The Dawn (band)

{{short description|Filipino rock band}} {{About|the Filipino rock band|other uses|The Dawn (disambiguation){{!}}The Dawn}} {{distinguish|Dawn (Swedish band)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2021}} {{mcn|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Dawn | image = The Dawn publicity photo late 1980s.jpg | caption = The Dawn ca. late 80's (L-R, front to rear) the late Teddy Diaz (guitar), Jett Pangan (vocals), JB Leonor (drums) and Carlos Balcells (bass guitar) | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Manila, Philippines | genre = {{flat list| *Pinoy rock *new wave (early work) }} | occupation = | years_active = {{flat list| * 1985–1995 * 1999–present (one-off reunion in 1997)}} | label = {{hlist|MCA Music|Sony BMG Philippines|Warner Music Philippines|Ivory Music & Video|PolyEast Records|Solstice Ventures, Inc.}} | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = JB Leonor Jett Pangan Francis Reyes Rommel Sanchez Bim Yance | past_members = Teddy Diaz Clay Luna Atsushi Matsuura Kenneth Ilagan Buddy Zabala Carlos Balcells Mon Legaspi }}

'''The Dawn''' is a Filipino rock band which first achieved commercial success during the late 1980s in the Philippines. The band broke up in 1995 with lead vocalist Jett Pangan forming another band, the Jett Pangan Group. The Dawn reunited in late 1999. The Dawn is considered the "longest-lived and most prolific rock band in the Philippines".<ref>{{cite web | title =Filipino Rock band The Dawn releases its 10th studio album | url=http://www.filipinojournal.com/v2/index.php?pagetype=read&article_num=03262009000536&latest_issue=V23-N6 | access-date = 4 April 2010}}</ref>

==History==

===Formation and early years (1985–1988)=== The Dawn was formed in 1985 by Teddy Diaz (vocals and guitars), JB Leonor (drums), and Clay Luna (bass). The band's name was derived from a portrait of the Holy Spirit that symbolized the dawn of a new day (probably found in a book given by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit to Teddy Diaz,<ref name="FilExpOnline">{{cite news | publisher=www.filipinoexpress.com | title=The Dawn remembers founding member in bio-pic | author = Sheryl Garcia | url=http://www.filipinoexpress.com/20/24_entertainment.html | date=18 June 2006 | access-date=13 November 2006 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20061018224538/http://www.filipinoexpress.com/20/24_entertainment.html  |archive-date = 18 October 2006 |url-status=live}}</ref> as well as a crucifix which Teddy also received from the same sisterhood), called ''The Dawning of the Holy Spirit''.<ref>{{cite video | people = Jay Taruc | title =i-Witness:Salamat Teddy | medium = Documentary TV-Series | publisher = GMA Network | location = Philippines |date = 2008}}</ref> Diaz, Leonor and Luna initially wanted a female vocalist; but in the course of their search, Jett Pangan auditioned and got the trio's unanimous nod. The quartet began performing in clubs and eventually recorded a demo of a song entitled "Enveloped Ideas", a copy of which they submitted to DWXB 102.7, a now-defunct Metro Manila-based FM radio station that played alternative rock and new wave music. It topped the radio station's charts in 1986, helping the group gain a cult following.<ref>{{cite news | last =Villanueva | first =Val A. | title =Audiofile: "Mr. DJ" | publisher = PhilStar.com | date = 22 February 2009 | url =http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=442381 | access-date = 27 September 2009}}</ref> While The Dawn was in search of a major record label, Luna left the band to immigrate to the US. Carlos "Caloy" Balcells, bass player of another Filipino group, the Cicada Band, soon replaced him. In 1986, The Dawn signed with OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records Philippines) and, the next summer, released their self-titled debut album, which gained commercial success. Many critics felt that The Dawn would fill the void left behind by the Juan de la Cruz Band when their music slowly faded in the 1980s. Heavily influenced by the new wave genre of the 1980s, "Enveloped Ideas" is distinct for its introductory operatic vocals a la Klaus Nomi.

===Diaz's death, new guitarist, later albums and disbandment (1988–1995)=== At the height of their popularity, and just weeks after the release of their second album ''I Stand with You'' (1988), containing the title track, ''Magtanim Ay 'Di Biro'' ("Planting Rice") and "Love (Will Set Us Free)", Diaz was stabbed to death in front of his girlfriend's house on 21 August 1988 by two men allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol.<ref>{{cite news | last =Maghirang | first =Tony | title =The dawn and twilight of Teddy Diaz | publisher =Inquirer.net | date =28 October 2007 | url =http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20071028-97236/The_dawn_and_twilight_of_Teddy_Diaz | accessdate =17 September 2009 | url-status =dead | archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20091016230836/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20071028-97236/The_dawn_and_twilight_of_Teddy_Diaz | archivedate =16 October 2009 }}</ref> Despite the demise of Diaz, his influence is still felt among many guitarists today and he has become a legend among many Filipino musicians. The Dawn has been considering Diaz to be the band's driving force.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}} The songs "The Moon", "Let Me Dance", "Wish You Were Here", "I Stand with You", "I'm Not Hurting Anymore" and ''Magtanim ay 'Di Biro'' ("Planting Rice") were performed at Concert at the Park in Luneta (now Rizal Park). The back cover of the album has pictures of the band.<ref>[https://www.google.com.ph/imgres?imgurl=http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o563/HOLLOWCHRIP/SAM_6100_zps7368afde.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view%2Bclassifieds/id/11899452/Vinyl%2BLP%2BLong%2BPlaying%2BRecord%2BPlaka%253A%2BThe%2BDawn/I%2BStand%2BWith%2BYou&h=768&w=1024&sz=60&tbnid=rR2W6sXx3vEh9M:&tbnh=91&tbnw=121&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dthe%2Bdawn%2Bi%2Bstand%2Bwith%2Byou%2Balbum%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=the+dawn+i+stand+with+you+album&usg=__fQey2f-O6NtNWpj2V2C8r5UeAxs=&docid=Dnjyf_VZqYqh1M&sa=X&ei=Z3HJUefdD8SJrQfP44GQAg&ved=0CHUQ9QEwDQ&dur=233 The Dawn - ''I Stand With You'' back cover]</ref>

