Filipino Composer Rom Dongeto and the Song We Thought We Knew
Rappler Business sheds light on the unsung contributions of Rom Dongeto, the composer behind a widely known Filipino song. This revelation, which corrects a long-held misconception attributing the song to another individual, brings new clarity to Philippine music history.
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