That friggin song Perslab made me search all the corners of Quiapo just to find a pirated CD of Hotdogs - a 70s band who popularized that song. For the first time, I spent one hour checking each stall if they have that cd but to no avail, they don't even know the artist.
I saw Sampaguita, Asin, Freddie Aguilar, VST & Co but why not Hotdogs? Ganun na ba sila ka-forgetten na mismong mga Muslim eh ayaw silang piratahin?
I've been to every alley and every corner of the Salamalaikum Central Piracy Station but I never found a hint that they were selling that CD. However, I found out that the place is not just a haven for Pirated Jologs Audio CDs or Pirated DVDs/VCDs, or the "Porn Library of the Philippines". Entering a small but air-conditioned building, I discovered that they are now selling Pirated Animes, Pirated Hard Rock Metal CDs, and even Discovery Channel Special Documentaries/Features. Galeeng!!! No wonder, James could even find some art films in that place - their markets are gradually accommodating the A-B social classes.
If I have some free time this week, I think I would check out the Animes. Who would have thought that there are secret treasures hidden in that repulsive and somewhat dangerous corner of Quiapo?
And I'm still looking for Hotdogs...
and yea, I'm hooked on Pinoy OPM Retro Songs nowadays, thanks to that song Perslab.
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