The band continued to play, at one time employing the services of a masked guitarist (nicknamed "Zorro" by some fans - is actually rock guitar virtuoso Noel Mendez who will eventually form the band HAYP) in the absence of a permanent guitar player. Atsushi Matsuura, a Japanese guitarist who had earlier released a solo album in the Philippines under Ivory Records, took on lead guitar duties in January 1989 as the band released ''Beyond the Bend''. Matsuura was featured on the music video of "Salamat".

He was later replaced by Francis Reyes, former Afterimage guitarist, who was also a DJ at NU-107, a local alternative rock radio station. Reyes also happened to be Diaz's close friend. Classically trained session keyboardist Millette Saldajeno also joined the band in 1990 but was later replaced by Isidore Fernandez in 1992.

The band released their sixth album, ''Puno't Dulo'' (Filipino, "The Beginning and the End"), on July 28, 1994. It was the last album the band released before their split.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Rolling Dawn |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ra4mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6520%2C2977296 |access-date=25 August 2022 |publisher=Bert B. Sulat Jr. |date=20 September 1994}}</ref> the band reunited in 2000.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dawn opens new era with Prodigal Suns |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2001/03/05/94185/dawn-opens-new-era-prodigal-suns-sounds-familiar-baby-a-gil |website=philstar.com |publisher=Baby A. Gil |access-date=March 5, 2001}}</ref>

In 1995, the band went their separate ways due to Pangan's desire to move on with another career. Pangan then formed the Jett Pangan Group.

The 1997 reunion at the ULTRA brought the band back on-stage and, for the first time, the band employed two guitarists: Matsuura and Reyes. They did another reunion show at the now defunct ABG's along Pasong Tamo, while they were discussing a comeback release through Sony Music Philippines (now Sony BMG Music Philippines).

===Reunion, US shows, ''Prodigal Sun'' and ''Harapin'' (1999–2005)=== On 31 December 1999, they reunited with both Francis Reyes and Atsushi Matsuura on guitars and performed on GMA Networks' 2000 Global Millennium Day Broadcast in Ayala Avenue in Makati. That year, they also recorded ''Prodigal Sun'' which was released on 2001, an album that, much like the parable of the Prodigal Son, symbolized their return to the music scene.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dawn opens new era with Prodigal Suns - SOUNDS FAMILIAR |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2001/03/05/94185/dawn-opens-new-era-prodigal-suns-sounds-familiar-baby-a-gil/ |website=philstar.com |date=5 March 2001 |publisher=Baby A. Gil |access-date=5 March 2001}}</ref>

thumb|right|Jett Pangan performing onstage 2001 saw the band actively engaged in the live circuit, embarking on an eight-city US tour and were in New York City when 9/11 turned the World Trade Center into ground zero. In 2003, Carlos Balcells left the band in order to perform his duties as city councilor in his native Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Wolfgang's bass player Mon Legaspi took his place in the band. A few months later, the band once again parted with Matsuura and returned to being a quartet.

In 2004, the band released ''Harapin'' (Filipino, "To Face"), featuring singles such as ''Tulad ng Dati'' ("Just Like Before") and ''Laging Narito'' ("Always Here"). In October 2005, bass player Mon Legaspi amicably left the band to pursue other projects and was replaced by Buddy Zabala, formerly of The Eraserheads. Around this time, The Dawn also contributed to the APO Hiking Society tribute album ''kami nAPO muna'' with a cover of ''Bawat Bata'' ("Every Child"). It's the last album to feature guitarist Atsushi Matsuura who left the band a month before the album release,<ref>{{cite web |title=The Dawn: In with the New album, out with Sushi |url=http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=84 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325045115/http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=84 |archive-date=2006-03-25 |url-status=live |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=March 25, 2006}}</ref> and the only album to feature Bassist Mon Legaspi who left a year later and eventually returned in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Going from 'Heavy Metal' to 'New Wave' Proves No Problem for Mon Legaspi |url=https://www.onemusic.ph/news/mon-legaspi-is-one-versatile-bassist-1607 |website=onemusic.ph |publisher=OneMusicPH Team |access-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref>

