYK Unit, Stan and Mz. JT who recorded the song "Aton Manggad" (Our Treasure), a special track dedicated to promote the preservation and protection of Iloilo River was given a citation and praise during the 1st Iloilo International River Summit. The event was also attended by Philippine President, Benigno Aquino. Independent Ilonggo music producers RSLPhoenix wrote the lyrics of the song and M.I.C. Muzik's Zpinx Angel and Joemarie Regacho produced the music. Sheila is one of the four lead vocalists of the song with rap interludes from selected Ilonggo rap artists. The song became the theme song of "Sinadya sa Suba" (Festival of the River) of Iloilo City last May 2011 and Run for Iloilo River, an eco-friendly campaign project of JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang.
"Last year, a group of young Ilonggo singers and musicians wrote and performed a theme song for the emerging movement to protect the Iloilo River. Written in the local language, the title of the song is “Aton Manggad.” In English, that means “Our Treasure”. Indeed, these young music artists have captured the wisdom of the ages. The rivers are our treasure. Let us care for them with the same dil...igence and devotion that they nurture us."-----These are the significant words taken from the speech of Mr. Manny Pangilinan, special guest speaker at the 1st Iloilo International River Summit held at the Centennial Resort, Hotel and Convention Center last June 1, 2012.
