Just several months after his solo debut, Alas already has a nomination as a soloist. The young idol, born on March 28, 2001, is currently nominated in The Philippine STAR’s P-pop platform JuanCast under the category “Soloist You Stan the Most.”
Despite his humility, Alas is one of those idols who can quickly pull you in with sheer talent. As ALAMAT’s lead rapper, he delivers many of the group’s most iconic verses. His sharp, skilled dancing has also impressed many. While he often insists that he’s a rapper and not a singer, fans have noticed his vocal improvement—clearly evident in a recent cover performance.
Add his “chinito” good looks to the mix, and you’ve got an idol many P-pop fans consider their bias-wrecker—even if they’re not “Agilas” themselves. But his fans will tell you that it’s more than just talent and visuals that make him special.
In a livestream, Alas revealed he stopped studying in Grade 8 to help support his family. He worked various jobs, from construction to waiting tables at a restobar. He was once an editorial cartoonist too, saying he felt people could better understand his message when paired with entertaining visuals. He also trained in sports like sepak takraw, kickboxing, and MMA.
He once served as a youth coordinator for Let’s Do It! Philippines in Davao, a grassroots environmental campaign focused on cleaning up communities for the benefit of local Lumad (Indigenous) groups. Alas himself is of Bisaya and Tausūg descent.
He began learning music production in 2019 and even dabbled in runway modeling. Amid his work as a full-time P-pop idol, he also managed to complete high school through the Alternative Learning System (ALS).
At only 24, Alas has lived many lives. If anything, it seems unemployment fears him. Though he’s worn many hats, his greatest passion appears to be music production. Alas has said his dream is to become an award-winning producer.
He already holds multiple production and songwriting credits, despite being just four years into his career. For instance, he produced ALAMAT’s “Noli” and arranged several of the group’s remixes, including the “Maharani” version for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the “Day and Night” intro used in recent live stages. He also co-wrote “Gupit,” ALAMAT’s collaboration with The Juans.
For his solo debut “Don’t Play,” Alas did it all—from the multilingual (Bisaya/Tagalog/English) lyrics to the production. He even conceptualized the visualizer video and designed his own logo. As he puts it, he was “created to create.”
He may not win this particular title—just like the “Funniest P-pop Member” award—but the millions of votes he’s received speak volumes. They reflect the deep admiration of fans for this exceptionally hard-working artist, whose future is nothing short of bright.