===''Tulad ng Dati'', ''Later Half of Day'' (2006–2009)=== In 2006, an independent film based on the band's history was released.<ref>{{cite news |title=20/20 For The Dawn |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yRozAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lCUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1188%2C2821238 |access-date=17 August 2022 |date=7 July 2006}}</ref> ''Tulad Ng Dati'' (''Just Like Before'', as entitled in the Pusan International Film Festival) won ''Best Editing'', ''Best Sound'', and ''Best Picture'' in the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. It was also the country's entry to the Hawaii International Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web | last=Dimaculangan | first=Jocelyn | title="Tulad ng Dati" to be screened in SM digital cinemas starting April 25 | url=http://telebisyon.net/balita/Tulad-ng-Dati-to-be-screened-in-SM-digital-cinemas-starting-April-25/source/15752/ | access-date=21 September 2009 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605164141/http://telebisyon.net/balita/Tulad-ng-Dati-to-be-screened-in-SM-digital-cinemas-starting-April-25/source/15752/ | archive-date=5 June 2011 }}</ref> The Dawn's 20th anniversary album, a two-disc set of the same title, was released in October of the same year. Disc one contains re-recordings of their hits through the years and the carrier single ''Ang Iyong Paalam'' ("Your Farewell"), while disc two contains videos, including rare footage of Teddy Diaz doing a guitar solo.<ref name="www.titikpilipino.com">{{cite news | publisher=www.titikpilipino.com | title=Titik Pilipino Album Review | author = Resty Odon | url= http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/reviews.php?albumid=1064 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20061113192507/http://www.titikpilipino.com/album/reviews.php?albumid=1064 | url-status= usurped | archive-date= 13 November 2006 | access-date=18 November 2006}}</ref> In October 2008, The Dawn launched their tenth studio album, ''The Later Half of Day'', their first album in two years since the last released in 2006. It featured jazz re-arrangements of their old songs.

===Reyes' departure, ''Sound the Alarm'' (2009–2013)=== Francis Reyes, who had been with the band for the last 18 years, left on 16 April 2009 after what Jett Pangan called a "hard meeting". Pangan also went on to state that Reyes was welcome to rejoin the band. He was replaced by Kenneth Ilagan, days later.<ref>{{cite news | last =Panaligan | first =Jojo | title ='Francis Reyes is welcome to rejoin The Dawn' – Jett Pangan | publisher =Manila Bulletin | date = 25 August 2009 | url =http://www.mb.com.ph/node/217518/franci | access-date = 8 October 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090828154653/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/217518/franci | archive-date=28 August 2009 | url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2009, the band launched their eleventh studio album, ''Sound the Alarm''. The album features Kenneth Ilagan, formerly of True Faith and Xaga (a precursor to Rivermaya).

===Sancho's arrival, ''Simulan na Natin'' EP (2013–2015)=== In 2013 in a Myx.com interview, Pangan stated, "I think I'm gonna write more songs".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.myxph.com/features/4689/jett-pangan-back-to-song-writing-in-2013/ |title=JETT PANGAN Back To Song-Writing In 2013 |publisher=Myx.com |access-date=28 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020150829/http://www.myxph.com/features/4689/jett-pangan-back-to-song-writing-in-2013/ |archive-date=20 October 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 14 July 2014, they released a new single entitled "Habulan".<ref>{{cite web |first=Feliz |last=Borja |url=http://myxph.com/features/14529/the-dawn-releases-new-single-habulan/ |title=THE DAWN Releases New Single "Habulan"! |publisher=Myx.com |access-date=4 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324104730/http://myxph.com/features/14529/the-dawn-releases-new-single-habulan/ |archive-date=24 March 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Guitarist Rommel "Sancho" Sanchez, known as a member of Cynthia Alexander's band joined the Dawn on 8 August 2014. Sanchez's first performance with the Dawn was at the Music Museum. This event marked the launch of their new single "Landmarks".<ref>{{cite web |first=Karen |last=Vizcarra |url=http://www.radiorepublic.ph/thedawn-keepsongiving/ |title=The Dawn that Keeps on Giving |publisher=Radio Republic |access-date=4 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913184031/http://www.radiorepublic.ph/thedawn-keepsongiving/ |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 9 December 2015, the Dawn was awarded the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino at the 2015 Awit Awards held at the Music Museum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/22684/28th-awit-awards-winners-include-sarah-geronimo-yeng-constantino-darren-espanto-and-julie-anne-san-j |title=28th Awit Awards winners |publisher=pep.ph |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105234659/http://www.pep.ph/guide/music/22684/28th-awit-awards-winners-include-sarah-geronimo-yeng-constantino-darren-espanto-and-julie-anne-san-j |archive-date=5 January 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> They released their first EP, ''Simulan Na Natin'' on 16 December 2015 which was available in record stores and then on 10 January 2016 through iTunes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/simulan-na-natin-ep/id1073335585 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302151808/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/simulan-na-natin-ep/id1073335585 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 March 2016 |title=Simulan Na Natin EP |publisher=iTunes |access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref> On 10 February 2016, the band launched their YouTube channel which also launched a new music video for "The Way It Turns".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxa6C--nNNo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/fxa6C--nNNo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=The Way It Turns |publisher=YouTube |access-date=10 February 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

===Band members' return, anniversary shows, ''Ascendant'', and Legaspi's death (2016–2022)=== On 7 June 2016, the band underwent another line-up change as bassist Buddy Zabala left the band for unknown reasons, while bassist Carlos Balcells and guitarist Francis "Brew" Reyes were brought back, thus returning as a quintet for the first time since 2004.<ref>{{cite web |first=Edwin P. |last=Sallan |url=http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/the-dawn-bares-major-line-up-change-brings-back-francis-reyes-carlos-balcells/ |title=The Dawn bares major line-up change, brings back Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells |publisher=Interaksyon.com|access-date=7 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609042603/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/the-dawn-bares-major-line-up-change-brings-back-francis-reyes-carlos-balcells/ |archive-date=9 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Adrian |last=Arcega |url=http://www.radiorepublic.ph/francis-reyes-carlos-balcells-return-to-the-dawn/ |title=Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells return to The Dawn |publisher=Radio Republic |access-date=7 June 2016}}</ref>

By the later dates in June and July 2016, Mon Legaspi briefly returned to the band filling bass duties for Balcells who was unavailable at that time. Legaspi would begin touring with them months later and would eventually be the band's regular bassist and Balcells being mostly pre-occupied with their family businesses. This year would also mark the band's 30th anniversary. In line with the celebrations, they held a concert last 17 September 2016 dubbed The Dawn Trenta at Craft BGC in Taguig City.<ref>{{cite web |first=Jett |last=Pangan |url=https://www.facebook.com/jett.pangan.7/posts/10153857060401172 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/749576171/10153857060401172 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited |title=The Dawn shall sweat off calories onstage here and...|publisher=Facebook|access-date=2 September 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They would later perform at the Trenta Repeat concert on 5 November 2016 at the Music Museum. They would perform a follow-up to their 30th anniversary concert dubbed "''Trenta y Uno''" on 31 March and also announced they will be having a US and Canada tour on the third quarter of the year.<ref>{{cite web |first=Psylocke |last=Antonio |url=http://billboard.ph/dawn-light-prives-stage-31st-anniversary-concert/ |title=The Dawn to Light Up Privé's Stage for 31st Anniversary Concert |publisher=Billboard Philippines |access-date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911061632/http://billboard.ph/dawn-light-prives-stage-31st-anniversary-concert/ |archive-date=11 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On 11 October 2017, vocalist Jett Pangan made a Facebook post that the band had begun writing and recording for their upcoming 12th studio album. The band released the songs "Merry Go Round" and ''Segurista'' ("Security") as well as the album ''Ascendant'' by way of a major concert at The Music Museum on 28 July 2018 with the newest song being "Made of You".<ref>{{cite web |first=Pangan |last=Jett |url=https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH/posts/1796307333767755 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/191276037604234/1796307333767755 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited |title=The Dawn to Light Up Privé's Stage for 31st Anniversary Concert |publisher=The Dawn (via Facebook) |access-date=2 September 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On October 3, 2022, bassist Mon Legaspi died at the age of 54 due to cardiac arrest.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/846871/bassist-mon-legaspi-passes-away/story/ |title=Bassist Mon Legaspi passes away |date=4 October 2022 |website=GMA News Online |access-date=4 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004042708/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/846871/bassist-mon-legaspi-passes-away/story/ |archive-date=4 October 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/10/04/wolfgangs-bassist-mon-legaspi-passes-away/ |title=Wolfgang's bassist Mon Legaspi passes away |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQSMi4pDpe/ |title=The Dawn on Instagram |date=October 4, 2022 |website=Instagram |access-date=4 October 2022}}</ref>

=== New members, ''Almost 40'', and new singles (2023–present) === Following Legaspi's death, bassist Bim Yance joined The Dawn, first as a touring member in 2023 and then as a full member by 2023, helping sustain the band's rhythm section into the present day.

More recently, the band has put out a steady stream of singles that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners. These include "Earth" (2023), and their first Christmas single ''Maki-Pasko'' ("Christmas Time") (2024), which marked a new creative direction and was released after the band signed with Sony Music Philippines. The festive track reflects the band’s seasonal reflections and personal experiences of the holidays.<ref name="TDNewXmasSingle">{{Cite news |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/the-dawn-bring-on-the-holiday-cheer-with-new-single-maki-pasko-sony-music-2024/ |title=The Dawn Bring On The Holiday Cheer With New Single “Maki-Pasko” – Listen |last=Saenz |first=Rome |website=Billboard Philippines |date=November 29, 2024 |access-date=December 29, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201012448/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/the-dawn-bring-on-the-holiday-cheer-with-new-single-maki-pasko-sony-music-2024/ |archive-date=December 1, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2025, The Dawn announced their special anniversary concert titled "'''''Almost 40"''''', commemorating nearly four decades of music at the Music Museum in San Juan City on February 22, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/the-dawn-announce-almost-40-special-concert-this-february-2025/ |title=The Dawn Announce 'Almost 40' Special Concert This February 2025 |last=Saulog |first=Gabriel |date=January 8, 2025 |website=Billboard Philippines |access-date=December 29, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113200959/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/the-dawn-announce-almost-40-special-concert-this-february-2025/ |archive-date=January 13, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2025, The Dawn released additional singles including "Missing Hearts", ''Sa'n Ka Pupunta?'' ("Where Are You Going?"),<ref name="TDNewSingle1">{{Cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/19/the-dawn-drops-newest-single-sa-n-ka-pupunta-1140 |title=The Dawn drops newest single 'Sa'n Ka Pupunta?' |website=ABS-CBN |date=May 19, 2025 |access-date=June 10, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251119201512/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/19/the-dawn-drops-newest-single-sa-n-ka-pupunta-1140 |archive-date=November 19, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Delikado'' ("Dangerous"), a collaborative track featuring newbie artist Sean Archer,<ref name="TDNewSingle2">{{Cite news |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/16/the-dawn-sean-archer-drop-collab-track-delikado-1449 |title=The Dawn, Sean Archer drop collab track 'Delikado' |website=ABS-CBN |date=October 16, 2025 |access-date=January 8, 2026}}</ref> highlighting the band's continued relevance and creative evolution more than four decades after their formation.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/11/09/songs-of-connection-anthems-of-disruption-november-rain-of-new-releases/ |title=SONGS OF CONNECTION, ANTHEMS OF DISRUPTION {{!}} November rain of new releases |website=BusinessMirror |date=November 9, 2025 |access-date=January 8, 2026}}</ref>

==Band members== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ;Current members *JB Leonor – drums (1985–1995, 1999–present, one-off show in 1997) *Jett Pangan – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (1985–1995, 1999–present, one-off show in 1997) *Francis Reyes – guitars, backing vocals, keyboards (1990–1995, 1999–2009, 2016–present, one-off show in 1997) *Rommel Sanchez – guitars (2014–present) *Bim Yance – bass (2023–present; touring 2022–2023) {{col-2}}

;Former members *Clay Luna – bass (1985) *Teddy Diaz – vocals, guitars, keyboards (1985–1988, his death) *Atsushi Matsuura – guitars, backing vocals, keyboards (1989, 1999–2004, one-off show in 1997) *Kenneth Ilagan – guitar (2009–2014) *Buddy Zabala – bass, backing vocals (2005–2016) *Carlos Balcells – bass, backing vocals (1985–1995, 1999–2003, 2016–2017, one-off show in 1997) *Mon Legaspi – bass, backing vocals (2003–2005, 2017–2022, his death; touring 2016–2017)

;Former touring/session members *Noel Mendez (a.k.a. Zorro) – guitar (1988) *Millette Saldajeno – keyboards (1990–1992) *Dodo Fernandez – keyboards (1992–1995, 1999–2002) *Kit Mendoza – guitar (2014) *Leni Llapitan – keyboards (2002–2017) {{col-end}}

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==Filmography== ===Television=== *1988: ''Martin After Dark'' (Jett, JB, Carlos, Teddy) *1994: ''1st NU Rock Awards'' (Jett, JB, Carlos, Francis)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1233174354498646 |title=The Dawn - Full Set @ 1994 NU Rock Awards |website=Facebook |date=October 9, 2024 |access-date=October 22, 2024}}</ref> *1997: ''SOP'' (Jett, JB, Carlos, Francis, Atsushi)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lx1BkGnfkU |title=THE DAWN : Reunited on "SOP" - 1997 |date=June 2, 2020 |website=YouTube |access-date=February 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240215130226/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lx1BkGnfkU |archive-date=February 15, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> *1999: ''6th NU Rock Awards'' (Jett, JB, Atsushi)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=796421138957715 |title=Moon Fortuno Drummer Post |website=Facebook |date=December 23, 2023 |access-date=February 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630120804/https://www.facebook.com/61554450223722/videos/796421138957715/ |archive-date=June 30, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2007: ''The ARAW Values Advertising Awards'' (Jett, JB, Francis, Buddy) *2015: ''Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal'' (Jett, the Briefcase Number 6) *2015: ''It's Showtime'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Buddy)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x35c2lt |title=It's Showtime: The Dawn performs on It's Showtime |website=Dailymotion |date=September 7, 2015 |access-date=August 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117063713/https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x35c2lt |archive-date=November 17, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2015: ''Binibining Pilipinas 2015: The Road to the Crown - Pre-Pageant Special'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Buddy) *2016: ''Unang Hirit'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Buddy) *2016: ''NET25 Letters and Music'' (Jett, Rommel)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_mE2hL1dQ |title=THE DAWN NET25 LETTERS AND MUSIC Guesting - EAGLE ROCK AND RHYTHM |website=YouTube |date=January 28, 2016 |access-date=September 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111095250/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc_mE2hL1dQ |archive-date=November 11, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2016: ''It's Showtime'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTfOTN6Nf4 |title=It's Showtime: The Dawn sings 'Salamat' |website=YouTube |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=August 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112054526/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTfOTN6Nf4 |archive-date=November 12, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2019: ''Studio 7'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Mon) *2019: ''It's Showtime'' (Jett, Rommel, Francis, Mon, with guest drummer Kurt Floresca)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-PmmfJJlww |title=The Dawn jams with the madlang people {{!}} It's Showtime |website=YouTube |date=June 27, 2019|access-date=August 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111093742/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-PmmfJJlww |archive-date=November 11, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2021: ''Tulong-Tulong sa Pag-ahon'' (Jett, Rommel)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCvpbHa-N0 |title=Jett Pangan sings "Love Will Set Us Free" {{!}} Tulong-Tulong sa Pag-ahon |website=YouTube |date=January 5, 2022 |access-date=August 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812100753/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHCvpbHa-N0 |archive-date=August 12, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2022: ''Family Feud'' (Jett, Rommel, Francis, with Carlos Orosa)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ag91dQrdo |title=Family Feud Philippines: TARALETS with IMAGO and THE DAWN {{!}} FULL EPISODE |website=YouTube |date=July 11, 2022 |access-date=August 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230814110401/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80ag91dQrdo |archive-date=August 14, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2022: ''It's Showtime: Magpasikat 2022'' (Francis)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WHdlCTPMwI |title=Team Jugs-Teddy-Kim brings together OPM's young blood and rock icons in an exhilarating performance |website=YouTube |date=November 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625185719/https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=6&v=9WHdlCTPMwI |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 16, 2022 |title=WATCH: Kim Chiu, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz hold free OPM concert in Magpasikat 2022 |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/16/22/kim-jugs-teddy-celebrate-music-in-magpasikat-2022 |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=en| url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212042112/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/16/22/kim-jugs-teddy-celebrate-music-in-magpasikat-2022 |archive-date=December 12, 2023}}</ref> *2023: ''It's Showtime'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Bim)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/26/23/the-dawn-performs-hits-on-showtime|title=The Dawn performs hits on 'It's Showtime' |website=ABS-CBN News |date=July 26, 2023 |access-date=August 15, 2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230726085422/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/26/23/the-dawn-performs-hits-on-showtime |archive-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> *2023: ''2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup: Opening Ceremony'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Bim)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Uson |first1=Melanie |title=Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, and more headline the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening ceremony |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/494059-2023-fiba-basketball-world-cup-opening-ceremony |access-date=29 August 2023 |work=Philstar Life |date=25 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222153045/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/494059-2023-fiba-basketball-world-cup-opening-ceremony |archive-date=February 22, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2023: ''It's Showtime: Magpasikat 2023'' (Jett)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/watch-meet-the-magpasikat-2023-hurados-353740 |title=WATCH: Meet The 'Magpasikat 2023' Hurados {{!}} It’s Showtime |website=ABS-CBN Entertainment |publisher=It's Showtime |access-date=November 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250120082659/https://www.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/watch-meet-the-magpasikat-2023-hurados-353740 |archive-date=January 20, 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2025: ''Eat Bulaga!'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Bim) *2025: ''All-Out Sundays'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Bim) *2025: ''Vibe'' (Jett, JB, Rommel, Francis, Bim)

===Film=== *1987: ''Olongapo: The Great American Dream'' (Jett, JB, Carlos, Teddy)<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.facebook.com/jettjpangan/posts/pfbid0hqKpybxRHQnWpYwi1aM1R98EiQj5wLAPd7ZEiq3bop5gDyJrLrZ3zDjfnXoAMSZnl |title=😔 Our band's first ever movie appearance back in the '80s, the Chito Roño film "Olongapo: The Great American Dream", featured her as the leading lady opposite Joel Torre. A brilliant young actress then, we knew she'll become one of the country's best. Gone too soon. Rest in peace, Jaclyn 🙏🙏 |website=Facebook |date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=March 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314113519/https://www.facebook.com/jettjpangan/posts/pfbid0hqKpybxRHQnWpYwi1aM1R98EiQj5wLAPd7ZEiq3bop5gDyJrLrZ3zDjfnXoAMSZnl |archive-date=March 14, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> *1994: ''Mama's Boys 2 (Let's Go Na!)'' (Jett, JB, Carlos, Francis)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bVKmMlLZE |title=MAMA'S BOYS 2 (1994) {{!}} Full Movie {{!}} Ogie Alcasid, Michael V, Anjo Yllana, Patrick Guzman |author=OctoArts Films |website=YouTube |date=January 3, 2024 |access-date=January 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226173404/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bVKmMlLZE |archive-date=February 26, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> *2006: ''Tulad ng Dati'' (Jett, JB, Francis, Buddy, Carlos)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/538/tulad-ng-dati-to-be-screened-in-sm-digital-cinemas-starting-april-25- |title="Tulad ng Dati" to be screened in SM digital cinemas starting April 25 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 24, 2007 |access-date=August 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118122529/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/538/tulad-ng-dati-to-be-screened-in-sm-digital-cinemas-starting-april-25- |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Webcast=== *2024: ''9th Wish Music Awards'' (Jett, Francis)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH/posts/pfbid0EaGg6mEWf1965oKZM2tqym8Vy1WR7MTBetKzHqoJ5kQtPZE3USpRMsTWSYtNYFesl |title=Salamat @wish1075. Mabuhay ang OPM! #thedawnph #9thwishmusicawards |website=Facebook |date=January 14, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208114900/https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH/posts/pfbid0EaGg6mEWf1965oKZM2tqym8Vy1WR7MTBetKzHqoJ5kQtPZE3USpRMsTWSYtNYFesl |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Discography==

===Studio albums=== *''The Dawn'' (1987), OctoArts International *''I Stand with You'' (1988), OctoArts International *''Beyond the Bend'' (1989), OctoArts International *''Heart's Thunder'' (1990), OctoArts International *''Abot Kamay'' (1992), OctoArts International *''Puno't Dulo'' (1994), OctoArts International *''Prodigal Sun'' (2000), Sony BMG Music *''Harapin'' (2004), Warner Music Philippines *''Tulad ng Dati'' (2006), Warner Music Philippines *''The Later Half of Day'' (2008), MCA Music Philippines *''Sound the Alarm'' (2009), Sony Music Philippines *''Ascendant'' (2018), Solstice Ventures Inc.

===Compilation albums=== *''Iisang Bangka Tayo'' (1992), OctoArts International *''The Dawn: OPM Timeless Collection Gold Series'' (1997), OctoArts-EMI Music *''The Story of The Dawn: The Ultimate OPM Collection'' (2001), EMI Philippines

===Live albums=== *''The Dawn: Live'' (1989), OctoArts International

===Extended plays=== *''Simulan Na Natin'' (2015), Solstice Ventures Inc. (CD, iTunes)

===Soundtrack=== *"Hintayin Mo Ako" (1991) - Noel Juico, 16: Batang Kriminal *"Tatak ng Latigo" (1991; uncredited) - Mayor Latigo *"Saling Pusa" (1994) - Mama's Boys 2 (Let's Go Na!) *"Tulad ng Dati", "Change is Breaking Us Apart", "Mad Game", "Traffic", "Love Will Set Us Free", "Little Paradise", "Salimpusa", "Push Forward", "Abot-Kamay", "Enveloped Ideas", "Dreams", "Harapin", "Iisang Bangka", "Salamat (Acoustic)" (2006) - Tulad ng Dati *"Bawat Bata" (2006) - Kami nAPO Muna, Universal Records Philippines *"Posporo" (2021) - Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tattoo

===Music videos=== *"Enveloped Ideas" (1986) *"Salamat" (1989) *"Iisang Bangka Tayo" (1992) - finalist as Best Southeast Asian Music Video at the 1992 MTV Music Video Awards *"Paano Naman Kami" (2002) *"Harapin ang Liwanag" (2004) *"Change" (2004) *"Tulad ng Dati" (2005) *"Ang Iyong Paalam" (2006) *"Message in a Bottle" (2008) *"Hatak" (2009) *"The Way It Turns" (2016) *"Paraisong Tanso" (2016) *"MerryGoRound" (2017) *"Segurista" (2018) *"Missing Hearts" (2025) *"Sa'n Ka Pupunta" (2025)<ref name="TDNewSingle1" />

==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Award giving body !! Category !! Nominated work !! Results !! {{abbr|Refs.|References}} |- |'''1989'''||2nd Awit Awards||'''Best Rock Recording'''||"Enveloped Ideas"||{{won}}||<ref name="Awit Awards Winners">{{cite web |title=Awit Awards Winners |url=http://www.awitawards.com.ph/awitwinners.doc |website=awitawards.com |publisher=Awit Awards |access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> |- |'''1992'''||MTV Video Music Awards||'''International Viewer's Choice: MTV Asia'''||"Iisang Bangka"||{{Nominated}}||<ref>{{cite news |title=Rock band "The Dawn" nominated at the 1992 MTV Music Awards |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19920720&printsec=frontpage&hl=en&fbclid=IwAR1VHIczM0_qBm4ZJZ7GgedHrE8v4ZiJrrz-6yyzJTBf1bmuUpxOwCyMsog |access-date=25 September 2022 |date=20 July 1992}}</ref> |- |'''1993'''||6th Awit Awards||'''Best Rock Recording'''||"Iisang Bangka"||{{won}}||<ref name="Awit Awards Winners"/> |- |rowspan=2|'''1994'''||rowspan=2|NU Rock Awards||'''Best Live Act'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}}||<ref name="1994 Nu Rock Award Winners">{{cite web |title=1994 Nu Rock Award Winners |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/features/2001/12/121201_rockawards/1994.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325072904/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/features/2001/12/121201_rockawards/1994.shtml |archive-date=2006-03-25 |website=philmusic.com |access-date=25 March 2006}}</ref> |- |'''Rock Achievement Award'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}}||<ref name="1994 Nu Rock Award Winners"/> |- |'''1999'''||MTV Pilipinas Music Award||''' Tower Records Icon Award'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=Parokya ni Edgar's "Harana" Wins Viewers' Hearts |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/06/062599_harana/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030228163541/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1999/06/062599_harana/ |archive-date=2003-02-28 |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Jesamyn M. Go |access-date=28 February 2003}}</ref> |- |rowspan=7|'''2001'''||rowspan=7|NU Rock Awards||'''Artist of The Year'''||{{N/A}}||{{nominated}}||<ref name ="Philmusic">{{cite web |title=NU107 Rock Awards 2001: The Official List of Nominees |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2001/11/111301_rockawards/index.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325075510/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2001/11/111301_rockawards/index.shtml |archive-date=2006-03-25 |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=November 13, 2001}}</ref> |- |'''Song of the Year'''||"I Saw You Coming In"||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |'''Album of the Year'''||"Prodigal Sun"||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |'''Vocalist of the Year'''||(for Jett Pangan)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |'''Guitarist of the Year'''||(for Francis Reyes)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |'''Bassist of the Year'''||(for Carlos Balcells)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |'''Drummer of the Year'''||(for JB Leonor)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="Philmusic"/> |- |rowspan=6|'''2005'''||18th Awit Awards||'''Best Alternative Music'''||"Tulad Ng Dati (Squid 9 Version)"||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=Awit Awards 2005 Nominees |url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=453 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302212729/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=453 |archive-date=2006-03-02 |website=titikpilipino.com |publisher=Ginnie Faustino-Galgana |url-status=usurped |access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref> |- |rowspan=5|NU Rock Awards||'''Vocalist of the Year'''||(for Jett Pangan)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="2005 Nu Rock Award Nominees">{{cite web |title=2005 NU Rock Awards nominees |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/11/28/309121/very-close-kyla146s-heart |website=philstar.com |publisher=Boy Abunda |access-date=November 28, 2005}}</ref> |- |'''Guitarist of the Year'''||(for Francis Reyes)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="2005 Nu Rock Award Nominees"/> |- |'''Bassist of the Year'''||(for Mon Legaspi)||{{nominated}}||<ref name="2005 Nu Rock Award Nominees"/> |- |'''Song of the Year'''||"Tulad Ng Dati"||{{nominated}}||<ref name="2005 Nu Rock Award Nominees"/> |- |'''Album of the Year'''||"Harapin"||{{nominated}}||<ref name="2005 Nu Rock Award Nominees"/> |- |'''2015'''||28th Awit Awards||'''Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award'''||{{N/A}}||{{won}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=28th Awit Awards winners |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/22684/28th-awit-awards-winners-include-sarah-geronimo-yeng-constantino-darren-espanto-and-julie-anne-san-j |website=pep.ph |publisher=James Patrick Anarcon |access-date=December 10, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318071344/https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/22684/28th-awit-awards-winners-include-sarah-geronimo-yeng-constantino-darren-espanto-and-julie-anne-san-j |archive-date=March 18, 2023}}</ref> |- |rowspan=2|'''2024'''||9th Wish Music Awards||'''Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year'''||rowspan=2|"Earth"||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=Here Are The Winners Of The 9th Wish Music Awards |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/here-are-the-winners-of-the-9th-wish-music-awards-sb19-josh-cullen-felip-denise-julia-2024/ |last=Angan |first=Kara |website=Billboard Philippines |date=January 14, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714191348/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/here-are-the-winners-of-the-9th-wish-music-awards-sb19-josh-cullen-felip-denise-julia-2024/ |archive-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> |- |37th Awit Awards||'''Best Rock/Metal Recording'''||{{nominated}}||<ref>{{cite web |title=It is an honor to be part of Awit Awards' approved entries. Salamat🙏🎸🤘 |url=https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH/posts/pfbid03kkVP2fU8JYWM2AkeGyWkT9jUDhiuTcs68hYrmyTRbs8FMpDp3ZNwuMHnLqDLbrWl |website=Facebook |date=July 2, 2024 |access-date=August 22, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822122438/https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH/posts/pfbid03kkVP2fU8JYWM2AkeGyWkT9jUDhiuTcs68hYrmyTRbs8FMpDp3ZNwuMHnLqDLbrWl |archive-date=August 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=December 5, 2024 |title=LIST: The 37th Awit Awards winners |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/5/list-the-37th-awit-awards-winners-1320 |website=ABS-CBN |access-date=January 8, 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213103131/https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/5/list-the-37th-awit-awards-winners-1320 |archive-date=December 13, 2024}}</ref> |}

===Singles=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Award giving body !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result |+"I Stand with You" |- |rowspan=4|'''2005'''||rowspan=2|Nu 107.5 2004 Year End Countdown||'''Top 20 OPM Songs on the 2004 NU107 Countdown'''||"Harapin Ang Liwanag"||5th<ref name="Top 20 OPM Songs on the 2004 NU107 Countdown">{{cite web |title=Top 20 OPM Songs on the 2004 NU107 Countdown |url=http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=103 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325043616/http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=103 |archive-date=2006-03-25 |url-status=live |website=philmusic.com |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=March 25, 2006}}</ref> |- |'''Top 20 OPM Songs on the 2004 NU107 Countdown'''||"Tulad Ng Dati"||17th<ref name="Top 20 OPM Songs on the 2004 NU107 Countdown"/> |- |rowspan=2|Nu 107.5 2004 Year End Countdown||'''Top 107 Songs for 2004 (ranked from #107 to #1)'''||"Harapin Ang Liwanag"||8th<ref name="Top 107 Songs for 2004 (ranked from #107 to #1)">{{cite web |title=Top 107 Songs for 2004 (ranked from #107 to #1) |url=http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=103&page=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060325045348/http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=103&page=2 |archive-date=2006-03-25 |website=philmusic.com |url-status=live |publisher=Philmusic |access-date=March 25, 2006}}</ref> |- |'''Top 107 Songs for 2004 (ranked from #107 to #1)'''||"Tulad Ng Dati"||26th<ref name="Top 107 Songs for 2004 (ranked from #107 to #1)"/> |}

=== Miscellaneous === *2024: Eastwood City Walk of Fame<ref>{{cite news |date=February 27, 2024 |title=Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano among 2024 honorees of Eastwood's Walk of Fame |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/27/donny-belle-among-2024-honorees-of-eastwood-s-walk-of-fame-1206 |work=ABS-CBN News |access-date=February 29, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523125337/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/27/donny-belle-among-2024-honorees-of-eastwood-s-walk-of-fame-1206 |archive-date=May 23, 2024}}</ref>

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==External links== *[https://www.facebook.com/TheDawnRocks.PH The Dawn official Facebook page] *{{IMDb name|nm2352557}}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dawn}} Category:Filipino rock music groups Category:Musical groups established in 1985 Category:Musical groups from Metro Manila Category:MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) artists Category:1985 establishments in the Philippines Category:PolyEast Records artists Category:Warner Music Philippines artists Category:Sony Music Philippines artists